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The Northern Whig Bar

2-10 Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the side entrance, to the right after the bar, then ahead on the left.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right after the bar in the main seating area, then ahead on the left.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Bridge Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • On-street standard parking is available on Waring Street.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Rosemary Street.
    • The name of the car park is Rosemary Street.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the left side of the venue, on Waring Street.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance is normally locked. Patrons can use this entrance by request at the main entrance.
    This entrance provides step-free level access to the main seating area, the bar, and the toilets.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue on Bridge Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to a small seating area with tables suitable for drinks.
    For eating, and step-free level access to the toilets, patrons should request to use the accessible entrance on Waring Street (which is normally locked).

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the main seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the front seating area (which is step-free via the main entrance), and the seating area behind the bar.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
    • Some seating and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs (to First Floor Seating)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the accessible entrance, to the right after the bar, then ahead on the left.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has doors permanently held open and a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.