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Square Café

Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH

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Access To

  • The Square Café is located off the Square in the centre of Percy Gee Building on level 0.
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  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and shiny flooring.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Square Café.
  • There is also an external entrance into the Square Café which consists of a set of double automatic doors and is accessed by over 20 steps.
  • There is open plan access into Square Café from within the building.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to one side of the square.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
    • Some chairs and tables 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.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is an external seating area as well as an internal seating area.