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The Wych Elm

93 Elm Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6HT

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Kingston.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Elm Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Entrance (Alternative)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the main entrance, off Elm Road.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide.
  • There are 2 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the bar.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar does serve food.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Menus are hand held only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is pub fayre.
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    • Food is served Tuesday - Saturday 12:00-15:00 & 18:00-21:30 & Sunday 12:00-16:00.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
  • Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
  • Home visits / services are not available.