Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is a pub.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest parking is located at the rear of the building.
- The nearest train station is Central Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the standard toilets.
- the ground and lower ground floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 252cm (width) x 418cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 252cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 42m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- The on-street parking is located off Cross Street.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of the bar.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a bell at a height of 157cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the male standard toilet and some of the seating area.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The bar is located ahead as you enter.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 108cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: some seating areas.
- 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
- Some chairs 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the right side of the bar.
- The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 177cm (width) x 214cm (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 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the right transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 131cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located on the right side of the bar.
- The basement and ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
