Best Bar None accredited venues have been assessed for their commitment to
excellence in safety, customer service, and responsible alcohol management practices. When you visit a Best Bar None venue, you can relax and have
a great time knowing you’re in good hands.
Supported by the Home Office, the hospitality and drinks industries, the
comprehensive accreditation assesses against four themes:
Best Bar None helps customers identify well-run pubs, bars, clubs, and other businesses that serve alcohol. With a focus on safer socialising and raising standards, we are an industry-backed scheme that promotes continuous improvement and partnership working.
Areas we cover
The Best Bar None scheme covers England and Wales, with Scotland having its own scheme. We have over 60 areas engaged, ranging from towns and cities to counties, airports, and other entertainment centers. There are also Best Bar None schemes worldwide.
What is included
Part of being part of Best Bar None is venues taking part in an accreditation covers four key areas:
Venue management. Staff training and care. Customer safety and welfare. Customer service and community. Each of these areas encourages best practices and improved standards to promote safer socialising and staff wellbeing. We also encourage partnership working with local authorities, BIDs, government organisations, police and fire services, and other key organisations.
What venues can take part?
Any licensed premises can take part in the Best Bar None scheme, whether they are a bar, club, restaurant or hotel. And over 2,500 venues have been through the accreditation process, with more being accredited everyday.
What happens after an accreditation?
Accreditation lasts for a year, and the assessment is regularly updated to ensure current priorities such as the safety of women and girls are included. Every accredited business receives a personalised report with advice and ideas about how to provide an even safer and more welcoming place for customers to have fun and socialise.
Continuous improvement
Over 150 venues have been coached through and supported in making continuous improvements in their processes and practices. This is in addition to the continuous improvements that we encourage in all venues to support safer socialising.
