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The Duke of Battersea

76 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3AG

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Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

Public Transport and Parking

  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest train station is Imperial Wharf.
  • The nearest underground tube station is Fulham Broadway.
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Parkgate Road.
  • Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the venue.
  • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the venue).

Approach (Battersea Bridge Road)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • The approach to the building along Battersea Bridge Road has a minimum width of 130cm.
      The wide pavement is narrowed due to seating areas, signposts and plants.
      To the left of the entrance, close to the junction with Westbridge Road, there is a dropped kerb with a 4cm lip. This alleyway provides a step-free route to the rear seating area.
      There are 2 crossings with dropped kerbs and tactile paving across Battersea Bridge Road and Westbridge Road opposite the pub.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Outdoor Seating (Front)

  • The outdoor seating is located at the front of the building, on Battersea Bridge Road.
  • There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete tiles and block paving.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Battersea Bridge Road.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'DUKE OF BATTERSEA'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 135cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand side of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'DUKE OF BATTERSEA'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main 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 76cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the threshold.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Eating and Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • 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 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.
    • Takeaway cups are not 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 left-hand side of the bar.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 31/03/2022.
    • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
    • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 100cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • In this area there are high tables, armchairs, bench seats and high stools.
    • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope located at the beginning of the short corridor leading to the accessible toilet.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the accessible toilet and baby changing facilties.
    The corridor towards it is 78cm wide.
    The ramp overcomes a 6cm high level change.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the bar, close to the seating areas.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • There is written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 251cm x 165cm (8ft 3in x 5ft 5in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • 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 low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • 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 87cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a table underneath the baby changing facility which is 77cm high.

Step(s) (Standard Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the entrance and bar.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard toilets on the lower ground floor.
  • There is/are 13 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 27cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The door on the lower ground floor is kept permanently open, as shown in photograph 6.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • The female toilets have a 6cm step to access all cubicles.
      There is a shelf (23cm x 57cm, and 110cm high) in the ladies toilet.

Exit (Rear Seating Area)

  • Exit View
    • This information is for the exit located at the rear of the venue.
    • The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
    • The exit is stepped.
    • The exit door(s) does not/do not 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 72cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the exit door.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 28cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • If a customer with a mobility impairment wishes to use the rear seating area, there is an alleyway to the side of the pub with a fire exit.
    • Staff can open the wooden gate on request.
    • The gate is 114cm wide and has a short, slight slope by the entrance.

Outdoor Seating (Rear)

  • The outdoor seating is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the outdoor seating.
  • The distance 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 72cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • There are also picnic benches.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.