Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This venue is a traditional public bar with a restaurant.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a bar area with restaurant and outdoor seating.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Upton.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is stepped access at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow openings.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to right of the building, off Mill Lane.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located to the front of the building on the road side.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a second, single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a medium colour contrast.
- The second entrance door is at right angles to the first door, the lobby area is 107cm x 152cm.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- The bar was surveyed.
- The bar is located straight ahead from the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the bar.
- The height of the bar is 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the bar.
- The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 111cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: menu boards and handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches, stools and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- 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.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a further section that has a slight slope to access.
- There is open plan access.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menu types include: handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
- There is step-free access by ramp to the second dining area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: 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.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Outdoor Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- Exterior seating areas are to both sides, and outside the front of the building. The most accessible area surveyed is to the front by the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has steep slopes.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope to this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Seating is fixed.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- The benches are picnic benches with attached tables. The height of the table tops are 75cm, the height under the tables are 72cm, but wheelchairs cannot get underneath. Further seating is available to the left side of the building via steps.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the back right hand corner of the building from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- There is a second door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 63cm.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
- Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
- Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are two cubicles within each of the toilets.