Big-chain buying power for Independent Venues
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Independent pubs and bars are under more pressure than ever. Rising costs, tighter margins, and unpredictable trading conditions mean every line on your alcohol invoice matters.
The BarSmart Group exists to level the playing field.
By joining our buying group, independently run venues gain access to large-scale group buying power normally reserved for national chains. That means wholesale alcohol pricing, stronger margins, and improved profitability — without giving up independence or supplier choice.
We benchmark your existing alcohol invoices against group wholesale pricing, matching exact brands, products, and volumes to show you real, comparable savings. No guesswork. No generic price lists. Just clear numbers you can trust.
You keep your pub.
You keep your suppliers.
You pay less for the same stock.
In an industry facing some of its toughest trading conditions in decades, BarSmart helps independent venues stay competitive, resilient, and profitable..
Energy is one of the biggest and least controlled costs in running a pub — and most independent venues are paying far more than they should.
Through the BarSmart Group, pubs and bars gain access to collective group energy buying power by pooling their electricity and gas usage with other independent venues. This aggregated demand allows us to secure stronger commercial rates and more competitive tariffs that simply aren’t available to single sites acting alone.
We review your current energy usage, standing charges, and contract terms, then align your consumption with group-level buying rates designed to reduce long-term running costs and improve margin stability — especially during volatile market conditions.
This approach is only possible through Bar Smart’s buying group structure.
In an industry where overheads can make or break profitability, Bar Smart helps independent venues take back control of their energy costs — without losing independence.
Running an independent pub means juggling far more than just stock and staffing. Payments, waste, insurance, and access to funding all impact your cash flow — and most venues are paying more than they need to simply because they’re buying alone.
Through The Bar Smart Group, we help independent pubs and bars access better commercial terms across key operational services, using the same group-buying and benchmarking approach that underpins our alcohol and utilities offering.
Payment Solutions
We review card payment rates, terminal costs, and settlement terms to reduce unnecessary fees and improve cash flow — ensuring you’re not losing margin at the till.
Waste Management
From general waste to recycling and food waste, we assess current collections, frequencies, and pricing to eliminate overcharging and align costs with actual usage.
Business Funding
Where suitable, we help venues access practical funding solutions designed to support growth, refurbishment, or short-term cash flow — without unnecessary complexity.
Business Insurance
We review existing cover to ensure your pub is properly protected without paying for excess or unsuitable policies, keeping premiums competitive and appropriate for your operation.
All services are reviewed against your current setup.
No pressure. No obligation. No unnecessary switching.
Bar Smart exists to simplify the commercial side of running a pub — so independent venues can stay focused on trading profitably in a challenging market.
Our
company ethos
Great British pubs are more than businesses.
They are meeting places, landmarks, employers, and the heartbeat of local communities across England.
At BarSmart Group, our purpose is simple: to keep independent pubs alive, profitable, and thriving — not just today, but for decades to come.
Pubs have always been a cornerstone of British culture. They bring people together, support local economies, and provide a sense of belonging that cannot be replaced. Yet rising costs, shrinking margins, and increasing pressure on independents are putting that tradition at risk.
We exist to push back against that.
By using collective buying power and practical cost control, BarSmart helps independent pubs access the same commercial advantages as large chains — without sacrificing their independence, character, or identity. Our role is not to change pubs, but to protect what makes them great.
Every saving we uncover, every margin we protect, and every overhead we reduce is done with one goal in mind:
stronger pubs, stronger communities, and a stronger future for British hospitality.
Because when pubs thrive, communities thrive.
And preserving the Great British pub is something worth fighting for.
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