Now live in 4 cities

Book the booth.
Skip the line.

BeatBox is where nightlife reservations live. Reserve VIP sections at clubs and bars before the door opens — real photos, upfront prices, no bouncer-begging required.

Secured by Stripe No booking fees for hosts
10%
Flat platform fee
90%
Payout to hosts
48h
Free cancellation
0.00
Door-line minutes
How it works

Three steps. That's the whole thing.

No waitlists, no DM-the-promoter, no "put you on the list." Just book, pay, show up.

01

Find the section

Browse clubs by city and date. See actual photos of the booth, the capacity, and what the reservation costs — no surprises at checkout.

02

Lock it in

Pay the section fee securely through Stripe. Instant Book sections confirm in seconds. Bottle packages are optional add-ons — not required.

03

Show up, not sweat

Walk past the line. Your name is on the section, the host knows you're coming, the bottle minimum (if any) is paid at the bar that night.

What's inside

Every tool a nightlife marketplace needs.

Built from day one for clubs, bars, and the people who fill them.

Instant Book

Hosts toggle instant confirmation so guests never wait for approval.

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No double-booking

Atomic reservations mean a section can only be held by one guest per night. Ever.

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Built-in messaging

Ask the host a question before you book. Coordinate day-of without leaving the app.

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Stripe Connect

Hosts get paid out directly. Platform keeps 10%, hosts keep 90%, every booking.

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Saved cards

Check out in two taps with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a saved card via Stripe.

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Fair refunds

Full refund up to 48h, 50% up to 24h, none inside 24h. Transparent, every time.

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Bottle add-ons

Optional bottle packages layer on top of the section price. Never mandatory.

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Verified hosts

Every venue goes through Stripe identity verification before taking payments.

Two sides. One app.

Whether you're drinking it or pouring it.

For guests

Stop rolling the dice on Friday.

Skip the door line, the bouncer politics, the "sorry we're at capacity."

  • Lock in VIP sections weeks in advance
  • Transparent pricing — no fees surprise you at checkout
  • Message the host before you book
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
  • Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or saved cards
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For venues

Fill Friday by Thursday.

List sections in minutes. Get paid through Stripe. Turn empty booths into locked-in revenue.

  • Set your own prices — flat, weekend premium, or per event
  • Instant Book or approve-each-request — your call
  • Direct Stripe Connect payouts (you keep 90%)
  • Double-booking protection enforced at the database level
  • Message guests to confirm guest lists & details
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About

What BeatBox actually is.

A two-sided marketplace for nightlife reservations, built on Stripe Connect.

How BeatBox actually works Business model · payouts · refunds · safety · contact
Business model
Two-sided marketplace. Guests pay a section reservation fee to BeatBox, which keeps a flat 10% platform fee. The remaining 90% is paid out to the venue host through Stripe Connect Express, automatically, on every booking.
Who can host
Licensed bars, nightclubs, lounges, and event venues in the United States. Every host completes Stripe Connect onboarding — including identity verification and bank details — before they can accept their first payment.
What guests pay for
A reserved VIP section (booth, table, lounge, private room, bar area, or dance floor) for one night at a specific venue. Bottle packages may be added as optional upsells. Any mandatory at-bar spend (the "bottle minimum") is disclosed before checkout and paid in person on the night.
Payment methods
Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — all processed by Stripe. Card data is tokenized at the source; BeatBox never stores raw payment details.
Cancellation policy
100% refund more than 48 hours before the reservation · 50% refund 24–48 hours before · no refund inside 24 hours. If a host cancels, the guest is refunded in full regardless of timing.
Platform safety
Atomic reservation locks in Firestore prevent double-booking of the same section on the same night. Guest accounts are verified through Firebase Authentication; host identity is verified through Stripe. All financial flows go through Stripe Connect.
Support
jordangillispie@outlook.com

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