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Drill Hall Building Archibald Hay Mess

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

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Access To

  • The Archibald Hay Mess is located diagonally to the right as you pass through the security barriers at the Drill Hall Building library entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Archibald Hay Mess.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an alternative door which can also be used to access the Archibald Hay Mess, located to the left of the main door. This has the same specifications apart from a narrower opening width of 88cm.

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 right as you enter the Archibald Hay Mess.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and glazed screens.
    • There is a self-service coffee machine with a touchscreen that has a height range between 126cm and 138cm.
      Accessibility aids are not available, but staff can assist if necessary.
  • 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 without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.