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Café

Waterside Building, Durham University, Riverside Place, Durham, DH1 1SL

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Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are pictorial, available on a board and wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian, dairy free and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located off the Atrium on Level 00.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • The counter has a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas, chairs with armrests, armchairs and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables, tables and booths.
    • Some chairs 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.