In this article, you’ll learn how to close out specific tables or full areas in the Day Planner.This is ideal when hosting private events, performing maintenance, or reducing capacity in part of your venue while keeping the rest open.
Step 1: Open the Day Planner
Go to Bookings → Day Planner from the left-hand menu.
Select the date you’d like to adjust.
Click the red Block icon to open the Block Time window.
Step 2: Create a Table or Area Block
In the Block Time window:
Set Block Type to Specific Tables.
Select the tables or areas you want to block (for example, “Terrace” or “Private Dining Room”).
Choose your Start Time and End Time.
Add a short Reason / Note such as “Private Hire” or “Maintenance”.
Click Create Block Time to confirm your changes.
Step 3: Managing Your Blocks
Once created, you can view or edit your blocks by selecting Manage Blocks in the same window.
Tip
Combine table or area blocks with cover limits to maintain balanced capacity even during reduced service.