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The Balcony Bar - The Academy

The Academy, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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  • The Balcony Bar is located on the first floor of The Academy.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • The lift opens out into the main bar area on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the Balcony Bar.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The Balcony Bar is located on the first floor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 114cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 86cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are additional bar counters on the ground floor in the entrance foyer, and within the main hall.
      The bar counter in the main hall has a surface height of 113cm, and a lowered section with a surface height of 86cm from the floor.