The Barrel Room

• The venue can be reached by public transport, with the closest bus stop located within 200 metres of the main entrance.
• The main entrance is situated along the dining stretch in downtown Tauranga, providing step-free access.
• Visitors approaching from The Strand should be aware of a raised platform used for live music and dining, which may pose a tripping hazard for those with limited or low vision.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are not available.

• Music is played through a speaker system during operating hours at a volume generally louder than 85 decibels, though staff are able to control the music volume.
• The venue does not have areas with strong scents or fragrances.
• Quiet hours for neurodiverse visitors are offered on Monday and Tuesday from 6pm - 8pm.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available onsite for visitors who require it.
• The temperature of all indoor venues can be adjusted and controlled, including creating a temperature-controlled space in the event of a heatwave, cold snap, or sudden shift in temperature.
• Staff are able to intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.
• A range of safe sensory experiences or stimuli are available for visitors.

• The venue hosts events or provides forms of entertainment, such as live music, quiz nights, and sports viewing.
• Information about the dates, times, and nature of these events is provided ahead of time via the venue's Website, Facebook, Instagram, and Access Page.
• Events are held in environments suitable for visitors with blindness or low vision (even, non-slip flooring, unobstructed pathways), for those who are deaf or experience limited hearing (clearly displayed signs or graphics), and for neurodiverse visitors.
• Visitors can easily remove themselves from events if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• In the event of an emergency, all visitors can be notified quickly and clearly through emergency alert systems that produce both audio and visual warnings (e.g., an alarm and flashing lights).
• Evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing, and evacuation routes are accessible to people using mobility aids, with staff able to help if needed.
• If events feature video, no subtitles or closed captions are available.

• All staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff are available to assist visitors who do not communicate verbally, as well as those with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, or acquired brain injuries.
• Staff are available to help visitors who may require assistance during the checkout or payment process.
• There is a feedback mechanism in place for visitors to raise concerns about accessibility or to provide suggestions.
• Staff are able to intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The venue's main entrance provides step-free access and is at least 0.81 metres wide with automatic doors.
• All internal passageways and doorways are at least 0.81 metres wide and easy to navigate for mobility aids.
• The main dining area features ample room for navigation with at least 0.8-metre wide pathways between tables.
• The service counter is accessible to wheelchair users, and the card payment device is easily reachable.

Accessible Parking

• Designated accessible parking is available on the street within 50 metres of the main entrance.
• The car park is well-lit with no steps or obstructions from parking to the exit.
• There is insufficient room for transfer by driver and passenger car doors at the accessible parking spaces.
• No designated drop-off and pick-up points are provided.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue has a clearly labelled, accessible, and gender-neutral restroom.
• The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand, and can be emergency-unlocked by staff.
• The interior is wheelchair accessible with grabrails, meeting required dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• Handwashing, drying facilities, and mirrors are at appropriate heights for wheelchair users.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the main entrance, however, tactile ground surface indicators are not present.
• A raised platform near the main entrance may pose a tripping hazard.
• Clear directions and signs guide visitors, and staff are available to provide assistance.
• Event environments feature even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• The venue uses text or SMS notifications for order collection.
• Events are suitable for visitors with deafness or limited hearing, with clearly displayed signs or graphics.
• Emergency alert systems provide both audio and visual warnings, and evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
• Music volume is generally louder than 85 decibels, and video content does not include subtitles or captions.

Neurodiverse Support

• Quiet hours are offered on Monday and Tuesday from 6pm - 8pm.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available onsite.
• Indoor venue temperatures are adjustable, and staff can intervene if audiovisual systems are distressing.
• The venue is free of strong scents and offers a range of safe sensory experiences.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals can enter all spaces accessible to their owners.