Stress-free accounting support and money saving advice for pub owners from Supplier Hub Partner Streets Accounting
Running a pub isn’t just a job — it’s a juggling act. One moment you’re pulling the perfect pint, the next you’re sweet-talking suppliers, booking live music, or calming down a rowdy Saturday night crowd. It’s lively, fast-paced, and never boring. But ask any landlord what really brings the mood down, and they’ll tell you the same thing: the dreaded bookkeeping.
On paper (literally), it sounds simple — money in, money out. Easy, right? Not in pub life. You’re not just shifting beers across the bar. You’ve got food, wine, spirits, snacks, parties, even gaming machines, all flowing through the till. Each one needs tracking. To make it more confusing, VAT doesn’t play nice either. That pint of lager? One rate. The steak pie? Another. Throw in a meal deal, and suddenly you need a maths degree to keep up.
And that’s before we even get to the transactions. Hundreds of them. Every single day. Cash, card, contactless — all waiting to be reconciled. Add in part-time staff, shift patterns, tips, pensions… and suddenly your “quick bit of admin” looks like an all-nighter.
Stock? That’s another story. Every splash, every spillage, every cheeky freebie can eat away at your margins. If you’re not watching closely, the profits can disappear faster than a tray of shots on a Friday night.
Meanwhile, cashflow lurches up and down like a rollercoaster. Saturday feels like you’ve hit the jackpot, but by Monday, it’s tumbleweeds. Add in seasonal swings, and planning ahead can feel like a guessing game.
The truth is, nobody opens a pub because they love spreadsheets. They do it because they love people, atmosphere, and community. That’s why more and more landlords are leaving the numbers to the pros.
Outsourcing the books frees up your time, cuts the stress, and gives you a clear view of how your pub is really performing. Best of all, it means you can focus on what you actually signed up for — running a brilliant pub.
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