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The Digby Den and Diner

Digby Stuart College, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU

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Overview

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • The Diner is closed between 14:00 and 17:00.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to The Diner from Digby Stuart Square is step-free and level.
  • The approach to The Diner from the direction of Bede House is via a slope with a slight gradient.
  • The approach to The Diner from the Dorothy Buchanan Building is via a ramp with a steep gradient.
  • There is a single entrance into The Diner, beneath the covered walkway between The Diner and the Howard Building.
  • This entrance has automatic double doors.
  • The entrance is signed as 'THE DEN DINER & CAFE AT UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON'.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the Diner and the College Kitchen.
  • There are other entrances into the Diner from Digby Stuart Square, opposite The Hive Cafe.
  • These entrances are usually kept closed in cold or inclement weather.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located beneath the covered walkway between the Howard building and Newman House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, 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: 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 of the main restaurant area.
    • 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 patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a smaller service counter to the left of the main service counter which does not have a tray rail.
  • 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, armchairs, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • 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 may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There is a free-to-play piano in the area which may elevate sound levels temporarily.

Kitchen/Dining (College Kitchen)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the left after the entrance to The Digby Den and Diner.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • The width of the opening is 228cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a microwave.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.