Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs

The terrorist incidents outside the Tiger Tiger bar in Haymarket, London on Friday 29th June 2007 and at Glasgow Airport on Saturday 30th June 2007 indicate that terrorists continue to target crowded places; as they are usually locations with limited protective security measures and therefore afford the potential for mass fatalities and casualties. Furthermore, these incidents identify that terrorists are prepared to use vehicles as a method of delivery and will attack sites outside London.

In the worst case scenario your staff and customers could be killed or injured, and your premises destroyed or damaged in a ‘no warning’, multiple and co-ordinated terrorist attack.

Door supervisors are a key element in deterring and disrupting the threat from terrorism and other crime. Although the main role of door supervisors is to make sure that customers have an enjoyable experience in a safe environment, they are also essential and additional ‘eyes.

NaCTSO has researched and produced Counter Terrorism Protective Security Advice for Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs (2.2MB PDF) in partnership with the Institute of Licensing, Bar Entertainment and Dance Association (BEDA), British Beer and Pub Association, British Hospitality Association, National Pubwatch and others.

NaCTSO urges bars, pubs and nightclubs to 'raise the bar' on security.

For site specific advice relating to your premises, contact your Counter Terrorism Security Adviser (CTSA) through your local police service.