---
title: Meet our Best Bar None Awards Sponsors
date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
author: "rhys@weareabstrakt.com"
canonical_url: "https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/best-bar-none-sponsors"
section: News
---
[IIN News](/news/)  /  [Managed City](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/categories/managed-city) 

 

# Meet our Best Bar None Awards Sponsors

 

 

 

         ![3d02c37dc9964cc6c2606354ce9d98d7b5a16f54 1920x1080 q75fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_1225x690_crop_center-center_none/1162/3d02c37dc9964cc6c2606354ce9d98d7b5a16f54-1920x1080-q75fitclipautoformat.jpg)  

 

 We’re excited to reveal that Poppleston Allen, Nottingham’s leading law firm specialising in alcohol and gambling licensing, is proudly sponsoring the bespoke trophies for this year’s Best Bar None Awards 2025!

 **Posted:** Jun 2025

---

Taking place on **Tuesday 9 September 2025** at **Saltbox,** this year’s event promises to be a night to remember — celebrating the very best in Nottingham’s bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and late-night venues.

### What is Best Bar None?

**Best Bar None** is a **national initiative**, backed by the **Home Office and the UK drinks industry**, designed to improve standards across the night-time economy. It recognises and rewards venues that go the extra mile when it comes to customer safety, responsible alcohol management, and high-quality service.

The result? A more enjoyable, inclusive and safer experience for everyone enjoying a night out in our amazing city.

Here in Nottingham, the scheme is delivered by *It’s in Nottingham* as part of our commitment to supporting a thriving, responsible hospitality sector.

### Poppleston Allen: Championing local talent and hospitality excellence

We’re thrilled to have[ Poppleston Allen](https://www.popall.co.uk/) involved this year by sponsoring the creation of the **trophies** that will be awarded to each of our category winners. Their support means the trophies will be something truly special – designed and handcrafted by Nottingham-based creative studio **Future Makers UK**.

These bespoke awards are not only a symbol of recognition for our hospitality heroes but also a celebration of Nottingham’s incredible creative talent.

### Why it matters

Whether you're grabbing a quick drink after work, heading out for a meal with friends, or dancing the night away, Nottingham’s bars, pubs and clubs work hard behind the scenes to make sure your experience is safe, enjoyable and memorable.

The **Best Bar None Awards** are our chance to say thank you — and shine a spotlight on the businesses and individuals who go above and beyond every day.

Keep an eye out for announcements about this year’s finalists!

**In the photo -** Poppleston Allen team pictured at Best Bar None Awards 2024: Imogen Moss - Solicitor, Elizabeth Varley - Solicitor, Paula Kioko - Marketing Associate, Lisa Sharkey – Partner, Andy Grimsey – Senior Associate Solicitor, Nick Landells – Legal Executive, Jonathan Smith – Partner, Carl Weston – Head of Marketing and Partner (non-solicitor) and Graeme Cushion – Managing Partner

 

---

 Share Article:

  [ 

 

 ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsinnottingham.com%2Fnews%2Fbest-bar-none-sponsors&quote=Meet%20our%20Best%20Bar%20None%20Awards%20Sponsors)  [ 

 

 ](https://twitter.com/share?text=Meet%20our%20Best%20Bar%20None%20Awards%20Sponsors&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsinnottingham.com%2Fnews%2Fbest-bar-none-sponsors)  [ 

 

 ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsinnottingham.com%2Fnews%2Fbest-bar-none-sponsors&quote=Meet%20our%20Best%20Bar%20None%20Awards%20Sponsors) 

 

 

###  Related Articles 

 [         ![35678b2a0289fe3e19df0ceeec5195efcf9fe24e 940x788 w2400q80fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_320x245_crop_center-center_none/841/35678b2a0289fe3e19df0ceeec5195efcf9fe24e-940x788-w2400q80fitclipautoformat.jpg)  

 

 

 

 

 

  Nottingham’s Safer City Partnership  

 ](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/safer-city-partnership-nottingham) [         ![0a508f733d2a90dcf7bad5b6c5c785f3d8f4f3c9 940x788 w2400q80fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_320x245_crop_center-center_none/1097/0a508f733d2a90dcf7bad5b6c5c785f3d8f4f3c9-940x788-w2400q80fitclipautoformat.jpg)  

 

 

 

 

 

  Meet the team: Rich  

 ](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/meet-the-team-rich) [         ![20260310 Purple Flag 2026 Ii N HIGH 00048](/uploads/generic/_320x245_crop_center-center_none/1657/20260310-Purple-Flag-2026-IiN-HIGH-00048.jpg)  

 

 

 

 

 

  Purple Flag award recognises Nottingham as a vibrant and well-managed city  

 ](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/nottingham-purple-flag) 

 

 

 

  Be In The Know      Be In The Know      Be In The Know      Be In The Know      Be In The Know      Be In The Know     

 

 

         ![Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery](/uploads/generic/_360x540_crop_center-center_none/footer-flick2-01.jpg)  

         ![Nottingham Market Square](/uploads/generic/_360x540_crop_center-center_none/footer-flick2-03.jpg)  

         ![Red Leaves](/uploads/generic/_360x540_crop_center-center_none/footer-flick2-02.jpg)  

 

 

 

 Follow us *on* SOCIALS

 

 Amazing food and drinks, all the shops you'll ever need, and inspirational events and activities.

 

 [ 

 ](https://www.instagram.com/itsinnottingham/?hl=en) [  

 

 ](https://www.facebook.com/itsinnottingham/?locale=en_GB) [  

 

 ](https://twitter.com/itsinnottingham) [  

 

 ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/its-in-nottingham/)