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Grads Cafe

Student Centre, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA

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Access To

  • Grads Cafe is located on Level 2 of the Student Centre.
  • There is an alternative entrance which mainly serves as an exit to the cafe area.
  • View information on Student Centre (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Grads Cafe.
  • There is a large opening into the cafe and a separate exit.
  • The width of the opening is 470cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in front of you on entrance.
    • 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.
    • 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Counter (The National Bakery School at LSBU)

  • The counter is located in the seating area on level 2.
  • The distance from the Student Centre lift is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 125cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.