Access Guide
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.
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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the restaurant.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Salford Central.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is St Peter's Square.
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.
Public Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access (Main Restaurant and Bar Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- The steps can be overcome by using the Terrace Bar entrance and lift.
Outside Access (via Sunset by Australasia)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a covered seating area located outside the entrance.
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.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- 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
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- Large print menus can be made available upon request.
Other Floors (Sunset by Australasia to Main Restaurant and Bar)
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Stairs
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- 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.
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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- 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
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- 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.
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
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- This ramp can be used to access the toilet facilities from the restaurant and bar.
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.
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.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- 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
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- Large print menus can be made available upon request.
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.
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.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- 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
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- Large print menus can be made available upon request.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- The lighting levels are low.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is located in staff area. To use the the accessible toilet speak to a member of staff.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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.