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Smith Café

Michael Smith Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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  • The Smith Café is on the ground floor within the main atrium of the Michael Smith Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is step-free level access into the café area.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The café is located straight ahead after the right hand security entrance at reception.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left after the security entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.