About
iBar is an AI-powered inventory management solution designed specifically for hospitality businesses including bars, pubs, restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, coffee shops, and bakeries. The app runs on both Android and iOS, enabling staff to conduct fast and accurate stocktakes directly from their smartphones. At its core, iBar uses artificial intelligence to assist with liquid measurement — simply point your phone's camera at a bottle and the app estimates the remaining quantity. For heavier items like beer kegs or crates, the iBar Bluetooth XL scale pairs wirelessly with the app for precise weighing without manual effort. The e-Invoicing feature allows users to photograph supplier invoices; the app automatically extracts all product data and can push received goods directly into connected restaurant software. iBar integrates with major POS and hospitality platforms including RKeeper, GarconGo, FruitSys, StandMágus, Visual Restaurant, and Placcon, keeping inventory data synchronized across systems. Comprehensive reporting gives managers visibility into physical consumption, waste, and goods movement — making variance analysis and cost control straightforward. With over 200 restaurants already using iBar across Europe, the platform is trusted by independent venues and multi-site operations alike. A 4-week free trial with no commitment makes it easy to evaluate the app before purchasing.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Liquid Measuring: Use your phone's camera to measure remaining liquid quantities in bottles automatically, powered by iBar's built-in AI algorithms.
- e-Invoicing: Photograph a supplier invoice and iBar automatically extracts all product data, optionally syncing received stock into connected restaurant software like RKeeper.
- Bluetooth Scale Integration: Pair the iBar XL Bluetooth scale to accurately weigh heavy items like beer kegs and bulk produce without any manual calculation.
- Restaurant Software Integrations: Native integrations with RKeeper, GarconGo, FruitSys, StandMágus, Visual Restaurant, and Placcon keep inventory data in sync across platforms.
- Inventory Reports & Tracking: Generate detailed reports on physical consumption, waste, and goods movement to track variances and control food and beverage costs.
Use Cases
- A bar manager uses iBar's AI camera feature to rapidly count partial bottles during end-of-night inventory, cutting stocktake time from 2 hours to 30 minutes.
- A restaurant owner photographs supplier delivery invoices with iBar to automatically log received products and sync them into RKeeper, eliminating manual data entry.
- A hotel F&B team attaches the iBar XL Bluetooth scale to weigh beer kegs and large vegetable crates during weekly inventory counts.
- A pizzeria uses iBar's consumption reports to compare physical stock usage against POS sales data, quickly identifying waste and theft variances.
- A coffee shop chain rolls out iBar across multiple locations so regional managers can review inventory reports centrally and enforce consistent stocktaking procedures.
Pros
- Fast, Camera-Based Stocktaking: AI-driven liquid measurement via smartphone camera dramatically speeds up bottle counts compared to manual estimation or weighing.
- Works with Existing POS Systems: Deep integrations with popular hospitality software prevent double data entry and keep inventory aligned with sales data automatically.
- Mobile-First on Both Platforms: Full feature parity on Android and iOS means any staff member with a smartphone can conduct inventory without special hardware beyond the optional Bluetooth scale.
- Risk-Free Trial: A 4-week free trial with no commitment lets venues fully evaluate the app in a live environment before making a purchase decision.
Cons
- Hardware Add-On Required for Kegs: Accurate weighing of large items like beer kegs requires purchasing the iBar XL Bluetooth scale, adding upfront hardware cost.
- Hospitality-Specific Scope: iBar is purpose-built for food and beverage businesses and is not suitable for general retail or warehouse inventory management.
- Integration List Still Growing: While major platforms are supported, venues using less common POS or ERP systems may not yet have a native integration available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of businesses can use iBar?
iBar is designed for any hospitality venue including bars, pubs, restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, coffee shops, and bakeries.
How does the AI liquid measuring work?
iBar uses your smartphone's camera combined with AI image recognition to estimate the volume of liquid remaining in a bottle, removing the need for manual pouring or weighing.
Does iBar integrate with my existing restaurant software?
Yes. iBar currently integrates with RKeeper, GarconGo, FruitSys, StandMágus, Visual Restaurant, and Placcon, with more integrations continuously being added.
Is iBar available on both Android and iOS?
Yes, iBar is fully available on both Android and iOS devices, giving your entire team access to all inventory features from their smartphones.
How much does iBar cost and is there a free trial?
iBar offers a 4-week free trial with no commitment so you can evaluate the app in your venue. Paid plans are available after the trial period.
