As we’ve mentioned ad infinitum we were at The Pitch 2013 last week in Bristol, to get investment for BBS, fingers crossed. As a result we awarded some places BBS Ticks of recommendation. Theses are based on accessibility, facilities & of course style (see here for a full explanation of the Rating System). They all…
Cantina Del Ponte is a “lovely riverside restaurant which offers all the warmth and welcome of a traditional Italian trattoria”. It is a D&D London restaurant on Butler’s Wharf with a stunning view of Tower Bridge. The restaurant is completely accessible. We haven’t audited it yet but they said it was on the ground level without steps and…
Last week was my annual holiday with my family and friends, 11 of us stayed in the luxury villa, Can-Morna, in San Carles, Ibiza and originally it was not adapted for wheelchair use although it was all on one level. The owners however couldn’t have been more accommodating and even adapted the wet room by…
Caminata is a popular yet relaxed family Italian restaurant in Balham, which also does takeaway pizzas. It’s a relatively small venue but it’s not at all cramped, with lots of space to move around (which should be helpful for wheelchair users). It’s a cosy and simple but stylish environment with exposed duct work, rough stone…
Callooh Callay is a Shoreditch bar full of eclectic curios, mismatched furniture and a style of its own. A style which lies somewhere between eccentric and bonkers. The bar’s name comes from the works of Lewis Carroll and this is a space inspired by surreal and fantastical literature – the most obvious example of this…
Calls Landing is in Leeds. They describe themselves as a pretty riverside bar & eaterie with great food & music inside and fab views outside. They say they serve stews and fresh oysters washed down with real ales and an amazing selection of wines. We haven’t audited the bar yet but we’ve found out that…
Cafedraal is a restaurant and bar tucked away in the centre of picturesque Bruges. The restaurant specialises in traditional French-Belgian recipes with locally sourced ingredients. You can eat either in the 15th Century interior or outside in a popular terrace garden. The Lonely Planet website describes the restaurant as having “hip yet homely multicoloured rooms buzz with diners…
There are a few Caffe Vergnano’s but the one I went to is on London’s South Bank. When I went there for dinner, there was, in fact, a man in a wheelchair at the table next to ours which is why I thought it must be suitable! It’s an Italian coffee shop but they also…
We recently reviewed some of the stylish and accessible spa’s in the UK and we thought we’d do some more research on your behalf: Four Season Hotel, Hampshire This Spa offers Sodshi Therapies which “successfully harnessed the benefits of plant essences and other natural ingredients to formulate luxurious, effective, 100% natural skincare products.” Although most of the…