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Staff Dining Room and Common Room

Old Building, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE

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  • The Staff Dining Room and Common Room is on the 5th floor on the right as you exit the lift.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the dining room.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open both ways.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a similar door to enter the Common Room from the Dining Room. It has double doors that swing both ways, have a low colour contrast and a width of 134cm.

Eating and Drinking (Staff Dining Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The buffet counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter the dining hall.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Eating and Drinking (Staff Common Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Common Room is at the far end of the Dining Hall.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open both ways.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian, nut allergy, lactose free, dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter the Common Room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.