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The Dome Cafe

The Dome, University of Greenwich, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, SE9 2UG

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Access To

  • The Dome Café is located to the rear left of The Dome Building as you enter.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter The Dome Café.
  • There are no doors to enter The Dome Café from within The Dome Building. There is an open gap with a width of 193cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • 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 left as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a separate payment counter for "grab and go" food and drink, which is used during peak periods. The height of this counter is also 85cm, and a moveable card reader is available for payment.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.