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Quad Café

Old College North, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

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Access To

  • The Quad Café is located along the first floor corridor of Old College North.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Quad Café.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free and vegetarian.
    • 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 Quad Café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 97cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under 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.