Access Guide
Getting to (Long Bar)
- The Long Bar is located in the main part of the building on level 4.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- To view information about this lift click here (new tab).
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the left of main reception, please click here for more information (new tab).
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the left of main reception, please click here for more information (new tab).
Entrance
- The entrance to the bar is located on the fourth floor.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance to the bar.
- There is a manual door at the entrance, which opens towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Bar
- The bar serves drinks.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
- None of the counters are at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 85cm).
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- The flooring inside is hard and low pile carpet.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels are good in this bar.
Seating
- There is step-free level access into the seating area.
- There is step-free level access around some of the area.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- The seating includes: armchairs, sofas, bench seats, high stools, chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- The tables are not suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction).
- The flooring inside is hard and low pile carpet.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels are good in this seating area.
Toilet
- The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
- There is step-free access into the toilet, via a ramp.
- The ramp is steep between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the toilet door opening is 95cm.
- The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.