Leading delivery app, Deliveroo, today announces a major expansion of its services with the launch of Deliveroo Reservations, redefining how people discover and book restaurants. In a new powerhouse integration with hospitality technology platform, SevenRooms, Deliveroo users in London can now browse, book, and manage the hottest tables in London within the Deliveroo app.
The launch comes as new data reveals that more than half (56%) of Londoners have given up on being spontaneous for dinner plans because of ‘Booking Dread’, the dread around the admin of finding an available table. From ‘hanger’ to heartbreak, six in ten (60%) have literally given up on dinner because the research took too long, while more than half (51%) use three or more different websites or platforms just to find one reservation.
Deliveroo Reservations addresses this reservation fatigue by offering:
Live availability: Real-time booking data with a ‘What’s Available Tonight’ feature so customers can see actual availability even when planning last minute.
Quality restaurant selection: From Dishoom to Dove, Coal Office, Ottolenghi, A.Wong, Barrafina, Din Tai Fung, Murano, Osteria Angelina and many more, this launch is making it easier for Londoners to book tables at the city’s most-wanted restaurants.
One-stop-shop discovery: No more app hopping. Discover new spots, order in, or dine out at London’s most popular restaurants all within the Deliveroo app.
Seamless booking flow: Auto-filled details from Deliveroo account and calendar integration meaning booking is smooth and fast.
‘Notify Me’ alerts: Users can opt-in for notifications if a fully booked restaurant receives a last-minute cancellation.
Group bookings: Easily browse and book tables for groups of up to eight people.
To celebrate the launch, Deliveroo is offering an appetising incentive: customers will receive £10 in free Deliveroo credit the first time they book and attend a reservation made through the new in-app feature.
What’s more, real-time reservations data could boost London’s night-time economy with almost three quarters (73%) of Londoners saying they would eat out more if the process of booking was easier. Meaning the launch is a win for the nearly two thirds (64%) of us that feel going out for a spontaneous dinner is more admin than fun, and the staggering almost eight in ten (78%) who feel they’re the ‘organisers’ of family, friend or relationship outings.
Bridging the gap between delivery and dining in, the partnership allows Londoners to access real-time availability at some of the capital’s most iconic dining spots. Hot tables are bookable at restaurants including Barrafina, Din Tai Fung, Kricket, Brindisa Tapas, Cafe Francois, Hide, Coal Office, Osteria Angelina, Dishoom, Ottolenghi, Dove, Murano, Bob Bob Ricard, Kolae, A Wong and many more.
Whether planning a month in advance or looking for a spontaneous table on a Thursday night, Deliveroo Reservations provides the convenience of the app with the best of London’s vibrant restaurant scene.
Suzy McClintock, VP Consumer and New Verticals at Deliveroo, said: “We know Londoners love food – whether they’re enjoying it on their sofa or in a bustling restaurant. By integrating with SevenRooms, we’re becoming a 360-degree partner for the hospitality industry and a one-stop-shop for foodies. Deliveroo Reservations makes the London dining scene more accessible than ever, rewarding our customers for doing what they love most: eating world-class food.”
Joel Montaniel, VP, Head of SevenRooms & Co-founder added: “Restaurants thrive on the relationships they build with their guests. Bringing reservations into the Deliveroo app gives London restaurants a new way to connect with diners and grow, while making it easy for consumers to discover and book great restaurants.”
How to benefit from £10 free Deliveroo credit: To claim the offer, users simply need to head to the new ‘Deliveroo Reservations’ tab in the Deliveroo app, book a table at a participating partner, and attend their reservation. The £10 credit will be applied to their Deliveroo account following their visit.
Deliveroo Reservations is rolling out across London with plans to expand further across the UK later this year.
