06/11/2019
A BIG THANK YOU to the ByWard Market for the mention! We greatly appreciate your support of the Accredited Venues.
2019 Best Bar None Awards honour ByWard Market establishments for commitment to responsible alcohol sales and service
June 5, 2019
Ottawa, ON – Medusa Nightclub, Lowertown Brewery and Sens Hous have been recognized as the best among pubs, restaurants and clubs with respects to implementing the highest standards for the responsible sales and service of alcohol in the ByWard Market in Ottawa.
These establishments have been selected by a judging panel comprised of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada), the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and Best Bar None (BBN) Ontario, an industry-led international accreditation and awards program that rewards excellence amongst responsible liquor sales licensees.
There are five winners for this year’s Best Bar None Awards in ByWard Market:
Best Pub: Lowertown Brewery
Best Club: Medusa Nightclub
Best Restaurant: Sens House
Best Hotel: The Bistro at the Courtyard Marriott
People’s Choice: Cornerstone Bar and Grill
A key component of the accreditation and awards process is an independent third party assessment to verify that an establishment is in compliance with its own processes and the BBN accreditation criteria developed largely from provincial laws.
These winners with the newly accredited establishments receive a BBN signage and other marketing materials to promote their status as a BBN-accredited venue. The Best Bar None Ontario symbol assures patrons an establishment has met the highest standards for responsible service of alcohol.
BBN Ontario partners include MADD Canada, the AGCO, the LCBO, Ontario Provincial Police, ByWard Market Safety and Security Committee and the City of Ottawa.
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"These establishments have proven that they deserve to receive these awards for the high standards they have established and met. They all serve liquor responsibly and reduce the potential for alcohol-related issues. This makes them leaders in building a vibrant and safer ByWard Market, more attractive to visit while developing positive relationships with industry partners, law enforcement and the community at large," said Tony Elenis, the President and CEO of ORHMA (the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel and Motel Association).
“Together with our industry partners, we are working towards our goal of stopping impaired driving and keeping our roads safe. The Best Bar None Ontario program is a key component in this effort – it establishes a framework of operating standards for licensed establishments that keeps their customers and the public safe.” said Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD Canada
“The AGCO is proud to once again be involved in recognizing those businesses that uphold the highest standards for their patrons and staff, in the responsible sale and service of alcohol, and in maintaining important working relationships with the community and industry partners. The public can be assured that these accredited establishments maintain high standards in their operations, in compliance with Best Bar None and the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.” said Tom Mungham, Chief Operating Officer of the AGCO
About Best Bar None
Best Bar None is an industry-led annual international accreditation and awards program for liquor sales licensees. The program originated in Manchester, U.K in 2003 and has been credited with increasing levels of public safety and reducing crime in downtown entertainment districts. The program also improves the economic viability of these districts and builds positive relationships between owners of licensed establishments and local community groups and police.
