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Grind

42 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7LJ

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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.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not 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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.

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

Approach (Maiden Lane)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is block paving.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Outdoor Seating

  • The outdoor seating is located in front of the venue.
  • There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • 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 block paving.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located before the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 29cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café/bar.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include: menu boards and written wall 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 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 .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 97cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 75cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 90cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • In this area there are high tables, bench seats and high stools.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl, tiles and wood.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
    • Access to the additional seating area is via the stairs at the rear of the venue.
    • The additional seating area on the basement floor is shown in photographs 4-6.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are for public use.
    • The stairs are located in front of you as you enter the venue.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, B.
    • 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at 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.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
    • The handrails are on the left going down on the first section, then on the right going down on the second section.
  • Other Information View
    • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional seating and the standard toilets.

Step(s) (Standard Shared Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) located immediately beyond the entrance to the standard shared toilets.
  • 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 depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Two of the steps are 12cm high and one is 15cm high.

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Standard Toilet(s) (Basement)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the basement level, in front of you as you exit the stairwell.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the stairwell.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
    • Lighting levels are good.