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Book with HotSeat.

HotSeat puts you on the list before you leave the house. Reserve your seat, pay cover, and join multi-stop events at the bars, restaurants, and venues that matter to you.

Everything you need before you walk in the door.

Find your venue

Browse nearby bars, see live seat availability, and pick your spot before you arrive.

Save your seat

Reserve bar seats for your whole group with a single tap. No more scrambling.

Keep your group together

Book seats side by side at any venue and skip the scramble — everyone arrives confirmed.

Claim your seat for the big game

Secure a spot in front of the screen before kickoff. Show up on the list and get served faster.

Pay cover in the app

Handle the cover charge before you arrive. Skip the door line and walk straight in — no ATM needed.

From browse to bar seat in three steps.

1

Find your venue

Browse nearby bars and see what's available tonight.

2

Save your seats

Reserve bar seats for you or your group — before you arrive. Even pay cover in the app.

3

Walk in confirmed

Your seat is held, cover is paid, and you're already on the list. Just show up.

Your whole night, organized.

Multi-stop events made easy. HotSeat lines up your whole evening across multiple venues — just listen for your notification and move along to the next spot. Every stop is confirmed before the night begins.

Multi-stop Events

Plan multiple stops for events like Bar Crawls. See every venue on the route and align everyone on the latest schedule.

Notification to move

Get pinged when it's time to head to the next venue. Know exactly where to be — no group chat chaos.

Always on the list

Every stop is confirmed before you leave home. Walk in as a VIP at every venue, all night long.

Manage your venue with HotSeat

Turn seats into revenue. Give guests at your bar, restaurant, or event space the confidence that there's a spot waiting for them. Simplify cover and drive higher spend.

Fill more seats

Seat reservations mean fewer unhappy patrons on busy nights.

New revenue source

You can charge a fee for a guaranteed spot at the bar to watch the big game.

Higher spend per visit

Guests who secure a seat spend more and stay longer.

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Your night, locked in.

Never arrive at a bar, restaurant, or venue only to find there is nowhere to sit. HotSeat lets you see live seat availability, reserve your spot, and pay cover — before you even walk in. Whether you're booking a table at your regular haunt, claiming seats for the big game, or joining a multi-stop event, HotSeat is the easiest way to plan your night.

Common questions

How do I reserve a seat with HotSeat?

Open HotSeat, browse nearby bars, restaurants, and venues, and tap to reserve your seat in seconds. You can book for yourself or your whole group before you walk in the door.

Can I pay cover through HotSeat?

Yes. HotSeat lets you pay cover directly in the app when you reserve your seat, so there's no cash scramble at the door — no ATM run required.

Is HotSeat free?

HotSeat is free to download and use. Some venues may charge a cover fee or reservation fee, which you can pay conveniently through the app.

Which venues support seat reservations?

HotSeat's network of partner bars, restaurants, and venues is expanding. Browse the app to see which spots near you support reservations tonight.

Can I book seats for a group?

Absolutely. HotSeat lets you reserve multiple seats side by side for your whole group with a single tap — no more splitting up or scrambling for spots. Share the booking in the group chat and let your friends join the plan.

Does HotSeat support multi-venue events?

Yes. HotSeat lets you organize and join multi-stop events across multiple venues. You'll get a push notification when it's time to move to the next location, so the whole group stays together and every stop is confirmed before the night begins.