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The Griff

Garrod Building, Queen Mary University of London, Whitechapel, London, E1 2AD

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Access To

  • The Griff is located at the rear of the ground floor of the Garrod Building, to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
  • View information on Garrod Building (opens new tab) .
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Griff.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 118cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 88cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the booths to the right as you enter.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.