Best Bar None

Aberdeen's nighttime economy is 'second to none' so its licensed trade deserves to be considered Best Bar None.

The BBN scheme was developed following good practice initiatives throughout Britain to encourage a higher standard of management of licensed premises while encouraging the sharing of good practice. The scheme focuses on public safety and customer care and gives each licensed venue the opportunity to prove that they meet a certain standard of operation. A standard which has been set at a national level through consultation with the government and alcohol industry.

Now in its fifth year in Aberdeen the BBN scheme is open to all Pubs, Bars, Clubs and Specialist Entertainment Venues in Aberdeen City Centre, with awards being allocated at three levels within each category – Bronze (Accredited), Silver and Gold.

Find out more from the About Best Bar None page.

Initiative Aim

To work together with the licensed trade to create a safer and more welcoming licensing environment within Aberdeen.

Key Strategic Partners

The Best Bar None scheme is a partnership project involving:

• Licensed premises throughout Aberdeen
• Aberdeen City Council
• Grampian Fire & Rescue Service
• Grampian Police
• Aberdeen City Alcohol & Drug Partnership
• Aberdeen Licensing Board

 

Business Benefits

BBN becomes stronger each year as more venues become involved bringing many potential benefits to your business:

• It gives you a chance to show your staff and customers that your venue has an interest about their safety and security on a night out
• It increases the chances in seeing a reduction in crime and and the fear of crime in your venue by following good practice guidelines
• It improves communication with the police and licensing board so that there is a greater understanding of issues on all sides
• It provides an opportunity to have an inspection carried out in your venue by a qualified expert to identify good practice and get advice on a range of issues
• It gives you a chance to demonstrate your commitment to a cleaner, safer, better city
• It gives you access to professional advice on community safety, crime reduction and business continuity issues for management and staff
• Most importantly, it gives you the opportunity, through the application process, to focus on the key elements of the new Licensing Bill

Back to the the Safer Aberdeen home page.

Contact(s)

• Safer Aberdeen Programme Manager
  1st Floor, St Nicholas House
  Broad Street
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1BX
  Phone: 01224 523367
  Email: saferaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk