Pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants across Dorset trust us to protect their margins. On-site results. No jargon. More than 20 years in the trade.
Stocktakes from £100 · free, no-obligation quote
From a single-bar village pub to a multi-bar club, we provide the same accurate, professional audit — with your results before we leave the premises. Single-bar stocktakes start from £100.
Regular wet stock audits covering draught, packaged and spirits. Variance analysis and GP reporting so you can act immediately.
Multi-bar environments handled efficiently. Experience with sports clubs, social clubs and late-night venues across Dorset.
Wet and dry stock combined, including food. Ideal for restaurants, hotel bars and café-bars needing a full picture of their stock position.
One-off bar audits for events, pop-ups and festivals. Flexible scheduling around your event dates and set-up times.
Independent stock-on-hand valuations for pub sales and transfers. A neutral, professional count that both parties can rely on.
Regular scheduled audits with trend reporting month-on-month. Spot issues before they become losses. Preferred rates for regular clients.
Dorset Stocktakers is a local, independent business established in 2025 — but the experience behind it runs deep: over 20 years in the licensed trade and 15+ years of professional stocktaking. Based on Portland, we cover the whole of Dorset, from Weymouth to Bournemouth and Bridport to Blandford.
Before founding Dorset Stocktakers, Steve spent years as Operations Director of the Electric Pub Company, running multiple venues. So he reads your figures the way you do — as a P&L to protect, not just a stock sheet to fill in.
We work with sole traders and small groups alike. Every audit is carried out personally, and results are with you before we leave — no waiting days for a report to land.
"Stock is one of your most valuable business assets — you need someone who knows the licensed trade inside out to protect it."
Steve Killingbeck · Dorset Stocktakers
Based on Portland, we cover the entire county — if you're in Dorset and you serve alcohol, we can help. Not sure if you're in our area? Just call.
Not listed? We cover all of Dorset and will always try to accommodate enquiries from just outside the county. Give us a call to discuss.
A few of the things landlords and managers most often ask before booking. Got a question that isn't here? Just call or drop us a line.
For tight margin control, monthly is ideal. Quarterly is the realistic minimum for most venues. Regular counts make variances easy to spot and act on before they cost you money.
No. We work around your trading and normal opening hours, and aim to cause as little disruption as possible.
Same day. Your figures — including GP and any variance — are with you before we leave the premises.
Yes. We cover wet stock such as draught, packaged beers, spirits and wines, as well as dry and food stock depending on what you need.
Recent delivery invoices, your till or EPOS readings since the last count, your previous stock figures if you have them, and access to all the areas where stock is kept.
Single-bar stocktakes start from £100. The final price depends on the size of your venue and the number of bars and stock areas, so the best way to get an accurate figure is a quick free quote — just call or fill in the form.
The whole of Dorset, from Weymouth and Portland to Bournemouth, Poole, Bridport and beyond. If you're just outside the county, get in touch — we'll usually be able to help.
Real reviews from real venues. Here's what landlords say once we've been in.
"Excellent service from Dorset Stocktakers. They carried out a full pub stocktake for us and the whole thing was spot on from start to finish. Arrived on time, friendly and easy to deal with, and they didn't just hand over numbers — they took the time to explain the reports and what they meant for the business. On top of that we had the results back the same day, which made a real difference. Professional, thorough and genuinely helpful. Would happily recommend them to any pub or bar."
"Steve is great"
Tell us about your venue and we'll get back to you promptly with a no-obligation quote. Most enquiries answered same day.