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Introduction

• Related link Victoria Square.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/belfast-city-council/access-guides/victoria-square

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• Comments View
  • Pizza Express is situated on level 2 of Victoria Square.
  • Level access is via the Management Suite lift.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Central Station.
• The venue is in a shopping mall.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Victoria Square)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • The car park is below the shopping centre.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 610cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 0in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 37m (40yd) from the car park entranc.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the restaurant.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the restaurant.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Lift (Management Suite)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately outside the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are A-1-B-2-C.
• The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 170cm (4ft 1in x 5ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the restaurant.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is pizza, pasta and salads.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the restaurant.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located at the rear of the restaurant.
  • Unisex toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.