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The Wee Red Bar

ECA North East Studio Building, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 3DF

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Access To

  • The Wee Red Bar is located near the main entrance of the ECA North Studio Building on floor J.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into The Wee Red Bar.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities