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Introduction

• Related link The Old Joint Stock Theatre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/the-old-joint-stock-theatre

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• Comments View
  • The Old Joint Stock is a pub and theatre venue.
  • The pub is located on the ground floor and the theatre on the second floor.
  • There are also function rooms on the first floor.
  • For more information on the theatre please see the separate Detailed Access Guide.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Snow Hill.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Temple Row West.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 670cm x 190cm (21ft 12in x 6ft 3in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Temple Row West.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a horizontal strip of Blue Badge parking.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) 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 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Colmore Row.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance from the alleyway.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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• Comments View
  • The paving in the alleyway leading to the steps is uneven.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located outside the rear entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 106cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 6in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft 0in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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 traditional pub meals.

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• Comments View
  • There are seats with armrests in the outdoor seating area.
  • A large print menu could be printed with prior warning.

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Other Floors (Balcony Seating Area)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-B.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The accessible toilet is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from staff at the bar.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 205cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 128cm (4ft 2in) high.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
  • The female toilets are 32m (35yd) from the rear entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located just beyond the rear entrance.
  • The male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the rear entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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 generally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the outdoor seating area at the rear of the building.