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Disabled Access Guide for Old Blackfriars
52 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Tel: 01224 581922
Fax: 01224 582153
Email: oldblackfiars.aberdeen@belhavenpubs.net
Web: http://www.old-blackfriars.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 00:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 00:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Aberdeen.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-Mezzanine.
There are 7 steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are an extra seating area and another bar.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located adjacent to the entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 160cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at basement level.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at basement level.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 60cm (1ft 11in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is a traditional pub menu.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is an open fireplace.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
