Pub & Bar Energy, Connectivity & Payments

Pub & Bar Sector Overview

Wet-led venues wrestle with long trading hours, energy-hungry cellar refrigeration and live-sport streaming that hammers bandwidth. A frozen card terminal or spike in electricity rates can wipe out profit on a Saturday match-day. Bright Edge tackles every headache: market-beating utility tariffs, rock-solid connectivity, crystal-clear phone lines and merchant-discount rates that keep more revenue behind the bar.

Business Energy for Pubs & Bars

Cellar coolers, glass-washers and ambient lighting drive kWh consumption long after last orders. As a pub energy broker, Bright Edge profiles half-hour load curves and opening patterns, tendering our wholesale network for tariffs that suit late closes and busy weekends. Choose fixed rates for budget certainty or flex contracts to ride low-price periods and switch multiple venues onto one invoice.

• Fixed or flex tariffs tuned to evening peaks

• Forward-buy power or gas up to 12 months ahead

• 100 % REGO-backed electricity available for greener credentials

At-a-glance benefits

Broadband & Connectivity for Pubs & Bars

Whether you stream Premier League or run cloud-based EPOS, downtime kills revenue fast. Bright Edge delivers symmetrical fibre with automatic fail-over options, so pay-at-table terminals, jukeboxes and guest Wi-Fi stay online even when the street cabinet fails.

• 99.9 % SLA with sub-second cellular fail-over options and redundancy

• VLAN separation for guest Wi-Fi, staff devices and cardholder data

• Rapid wireless links for festivals or beer-garden pop-ups

Connectivity highlights

Payment & Card-Terminal Solutions for Pubs & Bars

Contactless rounds are the norm. As a pub payments provider, Bright Edge supplies fixed counter tops, portable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth readers and outdoor 4G devices, PCI ready. Wholesale acquiring rates shave 15–30 % off MDRs, and Pay-by-Link handles event deposits or large bookings.

• Devices support tips, cashback and split bills

• NFC wallets (Apple Pay / Google Pay) tap in < 1 second

• PCI portal and quarterly scans keep compliance hassle-free

Payments perks

VoIP Telephony for Pubs & Bars

Incoming calls book tables, private–hire rooms or Sunday roasts. Our pub VoIP telephone system replaces outdated landlines with call-queues, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps ensuring no enquiry goes unanswered, even when staff are pulling pints. Inclusive minutes reduce call spend to suppliers and breweries.

• Keep your existing pub number; zero-downtime port

• Burst extra lines for seasonal peaks or promo nights

• Call-recording for dispute resolution and staff training

Voice advantages

How we deliver for your business

Send us a quick email or call outlining your current telecom, payments and energy usage or specific requirements. Our UK‑based team will respond promptly to clarify any details and schedule your personalised assessment.

Reach Out

We Design Your Solution

We analyse your existing setup, benchmark leading providers, and assemble a tailored bundle to meet your requirements. Then we prepare a no‑obligation quote focused on optimising performance, reliability, and cost savings for your business. ​

Approve & Enjoy

Once you approve our proposal, we’ll jump on a brief call to finalise timelines and ensure a seamless installation or migration. Then you start saving money and can relax, knowing your business is powered by an efficient, optimised setup, all consolidated onto one simple monthly invoice.

Frequently asked questions

How much can my pub save on utilities?

Many venues cut combined electricity and gas costs by 15–30 % after switching through Bright Edge.

Is VoIP reliable during live-sport peaks?

VoIP runs on prioritised bandwidth with 99.9 % uptime; automatic fail-over keeps calls live if fibre drops.

Will broadband installation disrupt service?

No. We provision and test new lines first, then switch outside trading hours for zero downtime.

Can I lock in energy rates before renewal?

Forward-buy facility secures wholesale prices up to a year in advance, shielding budgets from market spikes.

Can terminals handle tips and split bills?

Yes, our handheld readers support gratuities, bill splits and pay-at-table workflows.

Do terminals work in the beer garden?

Yes—portable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth readers or 4G devices keep taking payments outdoors.

Ready to pour profits back into your bar?

Get in touch today to see what Bright Edge can do for you - book your free, no-obligation utiltiy review by completing the contact form.