Manchester is a thriving city and even more so since MediaCityUK, Salford, became home to BBC Breakfast, Match of the Day & Jeremy Kyle (OMG are they sure they want to advertise this fact). Nevertheless we thought we’d take a look at the top restaurants and assess their accessibility. First up is The French & Mr…
When we decided to make a guide of the best, accessible beer gardens we realised that there were a couple of problems. The first was a kind of ideological issue: is there such a thing as a bad beer garden? They’re all places where you can sit in the sun and drink a pint, how…
Mes Amis is a tiny Lebanese restaurant in Hammersmith. The entire restaurant, including the kitchen sink, fits into one small room. The chef and proprietor, James, runs the whole operation from the corner of the room, where his cooker is situated, whilst two waiters look after you. Generally, most people go for the set mixed meze…
Merchant House is a B&B in an old building and they’re not really geared for anyone who’s disabled but they are trying (see below)…. “It would depend on the disability, but the house is not an easy one for anyone with a physical disability and inaccessible for anyone using a wheelchair.I attach our Access Statement,…
Last Wednesday I successfully ended my search for a coat that was comfortable but warm in a wheelchair. Luckily the ‘Coccoon’ & ‘Boyfriend’ styles seem to fit the bill. They don’t restrict movement too much but there can be a lot of cloth to deal with – I guess it’s a trade off. Don’t be…
You may or may not know London Cocktail Week started on Monday. Unfortunately, much as I’d like to, I haven’t been able to drop everything and spend the last few days in a Martini-fueled haze, wheeling around the city and enjoying the festivities. Instead, for much of the first few days of LCW, I’ve been holed…
Medlar restaurant has to go in because the Chef comes from Chez Bruce and the Maitre’D is from the Square. Both brilliant choices. Giles Coren says: “I can’t think of a gentler, more understated and confident restaurant opening in years.” Looking at the menu I love it already, can’t wait to go but no disabled…