Local licensed venues invited to sign up to Best Bar None scheme
The council urges local licensed venues to join the Best Bar None scheme to boost safety and vibrancy in the day and night-time economy.
All pubs, bars, clubs, and other licensed venues can register for 2026 accreditation. For the first time, restaurants can also take part, giving more venues the opportunity to champion higher standards and safer socialising.
The Home Office backs Best Bar None, which helps customers spot well-run pubs, bars, clubs, and other alcohol-serving businesses.
Launched in Chesterfield town centre in 2024 by the council in partnership with Best Bar None, Chesterfield Pubwatch, and Derbyshire Constabulary, the scheme aims to reduce alcohol-related crime and ensure safer socialising.
It also builds positive relationships between the licensed trade, police, and local authorities, encourages best practice, and improves venue management.
Since its launch, Chesterfield Borough Council has expanded the scheme to include all licensed premises, including restaurants, across the borough. Over 20 venues currently hold Best Bar None accreditation, and the council hopes this number will grow as more premises commit to safe socialising.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:
“Chesterfield is a very safe place to live, socialise and visit, and while alcohol-related crime and disorder can occasionally arise – as it does in towns and cities across the country – we are committed to ensuring that Chesterfield remains safe, welcoming and fun for everyone, and the Best Bar None scheme helps us to achieve this.
“We’re lucky to have so many great bars, clubs and restaurants across the town and we would love to see as many of them as possible become accredited venues and work together to help keep Chesterfield’s day and night-time economy thriving.
“If you own a licensed premises, please do get in touch so we can tell you more about the benefits of becoming an accredited venue, and help raise the bar on standards for your customers and staff.”
More information is available at: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/best-bar-none
