“With COVID-19 impacting many businesses the past two years, Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is extremely proud of the ongoing collaboration between industry and the Calgary community to promote responsible liquor consumption. Congratulations to this year’s accredited businesses and award winners for their efforts to raise the bar on customer service and safety.”
Kandice Machado, CEO
AGLC
From this group, nine businesses won awards in the following categories:
Bar/Lounge: Greta Bar
Hotel Bar: Peanuts Pub – Carriage House Inn
Pub: The Blues Can
Large Pub: Hudsons Canada’s Pub - Shawnessy
Casino: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Restaurant and Bar: National on 8th
Brewery and Distillery: Village Brewery
Campus Bar: The Den and Black Lounge – University of Calgary
Nightclub/Live Music Scene: Palomino Smokehouse
The general public were encouraged to have their say and vote for their favourite accredited business between June 7 – 17, as part of the Best Bar None People’s Choice Awards:
Bar/Lounge: Greta Bar
Hotel Bar: Peanuts Pub – Carriage House Inn
Pub: Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub
Large Pub: Hudsons Canada’s Pub - Shawnessy
Casino: Cowboys Casino
Restaurant and Bar: Anejo Mexican Restaurant – 4th Street
Brewery and Distillery: Village Brewery
Campus Bar: The Den and Black Lounge – University of Calgary
Nightclub/Live Music Scene: Twisted Element
Already operating in more than 160 accredited establishments in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Banff, the BBN program aims to reduce alcohol-related harms by:
- encouraging businesses to adopt best practices related to customer safety and responsible service of alcohol;
- giving businesses the tools to be better prepared for any violent incidents; and
- building positive relationships between industry, enforcement agencies, governments and community.
Best Bar None Calgary is a partnership between AGLC, the City of Calgary, Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department, with support from the Alberta Safer Bars Council. For more information on Best Bar None, visit bestbarnone.ca.
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