FastBar for F&B operations

Simple to learn,
fast to serve

FastBar is built for the people who run the bars: simple for every bartender to learn, quick to set up products and menus for each event, and reliable when it's busiest.

  • Staff ready in under five minutes
  • Menus set up in minutes
  • Keeps selling when the WiFi drops

Trusted by events and venues across the US and beyond

The problem

Your team is there to serve.
Not to fight the register.

Complicated registers, slow setup and payments that stall at the busiest moment make every event harder on the people behind the bar.

  • The old way

    Training that takes too long

    With FastBar

    Ready in minutes

    New staff learn FastBar in under five minutes, whether or not they're comfortable with technology.

  • The old way

    Setup that eats your day

    With FastBar

    Set up once, change in seconds

    Build products and menus once, give each event and bar its own, and update every device at that event in seconds.

  • The old way

    A slow register at a busy bar

    With FastBar

    Built for the rush

    An RFID wristband tap takes under a second, and venues using FastBar have cut card transaction times by up to 78%.

  • The old way

    Payments that stall when the WiFi drops

    With FastBar

    Keeps selling offline

    Every payment method keeps working without a connection, and sales sync once you're back online.

  • The old way

    Running blind during the event

    With FastBar

    Every bar in view

    See sales by bar and hour, low-stock alerts, and every device's battery and sync status as the event goes on.

The FastBar system

A point of sale built for the people behind the bar

A point of sale your team picks up in minutes, menus you control from anywhere, and every bar, device and staff member in one real-time dashboard.

Every way your guests pay

  • RFID wristbands
  • Cards: tap, chip or swipe
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Cash
  • Room and member charges

<5 min

to train new staff

Easy to learn

New staff are ready to sell in under five minutes, so you can staff up for any event.

<1 sec

per RFID wristband payment

Fast to serve

A wristband tap takes under a second and a payment card about ten, so service is as fast as the pour.

24/7

support, days, evenings and weekends

Help on event day

Our team is easy to reach and quick to respond, and can be on-site for your biggest events.

RFID wristbands

Guests tap, and your bartenders keep pouring

RFID wristbands are the fastest way to pay at concerts, festivals and VIP areas. Guests connect a payment card once, so your bartenders never wait on a card reader.

  1. Register once

    Guests connect a payment card from a pre-registration link sent with their ticket, or at a registration station on site. They can load cash instead.

  2. Tap to pay in under a second

    Secure wristbands stay on all event, so a guest taps and your bartender moves on to the next order.

  3. Automatic close-out

    Every tab closes out automatically when the event ends, so there are no open tabs to chase afterwards.

More about RFID and attendees
A FastBar tablet at a Northern Quest bar showing a successful payment
A payment going through at a Northern Quest Resort & Casino bar.

Every other way to pay works too

RFID is one way to pay, not the only one. Use it everywhere, in some areas, or not at all.

  • Credit and debit cards
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Cash
  • Member and room charges

Features

Built for F&B teams

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  • Easy for every bartender

    Simple enough for new and temporary staff to learn in under five minutes, whatever their experience with technology.

  • Menus in minutes

    Build menus with photos, sizes and options, and give every bar and event its own.

  • Change prices anytime

    Made a mistake, or want to change a price mid-event? Update it in seconds on every device at that event.

  • Modifiers and variants

    Variants like sizes, and modifiers like mixers, add-ons and upcharges, set up once and used at every bar.

  • Every way to pay

    Payment cards, mobile wallets, RFID wristbands, cash, and room and member charges, all on one device.

  • Works offline

    Keeps taking payments when the WiFi drops and syncs once it's back, so service never stops.

  • Staff login and tips

    Staff log in, so every sale and tip is tracked to them, ready to pay out individually or pool.

  • Kitchen display

    Orders go straight to the right kitchen or bar screen, routed by location.

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Working with FastBar

Own your setup, run it your way

Venues and teams that run events all year usually own their FastBar setup. We train your team, then you run FastBar yourselves, with support whenever you need it.

  • Devices

    Point-of-sale kits with a tablet, stand and card reader, or run FastBar on iPads you already have. Light enough to move between bars and spaces.

  • Flexible licensing

    License FastBar just for the events you run, or on an ongoing basis that flexes with your busy months. Every licence includes every FastBar feature.

  • RFID wristbands

    Branded, secure RFID wristbands and registration stations, whenever you want them.

  • Training and support

    We train your team, and Premium Support is there whenever you need it, on call or on-site.

Only a few events a year? Renting may suit you better, with everything delivered for each event and taken away afterwards. Ask us about renting

Customer stories

Proven behind the bar

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What guests say

Guests love it too

5 / 5

★★★★★

Median attendee rating across all FastBar events

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5.0

★★★★★

Google rating from 165 reviews

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Trust and security

Your revenue is in safe hands

FastBar handles your revenue and your guests' payment cards. Here's how we protect both.

Stripe Partner
  • Powered by Stripe

    Payments are processed by Stripe and paid out straight to your own Stripe account. FastBar never holds your money.

  • Fully PCI compliant

    Card data is protected to industry standards, so your IT and finance teams can sign off with confidence.

  • No lost sales offline

    If the connection drops, FastBar keeps selling and syncs every transaction once it's back.

  • Built by event organizers

    We know what's on the line on event day. 24/7 support is available, and our team can be on-site when you need it.

FAQ

F&B questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help.

Talk to our team
How long does training take?

New staff are ready to sell in under five minutes, and we train your team before your first event.

Can we change menus mid-event?

Yes. Change a price or add a product in the Event Control Center, and it's on every device at that event in seconds.

Can we set up sizes, mixers and add-ons?

Yes. Add product variants like sizes, and modifiers like mixers and add-ons with their own prices, then use them at every bar.

How do tips work?

Guests can choose a tip when they pay, and you can also add tips or service fees automatically. Staff log in, so every tip is tracked to the person who earned it, ready to pay out individually or pool.

Does it work with printers and kitchen screens?

Yes. Receipts and order tickets print wherever you need them, and orders can go straight to kitchen or bar screens.

Can we track inventory?

Yes. Set opening and closing counts, and with inventory tracking on, the POS flags items that are running low or out.

What if the WiFi drops mid-service?

FastBar keeps taking payments without a connection and syncs everything once it's back online, so service doesn't stop.

What if something goes wrong during an event?

Our support team is easy to reach and quick to respond, 24/7, and can be on-site for your biggest events. Talk to our team

Your guests shouldn't wait 20 minutes for a beer

See FastBar in action and find out what it could do for your next event.

Book a Demo
  1. 1Tell us about your events. Size, bars, vendors and how you sell today.
  2. 2See it live. A demo built around your setup.
  3. 3Get a plan that fits. Hardware, support and pricing for your events.