Best Payroll Software for Bars.
Finally, payroll software built for how bar owners actually run their business.
Payroll software for bars helps owners pay bartenders, track tipped wages, and run payroll without relying on spreadsheets or late-night calculations. FRIDAY simplifies the process by combining payroll, time tracking, tip reporting, and automated tax filings in one platform built for small teams.
Stop stressing about shift sheets, overtime calculations, or tip tracking. With FRIDAY’s payroll software for bars, you can pay bartenders and servers correctly, file payroll taxes on time, and keep hours, wages, and payroll records organized in one place. Whether you run a neighborhood pub, cocktail lounge, sports bar, or growing taproom, FRIDAY helps you manage payroll more accurately from day one.
- 14-Day free trial
- Extremely Simple
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Thank God it’s FRIDAY
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Open it. Pay them. Close it.
Hours come in from timesheets. Review the run, pick a pay date and approve. Taxes, W-2s and 1099s are filed for you.
- Employees and contractors in one run
- Funds can land as soon as today
- Pay stubs, checks and journal reports in a few clicks
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Timesheets and payroll, already connected.
Your team clocks in from their phone, a computer or a kiosk. You see who’s working right now, and every hour lands in payroll, ready to run.
- Clock in by phone, computer or kiosk
- Hours by customer and project
- Location, IP and photo on every punch
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Requested, approved, on the calendar.
Your team sees their balance before they ask. You approve in one tap, and it lands on the team calendar.
- Vacation, sick and custom policies
- Balances checked before anyone submits
- Approvals and the team calendar in one place
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Talk to your team where they clock in.
Send a text, a voice note or a photo to one person or a whole group. Your team reacts and replies from the same app. Birthday reminders are built in too.
- Text, voice notes and photos
- Groups and direct messages, with reactions
- Birthday reminders with one tap wishes
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
New hire? Done by Friday.
Add their details and pay rate, and send the invite. Your new hire fills in their own W-4 and bank details. Every profile, document and pay change lives in one place.
- Invite employees and contractors in minutes
- They complete their own onboarding
- W-4s, bank accounts and pay history on every profile
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
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- Workers' comp, general liability, BOP, cyber and more
- No paperwork to fill out
- Premiums follow your real payroll
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Any Android tablet is a time clock.
Your team clocks in with a face scan or a PIN, and every shift starts with a hello. No hardware to buy.
- Face scan or PIN sign in
- No time clock hardware
- Available on Google Play
Free download for any Android tablet.
Their whole workday, on their phone.
Your team clocks in, takes breaks and switches jobs from their phone. Their pay history, time off and team chat are right there too.
- Clock in, breaks and job switching
- Payroll and time tracking history, plus pay stubs
- Request time off and message the team
- Pay stubs in their pocket
Free download for every employee.
The books stay clean.
Every payroll posts to QuickBooks Online or Desktop. Nobody types anything twice. 401(k) and workers’ comp run off the same payroll.
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Human Interest 401(k) and SmartPay
- Partner API, webhooks and MCP server
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Friday keeps you compliant.
Federal and state filings, W-2s and 1099s are made for you. Missing SSNs and overtime rules get flagged before payday. Hiring in a new state? Have Friday do it for $275.
- Federal and state filings, W-2s and 1099s
- SSN checks and overtime rules built in
- New state setup? Have Friday do it for $275
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Everything you need to
manage your bar team
is a click away
Start your 14-day free trial today. Thank yourself later.
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Security standards that
Protect Your Bar’s Payroll Data
FRIDAY provides a secure environment for managing payroll information. The platform uses encrypted infrastructure and continuous monitoring to protect sensitive employee and payroll data.
- All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Scalable, secure infrastructure
- Continuous system health checks
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) checks and filters
Get Expert Payroll Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Join bars, lounges, and taprooms that trust FRIDAY for fast, flexible payroll. Start with a 14-day free trial, get onboarding support, and simplify tip payouts, wages, and taxes, no contracts, no hassle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay bartenders and tipped employees using FRIDAY?
FRIDAY tracks tips, wages, and overtime automatically. Bar owners can enter tip totals or sync payroll data with their accounting workflow, and the system calculates payroll earnings and tax reporting.
Can I use FRIDAY for both hourly bar staff and salaried managers?
Yes. FRIDAY supports mixed pay structures so bartenders and servers can be paid hourly while managers receive a salaried payroll.
Is FRIDAY good payroll software for small bar owners?
Yes. FRIDAY was built for small teams such as independent bars, taverns, and lounges that need simple payroll without complicated accounting systems.
Can I handle tip pooling and reporting on FRIDAY?
Yes. FRIDAY allows bar owners to manage tip sharing and generate payroll records needed for FICA tip reporting.
How quickly can I get started with FRIDAY payroll for bars?
Most bar owners set up payroll within a few days. The platform includes onboarding support and a 14-day free trial so you can test the full system.
Choose FRIDAY
Choosing the right payroll software helps small bars avoid tax errors, simplify tip payouts, and save time every week. FRIDAY makes payroll simple, secure, and affordable for small teams.
Start today and begin paying your team the easy way.