The aims of Best Bar None

The Best Bar None awards scheme was developed by the Greater Manchester Police, in conjunction with various bodies within the alcohol industry, to address alcohol-related crime in particular as a high proportion of crime (both violent and related) was directly or indirectly attached to licensed premises with poor management standards. Best Bar None aims to set a common benchmark of operating standards for pubs and clubs.

The aims of Best Bar None are to:

• reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm, disorder and crime
• establish a benchmark of good practice in licensed premises
• identify and reward responsible operators and share their good practice with others
• create consistency of standards throughout the UK with which to underpin the alcohol harm reduction strategy and the 2003 Licensing Act
• improve the knowledge and skills of enforcement and regulation agencies, licensees and bar staff to deal effectively with issues relating to the management of licensed premises
• understand how this can reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder, minimise the harmful effects of binge drinking, whilst improving the profitability of an individual business and attractiveness of a general area
• raise public awareness of the benefits of choosing to use well-run license premises, and so increasing public reassurance and the promotion of social inclusion and diversity of use
• create a positive vehicle for all sectors of the night time economy to work together in partnership for the common good
• improve the attractiveness and economic vitality of the awards area.

More information on Best Bar None

If you have any questions or comments about the scheme, please contact:

Séverine Bernasconi
Senior Community Safety Officer
Telephone: 01332 256874
email: severine.bernasconi@derby.gov.uk