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The Exchange Café

UOE Business School, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS

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  • Exchange Café is located on the lower ground floor to the left of the Buccleuch Place entrance.
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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 Exchange Café.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • Exchange Café is located on the lower ground floor, to the left of the Buccleuch Place entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left of the Buccleuch Place entrance, beyond the seating.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 99cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.