On Wednesday 2nd May the Toilet Police appeared on Rip Off Britain to comment on the disability facilities in restaurants. In response to the show we have received a number of reviews from the public on their own experiences with facilities in public places labelled disabled. It is too often that the disabled facilities are…
The May Fair 2018 bridging the imaginary gap between disabled and able people…… Unlike ‘Florals for Spring’ The May Fair & BBS Mix Concert are groundbreaking! An all day event and pop-up that celebrates spring with inclusive design, music and products. Wed 23rd of May 2018, 16.00 – 22.00 At Charlie Allen Bespoke 1 Coopers Yard, London N1…
We recently visited two iconic London venues and for once a Grade II listed building has been refurbished with disabled people in mind. That is Kettner’s, a well known landmark in Soho, founded in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III and it was one of the first French restaurants in London. The building is…
Last year the Dorsett Hotel won a BBS Award as Best (Accessible) Venue in a Listed Building and here they receive it at their Grade II Listed hotel in Shepherd’s Bush London. Proving that Listed Buildings can be accessible too!! Every year we host The BLADES – The BBS Awards – celebrating exceptional venues that…
If your wondering why there’s a blue Badger on the website, here’s the answer…… We wanted a group name for followers of Blue Badge Style; those who want to keep their sense of style, whatever the style, whatever the disability. After much discussion ‘The Blue Badgers’ was chosen even though I think it sounds like…
As long time followers of this site will know, we’ve previously reviewed and highly rated The Zetter Hotel , The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell and The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone . Their style and accessibility have given them 2.5 to 3 BBS Ticks with 3 being our maximum award. In particular, The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone were worthy winners of the Best (Accessible)…
Regular readers of this blog will know we sometimes highlight Ludicrous Loos and Ridiculous Ramps. In October 2017 we held our annual BBS Awards for exceptional venues who have both accessibility and style. The highlight of every year is the Best Accessible Loo Award, the most prized of all the Awards, (we already have nominations…
Here’s the Press Release for the Bespoke Access Awards 17/18. Bespoke Access were of course sponsors and partners in the BBS Awards of Oct. 2017. The Award is to encourage the stylish development and design of accessible rooms in hotels. You can see a video of the 2016 winning room here and this is their video…
Press Release London, 5 October 2017, Blue Badge Style Awards’ Best Loo goes to Brook Green Pavillion in London, designed by Motion Spot! Most Ludicrous Loo to Café Royale. Ten stylish hotels, restaurants and bars won a BLADE at the 2017 Blue Badge Style Awards last night at Lutyens, supported by Bespoke Access & Hewi.…