Restaurants & Venue Hire

Table reservations and venue hire bookings, handled online

Stop losing bookings to missed calls and a paper diary. DoBook lets guests reserve a table or enquire about a function online, captures guest numbers and dietary requirements up front, takes a deposit on private hire, and sends reminders that cut no‑shows.

Tables and functions in one place

Handle everyday reservations and private venue hire from the same calendar.

Deposits on private hire

Require a deposit to hold a function date so bookings are committed.

Dietary notes up front

Collect allergies and dietary requirements with the booking, before service.

Fewer no‑shows

Automatic SMS and email reminders the day before and a few hours ahead.

Perfect for restaurants & venue hire

Frequently asked questions

Can I take both table bookings and function enquiries?
Yes. Everyday reservations can be booked instantly, while larger functions can come through as an enquiry you quote on.
Can I take a deposit for a private function?
Yes — require a deposit at booking so a date is only held once a guest has committed.
Do guests tell us about allergies when they book?
Yes. Dietary requirements and special requests are captured on the booking form and appear with the reservation.
Will guests be reminded about their booking?
Yes, DoBook sends automatic email and SMS reminders before the booking to reduce no‑shows.
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Booking system for Restaurants & Venue Hire

DoBook is an all-in-one online booking system and appointment scheduling software for service businesses. Manage appointments, clients, invoices, reminders, and payments — free or Pro plans available.

  • Fill your calendar with 24/7 online bookings.
  • Reduce no‑shows with email & SMS reminders.
  • Get paid faster with online payments.
  • Look professional with invoice PDFs.
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Price
Free plan, no card
Built for
Local service teams
Setup
~5 minutes
UI preview
All bookings
Manage appointments in one list
Customer
Service
Date
Status
Alex M.
Consult
26 Mar
confirmed
Priya S.
Follow-up
07 Mar
confirmed
Chris L.
Session
21 Feb
cancelled
Jordan P.
Initial
17 Feb
confirmed

Who DoBook is for

Built for small to medium service businesses that want a booking system for small business needs—fast setup, clear schedules, and happier customers.

Salons & barbershops
Clients rebook themselves instead of DMing you at 9pm. Staff calendars, add-ons and regulars all in one place.
Clinics & wellness
Reminders that actually cut no-shows, plus private notes only your practice can see.
Consultants & coaches
Send one link, get a paid session in the diary and an invoice out the door — no back-and-forth.
Tutors & educators
Weekly sessions that repeat themselves, with families and term payments tracked for you.
Trades & home services
Job details, photos and site addresses captured before you drive anywhere.
Photo booth & events
Enquiries in, quotes out, deposits taken — so a date is only held once someone has committed.

Key features that drive bookings (and reduce admin)

Everything you expect from modern appointment scheduling software—plus the essentials service businesses need day to day.

Smart calendar & scheduling
Availability rules, buffers, and clean views that prevent double bookings.
Automatic invoicing (PDF)
Generate invoices from bookings and share professional PDF invoices in seconds.
Email & SMS reminders
Reduce no‑shows with confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups automatically.
Online payments
Accept deposits or full payment at booking so cash flow stays predictable.
Client management
Keep customer history, notes, and contact details organized for better service.
Analytics dashboard
See revenue trends, top services, and booking patterns at a glance.
Embed booking widget
Add “Book now” to your website so clients can schedule without leaving your brand.
Mobile‑friendly booking
A fast booking flow designed for phones—where most customers book.
Multi‑staff support
Assign services to staff and manage schedules as you grow.

How it works

A simple flow designed for real service business scheduling—set up once, then let customers book themselves.

    Step 1
    Tell us your trade
    Pick your industry and your services, booking form and reminder timings are filled in for you. Edit anything that does not fit.
    Step 2
    Share one link
    Put it in your Instagram bio, on your website, in your Google profile or at the end of an email.
    Step 3
    Customers book themselves
    They pick a time, answer your questions and pay a deposit if you ask for one. No calls, no app, no account.
    Step 4
    Turn up and get paid
    Reminders go out automatically, the invoice is already written, and every client detail is where you left it.

Product preview

A quick look at the core screens: bookings, calendar, and invoice templates.

All bookings
Manage appointments in one list
Customer
Service
Date
Status
Alex M.
Consult
26 Mar
confirmed
Priya S.
Follow-up
07 Mar
confirmed
Chris L.
Session
21 Feb
cancelled
Jordan P.
Initial
17 Feb
confirmed

Why choose DoBook

DoBook is built for local service businesses—simpler than complex systems, affordable, and truly all‑in‑one.

Set up in an afternoon, not a fortnight
Pick your trade and DoBook pre-fills your services, booking form and reminders. Change anything you like — but you are live today, not next month.
One tool instead of four
Calendar, reminders, invoices and payments in one place. No stitching together a scheduler, an invoice app and a spreadsheet that never quite agree.
Built around how your trade works
A salon needs staff and add-ons. A tradie needs job photos and a site address. A venue needs guest numbers and a deposit. You get the right form, not a generic one.
Free until it is worth paying for
The free plan runs a real business — 50 bookings a month, no card. Upgrade when you want invoice PDFs, automated reminders and unlimited bookings.
Your customers never see a login screen
They tap your link, pick a time, and they are booked. No app to download, no account to create — which is exactly why they finish.

Find services near me

Customers can search for nearby businesses and book instantly. (Search routes to the DoBook directory.)

Nearby businesses
Northside Barber Co.
Barber · 1.2 km away
Calm Path Therapy
Wellness · 2.6 km away
Ace Math Tutoring
Tutoring · 3.9 km away

A booking system for your industry

DoBook adapts to how your business works — with the right booking fields, services, and workflow for your trade.

Salons & BarbershopsBeauty & SpaClinics & PractitionersPersonal TrainersPet Grooming & SittingCleaning BusinessesTradies & Home ServicesMechanics & AutoPhotographers & EventsPhoto Booth HireTutors & EducatorsConsultants & CoachesRestaurants & Venue HireLegal & Advisors

Pricing

Two plans. No surprises. Upgrade when you want invoice PDFs, reminders, and unlimited bookings.

FREE
$0
  • • Up to 50 bookings/month
  • • Confirmation emails
  • • Calendar + dashboard
  • • Booking widget
  • • Basic client management
  • • Up to 2 staff members
No credit card required.
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PRO
$20 AUD/month
  • • Unlimited bookings
  • • Unlimited staff members
  • • Invoice PDFs
  • • Automated email reminders
  • • SMS reminders (coming soon)
  • • Google Calendar sync (coming soon)
  • • Priority support
  • • Remove DoBook branding from booking page
Cancel anytime. No lock-in contracts.
FeatureFreePro
Bookings per month50Unlimited
Staff members2Unlimited
Invoice PDFs❌✅
Email reminders✅✅
SMS reminders❌✅
Google Calendar sync❌✅
Custom booking fields❌✅
Remove branding❌✅
Priority support❌✅

What businesses say

Reviews from businesses using DoBook.

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FAQ

Quick answers about setup, payments, and how the booking flow works.

Is the free plan actually free?
Yes. The Free plan covers 50 bookings a month with confirmation emails, and no card is required to start. You only pay if you want invoice PDFs, automated reminders and unlimited bookings.
How fast can I set up DoBook?
Most businesses are taking bookings in about 10 minutes. Choose your industry and your services, booking form and reminder timings are pre-filled — you just adjust what does not match how you work.
Do my customers need an account?
No. They open your link, pick a time and enter their details. There is no app to download and no password to create, which is a large part of why people finish booking.
Can I cancel or switch away later?
Yes. There is no lock-in contract — cancel Pro at any time and you drop back to the Free plan rather than losing access. Your bookings and client records stay yours.
Can I take deposits or full payment online?
Yes. Choose per service whether to take a deposit, full payment, or keep payment optional.
Do customers get confirmations and reminders?
Confirmations are included on Free. Pro adds automated email & SMS reminders to reduce no‑shows.
What about cancellations and rescheduling?
Set your cancellation window and rescheduling rules to protect your time and keep your calendar stable.
Can I embed DoBook on my website?
Yes. Add a booking widget or link so visitors can schedule without leaving your brand.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The booking experience is mobile-first, and the dashboard is responsive for phones and tablets.

Start taking bookings today

Join service businesses using DoBook for appointment scheduling, payments, and invoices—without the admin overload.