06-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone
The longest-running scheme nominated at the 2017 Best Bar None awards won the prize for Best Overall Scheme at a ceremony hosted by Lord Smith of Hindhead CBE at the House of Lords on 5 February.
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09-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman
Police chiefs have called for the health implications of alcohol to be labelled on drinks in pubs as part of the licensing objectives.
18-Mar-2014 By James Wallin
Philip Kolvin has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Best Bar None scheme.
26-Nov-2013 By Lewis Brown
Partnership schemes National Pubwatch and Best Bar None have been praised in a report that focuses on tackling the UK’s drinking culture.
19-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett
Home Secretary Theresa May has praised schemes such Best Bar None and Pubwatch in fighting against irresponsible drinking and preventing crime and disorder.
Philip Kolvin QC announced as new Best Bar None chairman
23-Apr-2012 By Adam Pescod
Best Bar None, the pub and club accreditation scheme, has announced the appointment of Philip Kolvin QC as its new chairman following the resignation of Lord Redesdale, who has served in the role since 2007.
24-Nov-2011 By Andrew Cowan
Having recently returned to the UK from my role as Commercial Director for Diageo in Ireland, my first impression of pubs over here at the moment is of a sector that is vibrant and responsive to meeting the needs of today’s pub visitor.
11-Oct-2011 By Adam Pescod
Neil Jennings of the Gatecrasher nightclub in Birmingham was crowned Best Bar None’s national winner at a Parliamentary reception in the House of Lords last week.
13-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett
Twenty new Best Bar None (BBN) schemes are to be set up across the country funded by a £500,000 investment from four drinks companies.
Four back Best Bar None
17-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The Best Bar None (BBN) scheme has garnered support from four new backers who will contribute a total of £500,000 over three years.
Top cop: minimum pricing needed to curb off-trade deals
24-Nov-2010 By Tony Halstead in Durham
One of Britain's top cops has backed calls for a minimum price on alcohol to bring an end to cut price deals in the off-trade. Speaking at the...
28-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
The third Best Bar None (BBN) Practitioners Conference is to take place in Durham in 24 November.
Durham to host national Best Bar None event
28-Sep-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The most innovative Best Bar None scheme is being rewarded Eurovision style by hosting this year's annual conference. The Best Bar None National...
Minister warns licensing overhaul remains a 'priority'
02-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
A Home Office minister has praised Best Bar None (BBN) as an example of the "Big Society" in practice - but warned a "re-balancing" of the Licensing...
19-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
First-time recipients of Best Bar None Awards in Scotland will get free hand-held metal detectors. The news, which was met with a cautious welcome...
Oldham Best Bar None scheme faces funding question mark
17-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore
Plans to introduce a Best Bar None scheme in trouble-hit Oldham are moving ahead, but a question mark hangs over funding for the initiative, a trade...
17-Aug-2009 By Tony Halstead
Oldham could launch a Best Bar None (BBN) scheme in the town if the local council can find sufficient funds to finance it.
Nightclub stripped of Best Bar None awards
10-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore
A nightclub has been stripped of its Best Bar None (BBN) awards for running an all-you-can-drink for £10 offer. Loft, in Durham, had been named...
07-Aug-2009 By John Harrington
A Durham nightclub has been stripped of its Best Bar None awards after running an all-inclusive drinks deal. Loft, owned by Vimac Leisure, is...
Trade groups unite against mandatory code
17-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Licensees across the country are being urged to lobby new Home Secretary Alan Johnson in a bid to get him to scrap controversial plans to impose...
08-Jun-2009 By Ewan Turney
Sheffield is the latest city to establish a Best Bar None scheme to reward best practice in licensed premises. The scheme launches on 15 June at...
Best Bar None scheme "matter of urgency" in Oldham
27-May-2009 By James Wilmore
Trade leaders will introduce a Best Bar None scheme in Oldham as a "matter of urgency" as part of a bid stop the council reviewing the licences of...
21-Apr-2009 By John Harrington
The man heading the national rollout of Best Bar None hopes the number of schemes will almost double to 150 over the next year. It's after the Home...
New Best Bar None categories launched
30-Jan-2009
Bournemouth pubs will have the chance to win awards in two new categories in their Best Bar None (BBN) scheme.The awards scheme, which has been in...
Pub bags Best Bar None hat-trick
27-Jan-2009 By James Wilmore
A delighted licensee has praised her hard-working staff for helping scoop a hat-trick of awards at a regional Best Bar None ceremony. Kerry Simpson,...
12-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
Best Bar None (BBN) has identified 50 further areas to establish the scheme, which rewards best practice in responsible retailing.
BBN schemes get media boost
24-Nov-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
A PR toolkit has been launched to help Best Bar None (BBN) schemes across the country promote themselves. The kit will be available via the national...
Camden's BBN winner revealed
15-Oct-2008
Camden's Best Bar None Awards has announced NW1 bar as its overall winner.The North London version of the nationwide scheme also named the Newton...
29-Aug-2008 By John Harrington
Top people from the trade, police and councils are to speak at the must-see Best Bar None Conference
Back to Basics: Responsible pub retailing
19-Jul-2008
Demands on licensees to run an orderly, law-abiding pub are increasing all the time, and the Best Bar None (BBN) scheme is playing a key role in...
24-Jun-2008
Best Bar None award can reassure a safe environment, says Lord Redesdale
Carlisle pubs and bars celebrated
27-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
The winners of the inaugural Carlisle and Eden District Best Bar None awards have been announced at a glitzy ceremony. More than 200 people attended...
Lord urges more cities to join Best Bar None
19-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Best Bar None (BBN) chairman Lord Redesdale has urged more cities and towns to join the award scheme for licensed premises. Speaking after chairing...
National Best Bar None plans well underway
14-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Plans to develop the Best Bar None (BBN) scheme nationally moved forward this week with the announcement of the first ever national conference. The...
Best Bar None gets its own website
20-Mar-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Best Bar None has launched a website to help expand the awards scheme for licensed premises across the country. The website will provide areas...
Newport signs up to Best Bar None
18-Feb-2008
Newport City Council in Wales is the latest to set up a Best Bar None scheme. It is hoped pubs in the city centre and places such as Bassaleg,...
30-Jan-2008 By Ewan Turney
Birmingham is the latest city to launch the Best Bar None (BBN) awards scheme
Best Bar None rewards Doncaster pubs
28-Jan-2008
Richard and David McIvor picked up the top prizes at Doncaster's Best Bar None awards for the second year running.The brother's town-centre venue,...
BBPA opposes ADZ discounts
13-Dec-2007 By James Wilmore
Best Bar None-accredited pubs in alcohol disorder zones (ADZs) should not be given a discount, a trade group has argued. The British Beer & Pub...
15-Jun-2007
The winners of Camden Best Bar None 2007 have been crowned at a glittering awards ceremony. Best Bar is University of London Union (Malet Street,...
BII to put Best Bar None on national stage
08-Jun-2007
A new move to put the Best Bar None (BBN) scheme on a national stage is being spearheaded by the BII. Together with the Home Office and Greater...
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31-May-2007
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Best Bar None gives free training to licensees
29-Mar-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci
Licensees and bar staff in Doncaster are being given free training as part of the local Best Bar None scheme. Twenty town centre licensees have...
Quest for the best goes on
09-Nov-2006
The Best Bar None pub and club accreditation scheme is being rolled out nationally and plans are afoot to make it even bigger. John Harrington talks...
01-Nov-2006
Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, will be adding her backing to the Best Bar None Awards in Manchester this week....
06-Jul-2006 By John Harrington
Pubs and clubs that achieve Best Bar None accreditation could get a discount on payments in an Alcohol Disorder Zone, a trade body has claimed.
Raising the bar
08-Mar-2006
Adam Benzine discovers why Best Bar None has become such a success story.The Grand Harbour De Vere Hotel in Southampton was the glitzy venue for...
Manchester's safest bar announced
28-Nov-2005
Student nightclub, 5th Avenue, has been awarded the top accolade at Manchester's Best Bar None awards 2005.The Best Bar None Awards scheme, organised...
Best Bar None to roll out into 23 'hot spots'
07-Jul-2005
by Ewan Turney The Best Bar None awards scheme is to be rolled out to 23 of the most violent areas of Britain by the beginning of next year. The...
Nationwide push for Best Bar None
10-Mar-2005
A new drive to promote the national roll out of the Best Bar None awards scheme, which recognises good practice among pubs and clubs, is set to...