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Windsor & Eton Brewery

1-4 Vansittart Estate, Duke Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1SE

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Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Windsor and Eton Central.
  • Comments View
    • The Windsor and Eton Brewery is in the Vansittart Estate, off the A308 and Vansittart Road.
    • The brewery and taprooms are then located halfway down the industrial estate on the right.
    • There is parking in front of the venue.

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:00 - 22:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 22:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 22:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 22:00.
  • Sunday 12:00 - 20:00.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front and the side of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Front Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 280cm.
  • Comments View
    • The doors described above are only open when weather allows.
    • They can be opened at other times, if required for accessibility needs.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played within the main bar/restaurant area.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is level access to the Taproom Bar/Restaurant and Brewhouse on the ground level.
    • There is no step free access to the Taproom and Brewhouse mezzanine floors.

Eating and Drinking (Unit 4 Taproom)

  • 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.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • 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.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is a traditional pub menu.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest table from the main entrance is 7 metres.
    • Photograph 4 shows the outside seating area located in front of the main entrance.
    • Photographs 5 and 6 show the additional seating area located on the mezzanine floor of the taproom and restaurant.

Level Change (Additional Mezzanine Seating Area)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the bar.
  • There is/are 15 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Level Change (Brewhouse)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located within the brewing room and lead up to the mezzanine level.
  • There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The steps described above have gaps in the risers.
    • There is a similar set of steps at the other end of the room which are used to exit the mezzanine level (photographs 3 and 4).
    • There is no step free access to the mezzanine level.

Brewhouse Brewery Tour

  • Windsor & Eton Brewery conduct brewhouse tours every Saturday at 12:30 and 15:00 by pre-booking.
  • The brewhouse tour commences from the bar/restaurant area.
  • From there the tour continues down the corridor into the brewhouse.
  • The minimum width of the corridor is 110cm.
  • Once in the brewhouse there is a single step which leads to the stairs that provide access to the mezzanine level.
  • This step is 26cm high and is clearly marked (photograph 3).
  • The tour continues up the stairs to the mezzanine level.
  • On the mezzanine level there is a narrow corridor/bridge which leads to the viewing of the vats (photographs 6 - 8).
  • The minimum width of this corridor/bridge is 79cm.
  • Above the corridor/bridge are beams which reduce the height of this access to 168cm from the floor.
  • The beams are clearly marked.
  • The corridor/bridge continues to the exit stairs (photograph 9).
  • The minimum width of this access is 51cm.
  • The tour commences down the exit steps.
  • After the steps the tour may continue into the bottling/canning room.
  • The doors into this room are double and open outwards.
  • The width of the door is 170cm.
  • The tour then end via the entry corridor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to the brewhouse.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 112cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • The corridor leading to the accessible toilets had a reduced width of 78cm in one section.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead of the main entrance.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located immediately to the right of the main entrance.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are low to moderate.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.