Best Bar None

Best Bar None has grown since its launch in Manchester in 2003 into a benchmark of excellence with hundreds of accredited venues and active schemes across England, Wales (with similar accredited schemes in Scotland). It helps communities: Improve safety for customers and staff and reduce alcohol-related crime. Strengthen positive relationships between the licensed trade, police, local authorities, and licensing teams. Raise standards in venue management, staff training, customer welfare, and service quality. Provide consistent, independent recognition of high-quality venues for residents, visitors and students alike. With 2,500+ accredited venues, Best Bar None is a respected mark of trust and quality across the UK hospitality sector.

Boost Your Venue’s Reputation
Being Best Bar None accredited signals to customers that your venue is safe, welcoming and well-managed — encouraging more footfall, repeat visits and positive reviews.

Stand Out Locally and Nationally
Accreditation sets your venue apart from competitors by showcasing your commitment to excellence, safety and best-in-class service.

Strengthen Local Safety and Community
Joining Best Bar None means working with local police, councils, business partners and fellow venues to make Worcester’s evening and night-time scene safer and more attractive for everyone.

Access Valuable Support and Resources
The Best Bar None scheme offers guidance, tools and feedback that help improve current practices, staff training and customer care — often with free or subsidised resources available.

Celebrate Your Success
Successful venues receive an official Best Bar None plaque and certificate to display, plus visibility across scheme marketing channels. Local partnerships such as BIDs often help celebrate accredited venues in press, social feeds, and events — giving your business a promotional boost.

✔ A professional assessment against national standards for safety, service and management.
✔ A personalised feedback report with ideas to enhance your operations.
✔ Access to training resources, best practice advice and policy templates.
✔ Recognition that builds confidence with customers, staff, partners, and insurers.
✔ Inclusion in local and national Best Bar None listings and promotions.
✔ Eligibility for local scheme awards and celebratory plaque to display in business to highlight your excellence.

Becoming Best Bar None accredited is a clear and manageable process:

1. Apply Online: submit your interest via the link below or through the Worcester BID team.

2. Pre-Assessment Review: you’ll receive guidance on documentation and best practice before your visit and your slot will be booked to undertake the simple assessment at a time convenient to you.

3. On-Site Assessment: trained assessors from the BID team will visit your venue to conduct your Best Bar None assessment.

4. Feedback Report: after assessment you get a tailored report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

5. Accreditation and Display: if you meet the standards, your business is officially accredited and can proudly use the Best Bar None logo and display your plaque.

Most businesses find the assessment process takes a few hours on-site, with preparatory work and reporting over a short period — all designed to be efficient and supportive rather than disruptive.

Upon accreditation, your business will receive a Best Bar None plaque presented by the Worcester BID — a visible sign of your commitment to excellence, safety and community wellbeing. You’ll also be celebrated alongside other accredited venues in local marketing and at BID events and/or awards.

Best Bar None helps Worcester businesses stand out, build customer trust, improve safety, and join a national movement of excellence in hospitality. Signing up is an investment in quality, community and long-term success. Sign up today by pressing the button below.