Blue Badge Access Awards

We celebrate exceptional venues, organisations & people that welcome everyone. 2025/26 Awards are open & see who won 2425 here

[UKHospitality @UKHofficial]

Tube strikes hit hospitality businesses, our teams and commuters, but they also impact on our reputation as a visitor destination.

"People might look at the strikes in London and think, maybe not this year," @allen_m_simpson, our Chief Executive, told @BBCLondonNews.

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

@AAHospitality This is v true for disabled guests. Show your facilities in a BBS Access Gallery

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

This one is so much more accurate than the original.

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@ElizabethMistry @MohsinHabinteg @HabintegMcGill To buy or rent?

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

Ok as long as they’ve got drop off points for #disabled not hopeful based on other developments like #KingsCross @UKHospKate

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Oxford Street is going traffic-free.

I’ve given the green light to transform it into a world-class, fully accessible pedestrian avenue. The heart of London, reclaimed for people.

https://t.co/CK8XbT95l3

[Atlas Bar @TheAtlasBar]

Thank you to @AndyBurnhamGM for taking the time to meet with us, to discuss the ever present challenges facing #hospitality businesses. His support, and championing of our sector, as ever, is hugely appreciated. #taxedout
@bevcraig @CllrMarcus

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

From March 1 2026, we will scrap the 9.30am restriction on older and disabled people’s bus passes. 🐝

You told us it was unfair and we have listened. 👍🏻

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Unemployment nightmare is entirely Labour’s fault https://t.co/YZEbsW2y2I

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

For no reason my @bluebadge @Lon_Congestion discount has been cancelled . I haven't abused it and not even notified . Distressing as if being disabled isn't stressful enough @MayorofLondon help me!

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

@implausibleblog love this place!

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Check out Fi at BBS's video! #TikTok https://t.co/4QVgXhgHpp

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@MikScarlet I was meant to go but journey west to east was too daunting. It's like the Berlin Wall!

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

yet again @EMLpayments are letting down #disabled can't access the system since midday and no idea when we will be able to pay #carers
@johnpringdns . I hope @LBofHounslow are listening as they need to change suppliers😡

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

Launch of
@BlueBadgeAccess
Awards as part of #inclusivecircle on Oct 1st. @KindredHammersmith 7pm. Nominations open from the public & businesses for those delivering 'exceptional #accessibility'. Nominate by reply or at https://t.co/iBi1gCSFxR

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

This picture… 🤣🤣🤣

[AA Hospitality @AAHospitality]

The AA Restaurant of the Year England Award recognises an outstanding restaurant in England that delivers an excellent experience from the quality of the food to the style, service and ambience.⭐️🍴

Thank you to @cobrabeer for sponsoring this #AAaward.🍻✨

Who will be crowned the winner for 2025?
Not long to go now… find out on Monday 22 September.
More details can be found here 👉 https://t.co/ur1w5ccKnF

#AAawards #RecognisingExcellence #CobraBeer #Hospitality #HospitalityAwards #TopRestaurants

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

The country needs jobs. We create them but just as importantly we develop people, we creete places, we build communities - but we are being #TaxedOut

Support our Budget campaign - get involved and make your voice heard 👇🏻

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

67% of bookings cancelled and footfall down by 80% - a £110m hit to London hospitality, half of the economic cost to the capital

[Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski]

I made a mistake - and apologised.

I've never armed a genocide though.

https://t.co/0qbagSwgNX

[Blue Badge Access Awards @BlueBadgeAccess]

@AAHospitality Hope they’re #accessible throughout , without exception