The 2015 Cornwall Best Bar None scheme has been formally launched at Sound Nightclub, Penzance

Sound retained the title as the overall winner of Cornwall Best Bar None 2014 for the second year in a row and was runner up in the National Best Bar None competition last November.

The Best Bar None Scheme is open to all clubs, pubs and bars in Cornwall, and the owners and managers of licensed premises from across Cornwall attended the launch event including those that are interested in applying for accreditation this year, as well as already accredited venues including Sound, The Vault, Eclipse Nightclub and The Tremenheere who won ‘Best Large Pub’ in 2014 (one of 10 J.D. Wetherspoon accredited premises).

Also present including the Cornwall Licensing Forum Cornwall and parish councillors, Cornwall Council officers, Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.

Councillor Pat Harvey, who has supported the Scheme since it was first introduced in 2010 said: “The aim of Cornwall Best Bar None, in addition to promoting excellent management practice, is to help create a safe and enjoyable social environment for our residents and visitors to enjoy”

To become Best Bar None accredited, licensed premises will need to meet minimum standards for licensing legislation including prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of nuisance, health and safety and protection of children.

Venues that become accredited will be entered into a competition to be voted best in category and ‘Best Bar None’ for the year.