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The Lord Nelson

42 East Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6EJ

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About this venue

Sitting proudly on East Street is The Lord Nelson pub, or The Nellie, to friends. Somewhat of a local institution, we pride ourselves on being THE drinking pub in Southwold and a social hub for the town.

You can be assured of a warm welcome, award-winning Adnams beers, wines, and spirits and some good local storytelling too. Our focus is on the perfect pint, lively conversation, and a convivial atmosphere. You can also enjoy Pizza. Please check our food & drink page for days and times.

All members of the family are welcome, dogs included. We are often busy inside, so you just grab a table or bar stool when one becomes free. The same applies to our courtyard garden and our highly prized benches out front.

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Overview

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on East Street.

Entrance (Left Hand Side)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue to the left on East Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.

Entrance (Right Hand Side)

  • This entrance is located to the right hand side of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The bar is ahead as you enter the left hand side entrance.
    • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the left hand entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 102cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • 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 walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
    • 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 may be background noise in this area.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the rear of the venue.
  • The distance from both entrances is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors, narrow openings and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.

Exit (to Rear Seating)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the exit.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Seating Area (Outdoors)

  • The seating area is located at the rear of the building .
  • The seating area is covered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has narrow openings, manual doors and steps.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
  • The surface height 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 function/event .