Pub named best boozer bar none
L-R The Assistant Chief Constable Andy Frost, Northamptonshire Police, John and Karen ODonnell, (Whitehills) Sue O'Callaghan Head of Organisational Development, Carlsberg UK
THE Whitehills pub in Kingsthorpe has been named Northampton’s best boozer.
The pub won the coveted Best Bar None Award at a ceremony held to recognise and reward licensed premises that go the extra mile to show that they are well managed and take customer safety and the prevention of crime and disorder seriously.
The Whitehills was named best pub, The Moon on the Square scooped the best town centre bar award while The University of Northampton’s Student Union took the award for best club.
Councillor David Mackintosh, leader of Northampton Borough Council, said: “We want an evening economy in Northampton that is vibrant and lively and also comfortable and safe for everyone to enjoy.
“Every one of these venues should be congratulated for going beyond what is expected of them and I know that their success is good news not just for their customers but for everyone who uses the town centre.”
Runners-up were the Swan and Helmet in the Mounts, Momo and NB’s Sports Bar. Fifteen other premises were also accredited.
Each venue taking part was scored and judged by a panel of experts against a range of criteria, including having crime reduction measures in place, drugs recovery and seizure policies and CCTV coverage.
Assistant Chief Constable Andy Frost from Northamptonshire Police said: “Best Bar None presents an opportunity for the licensed trade to reduce crime, especially violence and the fear of crime.
“The aim is to improve standards and create a safer environment for customers to socialise in and staff to work in.
“It is part of our strategy to reduce violent crime associated with alcohol and offers the licensed trade a significant opportunity to demonstrate the hard work and commitment they place into ensuring their premises are safe and friendly environments.”
Northampton’s Best Bar None scheme was recently chosen as one of three finalists in the Most Innovative Scheme awards out of 95 schemes nationally.
Sponsors of the awards include Carlsberg UK, Cobblers, Saints, the Royal & Derngate and Silverstone Circuit.
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