Smart ePOS & payment for UK restaurants
Operate at top speed without sacrificing quality
Give your team the tools to serve guests quickly and consistently. Get real-time data to shape your next move, whether you’re adding new menu items or exploring a second location.
Trusted by restaurants and businesses in 100+ countries
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Over 160 Michelin-starred restaurants rely on Lightspeed *
~165K
~165K locations around the world trust Lightspeed **
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Backed by 15+ years of hands-on hospitality experience
Built to fuel your next chapter
Personalized setup: Update your menus, adjust screens, staff permissions, and floor plans to match your exact needs.
Exceptional guest experience: From welcome cocktails to dessert, each step is optimized for speed and accuracy.
Actionable insights: No more guesswork, you know your highest-margin dishes, busiest hours, and staff superstars.
Turn pressure into possibility
Discover how  streamlined workflows and next-level insights transform lunch and dinner rushes from chaos to consistent success.
Get more done with less staff effort and a high client satisfaction
Lightspeed's restaurant till system has 'helped give waiters an extra 2 minutes with every single guest.' – Dominique Fernandes, Head of Operations, Mildreds and Mallow
Make faster decisions
Detailed guest, staff and menu insights.
Gain instant visibility into best-selling dishes, staff performance, and customer patterns.
Optimize your menu and pricing based on real-time data, not guesswork.
Spot top-performing staff, reward them, and elevate team morale.
Serve customers faster
More options for guests. More revenue streams for you.
Offer multiple ordering methods : online, QR code, or tableside for maximum convenience.
Drive new revenue streams (delivery, click & collect) under one unified system.
Keep lines short and spirits high with quick, reliable transactions.
Be more efficient
Manage all of your locations with one platform.
Manage all your locations, whether it’s one bustling bistro or a small chain, through a single platform.
Integrate seamlessly with hotel PMS if you also offer rooms, or connect via open API to your favorite employee management tools.
Slash admin time so you can focus on what you do best: creating exceptional dining experiences.
Proven by the best, built for the bold
Whether it's service speed or insights, we’ve got you covered
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4.4 out of 5 based on 103 reviews
Your restaurant, your rules. Set up your system your way
Delight guests and staff with seamless restaurant payments
Speed up service and simplify operations with integrated payments that offer a smooth checkout experience and valuable insights into every transaction.
Optimise every ingredient with smarter inventory management
Track stock to ingredient level, reduce waste, and protect your margins; all in one intuitive system.
Streamline your finances with automated accounting
Save time, cut down on errors, and gain full visibility over your restaurant’s financial health with seamless, automated bookkeeping.
Fuel your restaurant’s growth with flexible funding
Access the capital you need, whether you’re upgrading equipment, opening a new location, or launching a fresh concept, without disrupting your cash flow.
Streamline service with a connected kitchen display system
Bridge the gap between front and back of house, send orders instantly, reduce errors, and keep service running smoothly during every rush.
Elevate the checkout experience with a customer-facing display
Speed up transactions, increase trust, and enhance guest satisfaction with a display that keeps every order clear and transparent.
From bookings to accounting, connect the tools that run your restaurant
Hotel PMS software
Employee management tools
Loyalty programmes
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Ready for a system that actually works for you?
Transitioning to Lightspeed is simple: even if you’re worried about data migration, hardware, or staff training. Our industry experts guide you step by step.
24/7 support from people who know restaurants
Start strong with onboarding pros, we’ve got your back
Dedicated Account Manager ensuring you're never on your own
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Let’s talk about your needs, not just our features
FREE ePOS hardware (iPhone)
Individualized audit & solution
ROI simulation using KPIs
Migration with zero downtime