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Cote Brasserie

1-3 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AL

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Opening Times

  • Monday 11:30 - 23:00.
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 23:00.
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 23:00.
  • Thursday 11:30 - 23:00.
  • Friday 11:30 - 23:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 23:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 22:00.

Location

  • The venue is located within Welwyn Garden City Town Centre.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Welwyn Garden City.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Sainsbury's Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Church Road.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Howardsgate.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Howardsgate.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge parking is within 60m of Cote Brasserie, with space for approximately 2-3 vehicles.
    • Free on street Blue Badge parking is for 3 hours, with no return within 1 hour.
    • Free on street standard parking is for 1 hour, with no return within 1 hour.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue, on Howardsgate.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is portable.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the restaurant.
  • Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • Wheelchair users have access to the dining area to the right of the entrance.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The standard height for tables is 73cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is French.

Level Change (Raised Seating Area)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the restaurant.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Level Change (Upper Seating Area)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the centre of the lower seating area.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the venue.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • The toilet is for the use of disabled people and also those needing baby changing facilities.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin, sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a high colour contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the rear right of the venue.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the entrance.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s).
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.