Access Guide
Summary
- The Angus Steakhouse - Piccadilly is located on the corner of Coventry Street and Haymarket.
- For more information on Piccadilly Circus please click here (new tab).
Getting Here (Piccadilly Circus)
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By Bus
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- 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).
- There are bus stops located on Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Coventry Street and Haymarket.
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By Underground
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- 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).
- Green Park is the nearest accessible step-free station and is served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
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By Train
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- 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).
- London Charing Cross has step-free access to all platforms.
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By Road
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- 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). - For more information on driving in London please click here (opens new tab).
- 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.
- Piccadilly Circus can be accessed from Piccadilly, Regent Street, Haymarket and Coventry Street.
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By River
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- 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).
- 6 TfL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
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By Air
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- 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).
- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
- Please use the TfL journey planner for details of the most suitable routes.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 00:00.
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.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print and Braille.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the corner of Coventry Street and Haymarket.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Angus Steakhouse'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open in good weather.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the alleyway at the rear of the restaurant (off Coventry Street).
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 98cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the second set of doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- If you need to use this entrance, please ask the hostess at the main entrance.
Counter (Guest Greeting Counter)
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Counter
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- The counter is located immediately to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
- The counter is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided near the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant - Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Menu types include: large print menus, Braille menus and handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- 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 .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 72cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 72cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- The restaurant also has menus available in several languages.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the restaurant.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is 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 the left.
- There is not 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can 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 contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
- 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 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 a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are lower ground floor restaurant, first floor restaurant and standard toilets.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant - Lower Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the lower ground floor.
- There is stepped access to the restaurant.
- For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Menu types include: large print menus, handheld menus and Braille 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 only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 72cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The restaurant also has menus available in several languages.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
- There is a fixed baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 96cm.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant - First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access to the restaurant.
- For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Menu types include: handheld menus, large print menus and Braille 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 not play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The restaurant also has menus available in several languages.
Step(s) (Standard Toilets - First Floor)
- There is a/are step(s) located leading from the restaurant to the standard toilets.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the standard toilets.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There are 4 steps within the standard female toilets.
- The steps are 18cm high without handrails.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located off the restaurant seating area on the first floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.