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Paterson's Land Café

Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ

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Access To

  • Paterson's Land Café is located to the left as you exit the main lift, on the ground floor of Paterson's Land Café.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter Paterson's Land Café.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • 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 the left as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 102cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high 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.
    • The high tables have a surface height of 106cm.