Bar Stock Take: Template and Routine for UK Bars
By mise · Updated September 29, 2026
Quick answer: a bar stock take counts spirits and wine by the bottle and tenths of open bottles, kegs by weight, and bottled and canned stock by the case. Compare usage with till sales to get your stock result; most bars aim for within ±1–2%.
Behind a bar, a heavy pour, a free drink and a broken bottle all look the same in the till: missing. The stock take is how you see them.
| Area | How to count | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Spirits | Full bottles + tenths of open | Weekly |
| Wine | Bottles + open by the glass | Weekly |
| Draught | Kegs by weight | Weekly |
| Bottles & cans | Cases + singles | Weekly |
| Mixers | Cases + singles | Weekly |
How mise helps
Scan the barcode with your phone camera or snap a photo of the label; mise's AI finds the product and categorizes it with name, brand, category, photo and price. Scan each bottle; open bottles are counted in tenths and kegs by weight. Every count is saved with a date and a name, par levels warn you before you run out, and you see shrinkage and food cost for the period without building a spreadsheet.
Scan the barcode or snap a photo: mise's AI finds the product and categorizes it. 7-day free trial, then £26 a month.
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Scan the barcode or snap a photo: mise's AI finds the product and categorizes it. 7-day free trial, then £26 a month.
Start freeFrequently asked questions
How do I count an open bottle?
In tenths: 0.3 if a third is left.
How often should a bar do a stock take?
Weekly for wet stock.
What is a good stock result?
Within ±1–2% of sales.
How much does mise cost?
A 7-day free trial, then £26 a month per site.