Overview

Dead centre in the middle of a small Renfrewshire town, it’s well-placed to be both a social hub and a nice place to eat. The ownership has changed since the last review was listed on Euan’s Guide, and it’s clear that this change has been for the better.

Transport & Parking

I drove to the location and found parking at the rear of the building on Fulbar Street. It was marked as an accessible bay, but it was just a standard diagonal parking space with a wheelchair symbol. Additional on-street parking is available outside the venue on Canal Street and across the road on High Street, with each street offering a single disabled parking space and several standard spaces. The McGill's 23 bus service stops 80 metres from the entrance to Luna Rossa, just outside The Wee Olive.

Access

There are two entrances to the building. The main entrance is on Fulbar Road, which you might consider the side of the building. This entrance has a single step, with double doors that were pinned open during my visit, along with a single light internal door. The secondary accessible entrance is on Canal Street, facing the road. There's a doorbell on the wall that rings inside, alerting staff to the presence of a visitor. When I attended, they promptly answered and opened the door for me. This entrance has no step, though there is a slightly raised door bar, which didn’t cause any issues when I used a manual wheelchair—but it’s worth noting. The secondary entrance has two doors, with the right side being larger. The space can accommodate a manual wheelchair and most powerchairs, though both doors can be opened if needed. The main dining area is on your right when entering through the accessible door or towards the back of the room when using the main entrance. There is space to manoeuvre, and the smooth flooring transitions to carpet. Most tables could comfortably accommodate a wheelchair user. The route past the bar to the accessible toilet has a slight slope, meaning I could see over the bar from one side of the room but not the other. The path is narrow, though it could accommodate a powerchair. There are tall seats along the way to the accessible toilet. While not obstructive, they could become so if a patron moves one of the seats too far back. There isn’t much signage, aside from a paper sign providing directions to the accessible toilet, placed outside the ladies' toilet on the opposite side of the room. This sign needs to be more prominent, and the owner assured me this will be addressed. Signage for the accessible entrance, along with instructions to press the bell for entrance, is also to be installed, so I expect this to be sorted out soon. There were no Braille or large-print menus, nor was there an induction loop at this location. The pavements on Canal Street are level, and the traffic lights outside feature tactile paving. The Fulbar Road entrance has a large cobbled section, and several cars were parked there during my visit. I’d recommend parking on Canal Street if possible. In the interest of clarity, this score is additionally reflective of signage and general signposting as seen at the venue at this current time. I've no doubt of the owner's commitment to improve this - so this could easily be a four if I were to review on a futher visit.

Toilets

The toilet was small but practical, with most of the necessary amenities. There is enough space for an additional person if needed. The toilet is located on the back wall and features contrasting blue grab rails on either side. The emergency cord is on your right when seated, as is the toilet roll dispenser, while the flush is on the left. There is sufficient space for a right-side transfer, though a left-side transfer is not possible due to the size of the room and the placement of the toilet pan. The toilet also features a low, small sink with a mirror above and grab rails on either side. The sink has a lever-style tap, which needs to be raised to activate both hot and cold water. There is a baby changing station on the right wall, which was properly stowed away. The light activates automatically, and a grab rail has been installed on the inside of the door. The room was clean, and the red emergency cord hung all the way to the floor—love to see it

Staff

spoke to Jason, the owner of the venue, who was eager to understand the barriers faced by disabled customers and how to make improvements to ensure the space is inclusive. I also spoke with Craig, who works at Luna Rossa, who definitely enjoys a good chat and was in high spirits. He proudly highlighted the house beer, Luna Light, which I’m reliably informed is both light and pleasant—much like Craig himself, to be honest.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

On the last Friday of each month, Luna Rossa hosts a music night featuring local talent. I didn’t eat during my visit, but the food smelled great. There was a good selection of bakes, cannolis, and scones on display—I might have to pop back to try them!

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