The best of Mansfield’s pubs, clubs and bars have been honoured at the Best Bar None awards held at the Civic Centre.

Organised by Mansfield District Council, the ceremony recognised drink venues across the district, who have achieved accreditation to the countywide Best Bar None scheme, which is aimed at improving standards in licensed premises.

Three of the highest scoring venues – Andwhynot, Rush Late Bar and After Dark – will now go through to the countywide Judge’s Choice awards ceremony on 26 October at the Village Hotel, Chilwell, where they will compete for the overall Nottinghamshire Best Bar None winner.

To be accredited, venues must meet a nationally agreed set of standards, which include carrying out regular security reviews, proactively dealing with intoxicated people and having a robust proof of age policy.

The scheme, which is being funded for three years by Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Nottinghamshire County Council, is administered by Mansfield District Council’s Licensing Team in partnership with other councils.

In other areas of the country, the introduction of the scheme has not only contributed to a reduction in alcohol related violence, but has also made people feel safer and increased trade in pubs and clubs taking part.

Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Holder for Public Protection at Mansfield District Council, Cllr Mick Barton said: “All our accredited pubs, clubs and bars have demonstrated extremely high standards in the Best Bar None Scheme and shown that they can offer Mansfield’s residents and visitors a safe and enjoyable night life.

“This reinforces our Purple Flag status, which not only recognises that Mansfield has a well run night time economy, but also helps to change perceptions of the area. I would like to congratulate everyone, who received an award today, as your accreditation shows your commitment to driving up standards within the alcohol industry.

“I am extremely proud to have worked with all our venues over recent difficult years and I would like to acknowledge their hard work and perseverance in making a night out in Mansfield such a positive experience.”

Residents and visitors to Nottinghamshire are currently being invited to vote for their favourite drinking venue across the county. Winners of the public choice award will be announced at the countywide awards ceremony on 26 October. To cast your vote, visit www.nottinghamshirebbn.com

Best Bar None accredited venues in Mansfield are:

​• After Dark, Mansfield
• Andwhynot, Mansfield
• The Bold Forester, Mansfield
The Cheeky Monkey, Mansfield
• The Court House, Mansfield
• Crown and Anchor, Mansfield
• The Green Dragon, Mansfield
• Havanas Tapas Bar, Mansfield
• Industria, Mansfield, Mansfield
• Illusions Nightclub, Mansfield
• The Late Lounge, Mansfield
• Rewind Nightclub, Mansfield
• Rush Late Bar, Mansfield
• The Stag and Pheasant, Mansfield
• The Sunnydale Inn, Mansfield Woodhouse
• The Swan, Mansfield
• The Three Lions, Meden Vale
• The Widow Frost, Mansfield