Access Guide
Related London South Bank Venues (Gabriel's Wharf)
- The Gourmet Pizza Company is located within Gabriel's Wharf.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 11:30 - 23:30.
- Sunday 12:00 - 22:00.
Getting Here
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By Air
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- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
London City Airport is connected to the centre by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Bank or Tower Gateway with interchanges to the rail and underground network at Canning Town and Stratford.
From Gatwick Airport there are fast trains connecting to London Bridge Station.
Heathrow Airport is connected by fast trains to Paddington Station and is also on the Piccadilly underground line. - For more information on travelling to London by air please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
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By Road
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- Gabriel's Wharf is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
It is located off Upper Ground.
It may be easier to use public transport to access Gabriel's Wharf. - There is no on-site parking, but the Cornwall Road Public Car Park is approximately 250 metres away.
There is some on-street Blue Badge parking in Upper Ground opposite the access point to Gabriel's Wharf. - For more information on London traffic please click here (opens new tab).
- Gabriel's Wharf is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The Oxo Tower Bus Stop (SH) in Upper Ground is the closest to Gabriel's Wharf.
This bus stop is approximately 65 metres from the access point into Gabriel's Wharf. - For more information on the Oxo Tower Bus Stop (SH) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is London Blackfriars.
- London Blackfriars Station is approximately 600 metres from Gabriel's Wharf.
London Blackfriars Station has entrances on both the north and south of the river and the platforms span the Thames.
There is step-free access into the station and there is level access to all platforms by lift. - For more information on London Blackfriars (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Southwark and Waterloo.
- Southwark Underground Station (Jubilee Line) is approximately 750 metres from Gabriel's Wharf.
Southwark Underground Station is located on Blackfriars Road.
The station has step-free access to all platforms via lift.
Waterloo Underground Station (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines) is also approximately 750 metres from Gabriel's Wharf.
Of these lines, only the Jubilee Line has step-free access.
. - For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
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By River
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- Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
Queen's Walk is served by the London Eye Millennium Pier, between Westminster Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Bridges and also Bankside Pier, to the east of Blackfriars Bridge.
There is step-free access onto the river buses, except three piers. Please see the TFL website for details. - For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
- Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
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Useful Links
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- Please use the TFL journey planner for details of the most suitable route.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The TFL website has links to the TFL accessibility guides, including large print maps and audio guides to order or download.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
On Street Parking (Upper Ground)
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Upper Ground.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 200cm x 800cm (6ft 7in x 26ft 3in).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
South Bank Public Car Parks
- This section provides information about a number of public cars parks around South Bank.
For more information about access and parking charges please visit the individual car parks.
South Bank is located in the congestion charging zone.
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National Theatre Car Park
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- The National Theatre Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Ground.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- When the National Theatre building is closed there is no step-free access from the car park.
This applies all day on Sundays, and before 09.30 and after 23:00 on most other days.
Free parking is available in the NT Car Park for Blue Badge holders attending a performance or eating at the National.
Photographs 1 and 2 show the National Theatre Car Park. - To view the National Theatre car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the National Theatre Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Cornwall Road Car Park
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- The Cornwall Road Car Park Car Park is located off Cornwall Road.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is step free access from the car park via a lift.
The car park is used as a car park for South Bank Centre Venues.
Photographs 3 and 4 Show the Cornwall Road Car Park. - To view the Cornwall Road car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Cornwall Road Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Doon Street Car Park
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- The Doon Street Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Ground.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is compacted gravel.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the Doon Street Car Park.
- To view the Doon Street car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Doon Street Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Waterloo – York Road Car Park
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- The Waterloo York Road Car Park Car Park is located off York Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Photographs 7 and 8 show the Waterloo York Road Car Park.
- To view the Waterloo York Road car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Waterloo York Road Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Waterloo – Upper Marsh Car Park
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- The Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Marsh.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Photographs 9 and 10 show the Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park.
- To view the Waterloo Upper Marsh car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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London Waterloo Station Car Park
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- The London Waterloo Station Car Park Car Park is located on Station Approach.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Photographs 11 and 12 show the London Waterloo Station Car Park.
- To view the London Waterloo Station car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the London Waterloo Station Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Queen's Walk)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on The Queen's Walk.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are fixed barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 140cm.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Stepped Entrance - Gabriel's Wharf)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within Gabriel's Wharf.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 71cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- This entrance may be locked so customers are advised to use the front accessible entrance.
- There is a Ring doorbell to contact staff for help.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Full table service is available.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- There is step-free access within the restaurant.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m from the entrance/opening.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are hand held menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is Italian.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Access to the additional seating area is via a small clearly marked step without handrails.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Gabriel's Wharf.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue, opposite the stepped entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the female toilet.
- There is step-free access into the baby change facilities.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 109cm (3ft 7in).