Access Guide
Access To
- Whitworth Café is located on the ground floor of the Whitworth Art Gallery.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Whitworth Café.
- There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and available on a board.
- 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left as you enter the café.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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 low 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.