Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within 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 Newcastle.
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- The nearest Metro station is Newcastle Central.
Opening Times
- Monday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Saturday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 01:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Pudding Chare.
Outside Access (Collingwood Street - Pudding Chare)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Collingwood Street - Pudding Chare)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located after the step, leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 151cm (4ft 11in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
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Comments
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- The step is located in front of the ramp.
- The first set of doors are normally held open when the bar is open.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a raised area, accessed by 4 deep steps with handrails on both sides.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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.
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.
- The accessible toilet is 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located along the corridor at the far end of the bar.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of the bar staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 149cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink 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 poor.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located along the corridor at the far end of the bar.
- The female toilets are 27m (29yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is 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 toilets are located along the corridor at the far end of the bar.
- The male toilets are 31m (33yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.