Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Manors.
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- The nearest Metro station is Jesmond.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 02:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 02:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 00:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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Comments
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- The Archbold Terrace public car park is located on the opposite side of Archbold Terrace to the venue. The car park is a pay and display for all users.
Outside Access (Archbold Terrace)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Archbold Terrace)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 220cm (7ft 3in).
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- The third set of doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The doors are 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.
- The ramp has a cobbled surface.
Outside Access (the rear of the bar - lower ground floor entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 185cm (6ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (the rear of the bar - lower ground floor entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The ramp has a cobbled surface.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate ramp, 120 cm wide, or 2 medium steps with handrails on both sides, on the lower ground floor, leading up to the bar and toilets from the entrance.
- There is also a moderate ramp leading up to a raised bar area on the ground floor.
Eating and Drinking
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG - G - 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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Comments
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- There is only a handrail on the right hand side going up between the lower ground and ground floors.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the near end of the bar on the ground floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
- The lift is 14m (15yd) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 101cm x 140cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the far side of the bar on the ground floor.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 219cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- 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 is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- The standard toilets are accessed by 15+ deep steps from the ground floor, or the moderate ramp from the lower ground floor entrance.
- There is also an accessible toilet available on the lower ground floor, opposite the bar.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor, by the stairs.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor, by the stairs.
- The male toilets are 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The standard toilets are accessed by 15+ deep steps from the ground floor, or the moderate ramp from the lower ground floor entrance.
- There is also an accessible toilet available on the lower ground floor, opposite the bar.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- There is also a private dining room available on the first floor.