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Congratulations to Edmonton's Best Bar None category winners announced November 23!

BAR/LOUNGE

• WINNER: The Billiard Club
• 1ST RUNNER-UP: On The Rocks Restaurant, Bar And Live Music
• 2ND RUNNER-UP: Schanks Sports Grill

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

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)

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

CLUB

• WINNER: Union Hall Nightclub
• 1ST RUNNER-UP: Oil City Roadhouse
• 2ND RUNNER-UP: Lucky 13 Dance Pub

November 23, 2011

Congratulations to the following licensed establishments in Edmonton for receiving 2012 BBN accreditation!

2012 Accreditations

• Boston Pizza Lounge (Millwoods)
• Boston Pizza Lounge (North Central)
• Boston Pizza Lounge (South Edmonton Common)
• Cook County Saloon*
• Empire Ballroom*
• Gallery Bar - Mayfield Inn and Suites
• Hudsons Canadian Tap House (Campus)*
• Hudsons Canadian Tap House (Downtown)*
• Hudsons Canadian Tap House (South Common)*
• Hudsons Canadian Tap House (West Edmonton Mall)
• Hudsons Canadian Tap House (Whyte Avenue)*
• Julian's Piano Bar - Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre
• Lucky 13 Dance Pub*
• MacTaggert's Twisted Kilt Pub
• Mama Pizza (Millwoods)*
• Mirage Lounge - Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton
• Nova Lounge - Chateau Nova Hotel and Suites
• Oil City Roadhouse*
• On The Rocks Restaurant, Bar and Live Music*
• Original Joe's Restaurant and Bar (102 Avenue)
• Original Joe's Restaurant and Bar (Ellerslie)
• Original Joe's Restaurant and Bar (Oxford Park)
• Original Joe's Restaurant and Bar (Terwillegar)
• Original Joe's Restaurant and Bar (The Grange)
• Original Joe's Restaurant and Bar (Varsity Row)
• Prospectors Lounge - Rosslyn Inn and Suites*
• Sands Hotel Games Room - Sands Hotel and Conference Centre*
• Sawmill Gateway
• Schanks Sports Grill
• Sicilian Pasta Kitchen (South)
• Sou Kawaii (Zen Lounge)
• Teddy's Palace*
• The Billiard Club*
• The Black Sheep Pub
• The Druid Irish Pub*
• The Old Strathcona Rack
• The Pint Public House (Jasper Avenue)*
• The Pint Public House (Whyte Avenue)
• Tom Goodchild's Moose Factory Lounge*
• Twist Ultra Lounge*
• Union Hall Nightclub*
• Vinyl Retro Dance Lounge*
• *Denotes establishment was also accredited in 2011

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Award winners in each category (Pub, Large pub, Bar/Lounge, Hotel/Restaurant Lounge, Club) will be announced at the Awards Event on November 23.

Best Bar None Edmonton is proudly supported by:

Thanks to all who applied for 2012 Best Bar None Accreditation!

Best Bar None assessment visits begin in September.

To ensure you are ready for your assessment, please review the Downloads and Tools for Licensees. To help you with raising the operating standards and to increase your chances of receiving an award, we've provided guidelines to help develop policies, a detailed Criteria Explanation and useful forms and logs (e.g., Bathroom Check, Head Count, Lost/Found).

If you have not yet received a response to your application or have any questions, contact the Best Bar None office or phone 780-577-6944.

Best Bar None Edmonton is proudly supported by:

Best Bar None application deadline is August 19, 2011.

Deadline for applications is drawing near. Apply today!

Applications for Best Bar None accreditation are accepted until August 19. Assessments start in September. Apply now and get prepared for your assessment.

Program materials for 2012 are available here. Printed copies of program materials are available upon request. Contact the Best Bar None office; or phone 780-577-6944.

Best Bar None Edmonton is proudly supported by:

Last chance for early bird applications - July 22, 2011!

Apply by July 22, 2011 and get two free ProServe Liquor Staff Training Activation Tickets ($50 value)!

Apply now- get assessed in the fall!
Applications for Best Bar None accreditation are accepted until August 19. The assessment process starts in September. Apply now and get prepared for your assessment.

Program materials for 2012 are available here. Printed copies of program materials are available upon request. Contact the Best Bar None office; or phone 780-577-6944.

Best Bar None Edmonton is proudly supported by:

Apply today for early bird advantages!

Complete your Application by July 22, 2011 and get two free ProServe Liquor Staff Training Activation Tickets ($50 value)!

Here's What's New Because of You:

• Two new categories to recognize more venues for raising standards and making their establishments safer.
• New resources available online to assist you in meeting the BBN criteria.
• Reorganized and streamlined interview process for the Assessors' visit.
• Revised and updated criteria.
• A new criteria explanation booklet.

Best Bar None Edmonton is proudly supported by:

Bar safety program continues in Edmonton

After a successful pilot in Edmonton's nightlife establishments, Best Bar None is taking applications for a second year. All Class A Minors Prohibited venues are encouraged to apply for accreditation and award consideration.

"The pilot exceeded our expectations, with about 20% of Edmonton's eligible licensed premises applying for BBN accreditation," said Kent Verlik, the AGLC Director of Corporate Strategy and Social Responsibility and the Chair of the BBN Steering Committee. "We look forward to having more venues show their commitment to safer operations."

This year, the program will recognize licensed establishments in five different categories:

• Pubs
• Large pubs (245+)
• Bars / Lounges
• Hotel / Restaurant Lounges
• Clubs

To receive accreditation, applicants have to meet the specific standards related to safe operations and responsible management, including:

• Responsible liquor service
• Staff training
• Compliance to regulations
• Community engagement

In addition to accreditation, all establishments going above and beyond in the efforts to improve their business operations will be considered for an award.

Applications for the 2012 accreditation are being accepted till August 19.

June 20, 2011

2012 Best Bar None applications available soon!

Applications for Best Bar None accreditation and award consideration, and 2012 program materials, will be available online June 20, 2011.

Focus on Safety Attracts Customers
An evaluation of the BBN pilot in Edmonton showed 80% of patrons rank the issue of safety as an important factor when choosing a location for a night out.

Best Bar None Edmonton is proudly supported by:

Celebrating the Best Bar None.

Fun had by all at the inaugural BBN accreditation and awards event

The atmosphere was festive the evening of Tuesday, November 16th, as owners, managers and staff of 38 of Edmonton's top clubs, pubs, bars and lounges gathered in the TransAlta Arts Barns in Edmonton's Old Strathcona area to celebrate and receive their BBN accreditation and award plaques.

Visit our Accredited Venues page to view this years award winners.

View photos of the event.

November 17, 2010

Best Bar None recognizes licensed venues for safety, service.

Edmonton... Licensed establishments in Edmonton are being recognized for higher safety and customer service standards by the Best Bar None (BBN) program. This week 38 pubs, clubs, bars and lounges received accreditation through this voluntary program.

November 5, 2010

New program to create a safe night out at bars, pubs and clubs

Edmonton... Setting high standards for bars to reduce alcohol-related crime and help Edmonton residents enjoy a safe evening out is the goal of a new program being launched in Edmonton.

June 21, 2010