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Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Newcastle.

Opening Times

Monday 12:00 - 21:30.
Tuesday 12:00 - 21:30.
Wednesday 12:00 - 21:30.
Thursday 12:00 - 21:30.
Friday 12:00 - 10:00.
Saturday 12:00 - 10:00.
Sunday 12:00 - 21:30.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Dean Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off Dean Street.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 620cm (7ft 7in x 20ft 4in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Dean Street.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Comments View
- There are a number of level changes throughout the venue leading to additional seating areas (photographs 3, 4 and 5).

Eating and Drinking

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The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
Full table service is available.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 78cm (2ft 7in).
The standard height for tables is 72cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are hand held only.
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 Italian.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 200cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the venue.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.