January Review Round-Up

It’s the start of the year and people are eager to find new great places to go! Our reviewers have been out and about and have shared their experiences of disabled access. We’ve put together some of the reviews that have landed on Euan’s Guide in January!

Have you been anywhere recently? Tell us what the accessibility was like on your visit by leaving a disabled access review on Euan’s Guide!

The Fire Station, Sunderland

The Fire Station is “a new fantastic music venue and restaurant” in Sunderland offering “level access from restaurant, bars to the wheelchair space in the auditorium.” This former fire engine shed has been “very well adapted” to its new purpose and it’s level access from pavements into the venue. 

Our reviewer Bilando1981 checked it out and said: “My wheelchair space was raised above the main seating area so, even when the audience stood up, I could see the performers. The quality of the audio was good. An excellent meal in the restaurant was a great start to a fantastic gig by The Shires!”

Read more from Bilando1981’s visit to The Fire Station.

Photo of: The crowd at The Fire Station in Sunderland.

Ocho, Inveraray

Ocho is a “fantastic, inventive new brunch restaurant in historic Inveraray.” Situated by Loch Fyne with a view across to the Arrochar Alps, the local area has small shops and attractions nearby.

Reviewer BrianSpalding attended for a Saturday afternoon meal with a few family members. “The restaurant is situated within a historic building but enjoys level access into a modern, warm and welcoming space. Tables are well spaced but while booking (in advance) confirm if you are a wheelchair user. Service is relaxed and the menu strongly invites casual dining.”

Read more about the “helpful and chatty staff” in BrianSpalding’s review of Ocho.

Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington

This month saw Hoe Grange Holidays achieve its 30^th review published on Euan’s Guide – and it maintains its 5-star rating!

Based in Brassington in the Derbyshire Dales, Hoe Grange Holidays has four accessible luxury log cabins. Our reviewer Harry recently visited and said it was “a much needed break and breath of fresh air. 

Harry also said: “Enjoyed immensely, has everything required for disabled access. Comfortable medical bed, hoist, wheelchair friendly wet room and WC or commode as required. Plenty of room to move around cabin with a nice rise and recline armchair. They have off road wheelchairs which enabled me to access the countryside as I never thought I would.”

Perhaps one for your spring or summer adventures? Read all the reviews for Hoe Grange Holidays.

Beefeater Deer Park, Livingston

Perhaps you fancy some pub grub! Our reviewer Jane stopped by Beefeater in Livingston while on her way to The Kelpies and has had plenty of great experiences when dining here.

Access is “easy into the restaurant,” as it’s partly on one level, and there are a number of accessible parking spaces. Staff were very helpful, and Jane loved the steak, chips and onion rings too!

Jane said: “The whole meal was very good, the staff were very helpful. Opening and closing doors upon our arrival and departure. There was plenty of room for me to get round the restaurant in my wheelchair, they have disabled parking near the entrance. You enter the restaurant via a slop. All wheelchair accessible. All staff wore masks and there was plenty of cleaning of tables and staff cleaning hands between doing tasks.”

Fancy something to eat? Read more from Jane’s visit to Beefeater.

Photo of: The steak and chips at Beefeater, served with a mushroom and diane sauce.

The Guild of Foresters, Edinburgh

Our reviewer DaisyDoo said The Guild of Foresters is a “great local”, which is located in the heart of Portobello High Street!

Loads of buses can get you here from the Edinburgh city centre or even if you’re coming from the opposite direction in Musselburgh or beyond. The staff are welcoming and are “always great … genuinely friendly and periodically come over to check if you’ve got everything you need without being obtrusive.”

DaisyDoo also said: “Really enjoy eating here – cosy and food always good. There is a good sized bar and restaurant with tables and chairs that can be easily rearranged. And it has an accessible loo too." 

Read more about DaisyDoo’s visit to The Guild of Foresters.

Remember to leave a review on Euan’s Guide and tell us more about experiences and visits to public places!

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