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Mayfield Common Room

King's Buildings House, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, KB Square, Edinburgh, EH9 3DL

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  • The Mayfield Common Room is located on the ground floor of the King's Houses Building, at the rear of the entrance lobby.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a self service counter, a bar where food and drink can be ordered, numerous seating options and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, 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 bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear right as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 111cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The additional seating area at the front left.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The additional seating area at the front left.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.