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Summary

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Getting Here (Piccadilly Circus)

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• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops located on Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Coventry Street and Haymarket.
    All London buses have ramp access and dedicated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • For more information on London buses (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • Green Park is the nearest accessible step-free station and is served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
    The accessible entrance is from the park at the rear of the station.
    Piccadilly Circus Station is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo Line Services.
    Leicester Square Station is served by the Piccadilly and Northern Line Services.
    Both stations are accessed by steps only.
  • For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • London Charing Cross has step-free access to all platforms.
    Staff are available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train.
  • For more information on access and facilities at Charing Cross Station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Road View
  • Piccadilly Circus can be accessed from Piccadilly, Regent Street, Haymarket and Coventry Street.
    Piccadilly Circus is in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone (charges apply Monday - Friday 07:00 -18:00).
    It is also in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (charges apply at all times for non-compliant vehicles).
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  • Parking in the area is very limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transport.
    The nearest public car parks are Q-Park Leicester Square, located off Whitcomb Street and NCP Brewers Street.
    There are 3 Blue Badge bays within Q-Park Leicester Square.
    On street Blue Badge bays are located on Whitcomb Street and Jermyn Street.
  • For more information on the Blue Badge Scheme and parking in London please click here (opens new tab).
  • A London taxi can be hailed in any location or summoned by phone.
    There are taxi ranks located off many side roads from Piccadilly Circus, these include; Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Haymarket, Jermyn Street, Air Street, Coventry Street, Oxendon Street, Whitcomb Street and Wardour Street.
• By River View
  • 6 TfL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
    The nearest pier is Westminster.
    This is close to Westminster Underground Station on the Jubilee Line which connects to Bond Street Station.
    There is step-free access onto the river buses, except at 3 piers.
    Please see the TfL website for details.
  • For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Air View
  • The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
    London City Airport is connected to the centre by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Bank or Tower Gateway, with interchanges to the rail and underground network at Canning Town and Stratford.
    From Gatwick Airport there are fast trains connecting to London Bridge Station.
    Heathrow Airport is connected by fast trains to Paddington Station and is also on the Piccadilly underground line.
  • For more information on travelling to London by air please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Please use the TfL journey planner for details of the most suitable routes.
    The planner can be filtered by options such as step-free routes or maximum walking distances.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The TfL website has links to the TfL accessibility guides, including large print maps and audio guides to order or download.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Opening Times

• Monday 11:00 - 23:30.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 23:30.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 23:30.
• Thursday 11:00 - 23:30.
• Friday 11:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 22:30.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Coventry Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Five Guys'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 204cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical door to the right of the one surveyed that is used to exit.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant - Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus, menu boards and online menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 100cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, booths, bench seats and stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a self-service drinks machine available for the refillable drinks.
  • The touchscreen for this machine is between 140cm and 160cm high.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope located to the left and right after you enter.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the service counter, accessible toilet and the stairs to the first floor.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the restaurant.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 234cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on the right side of the restaurant.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the standard toilets and additional seating.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant - First Floor)

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• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Staff are unable to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 100cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, booths, bench seats and stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a self-service drinks machine available for the refillable drinks.
  • The touchscreen for this machine is between 140cm and 160cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor and to the rear of the restaurant.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the steps.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.