Best Bar None – Search On To Find The Best In The Business

The search is on to find the top pub, bar or entertainment premise in the East Riding to compete against the best in the UK.

Venues in Beverley have in recent years enjoyed some success at the Best Bar None awards. In 2016 the Queens Head was rated as the Best Independent Pub while the Kings Head won the Best Pub in the East Riding.

The 2018 Best Bar None awards, which are now in their fifth year, were formally launched  at Bridlington Spa, an even that was attended by licensees from among the 850 pubs and licensed premises across the East Riding.

Best Bar None is a national scheme which is held every other year and aims to promote the responsible management and operation of alcohol-licensed premises.

The scheme is backed by the Home Office and aims to reward licensees who meet certain criteria in a range of things including to help reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder and anti-social behaviour, build a positive relationship between licensed trade, the police and the local authority and provide a safe and enjoyable environment for customers.

This year there are six award categories, these are best bar (town), best pub (town), best pub/bar (rural), best food led premises, best entertainment/leisure venue and best independent venue.

There will also be two special recognition awards for best new entrant and best public health initiative.
Premises that choose to enter the awards will be assessed by trained assessors and those that meet all the essential criteria will be awarded accreditation status.

The top five premises in each category will then be put forward to an independent judging panel that will score the best in category and the overall winner of the Best Bar None scheme, the winner of which will be announced at an awards ceremony in November.

A spokesperson for the  Council, said: “The bar and leisure industry is an important part of the evening economy of the East Riding.

“The Best Bar None scheme recognises those who run licensed premises to the highest standards of safety and promote the licensing objectives.

“We are looking for premises that have high standards in place and take pride in their service, as well as making a positive contribution to the local community.”

For more information about the scheme, or to apply, go to www.eastriding.gov.uk/best-bar-none or email licensing@eastriding.gov.uk