Remember this debate well nothing has changed since it was first published in 2012……shocking that in 21st century there are still places quoting this reason for no accessibility or toilets for disabled people. Contact us if you’ve experienced this! We will present to government ………………………………………… April 2, 2012: Having researched disabled facilities at restaurants and…
As ‘outside’ hospitality is now open following COVID 19 Government guidelines, we thought we reminded you of accessible pub gardens around the UK in a previous post. One venue we listed was The Perch in Oxford: Just far enough outside central Oxford to get away from the hustle, bustle and students you can find The Perch. It’s…
Update May 2021: New venue to add with Accessible Terrace that’s Covid Safe – A new place to drink outside & be Covid Safe is the Coventry Telegraph Hotel and their rooftop bar, Generators . It’s super cool and accessed by ramp and lift. There is also a fully accessible, disabled toilet nearby. We’d love…
Update Feb 2021: Kerala, Neelambari Eco Resort & Pastis Hotel, St. Tropez We featured Neelambari resort below and since we’ve learnt of their history and it was so inspiring we had to add……They also have a good understanding of ‘Accessibility’……….. “Neelambari is a small boutique property with eight rooms. We started three years back. The…
In case you haven’t seen them here’s a summary of he latest places we like and their accessibility: Widely regarded as the best restaurant in Lisbon Belcanto is located in the historic centre, this can only mean there’s a Portuguese Pavement – mosaic marble pebbles found throughout Lisbon; a trip hazard for anyone! They…
During lockdown I made a list of places to visit once restrictions were lifted. Now the government have added the Eat Out to Help Out stimulus we thought we should look for participating restaurants that have some accessibility and style. No point wasting your time going somewhere and then not having access: Eat Out To…
We reviewed the original Petersham Nurseries in Richmond where the access was tricky over gravel in a field/nursery so we’re encouraged to hear they opened another in the more accessible Covent Garden. I went with friend of BBS, Sophie Morgan and here’s the review which has meant they’re nominated for a Blue Badge Access Award…
On 7th Oct 2019 we will be presenting the winners of The Blue Badge Access Awards at The Langham in London (tickets available here) and here’s one of the nominees for Best Restaurant: Visited by The Relative Lieutenant Hicce is located within the pedestrianised Coal Drops yard of Kings Cross (which BTW has 3 accessible toilets!).…
Update 2019: Went recently and the on-line booking system mistakenly identified me as not needing a wheelchair bay. Will always double check by phone!! Anyone have same problem?? Contact us. On the plus side Phoebe Waller-Bridge was there and said hello! Everywhere at The Royal Court is accessible but lift to basement restaurant & bar…