city bars an access guide

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city bars

an access guide

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Need a little extra help to get around? Come to the Melbourne Mobility Centre in Federation Square.

The Mobility Centre offers a range

of practical access information and mobility aids for hire, including scooters, wheelchairs and walkers. You can find out more and book equipment online by visiting our website at

The Mobility Centre is located in the Level 1 Car Park, Federation Square, Corner Flinders and Russell Streets, Melbourne. Contact our friendly staff on:

Freecall: 1800 735 266

Telephone: (03) 9650 6499

Facsimile: (03) 9650 9491

TTY: (03) 9650 9316

The Melbourne Mobility Centre is

Melbourne

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The vision of Melbourne – A City for People of All Abilities, Disability Action Plan 2005-2009 is to ensure Melbourne is an inclusive, accessible and equitable city where all people, irrespective of their abilities, can enjoy all the city has to offer.

The City of Melbourne has developed this guide in response to requests from young people for more information about accessibility in city venues. City Bars – an Access Guide includes detailed information about 30 bars and entertainment venues within the municipality.

Venues listed have volunteered to be

included in this guide. Inclusion in the guide does not mean a venue is fully accessible, but it does mean the venue has made a commitment to help all customers choose a venue that suits their needs.

Melbourne is a vibrant and fun 24-hour city offering an array of clubs, pubs and entertainment venues to suit all tastes, interests and ages.

The City of Melbourne hopes you will find this guide useful in planning your next night out in the city.

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• venue name;

• address, telephone, email, website

and SMS contact details (if available);

• opening hours;

• maximum patron numbers; • cover charges;

• type of entertainment available (if any); • venue description;

• main entry access details; • floor surfaces;

• moveable or soft furnishings (eg.ottomans); • food and beverage availability

and ordering;

• availability of a wheelchair or scooter

battery recharge point;

• accessible toilet; • lighting;

• noise; and • parking.

In this guide

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Australian Standards for Access and Mobility

This Guide is intended to provide key access information for patrons when

choosing a venue that meets their individual requirements. Australian Standard 1428 prescribes the basic requirements for physical access. For a variety of reasons not all public premises comply with this Standard 1428. Listing a bar or entertainment venue in this Guide does not imply that it meets all requirements for access Please read venue descriptions carefully, or contact the venue to confirm any details that are unclear.

Details to watch out for

• Toilets

Where a toilet is listed as accessible, this means the toilet displays the international access symbol, and the cubicle may be larger than standard. However, the toilet location, design and fixtures may not be fully accessible. If this is of concern to you, please check with the venue.

• Car parking

Public on-street parking or off site car parking is available at a venue unless otherwise stated. Information about designated accessible parking has been listed where possible.

Before you use this guide –

important information

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• Ramps and stairs

Lifts or ramps are only included in a listing if they are available. If lifts and/or ramps are not mentioned, only stair access is available.

• Weather protection

Unless specified, if installed, weather protection in outdoor areas is provided by an awning generally attached to the building and providing a roof over the area.

• Lighting

The description of lighting in the premises has been provided by the proprietor and

• Scooter or wheelchair recharge point

The availability of a power point for scooter or wheelchair recharging has been included. Please bring a transformer or other equipment if required.

• More information

More venue information, including coming events, is available at: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au.

Disclaimer: An access audit has not been undertaken of the premises listed in the Guide and the City of Melbourne do not take responsibility for any

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Carlton Page

The Clare Castle Hotel 11 Hotel Lincoln 13 Bar Centrale 15 University Hotel 17 The Queensberry Hotel 19 Jimmy Watson’s 21 Pugg Mahones – Carlton 23

Docklands Page

James Squire Brewhouse 25 and Restaurant

Watermark 27 Renzo’s Bar 29

Fix 31

Moored at the Beachclub 33

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Melbourne CBD Page

The Lexington 35 Charlie’s Bar Downstairs @ The Mill 37 Little Peninsula 39 Bull and Bear Tavern 41 Three Below 43 Inflation/Geddes Bar 45 Waterside Hotel/ 47 The Deck Mercantile Place

The Wine Society/ 49 Bourke Street Cellars

Melbourne CBD Page

Insignia on Flinders 51

Bar Code 53

Chill on Ice 55 Three Degrees 57 Young and Jackson’s 59 Pugg Mahones – Melbourne 61 Welcome Stranger 63 Meyers Place Bar 65

Southbank

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Bar Page

University Hotel 17 Three Below 43 Meyers Place Bar 65

Bar – café - lounge

Welcome Stranger 63

Bar – cocktail bar

Insignia on Flinders 51

Bar – lounge - hotel

Waterside Hotel/ 47 The Deck Mercantile Place

Bar – function centre

Bar Centrale 15

Bar – nightclub - restaurant Page

Blvd Bar 67

Watermark 27

Bar – restaurant

The Clare Castle Hotel 11

Brewhouse – restaurant

James Squire Brewhouse 25 and Restaurant

Cocktail bar

The Lexington 35 Charlie’s Bar Downstairs @ The Mill 37

Cocktail – tapas bar

Little Peninsula 39

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Function venue – bottle shop Page

The Wine Society/ 49 Bourke Street Cellars

Hotel

Hotel Lincoln 13 Young and Jackson’s 59

Hotel – function centre

The Queensberry Hotel 19

Irish pub

Pugg Mahones – Carlton 23 Pugg Mahones – Melbourne 61

Italian café – bar

Renzo’s Bar 29

Nightclub Page

Inflation/Geddes Bar 45

Fix 31

Nightclub – ice - funk bar

Chill on Ice 55

Nightclub – restaurant - bar

Moored at the Beachclub 33

Sports bar

Bar Code 53

Tavern

Bull and Bear Tavern 41

Wine bar – bistro

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The Clare Castle Hotel

Address:

421 Rathdowne Street, Carlton

Telephone:

(03) 9347 8171

Opening hours:

Monday: 10am to 5pm,

Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to late

Maximum patrons:

Up to 100 (60 in the restaurant)

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Hotel with indoor bar and restaurant areas on ground level.

Venue access:

Enter via stair entry, through a glass hinged swing door that is 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of plain low pile carpet and tiles, that are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Tables and chairs can be moved.

Food and beverages:

Drink specials and restaurant and bar meals available. Table service. Menus are provided to the table and written on boards. Staff will read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Direct lighting over bars with indirect lighting over tables.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Battery recharge point:

Not Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are provided.

Parking:

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Address:

91 Cardigan Street, Carlton 3053

Telephone: (03) 9347 4666 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hotellincoln.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday: noon to 11pm

Maximum patrons: Up to 134

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Hotel with indoor bar, restaurant and function rooms on ground level.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry from Cardigan Street, with stair entries from Queensberry Street, through hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of patterned low pile carpet and tiles, some areas are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

One Chef’s Hat-rated (Good Food Guide) restaurant meals. Table service upon request. Menus are written on boards. Staff can read menus to customers if required. Lighting: Mood lighting. Accessible toilet: Not available. Noise:

Parking:

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Address:

160 – 162 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053

Telephone:

(03) 9662 2009

Email:

[email protected]

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: noon to 1am Friday to Saturday: noon to 3am

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: Live music

Venue description:

Bar and function centre with indoor and outdoor bar areas on the ground level and a function area on the first level, via stair-only access. Weather protection is provided by a verandah over the outdoor area.

Venue access:

Enter via a small step, through a large concertina door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

The indoor floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and slate, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Happy hours and bar snacks. Table

service indoors and outdoors upon request. Menus provided on cards. Large print

menus available. Staff can read menus to customers.

Lighting:

Indirect lighting over tables and bars.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Parking:

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Address:

272 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053

Telephone: (03) 9347 7299 Mobile for SMS: 0405 743 055 Website: www.unihotel.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: noon to midnight, Friday to Saturday: noon to 1.30am

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Bar with indoor and outdoor bars on ground level and a function area on the first level, via stair only access. Weather protection is provided in the outdoor area by a verandah.

Venue access:

Enter via ramp entry, through a glass sliding door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Indoor floor surfaces are timber, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete.

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Furniture:

Tables and chairs can be moved. Some fixed seating.

Food and beverages:

Bar meals. Table service indoors and

outdoors upon request. A large print menu available on the front window. Staff will read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection.

Parking:

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Address:

593 Swanston Street, Carlton

Telephone:

(03) 9347 2844

Website:

www.queensberryhotel.com

Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday: 11am to 1am

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: DJs

Venue description:

Hotel and function centre with indoor and outdoor bars on the ground level. A separate function area is provided on the first level, via stair only access. A courtyard is at the rear of the premises on the ground level.

Venue access:

Enter via step entry, through hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and plain low pile carpet, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor entertainment area is located on timber decking.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Happy hours and bar meals. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to the table and written on boards. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Direct lighting over the bar. Indirect lighting over tables.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are provided. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

333 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053

Telephone: (03) 9347 3985 Mobile for SMS: 0402 642 363 Website: www.jimmywatsons.com Opening hours: Monday: 10am to 6pm

Tuesday to Saturday: noon to 10pm

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Wine bar and bistro with indoor and outdoor areas on the ground level, plus a separate function area on the first level, via stair only access. A courtyard at the rear of the premises on the ground level, is protected by a shade sail. Tables and chairs on the footpath are covered with umbrellas.

Venue access:

Enter via a small step, through double leaf glass hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open. An internal step leads from entry level to further seating.

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Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber, tiles and plain low pile carpet, colour contrasted to walls and furniture. The rear courtyard is located on brick, the front footpath is concrete.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Drink specials, home-style bistro meals and pizza. Table service indoors and outdoors upon request. Menus on tables and written on boards. Staff can read menus to customers.

Lighting:

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

Corner Elgin and Drummond Streets Carlton 3053 Telephone: (03) 9347 0202 Email: [email protected] Website: www.puggscarlton.com Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday: 11am to 1am Sunday: 11am to 11.30pm

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: Live music and DJ

Venue description:

Irish pub with indoor bars on the ground level. A separate function area and dance floor are located on the first level, via stairs only.

Venue access:

Via ramp entry from Elgin Street, step entry from Drummond Street, through hinged swing doors that are 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and patterned low-pile carpet. Some are colour contrasted to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Tables and chairs can be moved, with some fixed seating.

Food and beverages:

Drink specials, happy hours and bar meals. Table service may be requested indoors. Menus brought to tables and staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting, with some indirect lighting over bars.

Accessible toilet:

Available, in a corridor separate to the male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Soft furnishings and carpet help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address: G16 – 17, 439 Docklands Drive Docklands, Melbourne 3008 Telephone: (03) 9600 0700 Website: www.jamessquirebrewhouse.net Opening hours:

Noon until late, seven days a week.

Cover charge:

Yes, for some sporting events

Venue description:

Brewhouse and restaurant with indoor and outdoor areas on the ground and first level. A tiled dance floor is located on the ground level. Access to first level via internal stairs or external lift within the precinct. Outdoor areas are located on concrete/asphalt. Weather and wind protection is installed.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry, through a glass sliding door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

The floor surface is a mixture of concrete and low pile carpet, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Happy hours and restaurant meals. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to tables and written on boards. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting, with some direct lighting over tables and bars.

Accessible toilet:

On both ground and first levels.

Available.

Noise:

Some soft furnishings are available.

Carpeted areas assist with noise reduction.

Parking:

Public parking is available in the Docklands car park.

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Address:

Tenancy 9, 800 Bourke Street The Promenade, Docklands 3006

Telephone:

(03) 9642 1880

Website:

www.watermarkbar.com.au

Opening hours:

Monday to Tuesday: 11.30am to 7pm Wednesday to Thursday: 11.30am to late Friday: 11.30am to 3am, Saturday: 4.30pm to 3am, Sunday: noon to 7pm

Maximum patrons: Up to 1,000

Cover charge: Varies

Entertainment: DJ and live music

Venue description:

Bar, nightclub and restaurant with indoor and outdoor bars and a restaurant on the ground level. Separate mezzanine and function/nightclubs areas on upper levels, are via stair access. An enclosed glass atrium protects against weather.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry, through a glass hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and plain low pile carpet and rugs, some areas colour contrast to walls and furniture. Outdoor areas are on polished concrete.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Restaurant and bar meals. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting, with some indirect lighting

Accessible toilet:

50m from the venue, down a corridor between buildings.

Available.

Noise:

Parking:

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Renzo’s Bar

Address:

46 Newquay Promenade, Docklands 3008

Telephone: (03) 9640 0550 Facsimile: (03) 9640 0559 Website: www.renzosbar.com Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 9.30am to late Saturday to Sunday: 8.30am to late

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Italian cafe and bar with indoor and outdoor café/bar areas on the ground level. Weather and wind protection in the outdoor area is provided by an enclosed atrium.

Venue access:

Enter venue from the promenade via stair or ramp. Entry is level, through large concertina doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are tiles, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete and accessed via a step.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Italian meals and pizza. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to the table and written on boards. Menu details available on the website. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting with indirect lighting provided over tables.

Accessible toilet:

20m from the venue, down a corridor.

Available.

Noise:

Parking:

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Address:

Level 1, 439 Docklands Drive Waterfront City, Docklands 3008

Telephone:

(03) 9329 0001

Website:

www.fixjamm.com.au

Opening hours:

Thursday to Saturday: 5pm to late Sunday: 5pm to 10pm

Cover charge: Yes

Venue description:

Nightclub within Waterfront City complex, with indoor dance floor, lounge and function areas on the venue entry level. An external balcony is available for smokers.

Venue access:

Lift and stair access to the venue level. Enter via level entry, through double glass hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of slate, low pile plain carpet and a timber dance floor, in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Drink specials and ‘grazing’ tapas meals. Table service indoors. Menus available at the bar. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting, with disco lighting in dance area.

Accessible toilet:

Down a corridor near separate male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Some soft furnishings and carpeted areas help with noise reduction. Acoustic ceiling panels are installed.

Parking:

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Moored at the Beachclub

Address:

120 – 122, 427 Docklands Drive Waterfront City, Docklands

Telephone: (03) 9329 2360 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thebeachclub.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday and Sundays: noon to 1am, Friday to Saturday: noon to 3am

Cover charge: Yes

Entertainment: DJs

Venue description:

Nightclub, restaurant and bar on first level of the Waterfront City complex, with indoor and outdoor areas.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry, through glass hinged swing doors that are 850mm wide or greater when open. Stair and lift access available.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber, low pile patterned carpet and slate, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete within an

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Drink specials, happy hours, restaurant and bar meals. Table service indoors – outdoors upon request. Menus provided to the

table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings and carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

Level 2, GPO, 350 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9662 2909

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.l2gpo.com

Opening hours:

Monday to Tuesday: noon to 10pm Wednesday: noon to midnight Thursday: noon to 3am

Friday to Saturday: noon to 5am

Cover charge: $10 on weekends only

Entertainment: DJs on weekends

Venue description:

Cocktail bar within the GPO complex with indoor bars on the one level.

Venue access:

Ramp and stair access from Bourke Street into the GPO. Lift and escalator access to the second level. Enter via level entry, through a glass hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surface is resin coated timber, in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Cocktail and barbecue grill menus provided to table and written on walls. Table service. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Indirect lighting over tables and bars, some additional spotlighting.

Accessible toilet:

Within the GPO, 30m from the venue entry.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are available.

Parking:

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Address:

71 Hardware Lane, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9600 1454 Mobile for SMS: 0412 270 959 Website: www.themillbar.com.au Opening hours:

Wednesday to Saturday: 5pm to late

Cover charge: No

Venue description:

Cocktail bar with indoor bars on basement level.

Venue access:

Enter via stairs down to basement level. A platform lift is provided, however, it is recommended that you telephone before attending to ensure lift is available. Enter via a hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surface is concrete and is in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

A la carte menu. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required. Table service as required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Down a corridor on the basement level.

Noise:

Some soft furnishings are available.

Parking:

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Address:

308 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne 3000 Telephone: (03) 9670 2020 Mobile for SMS: 0402 313 686 Email: [email protected] Website: www.littlepeninsula.com.au Opening hours:

Wednesday: 7am to 9pm, Thursday: 7am to 11pm, Friday: 7am to 1am, Saturday: 8pm to 1am

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: DJs on weekends

Venue description:

Cocktails, tapas with indoor bars on the ground and the first level (accessed by stairs).

Venue access:

Enter via a ramped entry, through a glass hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surface on the ground level is

concrete and the first level is timber. Floors colours contrast with walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Drink specials, happy hours and bar food are available. Table service upon request. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Available.

Noise:

Parking:

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Address:

347 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9629 4116 Email: [email protected] Website: www.offthecuffcatering.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 11am to 1am, weekend functions

Maximum patrons: Up to 300 (130 in bistro)

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Tavern with indoor bar on ground level, bistro on lower ground level, and bar on basement level. The bistro is available for functions with ramp access available to this area from Flinders Lane. Stair only access is available to the basement bar.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry, through hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surface is patterned carpet in all bars, with tiles provided in corridors, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Happy hours and bistro meals. Bar meals in the top and bottom bars. Table service in the bistro. Menus written on boards. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting with some direct lighting over bars.

Accessible toilet:

In the bistro near the separate male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Carpeted areas assist with noise reduction.

Parking:

Off-site parking is available with a

designated accessible parking bay available in a commercial car park entered from

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Address:

3 City Square, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9662 9555 Email: [email protected] Website: www.threebelow.com Opening hours:

Sunday to Wednesday: noon to 1am, Thursday to Saturday: noon to 3am

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Bar with indoor and outdoor areas on ground level.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry through a glass hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open. A push button door control allows entry and exit.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of plain low pile carpet, timber and tiles, with marble in the bathrooms. Some areas are in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete, with partial weather protection provided via a verandah.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Pub and bar meals. Table service indoors. Drinks ordered at the bar. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting with some indirect lighting over tables.

Accessible toilet:

Provided down a corridor near the separate male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings. Carpeted areas assist with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

60 King Street/Geddes Lane Melbourne 3000 Telephone: (03) 9614 4144 Website: www.inflation.com.au Opening hours:

Friday to Saturday: 7pm to 5am

Maximum patrons: Up to 1,100

Cover charge: Yes

Venue description:

Nightclub with indoor and outdoor

entertainment areas over four levels, with stair only access provided between levels. A partially covered marquee on the roof.

Venue access:

Enter via stair access at both street entries, through hinged swing doors that are

850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of plain low pile carpet and tiles, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor (roof) area is located on concrete.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Drink specials and finger food. Waiters available on Saturday nights. Table service indoors with outdoor (marquee) table service upon request. Menus provided on table cards. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting with some direct lighting over bars.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

508 Flinders Street (corner King Street) Melbourne 3000 Telephone: (03) 9629 1350 Email: [email protected] Website: www.watersidehotel.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 11am until late Saturday to Sunday: 11am to midnight

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: DJ and live music

Venue description:

Bar, lounge, hotel with indoor and outdoor areas on the ground and roof level, accessed via stairs only. Partially covered marquee on the roof.

Venue access:

Enter via ramp entry from King Street and step entry from Flinders Street, through double and single doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of plain low pile carpet, timber and tiles, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor (roof) area is located on timber decking.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Restaurant meals and bar snacks. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting after 5pm with some indirect lighting over bars and tables.

Accessible toilet:

On the ground level, near separate male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are available. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

673 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9621 2699 Email: [email protected] Website: www.winesociety.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 11am to 6.30pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Functions venue and store with indoor

areas on the ground level. Separate function areas are provided in underground cellars on a lower level, via stair only access.

Venue access:

Enter via step entry, through a glass hinged swing door that is 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and concrete, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Table service indoors. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

On the lower level, via stair only access, near separate male and female facilities.

Noise:

Parking:

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Address:

502 – 504 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000

Telephone:

(03) 9629 7405

Mobile for SMS:

0403 499 892

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 10am until late Saturday to Sunday: noon to late

Maximum patrons: Up to 100 lower level, up to 100 function area Cover charge: No Entertainment: No Venue description:

Bar and cocktail bar with an indoor bar on the ground level. A separate function area on the first level, via stair only access.

Venue access:

Entry via stairs, through double leaf hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surface is a mixture of timber and tiles, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Cocktail specials, finger foods and snacks. Table service indoors upon request. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are available.

Parking:

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Address:

20 King Street, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9694 1282 Email: [email protected] Website: www.barcodebar.com.au Opening hours:

Seven days a week: 24 hours

Cover charge: Yes

Venue description:

Sports bar with indoor bars on one level. A dance floor is available via stair or ramp access.

Venue access:

Enter via stair entry through a glass sliding door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are tiles, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Various drink specials. Table service not provided. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting, with some indirect lighting over tables and the bar.

Accessible toilet:

Provided with the separate male and female facilities. Ramp and stair access available.

Noise:

Parking:

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Address:

296 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 9663 3877 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chillon.com.au Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday: noon to late Maximum patrons: Up to 90

Cover charge: Yes

Venue description:

Nightclub with indoor ice bar on the

ground level with an outdoor seating area. A lounge, funk bar, nightclub is on the first level, via stair only access.

Venue access:

Enter via a small step, through glass hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces in the ice bar are wet area linoleum with a mixture of timber and plain low pile carpet in other areas, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete.

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Furniture:

Tables and chairs can be moved if required upstairs. No chairs are provided in the ice bar.

Food and beverages:

Drink specials and bar snacks. Table service indoors upon request. Menus on boards. Staff can read menus to customers if required. Lighting: Mood lighting. Accessible toilet: Not available. Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings upstairs. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

QV Square, Level One, cnr. Swanston and Lonsdale streets, Melbourne 3000

Telephone:

(03) 9639 6766

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.3degrees.com.au

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 8am until late Saturday: noon to late

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Lounge Bar with indoor and outdoor areas on the ground level and an indoor area on the first level. Internal access is by stairs only. Externally, a lift in the QV centre provides access to the first level.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry, through glass hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber, low pile plain carpet and concrete, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. The outdoor area is located on concrete on the ground level. Partial weather protection is provided by a verandah.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Occasional drink specials, a café menu and bar snacks. Table service indoors and outdoors until 4pm, then bar service only.

Lighting:

Mood lighting with some indirect lighting over tables.

Accessible toilet:

Available on ground and first level levels, in corridor near separate male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are provided upstairs. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

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Address:

1 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000

Telephone:

(03) 9650 3884

Website:

www.youngandjacksons.com.au

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 9am to midnight Friday to Saturday: 9am to 3am

Cover charge: New Year’s Eve only.

Venue description:

Hotel with indoor bars and café areas on the ground level. A restaurant, lounge bar and function areas are provided on the first level, via lift access to the lounge bar, and stair only access to the restaurant. The roof top is available for smokers.

Venue access:

Enter via level entry, through hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber, low pile plain carpet and slate, which are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Restaurant, café and bar meals. Table service indoors. Menus brought to the tables and written on boards. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Available on the ground level down a corridor.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings are provided. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address: 106 to 112 Hardware Lane Melbourne 3000 Telephone: (03) 9810 0060 Email: [email protected] Opening hours:

Monday: noon to 3am,

Tuesday to Wednesday: noon to 11pm, Thursday: noon to 1am, Friday: noon to 2am, Saturday: 5pm to 3am

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: Live music, trivia

Venue description:

Irish pub with indoor bar areas on the lower (ground) and first level, via stair only access. A dance floor is available on the first level.

Venue access:

Enter via stairs, through a hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and plain low pile carpet, some areas are in colour contrast to walls and furniture.

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Furniture:

Tables and chairs can be moved if required upstairs. Some fixed seating.

Food and beverages:

Drink specials and bar meals. Table service indoors. Menus brought to the table. A large print menu is available. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

128 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Telephone:

(03) 9639 4555

Facsimile:

(03) 9639 4544

Opening hours:

Open 24 hours, seven days a week

Cover charge: No

Entertainment: No

Venue description:

Bar, café, lounge with indoor and outdoor areas on the ground level. Weather

protection is provided by a veranda in the outdoor area.

Venue access:

Enter via ramp entry through a roller door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

One internal area is accessed by a step. Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber and low pile patterned carpet, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. Concrete/asphalt outdoor area.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Drink specials and café style meals. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Direct lighting over the bar and tables.

Accessible toilet:

Within the lounge area.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction.

Parking:

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Address:

Ground Floor, 20 Meyers Place Melbourne 3000

Telephone:

(03) 9650 8609

Opening hours:

Monday: 5pm to 2am

Tuesday to Thursday: 5pm to 3am Friday: 4pm to 4am Saturday: 5pm to 4am Maximum patrons: Up to 60 Cover charge: No Entertainment: No Venue description:

Bar with indoor and outdoor areas on the ground level.

Venue access:

Enter via a step, through a hinged swing door, 850mm wide or greater when open.

Floor surfaces:

Stair access to a seating section at the rear of the venue. Floor surfaces are a mixture of timber, linoleum and concrete, in colour contrast to walls and furniture. Concrete outdoor area.

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Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Snacks and bar service. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Lighting:

Mood lighting.

Accessible toilet:

Not available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings.

Parking:

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Address:

6 Queensbridge Square, Southbank 3006

Telephone: (03) 9686 6610 Email: [email protected] Website: www.blvd.com.au Opening hours:

Seven days a week: 9am to late

Cover charge: Yes

Venue description:

Bar, nightclub, restaurant. Restaurant and bar on the ground level, including indoor areas and an enclosed courtyard. Nightclub on the first level, with a dance floor on the ground level. Stair only access to the first level.

Venue access:

Enter via ramp or stairs from the

promenade. Level entry through glass hinged swing doors, 850mm wide or greater when open.

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Floor surfaces:

Floor surfaces on the ground level are slate tiles and rugs. The first level has a mixture of patterned and plain low pile carpet, all in colour contrast to walls and furniture. Concrete outdoor area.

Furniture:

Food and beverages:

Happy hours, a la carte menu and bar

snacks. Table service indoors and outdoors. Menus brought to the table. Staff can read menus to customers if required.

Accessible toilet:

Down a corridor on the ground level near the separate male and female facilities.

Available.

Noise:

Background music was playing at the time of inspection. Some soft furnishings. Carpeted areas help with noise reduction. Acoustic ceiling panels in one function room on the first level.

Parking:

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1 The information published in this booklet is as a community service provided by the City of Melbourne to disseminate information in regard to the accessibility of some of the bars and late night

entertainment venues in its district, to people with disabilities. It is not and does not purport to be a complete guide.

2 Reference to any organisation in this booklet is not to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of any information, goods or services supplied by that organisation.

3 The City of Melbourne accepts no responsibility to you or anyone else arising from any act or omission of any third party referred to in this booklet or any loss, including damage or injury when attending at the premises and/or obtaining information, goods or services.

4 The information contained in this booklet is based on the condition of the premises at the time of an inspection of the premises, which is liable to change. We do not and cannot guarantee its currency.

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Dear Proprietor

If you would like your bar listed in City Bars, complete the Good Access is Good Business Self Assessment

Checklist which can be downloaded from

www.melbourne.vic.gov.au and forward it to:

Senior Social Planner Access and Inclusion Community Service City of Melbourne PO Box 1603 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Facsimile (03) 9650 1112

For more information about City Bars or other access resources produced by City of Melbourne, please phone (03) 9658 9658.

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This is a City of Melbourne publication, published 2008.