The Inclusion Story
Unlock Excluded Footfall
Millions of people across the UK want to visit your pub — but can't drink your bar's standard range. They're not avoiding hospitality because they don't want to socialise. They're avoiding it because there's nothing for them.
with coeliac disease — plus millions more managing gluten intolerance.
of UK adults manage Type 2 diabetes requiring strict dietary control.
of young people with food allergies avoid eating out and visiting pubs over safety concerns.
of medical non-drinkers and those on specific health protocols are excluded by standard bar menus.
* Based on an illustrative compilation of UK research covering food allergens, intolerances, medical non-drinking, and chronic conditions including diabetes and coeliac disease. All statistics are shown for illustrative purposes.
Common Use Cases
Who Inclusive Corkage Serves
How Corkage Works
Simple, Transparent, and Profitable
Guest Requests
A customer with a dietary or medical need finds your venue on Corka and requests a deposit slot.
Venue Accepts
You review and approve the request. Nothing goes ahead without your confirmation.
Guest Checks In
The guest arrives and shows their QR code. Your team scans it and checks the drinks into stock.
Table Orders Food & Drinks
The whole group stays together. You earn the corkage fee plus full table revenue across the night.
Protect your wet sales
Maximise Table Covers & Protect Your Wet Sales
One guest with a dietary need doesn't have to mean losing the whole group. With Corka, that guest joins the table — and so does their spending power.
Without Corka
Result: an empty table.
Venue Benefits
Built for operators, not just customers
In action
See exactly how Corka works
Sign up as a customer or venue partner
Find participating venues and see corkage terms
Request a deposit slot and confirm your visit
Hear from Pubs Like Yours
Real results from real landlords
At first, I worried. But Corka actually protects my bar revenue by allowing a specific guest to join their group. That means a full table ordering food and pints. It's simple, compliant, and it works.
Setup was done in an afternoon. We were seeing requests come through the same week. The whole table stays — that's the bit that surprised me most.
It's completely changed how we handle dietary requests at the door. No more awkward conversations — the guest has already sorted it in the app.
Total Control & Compliance
Your pub.
Your rules.
Always.
Corka is built to sit within your existing licence. You remain in full control of what's accepted, when, and from whom — and nothing joins your stock until your team checks it in.
Set your own corkage fee
You decide what to charge, and can change it at any time based on the night, the event, or the season.
Approve every request
Review and accept each deposit request individually — or switch on auto-accept when you'd rather not.
Choose your opening hours and days
Set the days and times you accept deposits. Outside those hours, guests simply can't request a slot.
Confirm every drink at the door
Nothing joins your stock until a member of your team scans the guest's QR code and checks the drinks in.
Cap your capacity
Set how many drink spaces you'll hold. Corka won't accept requests beyond the limit you've set.
For independent landlords
Built around how
you already work.
Corka isn't a system overhaul. It works on top of your existing bar, your existing staff, and your existing routine — adding structure and revenue without adding complexity.
No subscription fees
No monthly charges and no setup costs. Corka only earns when you do.
No new hardware
Manage everything from the smartphone, tablet, or laptop you already own.
No lock-in
No long-term contracts. Leave at any time — no penalties, no awkward conversations.
Live in days, not months
Register in minutes; our team reviews new venues in 1–2 business days.
Works alongside your bar
Corka doesn't replace your EPOS or change how your staff serve. It sits on top of what you already do.
Your regulars still welcome
Corka adds an inclusive channel — nothing changes for customers who already love your bar.
For Customers
A night out — finally on your terms
Whether you're managing a medical diet, a severe allergy, or simply prefer not to drink alcohol — Corka lets you join the table without compromise.
Search participating venues
Browse venues on Corka, check their opening hours and corkage, and see availability before you commit to the night.
Request your slot in the app
Tell the venue what you're bringing and how much, then pay the corkage once they accept — all sorted before you leave home.
Show your QR and enjoy the night
Scan in at the bar, leave your drinks safely behind the counter, and order them back whenever you want across the evening.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this legal — can I allow guests to bring their own drinks?
Corkage is long-established in UK hospitality, and Corka is built to sit within your existing licence: you approve every request, you set the terms, and your team checks every drink in at the door. You remain the licence holder, so we'd always recommend confirming the specifics with your licensing authority.
Won't allowing outside drinks hurt my bar revenue?
The opposite. The inclusive guest's group stays at your venue instead of going elsewhere. That means full food covers, wet sales from everyone else at the table, and a corkage fee from the inclusive guest. Without Corka, you lose the whole table.
Is there a cost to set up?
No. Corka has zero startup costs. You can get your venue live without spending anything upfront.
How quickly can we go live?
Registration takes minutes. Our team reviews new venues in typically 1–2 business days, after which you're live and accepting requests.
Do I need to replace my existing EPOS or till system?
No. Corka works alongside whatever system you already use, and your bar keeps operating exactly as it does today.
What drinks can guests bring?
That's your call. Guests declare what they're bringing and how much when they request a slot, and nothing is checked into your stock until your team scans them in at the door — so you always have the final say on what you accept.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. There are no long-term contracts. You can leave Corka at any time with no fees or penalties.
How are corkage payments handled?
Guests pay through the app when you accept their request, so there's no cash to chase at the door and no card machine involved. We'll walk you through settlement arrangements during onboarding.
Ready to open more doors?
Schedule a Venue Tour & Partner with Us
Get in touch and we'll walk you through how Corka fits your operation — no commitment required.