Kilmarnock’s venues and bars are some of the best in the country.
Rock Diner, Aces Nightclub and WG13 are celebrating after being crowned as some of Scotland’s most responsible licensed premises in the Best Bar None national awards.
The venues won big at the annual awards, which celebrate the nation’s bars, nightclubs and licensed premises who go the extra mile to promote responsible drinking and customer safety.
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Rock Diner was crowned best independent bar, while Aces Nightclub won best newcomer.
Last year’s national champions WG13 won the best specialist entertainment venue category.
Best Bar None, which runs the national accreditation scheme of the same name, said it had received the highest calibre of entries for the awards.
Winners were presented with their
awards at a glittering ceremony at Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro at the end of March.
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Robert Hogg of Best Bar None said: “Kilmarnock’s licensed premises have excelled at the Best Bar None Awards, which is credit to the commitment the town has to putting customer safety first.
“The extremely high calibre of entries for this year’s awards proves that Scotland’s licensed trade is playing a leading role in promoting safe and responsible drinking. Well done to all our winners and finalists.”
Robin Tombs of sponsor Yoti said: “It’s fantastic to see so many businesses going above and beyond to promote responsible drinking and give customers a safe night out
“Personal safety is something we’re committed to.
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“Yoti gives individuals a secure way to prove their age on nights out without having to carry around valuable ID documents, which can be easily lost or stolen.
“Congratulations to Rock Diner, Aces Nightclub and WG13, who have demonstrated their commitment to customer safety.”
The Brass and Granite was also shortlisted in the awards.
The Best Bar None project, which is supported by Police Scotland, East Ayrshire Council, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Government, operates across 58 towns and cities in Scotland.
However, this is the only scheme to operate in Ayrshire.
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PC Craig Marshall said: “It is fantastic to see so many local businesses involved in the scheme and for their hard work to be rewarded.
“It’s great to see three local venues make it to the national awards. It just proves that this can be done locally.
“We all look forward to getting our heads down and working towards next year.”
