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Froebel Diner and Union Bar

Montefiore Building, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ

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Overview

Accessible Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right-hand side of the Montefiore Building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is also a ramp with a steep gradient on the approach from Grove House.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 85cm.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.

Eating and Drinking (Costa Coffee)

  • Location and Access View
    • Costa Coffee is located on the right after the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus types include: wall-mounted, countertop and mobile phone app.
    • 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.
    • Online menus and ordering are available via the Breaz app, click here (opens a new tab).
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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 have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Eating and Drinking (Froebel Diner)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Froebel Diner is located straight ahead after the accessible entrance, along the corridor past Costa Coffee, on the right.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter, a self service counter and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are digital 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: 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 of the Diner, at the far end of the service area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • There is patterned flooring in the service area.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the buffet counter is 85cm.
    • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
    • There is a narrow walkway to at the left-hand payment 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 have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Eating and Drinking (Union Bar and Pub Grub)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Union Bar is located straight ahead after the accessible entrance, along the corridor past Costa Coffee, then right, through the Froebel Diner.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food can be ordered and a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Menus at the Pub Grub food counter are wall-mounted and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for at the Pub Grub food counter: vegetarian and vegan.
    • Online menus and ordering are available via the Breaz app, click here (opens a new tab).
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right after the entrance to the Union Bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 128cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The 'Pub Grub' food counter is located on the far right after the entrance for the Union Bar.
    • The height of the food counter is 111cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the food 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 without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.