FOR BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Know the close was done right — without being there at 2 AM.

Sideworks is operations software for bars and nightlife — built around the close. Opening and closing checklists with timestamped photo proof (bar wipe-down, ice wells, liquor lockup, final walk-through), scheduling for variable late-night shifts, clean handoffs between shift leads, and QR-code guest feedback. Replace the clipboard and the morning-after guesswork.

The close, verified

Photo proof on every lockup.

A green check tells you a box got tapped. A timestamped photo tells you the cabinets were actually locked and the bar was actually clean. For a bar, that difference is shrinkage, liability, and the opener's first impression.

  • Photo proof on lockup

    Liquor cabinets, registers, and the final walk-through — verified with a timestamped photo.

  • Clean handoffs

    Closing notes for the opener mean no more “what happened last night?” texts.

  • Public links for crews

    Door staff and cleaning crews complete tasks by link — no account, no extra seat.

  • Free to start

    Free templates plus one location at no cost. Try it on your next close.

Closing — Bar
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Wipe down all bar surfaces
Maria L. · 2:14 AM
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Empty and clean ice wells
Maria L. · 2:18 AM
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Count and drop register
Jake T. · 2:22 AM
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Lock liquor cabinets
Jake T. · 2:25 AM
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Sweep and mop behind bar
Assigned to Maria L.
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Final walk-through photo
Assigned to Shift Lead
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🔗 Copy Public Link
Updated 2:25 AM
What you get

Built for the night shift.

Closing checklists

Lockup, cleaning, and cash-handling lists with photo proof and a full audit trail.

LockupPhoto proofAudit log

Variable-shift scheduling

Build late-night schedules, catch overtime, and let staff swap shifts from a magic link.

Weekly gridSwapsOvertime

Shift handoffs

Closing notes flow to the opener so every shift starts with the full picture.

Daily notesHandoffs

Guest feedback

QR-code surveys capture the vibe and the complaints before they hit your reviews.

QR codesRatings

See the complete platform for everything Sideworks includes.

Common questions

Bar operations, answered.

How does Sideworks help a bar or nightclub?

Bars run on tight closings and accountability. Sideworks gives you opening and closing checklists with timestamped photo proof — bar wipe-down, ice wells, liquor lockup, final walk-through — plus shift scheduling for variable hours, clean late-night handoffs with notes, and QR-code guest feedback. It replaces clipboards and the morning-after guessing about what happened last night.

Can I prove the closing actually got done right?

Yes. Every checklist task can require a timestamped photo, so you can verify the bar was wiped, the cabinets were locked, and the floor was mopped — from your phone, the next morning, without being there at 2 AM.

Does it handle variable and late-night schedules?

Yes. Build weekly schedules on a grid with start and end times that fit late-night shifts, catch overtime and double-bookings before you publish, and let staff request swaps and time off from a magic link.

What about handoffs between shift leads?

Each shift ends with notes for the next, so the closing lead and the opener are on the same page — no more group texts trying to reconstruct what happened.

Can security or cleaning crews use it without accounts?

Yes. Share any checklist by public link. Door staff, cleaning crews, and contractors complete their tasks with photo proof — no account, no extra seat.

Is it free to start?

Yes. The free tier includes digital checklists and one location with no credit card. Paid plans add scheduling, surveys, and more.

Ready?

Lock up with confidence.

Closing checklists with photo proof, scheduling, and clean handoffs — free to start.

Free tier · No card required · 5 minutes to set up