ARU Restaurant at 268 Little Collins Street. Wide automatic glass sliding doors under a glass canopy provide step-free access straight from the street into the restaurant.
Covered colonnade and footpath on Little Collins Street near ARU. Wide, flat paved surface leads toward the restaurant entrance, with outdoor seating available along the way.
Aru has been designed with accessibility in mind and offers excellent step-free access. A wide automatic glass door leads directly from Little Collins Street into the spacious restaurant, with no steps or thresholds.
Inside there is a mix of high and low seating at the bar, plus banquettes and chairs with armrests in the dining area, giving good options for different needs. The accessible toilet is frequently described as one of the most beautiful in Melbourne and is fully wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby accessible tram stops are on Swanston Street, making public transport convenient. No lift is required as the venue is entirely on one level. Overall, Aru provides smooth, welcoming access from the street.
