Online Reservations and Widget

Can I block off my online availability?

How to stop taking online bookings.

Written by Anthony | June 10, 2025

You can amend your online availability in the configure widget menu, located within your advanced settings. This menu allows you to manage lead times, restrict bookings, and quickly disable online reservations when necessary.

Quick Fixes

At the top of the settings page, you will find "quick fix" options. These allow you to instantly disable the online widget for specific durations:

  • The next hour
  • The next 2 hours
  • The next 4 hours
  • The rest of the day

Long-Term Blocks

The "long term" options allow you to block out specific days, dates, and time ranges.

Example: You can choose to suspend availability for specific tables. For instance, you could block all tables in a function room for a specific date (e.g., Dec 20th) between 14:00 and 17:00, preventing online bookings during that time while still keeping other areas open.

This setting provides granular control, allowing you to manage exactly when and where customers can make bookings online.

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