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Best pub rota software UK (2026)
Pub rota software should survive Friday night, bank holidays and WhatsApp chaos. Here is how leading options compare for UK pubs, and when one system beats rota-only.
The right tool depends on whether you only need a rota, or need the rest of pub ops too.
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House Desk
Pub management software with rota, leave, clock-in, compliance and more. Best when you want one system for day-to-day ops.
Deputy
Category leader for general scheduling and time. Strong if workforce management is the only gap.
RotaSmart
Forecast and wage-% framing for hospitality weeks, with plenty of pub rota planning content aimed at managers.
ShiftGuard
Pub and bar industry landing pages focused on split shifts, late nights and match days.
BatchStaff
AI rota building with flat per-location pricing. Worth a look if budget is tight and you only need a rota.
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What should pubs look for in rota software?
Clear week views, leave and availability, swaps, mobile access for staff, and ideally a path to timesheets. Bonus if compliance and ops share the same login.
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Related features and guides
- FeaturePub rota softwarePub rota software for UK pubs. Build weeks, handle swaps and holidays, and stop running shifts through WhatsApp. Part of House Desk pub management software.Read more →
- FeaturePub timesheets & clock-inClock-in and timesheets for UK pubs. Honest hours ready for payroll, next to the rota and leave. Part of House Desk pub management software.Read more →
- GuideStop running your pub rota on WhatsAppHow UK pubs replace WhatsApp rotas with proper pub rota software: clearer weeks, fewer buried shifts.Read more →
- GuideHouse Desk vs Deputy for pubsComparing House Desk and Deputy for UK pubs: when you need more than rota and timesheets.Read more →
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