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The Black Horse Hotel, Heswall

38 School Hill, Wirral, CH60 0DP 

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Overview - Standard

  • About View
    • This is a Public House.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The 'Snug' in the main bar and the female standard toilets.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the door threshold into the lounge bar.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • The female standard toilets can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • 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.

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the pub.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 12cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from 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.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the 'Snug' in the lounge bar.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the Lounge Bar.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Eating and Drinking (Lounge Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • There are no handrails for the ramp.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located ahead as you enter the Lounge Bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 104cm.
    • 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 payment machine is portable.
    • The height of the tray rail is 106cm.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: menu boards.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is stepped access to the 'Snug'.
    • There is some 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male - Step-Free)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located at the far side of the Lounge Bar.
  • The distance from the pub entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has a steep ramp.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • 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 low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Female - Stepped)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the pub entrance to the foot of the stairs is 18m.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There are 10 steps into the toilets.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • 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 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.