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Lyons Bar

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre, University of York, Campus West, Zone 2, York, YO10 5DD

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Access To

  • Lyons Bar is located on the lower first floor straight ahead as you exit the platform lift.
  • View information on E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift, doors permanently held open, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter Lyons Bar.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are additional double doors next to the single door, with an opening width of 166cm, but these are not permanently held open.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are available on a board 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.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter Lyons Bar on the lower first floor.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 107cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows.
  • 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 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.