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BBN Scoring Booklet 2019
BBN Scoring Booklet 2019 available in resources section.
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National Coordination News
New National Coordinator for Best Bar None Scotland
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Best Bar None Glasgow Launches for 2019/20
Best Bar None Glasgow Launch 2019/20
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National Award Results!
Best Bar None National Awards Evening 28/03/19
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News
Scottish Fire & Rescue Watch Manager joins the BBN team
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News
Diageo Learning For Life Employability Programme
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Crowded Places update
Crowded Places in the Night Time Economy
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Why you should join BBN
BBN benefits in summary
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Launch of 125 ml Wine Measure Campaign
BEST BAR NONE NATIONAL APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications are now open for the Best Bar None National Awards, all local BBN Scotland winners are invited to apply for the Nationals, which will be held on 19 March 2020 at the Dunblane Hydro.
Best Bar None Scotland's National Awards recognise the very best licensed venues in Scotland, which have gone 'over and above' to improve safety standards and best practice helping to facilitate safe and enjoyable nights out for the public.
The BBN Scotland National categories are: (1) Best Pub/Bar (2) Best Independent Pub/Bar (3) Best Late Night Pub/Bar (4) Best Hotel Bar (5) Best Nightclub (6) Best Specialist Entertainment Venue (7) Heart of the Community (8) Best Newcomer (9) Innovation & Social Responsibility
The closing date for applications is 20 January 2020. Submission should be sent electronically to: [email protected]
Our Partners
Best Bar None is supported by leading members of the drinks industry, supporting social responsibility as a key priority.
Best Bar None also has support from key national stakeholders such as the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Local authorities across Scotland, supported through community safety and trading standards teams, support the scheme as do BIDs (Business Improvement Districts). The Best Bar None Scheme is administered by Scottish Business Resilience Centre.
In helping to deliver the scheme in Scotland, we understand the importance of having links with trade bodies who support venues interests including SLTA, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, and trade forums.
BBN Feature
What is Best Bar None?
We're working to reduce crime, improve safety, reward excellence and raise standards in licensed premises across Scotland. On this website you'll find more about the Best Bar None scheme, how you can get involved and how you can find a venue near you that's Best Bar None.
News & Blog
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Festive Fire Safety for Best Bar None Premises
Fire safety is an all year round concern for Best Bar None Premises, fire doesn’t discriminate – it can strike at any time. However Christmas brings it’s own inherent fire safety risk which you should be aware of. This article by our seconded Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Watch Commander, Gary Wood, highlights some of the areas you should consider to keep your BBN premises, staff and customers safe this Christmas.
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45 minutes which could save a life - counter terrorism advice for bars and restaurants
Christmas is almost upon us, and town and city centres are filling up with shoppers and revellers who are all caught up in the festive spirit. However, greater footfall unfortunately means an increased threat. David MacCrimmon, Serious Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Lead with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre and Best Bar None Scotland, explains that no one likes to consider the unthinkable happening, but terror attacks do occur.
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Drink smart this Christmas - consider a 125ml measure this festive season
The Christmas party season is now in full swing, and more and more of us will be going out to enjoy a good night with friends and colleagues. Best Bar None Scotland supports the 125ml measure campaign which promotes sensible drinking and aims to give people a greater choice on a a night out.
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Best Bar None Glasgow Awards - Primary Pupils help Choose Winner Of New Sustainability Award
It was awards galore as the Best Bar None Glasgow (BBNG) awards were handed out to the city’s top social venues last night (Thursday, 21 November 2019).
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