Access Guide
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a team member available for help and assistance.
- There is not a team member trained in Irish Sign Language.
- Irish Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
- The nearest train station is Grand Canal Dock.
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the venue.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- The venue is located off a pedestrianised area in Three Locks Square with level access.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 120cm.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
- The bollards have a visual identification band.
- There are bollards and a slope with a very slight incline when approaching from the south from Hanover Quay direction. There is a very slight incline when approaching from the north from Sir John Rogerson's Quay direction.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Three Locks Square.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'BREWDOG'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Front Left Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Three Locks Square to the left of the main entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The entrance gives access to the lift and stairwell for access to the first floor bar and seating area and terrace seating.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Rear Terrace Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building (river side) in the terrace seating area.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outdoor Seating (Rear Terrace)
- The outdoor seating is located on the ground floor to the right and rear of the building.
- There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 67cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also long tables and bench seats.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete tiles.
- There is access to the rear and side terrace from each end of the building and also via steps from the riverside walk.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor - Bar and Seating Area)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant/bar is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service, a bar where food and drink can be ordered and full table service available via an online app.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus, written wall menus and online menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is located at the bar.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
- There is a "Beer to Go" Fridge located to the right of the bar.
The heights of the shelves vary between 57cm and 163cm.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 84cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is metal.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- In this area there are coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, booths, bench seats and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and concrete.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
- The stairs are 3m from the front left entrance.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance, next to the Left Front entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
Exit (Balcony Terrace - Lift Lobby)
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Exit
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- This information is for the exit located to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
- The exit is step-free, via lift.
- The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 104cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The door has push buttons that are not working.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - Bar and Seating Area)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant/bar is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant/bar.
- For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service, a bar where food and drink can be ordered and full table service available via an online app.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus, written wall menus and online menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 82cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is metal.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- In this area there are coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, booths, bench seats and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you enter the bar and seating area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 183cm x 249cm (6ft x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you enter the first floor bar and seating area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you enter the first floor bar and seating area.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Exit (Balcony Terrace - Bar and Seating Area)
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Exit
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- This information is for the exit located to the right rear as you enter the first floor bar and seating area.
- The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
- The exit is step-free.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a push button lock release on the door internally and externally. The button is 95cm high.
Outdoor Seating (Balcony Terrace)
- The outdoor seating is located to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also long tables and bench seats.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.