In this article, you'll learn how to manage booking options in Stampede Bookings.
The Options section gives you control over what your customers see and how they interact with your booking system. From allowing same-day bookings to showing end times and linking sister venues, these settings help you tailor the experience to your business needs.
1. Go to Bookings
Head to Venues from the left-hand navigation bar, then select Bookings to open the dashboard.
(If you have only one venue, selecting Venues will take you straight to your Bookings.)
2. Open Configuration
Scroll to the bottom of the bookings page and click on Configuration. From the menu, select Options.
3. Configure Booking Options
You’ll now see the following settings:
- Same Day Bookings
Enable this to allow customers to make bookings for the same day.
Useful for walk-ins, last-minute plans, or off-peak availability. - Start Time Buffer (in minutes)
This sets how soon before a booking starts a customer can make it.
Example: If set to 120 minutes, customers can’t book within 2 hours of the start time. - Show Sister Venues
Turn this on to allow users to view and book at your related venues during the booking flow.
Great for groups or venues with multiple branches. - Show Booking Times
Displays both the start and end times of a booking to the customer.
Ideal when you want to make booking durations clear upfront.
Pro Tip:
Showing end times and enabling sister venues gives customers more transparency and choice especially useful for large groups, time-sensitive bookings, or brand-loyal guests.