42 Edmonton pubs, clubs, bars and lounges have achieved Best Bar None (BBN) certification for their commitment to responsible service and safe operations.
On November 23, Responsible Hospitality Edmonton hosted the BBN Awards night.
Superintendent Doucette spoke at the November 23 ceremonies: “The Edmonton Police Service is proud to be a partner in Best Bar None.”
“We’re deeply committed to building on our relationship with the hospitality industry,” he continued.
Best Bar None aims to reduce alcohol-related harms by raising the operating standards of licensed premises as well as building positive relationships among the licensees, law enforcement, industry partners and community groups. The program uses a system of accreditation, assessment and awards to establish a healthy competition between nightspots vying to excel in responsible management and safe operations.
Doucette noted, “We will continue to work with community partners . . . planning, managing and policing all hospitality zones across the entire city. Working together, we will reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder.”
Award-winning Best Bars
The 42 businesses that achieved certification were divided into five categories. Within each category, there was one overall winner and two runners up.
See a complete list of the 2012 BBN-certified pubs, clubs, bars and lounges.
The overall winners and runners up in each category are listed below.
Category – Bar/Lounge
Winner: The Billiard Club
1st Runner-Up: On The Rocks Restaurant, Bar and Live Music
2nd Runner-Up Schanks Sports Grill
Category – Hotel/Restaurant Lounge
Winner: Sands Hotel Games Room – Sands Hotel and Conference Centre
1st Runner-Up: Boston Pizza Lounge (Millwoods)
2nd Runner-Up: Gallery Bar – Mayfield Inn and Suites
Category – Pub
Winner: Hudsons Canadian Tap House (Whyte Avenue)
1st Runner-Up: Hudsons Canadian Tap House (South Common)
2nd Runner-Up: Hudsons Canadian Tap House (Campus)
Category – Large Pub
Winner: The Pint Public House (Whyte Avenue)
1st Runner-Up: Hudsons Canadian Tap House (West Edmonton Mall)
2nd Runner-Up: The Druid Irish Pub
Category – Club
Winner: The Union Hall Nightclub
1st Runner-Up: Oil City Roadhouse
2nd Runner-Up: Lucky 13 Dance Club