Access Guide
Opening Times (Bar)
- Monday 09:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 00:00.
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Comments
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- The bar is open to hotel guests 24hrs.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Dundee.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Yeaman's Shore Car Park.
- The car park is located to the side of the building off Yeaman's Shore.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- There is also parking available at Greenmarket Multi-Story Car Park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 138cm (4ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft) wide.
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Comments
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- There is an alternative second door to the right, into the raised seating area of the bar.
- It is single, 80cm wide, heavy, and opens towards you.
- The bar and it's mezzanine level seating have level access via the lifts in the hotel.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Bar Steps)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the bar from the hotel lobby.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
Lift (Bar Platform Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the lobby leading down to the bar.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 138cm (2ft x 4ft).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There is an easy ramp leading onto the lift at the lower bar level.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
- The following information is for the cafe/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (5yd 18in) from the platform lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 59cm (23in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 76cm (2ft).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic cups are not available.
- Plastic cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- 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 hot and cold snacks and meals.
Level Change (Bar Raised Seating)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the raised seating area of the bar.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This raised seating area is accessible via the door on the right at the main entrance.
Other Floors (Bar Mezzanine Level)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M-1-2-3-4-5-6.
- The lift is 15m (16yd 15in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 150cm (4ft x 4ft).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accessible Toilet (Bar)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd 12in) from the platform lift.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the bar.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 186cm (4ft x 6ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (18in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a towel available on the grab rail to the left.
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the bar accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 76cm (2ft 5in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Standard Toilet(s) (Bar Mezzanine Level)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the mezzanine leve.
- The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd 15in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.