Access Guide
Access To
- The Tea Room is located on Level 1 of the Main Block of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access via lift into The Tea Room.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Service
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- The Tea Room is located on Level 1 to the rear of the Main Block.
- 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: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located near the bottom of the stairs between Level 2 and Level 1 in the Main Block.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 92cm.
- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The Tea Bar is open 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday.