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309 Regent Street The Hideaway

Regent Street Campus, University of Westminster, Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW

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Access To

  • The Hideaway is located to the far right of the building on floor B.
  • The most accessible route has a platform lift, multiple standard lifts and manual doors.
  • View information on 309 Regent Street (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route from reception is by using Lift B to floor B, then Lift A1 or Lift A2 to floor LG, then Lift C via the Old Gymnasium balcony to floor B.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into The Hideaway.
  • The width of the opening is 226cm.
  • There is alternative stepped-only access via stairs from floor UG, or steps from the Old Gymnasium on floor B2.

Eating and Drinking (The Hideaway)

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right after the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the balcony area to the right of The Hideaway.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.