{"id":35948,"date":"2026-07-28T20:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/how-traditional-pub-little-river-inn-shifted-to-modern-reservations-with-now-book-it\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T20:43:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:43:47","slug":"how-traditional-pub-little-river-inn-shifted-to-modern-reservations-with-now-book-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/en-us\/success\/how-traditional-pub-little-river-inn-shifted-to-modern-reservations-with-now-book-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How Traditional Pub Little River Inn Shifted to Modern Reservations with Now Book It"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35948\" class=\"elementor elementor-35948 elementor-34182\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-746734c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"746734c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab5a988 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab5a988\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re cruising down State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa, Little River Inn is hard to miss, a classic Canterbury country pub where locals and visitors alike pull up a seat for a bite, a pint and a laugh. Sitting in the heart of Banks Peninsula, the Inn pairs hearty Kiwi pub fare with seasonal, local produce, a great drink list (including rotating taps), live music and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy sunny days.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At its core, the Little River Inn has always been about people. It\u2019s a gathering place for the community, hosting fundraisers, supporting local clubs and giving locals somewhere to celebrate life\u2019s big and small moments. That sense of connection extends to the team, the regulars and the many visitors who pass through.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To understand how the venue manages the operational side of a busy country pub while keeping hospitality front and centre, we spoke with Owner Sarah McFarland. Sarah has overseen the Inn through growth, change and the shift from traditional systems to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/hospitality-booking-solution\/\">modern hospitality tech<\/a>, including the move to Now Book It. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec695fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec695fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The realities of running a regional pub<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee2a51b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee2a51b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running a country pub like Little River Inn is always lively, but it\u2019s also fast-paced and unpredictable. Before switching systems, the team managed bookings with an old-school paper diary.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Between lunch services, dinner rushes and live music nights, the diary was constantly being flipped open, marked up and crosschecked. Double bookings, missed notes and confusion over availability were everyday headaches. Worst of all, the team couldn\u2019t check bookings when they weren\u2019t at the desk, and in a busy pub, staff rarely are.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lack of remote access made managing reservations on the go almost impossible. If someone called while the crew were serving, there was no quick way to see if a table was free, just lots of scribbles, crossed out times and guesswork. For Sarah, that was a real drag on smooth service and planning.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7793b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c7793b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-1-1024x598.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34244\" alt=\"Full English breakfast with Yorkshire pudding, gravy and peas.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-1-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-1-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f303939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f303939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re never at the desk, especially on busy nights, so being tied to paper made booking management harder than it needed to be,\u201d <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s when they decided to join Now Book It, and everything clicked. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team moved from paper chaos to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/en-us\/solutions\/\">digital reservation system<\/a> that is made by people in hospitality for people in hospitality. Guests can book online anytime, whether they\u2019re planning a weekend lunch or a Friday night catch<\/span>\u2011<span data-contrast=\"auto\">up with friends. For the venue, that meant fewer double bookings, the ability to access the diary anywhere, and clearer booking visibility. <\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where team members used to spend chunks of the week managing the diary, Now Book It handles the heavy lifting, freeing up staff to focus on guests, food and the good vibes that keep people coming back.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04ca1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b04ca1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cGoing from pen and paper to Now Book It has been night and day. Everything is streamlined, clear and far less stressful.\u201d <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d99c92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d99c92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Support that feels like part of the team<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2aab01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2aab01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Switching from a paper diary to a full digital system could have been stressful, but with Now Book It, it was anything but. The dedicated onboarding team took the Little River Inn crew by the hand from day one, walking them through the system, answering every question, and setting up everything exactly how they wanted it, from table layouts to booking rules and event settings. The training was hands-on and practical, so the team felt confident using the platform before even taking their first online booking.   <\/span><\/p><p>The support didn\u2019t stop there. Whenever Sarah or the team have a question, big or small, the Now Book It team is just a call or message away, helping them troubleshoot, tweak settings, or get creative with how they use the system. For a busy country pub where every minute counts, it\u2019s like having an extra team member in the background, keeping bookings running smoothly so the staff can focus on what they do best.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df162dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df162dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cThe onboarding process was a breeze, the team trained us, set everything up exactly how we needed it, and we felt confident from day one.\u201d <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b74e953 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b74e953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-2-1024x598.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34245\" alt=\"View of the Little River Inn pub from the road.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-2-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-2-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-2-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/littleriverinn-nowbookit-casestudy-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6565ca6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6565ca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Happier staff, happier guests<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef940e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ef940e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now Book It has not only simplified reservations, it\u2019s changed the rhythm of the pub. Staff know exactly what\u2019s happening each day, from lunch covers to dinner bookings and weekend events. Pre-paid events and group bookings are easy to manage, giving Sarah clarity over revenue and freeing the team from chasing deposits or worrying about last-minute cancellations.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real win, though, is the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">freedom to focus on people<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Guests get a seamless booking experience, staff can provide attentive service without stress, and the Inn continues to feel like the warm, inviting hub of the community that it has always been.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a country pub where community, hospitality, and fun are everything, moving from paper to Now Book It has been a game-changer. Bookings are smoother, events are easier to manage, the team is happier, and guests leave with big smiles, which, in the end, is what really matters. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ef482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70ef482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.nowbookit.com\/?accountid=cb1b4e30-537b-4d23-b49f-2b7d7af48af9&#038;venueid=12524&#038;theme=light&#038;colors=hex,ffab00,ffea00&#038;font=Cabin\">Book a table at Little River Inn here<\/a><\/strong><br\/><strong>Now Book It tip:<\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep an eye on the seasonal specials board, that\u2019s where the magic happens. <\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To understand how the venue manages the operational side of a busy country pub while keeping hospitality front and centre, we spoke with Owner Sarah McFarland. 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