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Dirty Martini

11-12 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ

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Public Parking (Covent Garden - General - Congestion Zone Area)

  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Henrietta Street, Floral Street, Bow Street and Long Acre.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Standard on street parking is available.
    • The standard on street parking is located on Drury Lane, Maiden Lane, Tavistock Street, Russell Street, Southampton Street (car and motorcycles), Garrick Street, Shelton Street and Floral Street (motorcycles only).
    • Both standard car and motorbike parking bays are chargeable.
      To use Park by Phone you need to register and pay.
      You will need the parking location, duration of parking, credit or debit card details and car/motorcycle registration number.
      Payment may then be made by phone, Ringo app or text (pre-registered users only.)
      Maximum parking is 4 hours and no return within 1 hour.
      Blue Badge holders may use standard bays on payment of the appropriate fee but are also entitled to an additional hour extended parking for free.
  • Public Car Park View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

On Street Parking

Opening Times

  • Monday 15:00 - 01:00.
  • Tuesday 15:00 - 01:00.
  • Wednesday 15:00 - 01:00.
  • Thursday 15:00 - 03:00.
  • Friday 15:00 - 03:00.
  • Saturday 15:00 - 03:00.
  • Sunday 13:00 - 23:00.

Approach (Russell Street)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 86cm.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Comments View
    • The approach from the Piazza is cobble stones (photograph 3).

Outdoor Seating

  • The outdoor seating is located at the front of the venue on the Piazza.
  • There is stepped access to the outdoor seating.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The flooring in the outdoor seating area is cobble stones.
    There is a 12cm step leading from the kerb to the outdoor seating (photographs 3 and 4).

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the bottom of the main entrance steps.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 112cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading down to the entrance.
    • There is/are 18 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.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • There are also 2 clearly marked steps beyond the second set of entrance doors.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the bar.
    • The bar is located beyond the second set of entrance doors.
    • There is stepped access to the bar.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables can be booked in advance.
    • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered and full table service.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include: handheld 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 not a hearing assistance system .
    • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 52cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 109cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 109cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also high tables, booths, bench seats and high stools.
    • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
    • Access to the additional seating area is via steps.

Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Additional Seating)

  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located towards the rear of the venue, on the right.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access additional seating.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located at the bottom of the main entrance stairs before entering the venue.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the main entrance.
    • 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 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.