Coventry’s vibrant hospitality sector took centre stage at a special awards ceremony held at Drapers Hall, where bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants were recognised for their commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and well-managed venues.
Fourteen local venues received Best Bar None accreditation – the industry’s gold standard supported by the Home Office – with Turtle Bay taking home the top prize for the second year in a row, thanks to their outstanding scores across safety, training, management and customer experience.
Delivered in Coventry by Coventry BID and Coventry City Council’s Licensing Team, Best Bar None highlights venues that go above and beyond for their customers and communities. The awards were presented by John Miley from the national Best Bar None scheme, joined by representatives from Coventry City Council, West Midlands Police, and Dal Dhillon, founder of Dhillon’s Brewery and representative of Coventry Pubwatch.
This year’s accredited venues: The Earl of Mercia, Las Iguanas, Turtle Bay, The Phoenix, Club Heat, The City Arms, Dhillon’s Brewery, Mr Shenanigans, Genting Casino, The Spon Gate, Samoan Joes, The Flying Standard, Putt Putt Social and The Yard.
Award highlights:
Overall Winner: Turtle Bay
Venue Management: Club Heat & The City Arms (joint winners)
Staff Training: The Flying Standard
Customer Safety & Welfare: The Spon Gate
Customer Experience: Dhillon’s Brewery
Best Newcomer: Las Iguanas & Putt Putt Social (joint winners)
Congratulations to all the venues involved – and thank you for making Coventry a safer and more enjoyable place to go out.
