The scoring system

Once we receive your forms, we mark it based on the scoring process below:

The scoring process is divided into essential, desirable and bonus. You must meet all the essential criteria to gain accreditation as this is the minimum standard.

Essential criteria
Essential areas include using SIA approved doormen, etc. The essential criteria is quite straightforward and shouldn’t cause you any problems.

Desirable criteria
The desirable criteria is good practice that can earn you extra points. Examples include using clickers to measure your capacity.

Bonus criteria
Premises that go the extra mile can achieve bonus points. This can be unique policies and procedures you have in place such as giving out lollipops at the end of the evening to reduce noise from your clients leaving at the end of the evening.  If you support charities or support the local community, tell us about it as they could gain you bonus points.

The points are all added up and the top five scoring venues in the pub, bar and club category will be shortlisted for special awards.

After your inspection visit, we will give you a final score. If you meet our minimum standard, you will be given the Best Bar None seal of approval. This means that you have been fully vetted by the authorities and have proven to that operate to a high standard of excellence.