Ottawa, ON – The Green Room/Liquor Store Party Bar, Fatboys Southern Smokehouse and
Sens Hous have been recognized as the best among bars, restaurants and clubs when it comes
to implementing the highest standards for the responsible sales and service of alcohol in the
ByWard Market in Ottawa.
The establishments were selected by a judging panel comprising 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:
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Best Pub: Lowertown Brewery
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Best Club: The Green Room / The Liquor Store Party Bar
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Best Restaurant: Sens House
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Best Hotel: The Bistro at the Courtyard Marriott
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People’s Choice: Fatboys Southern Smokehouse
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A key component of the accreditation and awards process is an independent third party
investigation to verify that an establishment is in compliance with its own processes and the
appropriate provincial regulations as administered by the AGCO.
Both the winners and the newly accredited establishments receive a BBN decal and other
marketing materials to promote their status as a BBN-accredited venue. The Best Bar None
Ontario decal 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.
"These establishments have proven that they deserve to receive these inaugural awards for the
high standards they have established. They all serve liquor responsibly and reduce the potential
for alcohol-related issues. These 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,"
- 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."
- 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 the greatest standards in
their operations, in compliance with Best Bar None and the Liquor Licence Act and regulations."
- Tom Mungham, Chief Operating Officer of the AGCO
About Best Bar None Ontario
BBN Ontario is an industry-led annual accreditation and awards program for liquor sales
licensees.
It is led by ORHMA on behalf of the industry and is aimed at encouraging
establishments to raise their standards respecting the sale and service of alcohol and to
improve the hospitality industry as a whole. BBN Ontario works collaboratively with MADD
Canada, the AGCO, the LCBO, Ontario Provincial Police, ByWard Market Safety and Security
Committee, and the City of Ottawa.
When you see the Best Bar None Ontario decal at a licensed establishment, you can be
assured that the establishment has met the highest standards for responsible service of alcohol
and operates with the safety and well-being of its patrons and the community in mind.
Media contact:
Tony Elenis
President and CEO
Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association
Ph. 905-361-0268
telenis@orhma.com
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