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Chrystal Macmillan Building , The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 15a George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD

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Access To

  • The café is located off the main foyer on the ground floor of the Chrystal Macmillan Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the café.
  • The width of the opening is 250cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are 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: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to your right on entering the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 97cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • 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, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.