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The Royal College of Surgeons of England - ARC Café

The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE

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Access To

  • The Café is located just inside the Rear/Portugal Street entrance to the Royal College of Surgeons of England on the ground floor.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • The Rear/ Portugal Street entrance into the Royal; College of Surgeons of England leads directly into the café.
    There is a signed opening leading into the café area from the main atrium of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the ARC Café.
  • The entrance from the main area of the building has no doors.
  • The width of the opening is 195cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, vegan, lactose free and vegetarian.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the café area on the lower level.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • The counter has a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: there are four 17cm steps to reach the raised seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches, chairs with armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables and 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.