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Better beverage decisions, from cellar to serve
Beverage Metrics is Vianet’s beverage management platform for pubs, bars and multi-site hospitality operators. It connects draught dispense, inventory and POS data so teams can protect margin, maintain drink quality and spend more time with guests.
Every pour. Every item. One view.
The operational picture behind better-run bars
Beverage Metrics brings together the information operators already depend on and turns it into a clear view of performance. Teams can see what was poured, what was sold, what remains in stock and where action is needed.
The platform supports individual venues and multi-site enterprises, helping site managers handle the day while giving leadership a consistent view across the business.
Why Beverage Metrics?
With a clearer view of draught waste, line-cleaning effectiveness, margin and inventory, operators can reduce unnecessary costs while supporting sales and productivity.
Backed by over 30 years of experience helping hospitality operators understand beverage performance, reduce waste and protect margins.
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7.6%
Less draught beer waste
The average decrease seen by Beverage Metrics customers.
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4%
Higher sales
The average increase seen by Beverage Metrics customers.
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70%
Faster stocktakes
Complete stocktakes up to 70% faster than traditional pen-and-paper methods.
The 7.6% and 4% figures are customer averages. Stocktake timings are based on recent customer trials compared with pen-and-paper methods. Results may vary by venue or estate.
Insight that prompts action
Managers should not have to search through reports to find the issue. Beverage Metrics makes the operational signal clearer and the next step easier to understand.
Shift POS loss report
Compare measured draught dispense with POS sales to identify drinks poured but not accounted for and understand where margin is being lost.
Beer quality and line cleaning
Track cleaning frequency and effectiveness alongside rate-of-sale insight to support a clean, fresh and consistent serve.
Order prompts
Use perpetual stock position, movement and par levels to support more consistent ordering, maximise product availability and reduce cash tied up in stock.
Keg deposit tracking
Track keg deposits, returns, credits and ancillary charges so easily missed costs remain visible.
Better data improves every decision that follows
Dispense, POS, inventory and purchasing workflows form a practical loop. Each completed step gives the next one a better starting point.
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Measure
Connected flow meters capture draught dispense.
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Compare
POS and inventory data put every pour in context.
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Inventory overview
See draught and packaged products in one place, with clear view of stock on hand and movement.
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Reconcile
Orders, receipts and invoices update the stock position.
Beverage Metrics supports automated ordering and electronic invoice receiving.
See the issue while there is still time to act
Daily site views focus attention on current performance. Estate views highlight to leadership where results are strong, where they are drifting and where support will have the greatest impact.
Product-level yield and gross profit
Draught throughput and line-cleaning insight
Item counts, movement and stock visibility
Order, receipt and invoice exceptions
Operational Performance at a glance
Business and market insight across your estate
SmartInsight is Vianet’s estate and market-level reporting suite. It brings together performance information from product and pub level through to area, region and the whole business, helping operators reduce costs, increase sales and improve productivity.
Self-service, multi-layered reporting
Proactive identification of opportunity
Performance and return-on-investment measurement
Data support from Vianet specialists
One Reporting View
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Market
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Estate
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Region
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Pub
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Interactive reporting
Dashboards and enterprise reports provide a comprehensive view across the business estate.
Strategic insight
Performance data supports faster, more confident business decisions.
Data interrogation
Drill down into sales by hour, day, month or product.
Reporting suite
Bring essential operational analysis together in one place.
Market insight
Compare performance against the market using data from key partners.
See what others say about us
Hospitality operators use Beverage Metrics to turn detailed performance data into focused action across their sites and estates.
Mark Grunnell
Chief Executive, Red Oak Taverns
August 2025
Vianet helps us turn operational data into clear, practical action. It gives our teams a consistent insight view of performance across the business, supporting more focused conversations, quicker decisions and continuous improvement throughout our pub estate.
Tom Davies
Chief Executive, Brakspear
September 2025
Vianet’s insight has become an invaluable part of how we manage our pub estate. Having accurate, accessible data at our fingertips allows us to quickly understand performance across our sites, identify opportunities and focus our attention where it can have the greatest impact.
Mark Fulton
Operations Director, Wadworth Brewery
October 2025
Vianet gives us the visibility we need to manage our operation with greater confidence. Its insights help us identify where attention is needed, make better-informed decisions and keep things running efficiently. Just as importantly, the Vianet team is responsive and always there when we need support.
Jason French
Director of Operations, FB Taverns
September 2026
Managing a large and diverse pub estate means understanding where support will make the greatest difference. Vianet gives us a consistent evidence base for conversations with our operators, helping us identify emerging issues, target support more effectively and share good practice across the estate. The combination of clear insight and experienced people who understand our pubs is particularly valuable.
James Sharpe
National Contract Manager. Star Pubs & Bars
October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for hospitality operators considering draught monitoring, beverage stock control and POS reconciliation.
What is Beverage Metrics?
Beverage Metrics is Vianet’s beverage management platform for pubs, bars and multi-site hospitality operators. It connects draught dispense, POS, inventory and purchasing data in one operational view.
How does Beverage Metrics help protect margin?
The platform compares measured draught dispense with POS sales, helping teams identify unaccounted-for drinks, investigate yield variance and see where beverage margin may be lost.
Does it cover draught and packaged products?
Yes. Beverage Metrics provides an inventory overview across draught and packaged products, including stock on hand and product movement.
How does it support beer quality and line cleaning?
Teams can track line-cleaning frequency and effectiveness alongside draught throughput, helping them maintain a clean, fresh and consistent serve.
Can Beverage Metrics support a multi-site hospitality estate?
Yes. Site-level views help managers focus on current issues, while estate-wide views give leadership a consistent picture of performance across multiple venues.
What is the difference between Beverage Metrics and SmartInsight?
Beverage Metrics focuses on operational performance at site level, helping teams manage day-to-day beverage activity. SmartInsight provides estate-level and market reporting, giving operators a broader view of performance across their business and against the wider market.