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The Café

ECA Hunter Building, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF

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Entrance (External Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off the courtyard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 9 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the bottom.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Access To

  • The café is located on floor O of the ECA Hunter Building.
  • View information on ECA Hunter Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is an alternative set of doors located towards the rear of the building.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Café.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to your right on entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • 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.
    • 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, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
    • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.