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East Restaurant

Tower Block, Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PJ

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  • The East Restaurant entrance is located on the lower part of the ground floor of Tower Block.
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  • View information on Training Kitchens (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the East Restaurant.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • This venue is a training restaurant which is open to the public on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus types include: handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the restaurant area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There are five clearly marked 16cm steps with handrails on either side between the Restaurant and the kitchens.