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The Beehive Restaurant

Oddfellows Hall, The University of Manchester, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HF

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Access To

  • The Beehive Restaurant is located on the ground floor of Oddfellows Hall.
  • View information on Oddfellows Hall (opens new tab).
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  • The most accessible route has a platform lift, steps, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter into the Beehive Restaurant.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead and on the left as you enter the restaurant.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 91cm.
    • 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 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 medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • 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.