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Introduction

• The restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the Old Building.
• Related link Old Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-school-of-economics/access-guides/old-building

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 18:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The LSE campus is located in central London, off Kingsway (A4200) and the Aldwych (A4).
  • This campus does not have its own car park, but Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via a number of London Bus routes, including bus 1 (New Oxford Street to Canada Water Bus Station), 59 (Streatham Hill to Kings Cross Station), 68 (West Norwood to Euston Bus Station), X68 (Croydon to Russell Square), 91 (Crouch End to Trafalgar Square), 168 (Royal Free Hospital to Old Kent Road), 171 (Catford to Holborn Station), 188 (North Greenwich Station to Russell Square Station) 243 (Wood Green to Waterloo Station) and 521 (Waterloo Station to London Bridge Station).
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube stations are Holborn on the Central and Piccadilly lines, Temple on the District and Circle lines, and Charing Cross on the Northern and Bakerloo lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information, please see the Travelling To LSE page on the University Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the LSE by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 6167.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7125.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7160.
• To see more information on Residential Services Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7531.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Aldwych.
• Comments View
  • The parking is pay by phone from 08:30 - 18:30 Monday - Saturday.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Houghton Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Lift View
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 stairs in front of the entrance that can be bypassed via the ramp (as shown in photographs 2 and 3). There are then 2 alternate sets of 4 steps inside the building that can be bypassed via a platform lift. These are shown in photographs 5 and 6 and these are clearly marked.
  • At the time of the survey (August 2020) there was a one way system in place in this building, and this entrance was mainly being used as an entrance only. Due to this, the automatic doors were not being used. Access is via double, heavy doors, 142 cm wide, which open towards you.
  • These require a key card to access. The card reader is 104 cm high. Visitors should use the intercom to gain access.
  • Once inside you are directed to use the steps or the lift to the left to enter the building (photograph 6).
  • There is a pedal operated hand sanitiser dispenser located just outside this entrance (shown in photograph 4). The dispenser is 90 cm high.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 142cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 100cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift in this lobby but it does not go to the basement floor or first floor.

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Entrance (Fourth Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the fourth floor lift lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the serving area.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • An outdoor seating area is available with access via a steep ramp, 100cm wide with handrails both sides (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
• Comments View
  • An outdoor seating area is available with access via a steep ramp, 100cm wide with handrails both sides.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Fourth Floor Restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are gates leading into the food serving area 85cm wide (shown in photograph 3).
  • Vending machines are also available in the restaurant (shown in photograph 6).
  • There are also high tables available, 104cm.

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Entrance (Café Bar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the lift lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Eating and Drinking (Café Bar)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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 sandwiches and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (Shared)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, written text and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Fourth Floor Restaurant entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 220cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the fourth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in front of you on entrance.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the Fourth Floor Restaurant entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the right.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • Baby change table height 92cm when extended.