McMullen’s Pubs vs First Table
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McMullen’s Pubs
Order food and drinks directly from your table at participating pubs. Browse menus, place your order, and pay your bill seamlessly without leaving your seat, ensuring a safe and convenient pub experience.
- View menus
- Order food and drinks
- Pay bill from table
- Skip bar queue
- Safe pub experience
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Avoid the queue at the bar and enjoy your local McMullen pub safely with our order and pay app! Our app allows you to view all of our menus easily, order your food and drink and pay your bill without having to leave the comfort of your seat.
First Table
Discover and book the first table of the night at top restaurants to receive 50% off your food bill. Explore new dining venues and save money on meals across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
- 50% off food bill
- Book first table of the night
- Discover new restaurants
- Save money on dining
- Browse 3,000+ restaurants
- Support local venues
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Enjoy exceptional dining with 50% off food. First Table rewards you for booking the first table of the night at incredible restaurants near you. Discover new favourites and save every time you dine. With First Table, food lovers get 50% off their food bill when they book the first table of the evening, the perfect way to explore new restaurants and enjoy your favourites, all at a fraction of the price. Discover over 4,500 incredible restaurants across the UK, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Whether you're after a midweek meal or a memorable night out, First Table helps you dine smarter. How it works: • Browse top-rated restaurants in your area • Book the first table of the night, lock in with a booking fee • Enjoy 50% off the food bill for up to 6 diners Why diners love First Table: • Save money while eating out more • Explore new cuisines and venues • Support local restaurants • Easy, seamless booking experience Discover new restaurants in your own backyard, and get an extra perk for dining off-peak. How does First Table work? Participating restaurants list their first tables for breakfast, lunch or dinner on First Table, showing up to fourteen days of availability on our platform. Diners are then rewarded with 50% off the food bill for dining at an off-peak time. To secure 50% off the food bill, select your city and search through the available restaurants near you. Then select your date and time and lock in your First Table for a booking fee. What’s in it for the restaurant? Restaurants choose to join at their own discretion, to help fill empty tables and to create a buzz early into their service. That means what while you’re tucking into a sunny brunch or an elevated dinner for half the price, you're also helping restaurants start service strong. Discover new restaurants! Browse nearby restaurants to discover a hidden gem in your own backyard or lock in top-rated restaurants you’ve always wanted to try. Craving a particular meal? Restaurants are also searchable by restaurant name or cuisine. What’s the catch? There isn’t one - that’s the best part! First Table is a win-win for restaurants and diners alike. Restaurants get early customers through the door and diners get rewarded for dining at times that restaurants need them most. By dining on First Table, you'll not only have a great excuse to connect with mates, dates and fellow foodies, but you'll also be supporting hospitality venues by dining at the times that they need you the most. Have friends you’d love to dine with? You can even earn credit by sharing First Table with other foodies! Just grab your promo code from your profile, and you’ll both get your next restaurant booking fee half price.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Table at 92% against McMullen’s Pubs's 46%. First Table also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). McMullen’s Pubs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Table holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of McMullen’s Pubs's written reviews are positive against 92% of First Table's.
McMullen’s Pubs ships an update every 7 months, First Table fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McMullen’s Pubs | First Table |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (406 ratings) | 4.9 (101 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | 91.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 406 — better | 101 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MCMULLEN'S OF HERTFORD LIMITED | firsttable |
Customer experience
McMullen’s Pubs
First Table
User reviews
McMullen’s Pubs
From 406 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Friendly and welcoming staff
- 🍔 Delicious food and quality drinks
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface (when working)
- 🎵 Great atmosphere with live music
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly venue with play areas
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently crashes and hangs
- 📡 Poor WiFi connectivity in venues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔐 Problematic 2FA authentication system
- 💳 Payment processing issues (card entry, Amex not accepted)
First Table
From 101 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Efficient booking process
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🍽️ Variety of restaurants to choose from
- 🔍 Helpful search and filtering options
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Limited time slots and early dining requirements
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in deal conditions
- 💳 Booking fees can be high
- 🔍 Limited restaurant options in some areas
Bugs and requests
McMullen’s Pubs
Reported bugs
10 issues- Guest checkout hangs and fails to complete
- Manual credit card entry throws errors
- Card scan feature non-functional
- 2FA verification codes arrive too slowly
- App only shows drinks menu, not food menu
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- Menu shows items as unavailable to order
- App fails to load or responds very slowly
- WiFi connectivity causes app timeouts
- Password setup and account creation issues
- App freezes after requesting code resend
Requested features
10 requests- Option to remove ingredients from meals
- Ability to order glasses of wine (not just bottles)
- Custom requests/notes field for orders
- Web-based ordering alternative to app
- SMS and WhatsApp 2FA options
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- Support for more payment methods (Amex)
- Traditional table service option
- Faster email verification codes for 2FA
- Remove ice and fruit customization options
- Better WiFi infrastructure in venues
First Table
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and booking issues
- Crashes and freezes when navigating the app
- Inconsistent application of discounts
Requested features
5 requests- Favorite/saved restaurants feature
- More flexible dining time options
- Improved app performance and stability
- Expanded restaurant selection
- Clearer display of deal conditions
In-app purchases
McMullen’s Pubs
No in-app purchases
First Table
No in-app purchases







