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Andrew Ross Tea Room

Peffermill Road East Pavilion, The University of Edinburgh, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LT

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  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide .
  • There is a small area of the slope which is narrower (110cm wide) and has a steep gradient.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front side of the building, to the left.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has staff who can provide assistance with ordering and a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted, displayed on the counter and available in large print.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not 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.