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Premium table ordering without the percentage platform fees.

NextPour offers a powerful, flat-rate alternative to me&u. We provide a premium ordering experience without taking a percentage markup on your food and drink sales.

Why independent venues switch from me&u.

me&u (and Mr Yum) is built for massive stadium and multi-venue groups, charging monthly software plus percentage commission cuts on orders. NextPour was built from the ground up for independent UK pubs, bars, and restaurants: zero percentage cut, zero hardware to buy, and full control over your menu in minutes.

No Percentage Commission

We don't penalise you for having busy shifts or large rounds. We charge a simple, transparent flat fee per order (20p on Essential, 10p on Advanced, 5p on Ultimate)—leaving percentage cuts where they belong: out of your business.

Full Menu Control

No need to email an account manager just to change the price of a pint. Edit your menu in seconds, snooze sold-out items from the bar floor, and launch new specials instantly.

Zero Hardware & Setup Costs

Sign up, scan your paper menu with our AI digitizer, and start taking orders today. NextPour runs 100% standalone in any web browser on any standard tablet, iPad, or smartphone you already have. No locked-in monthly device rental fees, contracts, or expensive upfront till systems to purchase.

Flexible Convenience Fee Offset

Every NextPour tier allows you to set an optional "Convenience Fee" (e.g. 20p–50p per order) passed to the customer. You can use this to offset card and software costs completely, or absorb it as a complimentary hospitality service—you stay in full control.

Live Dashboard & Z-Reports

NextPour acts as a standalone virtual till. Monitor live sales, track top-selling items, and instantly generate compliant Z-reports right from your dashboard—no need to endure the nightmare of integrating with legacy EPOS systems.

Frictionless, Beautiful UI

Your customers never have to download a clunky app or register an account. NextPour delivers a stunning, lightning-fast digital menu straight to their mobile browser via QR code.

Total Control of Funds

Never worry about a platform holding your money hostage. Apart from our transparent flat rate, your revenue goes directly into your bank account via Stripe. You stay completely in control of your cash flow.

NextPour vs me&u

The Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature
NextPour
me&u
Monthly Subscription
From £49/moor £0/mo Starter plan
£99/mo + Commission (Quote-based)
Platform Order Fee
0% CommissionFlat 20p / 10p / 5p + Stripe
~1.5% Platform Fee + Card Processing (~4% all-in)
Till Integration
100% StandaloneZero till changes required
Requires compatible POS integration
Hardware Costs
£0 HardwareUse any tablet or device with a web browser you already own. Zero monthly device charges.
Custom setup & EPOS integration requirements
Cost Offset Option
Flexible FeePass 20p–50p or absorb
Fixed by platform
Card Payouts
Direct Stripe PayoutsStraight into your bank
Direct or platform escrow
Contract
Rolling Monthly
Often 12-month agreement
Required Devices
Any BrowserTablet, Phone, Laptop, etc.
Requires compatible till systems
Menu Control
100% Self-Serve (AI Scanner)
Managed Service / Account Manager

Ready to ditch the fees?

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