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Earls
Earls is a WordPress theme built for restaurants, cafes, bistros and other dining businesses. It gives you a ready layout for presenting your menu, promoting events and taking table bookings, with drag and drop tools for adjusting pages without code.
- Version
- 1.3
- Released
- May 17, 2024
- Developer
- template_path
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Earls 1.3
Version 1.3 · May 17, 2024
Latest
- FixedDebug mode on all issues are fixed.
- ImprovedAll Plugins are up to date.
What it does
A restaurant website has a few jobs to do well: show the menu, explain what the place feels like, announce what is happening this week and let guests book a table. This theme is designed around those needs. It includes customizable menu sections, a built-in reservation system so visitors can request a table from your site, and dedicated areas for special events, seasonal menus or live entertainment.
The layout is modern and responsive, so pages adjust to phones, tablets and desktops. A drag and drop page builder lets you rearrange layouts and edit content without writing code, which suits owners who manage their own site. Image galleries give you space for photos of dishes and the dining room, social media integration links your profiles, and documentation is included to help you get oriented.
Best for
- Cafes and coffee shops wanting an online menu
- Bistros and restaurants that take table reservations
- Dining venues that host events or live music
Features
Customizable menu sections
Present your food and drink offerings in menus you can update as dishes change, so guests can browse what you serve before they visit.
Built-in reservation system
Visitors can book tables directly from your website, giving guests a simple way to plan a meal without calling ahead.
Event promotion sections
Dedicated sections let you highlight special events, seasonal menus or live entertainment so regulars and new guests can see what is coming up.
Drag and drop page builder
Adjust layouts and content by dragging elements into place, with no coding required to change how your pages look.
Photo galleries
Gallery layouts give you room to display photos of your dishes and your dining room so visitors get a feel for the atmosphere.
Responsive design
The modern layout adapts to smartphones, tablets and desktop screens, so your menu and booking pages stay readable on any device.
Social media integration
Connect your restaurant's social profiles to the site so visitors can find and follow you on the platforms you use.
Questions about Earls
Can guests book a table through the site?
Yes. The theme includes a built-in reservation system, so visitors can book tables directly from your website instead of phoning or using a separate service.
Do I need coding skills to customize the pages?
No. The theme includes a drag and drop page builder, so you can change layouts and edit content visually. It is aimed at restaurant owners who want to manage their own site without touching code.
Is there a way to promote events and seasonal menus?
Yes. The theme has dedicated sections for highlighting special events, seasonal menus and live entertainment, which helps you keep guests informed about what is happening at your venue.
Will the site look right on phones?
The design is responsive, so layouts adjust to smartphones, tablets and desktops. That matters for restaurants, since many people check menus and book tables from their phones.
Is Earls free?
The code of Earls is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Earls is this?
Version 1.3, released May 17, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Earls?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Earls automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
