Access Guide
Access To
- The Gallery Café is located on the right-hand side of the 309 Regent Street building, off the reception area on the ground floor.
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- The most accessible route has a platform lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the café.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is also external stepped access to the Gallery Café direct from Regent Street.
There are two clearly marked steps.
A portable ramp is available at this entrance on request.
The portable ramp has a steep gradient and is 75cm wide with no handrails.
Eating and Drinking (Gallery Café)
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are displayed on the counter.
- 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 straight ahead after the entrance from the main reception area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 126cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 91cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
