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Opening Times (Main Restaurant and Bar)

• Monday 12:00 - 22:45.
• Tuesday 12:00 - 22:45.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 22:45.
• Thursday 12:00 - 22:45.
• Friday 12:00 - 22:45.
• Saturday 12:00 - 22:45.
• Sunday 12:00 - 22:45.

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Opening Times (Sunset by Australasia Terrace Bar)

• Monday 12:00 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 12:00 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 12:00 - 01:00.
• Friday 12:00 - 03:00.
• Saturday 12:00 - 03:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 00:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The restaurant is located in the centre of Manchester. There are various routes to the restaurant.
  • The restaurant does not have its own car park.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the restaurant.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Salford Central.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is St Peter's Square.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• 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/near by.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Public Parking

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• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access (Main Restaurant and Bar Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the Avenue.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The going 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • The steps can be overcome by using the Terrace Bar entrance and lift.

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Outside Access (via Sunset by Australasia)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 189cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a covered seating area located outside the entrance.

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Eating and Drinking (Sunset by Australasia Terrace Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located ahead as you enter.
• Full table service is available.
• Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the bar.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does play background music.
• The type of flooring in this area is wood.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 89cm.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• There are hand held menus available.
• 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 Pan Asian Pacific Rim.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • Large print menus can be made available upon request.

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Other Floors (Sunset by Australasia to Main Restaurant and Bar)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low.

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Lift (Sunset by Australasia to Main Restaurant and Bar)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the Terrace Bar.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Australasia Terrace Bar entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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• Comments View
  • The route from the lift to the main restaurant and bar goes through a staff area. A member of staff will assist you through the staff area.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Lift - Main Restaurant and Bar)

• There is a ramp/slope located to the left after you enter from the staff area after exiting the lift.
• The height of the ramp is 29.
• The length of the ramp is 190.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the main restaurant seating and the steps to the bar.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp can be used to access the toilet facilities from the restaurant and bar.

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Step(s) (Lift - Main Restaurant and Bar)

• There is a/are step(s) located ahead after entering from staff area after exiting the lift.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the main restaurant seating and the steps leading to the bar.
• There is/are 2 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 13cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located ahead as you enter from the staff area / lift.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the restaurant.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does play background music.
• The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m from the entrance/opening.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• There are hand held menus available.
• 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 Pan Asian Pacific Rim.
• Access to the additional seating area is via 1 or 2 medium height steps.

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• Comments View
  • Large print menus can be made available upon request.

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Step(s) (Bar)

• There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the restaurant.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the bar.
• There is/are 2 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 13cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located to the right as you exit the lift.
• There is stepped access to the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is high (110cm+) .
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does play background music.
• The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 90cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 95cm.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• There are hand held menus available.
• 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 lighting levels are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • Large print menus can be made available upon request.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the restaurant, in a staff area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • The toilet has not got a non slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is located in staff area. To use the the accessible toilet speak to a member of staff.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left after you enter from the staff area / lift.
  • There is stepped access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Step(s) (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the left after you enter the restaurant.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the standard female and male toilets.
• There is/are 2 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 13cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.