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Luther's Bar

Newcastle University Students' Union, Kings Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QB

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Access To

  • From the left Accessible Route entrance in the Newcastle University Students' Union, Luther's Bar is ahead as you enter.
  • View information on Newcastle University Students' Union (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes, manual doors, doors permanently held open and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter Luther's Bar.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking (Luther's Bar)

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld, digital, online and available on a mobile phone app.
    • 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the rear right as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 111cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
    • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 107cm to 150cm from the floor.
  • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not 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.
    • Some booths are accessed via a medium height step.

Eating and Drinking (Open Air Courtyard)

  • Location and Access View
    • The open air courtyard is located at the end of the Accessible Route at the left of the main building, just past the left - Accessible Route entrance.
    • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld and available on a mobile phone app.
    • 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • This is an open air courtyard and has overhead string lighting at night. Food is ordered via the online app for full table service or at the bar or the digital touchscreen within Luther's Bar.