Havering’s premier Night Life awards
Havering's top venues were recognised at the nightlife awards
The best of the borough’s night time venues were out in full force last night to pick up their awards for the prestigious Havering Night Life Awards.
A total of 2,500 people voted for their favourite restaurants, bars and night-time entertainment venues and last night the final winners were revealed.
The nominations were narrowed down to the top three, but the venues had to show that as well as being the popular public choice, they also matched criteria set by the Council,
police and other partners.
They had to demonstrate how they ensured their venues are safe and responsible as well as being a great place for a night out.
The awards are run in conjunction with Best Bar None - an accreditation scheme of national awards supported by the Home Office and the drinks industry, which is aimed primarily at promoting responsible management and operation of alcohol licensed premises.
Councillor Viddy Persaud, Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Safety, said:
“It was an excellent evening. Havering has one the best and most vibrant night time economies in London and the awards show how the venues being awarded not only provide the best in their category, but also how seriously they are taking their customers safety and wellbeing to heart.
“The steps they are taking are not only helping to raise the profile of the borough but also helping to keep the borough safe and one of the best places to visit in London.”
Last night 10 venues received awards, and a further three special awards were also presented in the following categories:
Winner of Best Restaurant Award
Tandoori Lounge
Winner of Best Takeaway Award
McDonald’s
Winner of Best Customer Care Award
The Fatling
Winner of Best Live Act Venue
The Fatling
Winner of Best Entertainment Venue
Brookside Theatre
Winner of Best Family Venue
Namco Funscape
Winner of Night Time Venue
Atik
Winner of Best After Work Venue
The Retailery
Winner of the Heart of the Community Award
The Goose
Safe and Sound Special Awards were also presented to:
Safe and Sound Award for outstanding contribution to the night time economy
Colin Wells, McDonald’s Romford
Safe and Sound Award for outstanding support to the night time economy
Romford Town Centre Team A
Safe and Sound Award for outstanding support to the night time economy
Romford Town Centre Team B
The Best Bar None accreditation
The Fatling