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Pembroke Cafe

Pembroke Building, University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, ME4 4TB

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  • Pembroke Café is located immediately to the left as you enter the Pembroke Building through the accessible entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Pembroke Café.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is an additional entrance to the café located further along the corridor as you enter the Pembroke Building through the accessible entrance.
  • This has double sliding doors which are permanently held open to a width of 290cm. However, the end of the service counter is located immediately inside this entrance, which narrows the width to 130cm. Orders are picked up from this end of the counter, so the area is likely to be busy, and therefore it is preferable to enter via the main entrance detailed above. This alternative entrance is more intended for use as an exit.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, buffet counters, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, online and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 89cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens.
    • The height of the tray rail is 89cm.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 122cm to 169cm from the floor.
    • The card reader on the self-service touchscreen is 142cm high.
    • Alternatively, you are welcome to place orders in person at the service counter.
  • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.