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Guinness Open Gate Brewery - The Vaults

1 Mercer Walk, London, WC2H 9FA

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Overview

  • About View
    • Immerse yourself in the magic of Guinness Open Gate Brewery London. You can take a tour inside Guinness' experimental brewery, discover what creative delights are brewing and taste a selection of innovative beers in the Brewer's room. Across the site, there are 2 shops, 3 restaurants, an informal social space, a private dining area and flexible, bookable event spaces and meeting rooms.
    • The following is available here: exhibits, outbuildings, a restaurant, shops and a visitor centre.
    • There is a craft brewery tour and a behind-the-scenes tasting adventure.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths.
    • Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Some wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Some map boards are provided.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • Dogs are not permitted in the brewery.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: Disability, Equality and Inclusion Training.

Access To The Vaults

  • The Vaults facilities are adjacent to The Store on Langley Street.
  • The distance from The Store is 30m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift, a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to enter The Vaults.

Platform Lift to The Vaults

  • The lift surveyed is located at the top of the staircase leading down to The Vaults.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the access point is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and doors permanently held open.
  • The Vaults meeting rooms are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 97cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

The Barrel Room

  • The room is located on the lower level of The Vaults.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a platform lift, a very easy slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The layout of this room may vary depending on the event.
  • There is a bar for some events, and tables and chairs can be provided.

The Bottle Room

  • The room is located on the lower level of The Vaults.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a platform lift, a very easy slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The layout of this room may vary depending on the event.
  • There is a bar for some events, and tables and chairs provided.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Vaults - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within The Vaults.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a platform lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 221cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.