Industry Guide

Best EPOS System for Pubs and Bars in the UK

UK pubs need to run bar tabs, split bills, manage age-restricted sales, and keep on top of wet and dry stock separately. EPOS Direct handles the full pub environment from £999 + VAT — or own it outright from £399 with no ongoing software fees.

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What is the right EPOS for Pubs and Bars?

A suitable system should support bar tab management, age verification prompts, wet vs dry stock separation. EPOS Direct combines those point-of-sale tools with Magento ecommerce, your choice of payment provider and outright software ownership.

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EPOS tools selected for the way pubs and bars sell and serve customers.

What Pubs and Bars Need from an EPOS

  • ✓Bar tab management
  • ✓Age verification prompts
  • ✓Wet vs dry stock separation
  • ✓Table and bar area management
  • ✓Fast contactless payment
  • ✓Staff float and cash management

How EPOS Direct Delivers

  • ✓Open tab management per customer or table
  • ✓Age restriction prompts on alcohol sales
  • ✓Separate wet and dry stock tracking
  • ✓Multiple bar areas on one system
  • ✓All payment types including tap-to-pay
  • ✓Staff cashup and float management
  • ✓Magento ecommerce platform included and integrated with the EPOS system
  • ✓Freedom to choose and change your payment provider
  • ✓Pay once and own the software forever with no monthly software fees
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The entire solution from as little as £999 + VAT

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  • ✓ EPOS hardware and perpetual software licence
  • ✓ Magento ecommerce platform integrated with EPOS
  • ✓ Stock, sales, staff and management reporting
  • ✓ Freedom to choose your payment provider
  • ✓ No monthly software fees
  • ✓ UK-based advice and support

Sell in store and online with Magento ecommerce

Your EPOS solution includes ecommerce built on the Magento platform and integrated with the EPOS system. For pubs and bars, that creates a practical route to sell products and services online while keeping product information, orders and stock connected to day-to-day trading.

One connected catalogue

Reduce duplicate product entry between the shop floor and ecommerce site.

More ways to sell

Serve local customers in person and reach online buyers through the same solution.

Payment freedom

Choose the payment provider that fits your rates, service and contract preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can EPOS Direct manage bar tabs?

Yes. EPOS Direct lets you open tabs against a customer name or table number, add drinks throughout the evening, and settle the tab at the end — by cash, card, or split between multiple people.

How does EPOS Direct help with cellar management?

EPOS Direct tracks wet stock (draught and bottled) and dry goods separately. Set reorder levels and get automatic alerts when kegs or spirits fall below your set threshold.

Is EPOS Direct suitable for a small village pub?

Yes. EPOS Direct works for pubs of all sizes. The outright purchase from £399 is popular with small pubs that want to avoid permanent monthly software fees.

Ready to get the right EPOS for your pubs and bars?

Call our team for a free consultation: 08000 336 888 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm)

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James Watkins
EPOS Industry Specialist · Last reviewed: 17 October 2026