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The Half Moon

93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear left of the venue.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right side of the venue.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the gigs room.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the venue in the pub garden.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located on Lower Richmond Road.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the right side seating area in the gigs room.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • 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 and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Staff must be made aware of any allergies or intolerances before ordering.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the venue.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 48m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 162cm (width) x 298cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 115cm and 148cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, and unshaded light sources.

Room (Gigs)

  • The room is located to the right of the bar.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
  • 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 and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the 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 low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Counter (Gigs - Tickets)

  • The counter is located to the right as you enter the gigs room.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 17m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 71cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Counter (Gigs - Bar)

  • The counter is located to the left as you enter the gigs room.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 105cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Counter (Burger Shack)

  • The counter is located at the rear of the garden.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 11m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 112cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.