How Matterport Virtual Tours Help Irish Restaurants Win More Bookings
The way people choose restaurants has changed.
Before booking a table, customers now research online. They check reviews, browse menus, and most importantly – they want to see the venue.
Photos help, but they do not tell the full story.
That is where Matterport virtual tours make a real difference.
For restaurants in Ireland, a professional 3D virtual tour can be one of the most powerful marketing tools available.
What Is a Matterport Virtual Tour?
A Matterport virtual tour is an interactive 3D walkthrough of your restaurant.
It allows customers to:
- Explore your space online
- Walk through dining areas
- View private rooms
- Understand the layout
- Experience the atmosphere before they arrive
Instead of imagining what your restaurant looks like, customers can see it for themselves.
To see how this works in practice, visit our virtual tour service page: 3D Virtual Tours
Why Virtual Tours Work So Well for Restaurants
Restaurants are highly visual businesses.
Customers want to know:
- What the atmosphere feels like
- How big the space is
- Whether it suits their occasion
- What the seating layout looks like
- If it matches their expectations
A virtual tour answers all these questions instantly.
This makes it much easier for customers to choose your restaurant over competitors.
Build Trust Before Customers Even Arrive
One of the biggest benefits of virtual tours is trust.
When people can explore your restaurant online, it creates confidence.
They can see:
- The real interior
- The actual layout
- The style and decor
- The quality of your venue
There are no surprises when they arrive.
This transparency makes customers far more likely to book.
Stand Out from Competing Restaurants
In most Irish towns and cities, customers have many options.
If a potential customer is comparing two restaurants online, which one will look more impressive?
- A restaurant with only a few photos
- Or a restaurant with a full interactive 3D tour
The answer is obvious.
A Matterport virtual tour helps your business stand out immediately.
Perfect for Private Dining and Events
Virtual tours are especially powerful for:
- Private dining bookings
- Corporate events
- Parties and celebrations
- Group reservations
- Venue hire enquiries
Customers planning events want to see exactly what they are booking.
With a virtual tour, they can explore:
- Private rooms
- Function areas
- Table layouts
- Bar spaces
- Outdoor seating
This makes decision making much easier and faster.
Improve Your Website and Social Media
A Matterport virtual tour is not just for your website.
It can also be used across:
- Google Business Profile
- Social media platforms
- Email marketing
- Event pages
- Booking systems
The tour becomes a valuable piece of marketing content you can reuse everywhere.
Learn how we help businesses with digital marketing here: Secrets of Dinner’s Minds
Better Results in Google
Virtual tours can also help with your online visibility.
Google loves rich, interactive content.
Adding a 3D tour to your website can:
- Increase time spent on your site
- Improve user engagement
- Reduce bounce rates
- Strengthen your Google Business Profile
All of this can have a positive impact on your online presence.
Real Examples from Irish Venues
We have created virtual tours for many well-known venues across Ireland, including:
- High-end restaurants
- Hotels
- Bars and pubs
- Event spaces
- Wedding venues
These businesses use their virtual tours to:
- Attract more bookings
- Promote private dining
- Showcase their atmosphere
- Stand out online
To see real examples of our work, visit: Virtual Tours Portfolio
More Than Just a Tour
Matterport tours include powerful extra features such as:
- Measurement tools
- Mattertags with information
- Direct links to booking pages
- Embedded menus
- Integration with Google Street View
This turns your virtual tour into a full interactive sales tool.
Affordable and Long Lasting
Unlike paid advertising, a virtual tour is a one-time investment that works for years.
Once created, it can be used:
- On your website
- On Google
- On social media
- For marketing campaigns
- For event enquiries
It continues promoting your restaurant 24 hours a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price depends mainly on the size of the venue. Most restaurant virtual tours in Ireland range from around 400 euro to 700 euro depending on square meters and features required.
In most cases, a full restaurant virtual tour can be captured in 1 to 2 hours on site and delivered within a few days.
Yes. Every tour can be embedded on your website and connected directly to your Google Business Profile.
No. We can schedule scanning at a convenient time, usually before opening hours.
Yes. If your restaurant layout changes, the tour can be updated or expanded in the future.
Ready to Showcase Your Restaurant in 3D?
If you want to attract more bookings and stand out from competitors, a Matterport virtual tour is one of the smartest investments you can make.
Get an instant quote using our calculator: Virtual Tour Quote Calculator
Or contact our team to discuss your venue: Contact Page