Balancing Walk-Ins and Reservations at Night Rooster
About Night Rooster
Night Rooster is a cocktail bar located in Ubud, Bali. The bar focuses on Indonesian-inspired cocktails and is part of Locavore Group, the hospitality group founded by chefs Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah.
Located near several of the group's restaurants, Night Rooster attracts a mix of reservation guests and spontaneous walk-in visitors throughout the evening.
Unlike traditional restaurants, cocktail bars operate with a more fluid guest flow.
The Challenge of Cocktail Bar Reservations
Cocktail bars rarely operate with rigid seating schedules.
Instead, service depends on:
- fluctuating guest arrival times
- groups joining without reservations
- bar seating and tables filling dynamically
- guests staying for different durations
For a bar like Night Rooster, reservations need to support service rather than restrict it.
The system must maintain flexibility while still giving the team visibility into expected demand.
The Core Challenge
Before implementing Revasi, managing reservations alongside walk-ins created operational friction.
Some of the challenges included:
- Limited visibility of upcoming reservations during busy evenings
- Difficulty balancing reserved seating with spontaneous guests
- Risk of blocking too much capacity for reservations
- Unclear overview of expected guest flow
For a bar operating in central Ubud, maintaining flexibility was essential.
Structuring Reservations Without Losing Flexibility
Revasi was configured to support Night Rooster's service style without forcing a rigid restaurant-style booking system.
Controlled Reservation Capacity
Reservation limits were configured to ensure that:
- a portion of seating remained available for walk-in guests
- reservations did not overtake the bar's capacity
- service flow remained flexible throughout the evening
This allowed the bar to maintain its spontaneous atmosphere while still accepting bookings.
Clear Visibility for the Team
During service, the team can view:
- upcoming reservations
- group sizes
- arrival times
- guest profiles
This provides a clearer picture of the evening's expected demand without interrupting the natural flow of the bar.
Consistency Across Locavore Group
Night Rooster operates alongside other venues within Locavore Group.
Using the same reservation infrastructure allows the group to:
- maintain consistent guest data
- manage reservations across venues
- keep a unified operational overview
Founder-Led On-Site Implementation
Implementation was supported on-site by Revasi's founders, Regilio and Lucas.
This included:
- configuring reservation capacity
- aligning the system with walk-in patterns
- training staff on reservation visibility
- adapting the system to Night Rooster's service rhythm
The goal was not to impose structure but to support the bar's existing service flow.
Operational Impact
For Night Rooster, the improvements focused on operational balance.
The bar gained:
- clearer visibility of reservations during service
- better balance between walk-ins and bookings
- reduced risk of overbooking
- more structured guest information
Reservations became a supporting layer rather than a constraint on service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Night Rooster Reservations
What reservation system does Night Rooster use?
Night Rooster uses Revasi as its reservation infrastructure.
Does Night Rooster accept walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins remain an important part of the bar's service, and reservations are configured to maintain flexibility.
Can guests make reservations in advance?
Yes. Guests can reserve seating while the system ensures capacity remains available for spontaneous visitors.
Reservation Infrastructure for Cocktail Bars
Cocktail bars require reservation systems that support dynamic guest flow rather than rigid dining schedules.
Revasi allows bars to manage reservations while maintaining space for walk-in guests.
Book a demo to explore how Revasi supports hospitality venues with dynamic service environments.