Buy your friends a drink,
no matter the distance
You're in Charlotte. Your coworker's in New York. Send them a cold one at their local bar — instantly.
Three steps to a cold one
Find a bar
Browse our network of bars, pubs & taphouses near your friend.
Pick a drink
Choose from the bar's full menu — beer, wine, cocktails, spirits and more.
Send the QR
Your friend gets an email with a QR code. They show it at the bar and cheers! 🥂
Why people send drinks with us
What is NextRoundOn.me?
NextRoundOn.me is a social drink gifting service. Pick a bar near your friend, choose a real drink off that bar's actual menu, and pay online — they get an email with a QR code and redeem it in person, no matter how far apart you are.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to buy a friend, family member, or coworker a drink from a distance — birthdays, celebrations, or just saying cheers. It's also for bars, pubs, and taphouses looking for a new channel to bring in customers and revenue.
Why is it better than the alternatives?
No awkward Venmo requests or generic gift cards — your friend picks a real drink from the bar's live menu. It's free for customers, plugs into the POS bars already use (Clover, Square, Shift4), and redeems instantly with a QR code — no app to download.
Simple, honest pricing
Customers join free. Venues pay a monthly or annual fee to list their bar and receive drink orders, plus $0.25 per drink
Founding partners help shape the future of drink gifting. In exchange, you get preferred pricing and priority exposure.
- Unlimited menu
- Priority listing
- Multiple locations
- Redemption Analysis
- Revenue & redemption by drink
- Earnings over time
- All-time venue performance
- The more you pour bonus
- 6 drink menu
- 1 location
- Redemption Analysis
- Revenue and redemption by drink
- Unlimited menu
- Priority listing
- Multiple locations
- Redemption Analysis
- Revenue and redemption by drink
- Earnings over time
- All-time performance for your venue
- The more you pour bonus
- 10 drink menu
- 1 location
- Redemption Analysis
- Revenue and redemption by drink
- Earnings over time
- All-time performance for your venue
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Works with any POS — or none at all
No POS? No problem — every bar is paid out through Stripe Connect by default, no new hardware required. Already running one? Connect your existing Clover, Square, or Shift4 account instead and orders flow straight into the system you use today.
The default for every bar. No POS, no terminal, nothing to integrate — just connect a bank account and start receiving orders in minutes.
Already running one of these in person? Connect it instead and keep everything in one place.
Connect with your Clover Merchant ID and API token. Orders flow directly into your existing Clover account — no double entry.
Link your Square Location ID and access token. Drink redemptions sync with your Square dashboard automatically.
Plug in your Shift4 public and secret keys. Purpose-built for hospitality venues — built-in support for the hardware bars already have.
Don't see your payment system? Let us know and we will work on implementing it!
Find a bar near your friend
Browse our growing network of bars, taphouses, and pubs. When your friend is out, you can send a drink straight to their tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does sending a drink online work?
Sign up for free, find a bar near your friend, pick a drink from their menu, and complete payment. Your friend receives an email with a QR code they scan at the bar to redeem their drink — no cash, no awkward Venmo requests, just cheers.
Can I send a drink to someone in a different city?
Yes — that's exactly what NextRoundOn.me is built for. You pick a bar near your friend, choose a drink from that bar's actual menu, pay online, and they redeem it locally. Distance is no barrier to buying a round.
Is NextRoundOn.me free to use as a customer?
Completely free to sign up and send drinks. You only pay the price of the drinks you gift — no subscription, no service fee.
How do bars list their venue on the platform?
Bar owners register for a Starter, Growth, or Pro plan, set up their drink menu and payment processor, and start receiving orders. Plans start at $29/month with no commission on drink sales.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Payment is processed securely online when you send the drink. Bars choose their own payment processor (Clover, Square, or Shift4), so you'll be directed to a secure checkout for your card details. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.
More questions? See the full FAQ.