Accessibility Guide for Ocean View Bar and Dining at The Dome

Contact us for accessibility enquiries:
info@oceanviewplymouth.co.uk
01752393777

Welcome

Ocean View Bar and Dining at The Dome is a fabulous waterside venue. With an opulent Art Deco interior, the bar and restaurant features an exciting menu using locally-sourced food and drink all set against the stunning backdrop of the ocean view! Whether your visit is for breakfast, hot drinks and cake, lunch, afternoon tea, evening meal or for fabulous cocktails in our spectacular Dome bar we guarentee a warm, friendly welcome and the views across Plymouth Sound from almost every table are truly world class!

At a Glance

Level Access

  • There is level access from the main entrance to:
    • Dining Table
    • Ocean View Bar & Dining at the Dome – main Dome bar
    • Ocean View Bar & Dining at the Dome front terrace

Hearing

  • The fire alarm has flashing lights.
  • We have a hearing loop in At the entrance to the restaurant.
  • Some staff have disability awareness training.

Visual

  • Glass doors have contrast markings.
  • The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.
  • The menu is in large print.

General

  • Some staff have disability awareness training.

Getting here

Ocean View at The Dome
Hoe Road
Plymouth
PL1 2NZ

Travel by public transport

  • You can get to Ocean View Bar and Dining at The Dome by bus and train.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Hoe Road and approximately 50 meters from our entrance. The nearest train station is Plymouth. The train station is 1.10 miles / 80.7 km from Ocean View Bar and Dining at The Dome.

Travel by taxi

  • You can get a taxi with TAXIFIRST by calling 01752 222222. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
  • You can get a taxi with Tower Cabs by calling 017520252525.
  • You can get a taxi with Need-A-Cab by calling 01752 666222.

Parking

  • There is parking near the venue. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.
  • There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
  • From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
  • The path is sloped.
  • The route is 2000mm wide, or more.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

  • From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
  • The path is 2000mm wide, or more.
  • The path is sloped.

Main entrance

  • The main entrance has level access.
  • The door is 1500mm wide.
  • The main door is side hung and manual.
  • Our entrance has double doors which lead into an entrance vestibule.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment – General Information

  • We have contrast markings on all glass doors and high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

Bar

Ocean View Bar & Dining at the Dome – main Dome bar

  • From the main entrance to the bar, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.
  • The door is 1000mm wide.
  • Double doors lead from the entrance vestibule into the Dome bar area.

Place to eat and drink

  • From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 1500mm wide, or more. The door is 1500mm wide.
  • To get to a table, there are no steps.
  • The menu is offered in large print.
  • The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
  • There is background music.
  • The table and plates have high colour contrast.
  • We cater for vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free and vegan specific diets.
  • Full allergen information is stated on menus

Getting around outside

Terrace

Ocean View Bar & Dining at the Dome front terrace

  • From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 2000mm wide, or more.
  • The entrance is 2000mm wide.
  • To get to a table, there are no steps.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

  • We have a hearing loop in At the entrance to the restaurant.
  • We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.
  • Please ask a member of our team for details.

Emergency evacuation procedures

  • We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
  • The fire alarm has flashing lights.

Customer care support

  • Some staff have disability awareness training.
  • We have other services for people with accessibility requirements.
  • We have an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities.

Guide last updated: 31 May 2022