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Reboot Gaming Café

Queen's University Belfast, 92-96 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AG

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Overview

Opening Times

  • Monday 11:30 - 02:00.
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 02:00.
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 02:00.
  • Thursday 11:30 - 02:00.
  • Friday 11:30 - 02:00.
  • Saturday 11:30 - 02:00.
  • Sunday 11:30 - 02:00.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Elmwood Avenue is located in the main University Area on the far side of University Road.
    • There is the Fitzwilliam Street campus car park which is available to staff and visitor permit holders in this area. There is unmarked parking available on Elmwood Avenue.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearby bus stop on College Green Serves Routes 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 29, 29c, 652. While the Queen's University Bus station on University Road serves routes 8a 8b, 8c, 8d, 13, 22, 93, 209, 238, 251u, 261, 273, 522, 524, 524a
  • By Train View
    • Botanic Train Station is located just to the north of the main university area, approximately 0.3 miles from University Square.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

  • To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
  • Email: disability.office@qub.ac.uk.
  • The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
  • To see more information on ASC Peer Support Group at Queen's please click here (opens new tab).
  • The Group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in One Elmwood Student Centre. It is a peer-led group that provides an additional opportunity for students to develop friendships, share experiences and offer each other support and guidance. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting local places of interest, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on relevant topics. Over the last number of years, the group has been supported to agree a quieter lunch space in the Union where students with ASC can take some time to unwind from the busy atmosphere of University life.
  • To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
  • Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre. .
  • To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
  • Email: ssesw@qub.ac.uk.
  • The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the ground and first floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear of the ground and first floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the first floor female toilet.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the ground and first floors via lift. The mezzanine level has stepped access.
  • On the ground floor there is a slight slope leading to the rear gaming area.
  • Access to the first floor is via the lift in the adjoining 92 Lisburn Road venue with staff assistance. Access to the mezzanine level is via steps.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, some with repeating patterns.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There are manual doors to some areas.

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 Elmwood Mews.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • Parking on Elmwood Mews is for Queens University only.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (92 Lisburn Road)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, to the right.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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 handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (First Floor - via 92 Lisburn Road Lift)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor, to the right from the 92 Lisburn Road lift.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The café/bar is located ahead as you enter the main entrance on the ground floor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has staff who can provide assistance with ordering and a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board and handheld.
    • The following are available: two handled cups, drinking straws, takeaway cutlery and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens, patterned/distracting backgrounds and a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: a rear 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 patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, chairs with armrests, high stools, benches and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables, coffee tables, booths, long tables and tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of 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.

Lift (92 Lisburn Road - Staff)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the 92 Lisburn Road entrance.
  • The distance from the 92 Libsburn Road entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors G, 1 (2, 3 and 4) are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings and tactile markings.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator, a list of floor services/facilities and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Staff are required for lift access to the first floor of the Reboot Gaming Café.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located through to the rear right of the building.
  • The ground, mezzanine and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 205m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (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 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 123cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.