Access: Steps/ no ramp
Entry doors: Manual 
Is access signposted: No		
Table spacing: Wheelchair fits with assistance
Table type: Table		
Is seating fixed to floor?  No 		
Is there outside seating?  No 		
Accessible toilet: No
Is the accessible toilet shared with other venues? N/A
Accessible parking nearby: Yano
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Pho A Gogo  is

There is a step at entrance & narrow doorway making the venue inaccessible.	
There is outside seating with table spacing which allows for a wheelchair to fit with 	
unfixed seating & tables.  	
Accessible toilet can be found at South Melbourne Central, parking at South Melbourne Market.  


Penang Road

The venue is accessible with step-free front to manual door and lift inside.		
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily.  
There are tables & benches, non fixed to the floor & outside seating.	
Accessible wheelchair toilet available, further toilets can be found at the Clarendon Centre.
Accessible parking nearby at South Melbourne Market.  

				

The Clarendon Restaurant & Skybar

The venue is accessible with step-free front to manual	entry doors.  
Table spacing is cramped, high stools	which is fixed to the floor & no outside seating.  			
Accessible toilet can be found at The Clarendon Centre, accessible parking at South Melbourne Market.  


				

Pho Om ( ET NOU )

The venue is inaccessible with step, no ramp, to 
manual entry door.  	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit with assistance & seating is not fixed to the floor.   		
There is no outside seating or toilet.  	
Accessible toilets can be found at South Melbourne Central.  
Accessible parking at South Melbourne Market.

				


Pho A Gogo

Bricklane Bagels is an accessible venue with step-free front, manual doors but held open.  
Table spacing: allows for a wheelchair to fit easily & seating is not fixed to th floor inside.  
There outside seating but this is fixed.  	
Accessible toilet is not available onsite but can be found at The Clarendon Centre, parking at South Melbourne Market.  
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Bricklane Bagels

There is a small step to entry, access is signposted.  
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily
with tables and high stools, not fixed to the floor.  There is also ample outside seating.	
There is an accessible toilet, wheelchair access & has a ramp up.  
Accessible parking nearby at South Melbourne Market.
				

Golden Gate Hotel

D'oro is an accessible venue with step-free front to manual entry doors, but door is held open.  
	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily
with non fixed seating & no outside tables.  		
	
Accessible toilet is available shared with other venues in South Melbourne Central. 
Accessible parking nearby across the road in South Melbourne Parking

				

D’oro Espresso

Schnitz is an accessible schnitzel restaurant with slight ramp access via one of the entrances to manual entry doors
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fits with assistance, non fixed seating & outside tables 
		
Accessible toilet. available in restaurant & parking nearby, across the road.  Additional parking can be found at South Melbourne Market along with toilets.  Closer toilets can be found at South Melbourne Central.  

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Schnitz South Melbourne

Focacceria Pugliese is an accessible venue located in South Melbourne Central with step-free front & automatic entry doors.  
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit but does have fixed seating.  There is indoor open seating & shared accessible toilet in the centre upstairs via lift. 
Accessible parking spots nearby in the centre parking 

				

focacceria pugliese

Hunky Dory is an accessible Fish & Chip restaurant with step free front entry to manual door. 
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily
with tables/benches	but seating is fixed to the floor & no outside seating.  	
Accessible toilet onsite with wheelchair access/ambulant access.  Other toilets can be found at The Clarendon Centre, parking at South Melbourne Market Rooftop.  


Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Melbourne

Brazil Coffee & Supply is an accessible venue with step-free front to manual entry. 	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit with assistance around tables & non fixed seating along with outside seating.  
Accessible shared toilet can be found inside the nearby centre along with accessible parking. 


Brazil Coffee and Supply

Chicken With A Twist is an accessible venue with  step-free front to manual entry doors.  
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit 
 along with fixed high stools and outside seating.  	
Accessible shared toilet can be found in South Melbourne Central. 
Accessible parking nearby on the street along with South Melbourne Market.  
				

Chicken With a Twist

Simply Spanish is an accessible tapas restaurant with step-free front & open doorway.
Access is signposted & a wheelchair fits around the tables with assistance & seating is not fixed to the floor.  
Accessible toilet is nearby, shared with other venues at South Melbourne Market along with 
accessible parking. 


Simply Spanish

Chez Dre is an accessible bakery & cafe with step-free open area access at the front (there are 2 entrances, one is accessible on Hotham Street) which is not signposted	
Wheelchairs fit easily round the tables, seating is not fixed to the floor & there is outside seating available
There is an accessible toilet onsite & parking can be found at South Melbourne Market Rooftop Car Park


Chez Dré

Accessible Toilet

Agathé Pâtisserie is an accessible cafe  with step-free entry with no door.  
A wheelchair fits round the tables with assistance but seating is fixed to the floor.  
There is no outside seating or accessible toilet but one can be found in the market.  
Accessible parking can be found nearby on the street


Agathé Pâtisserie

There is a step upon entry to door which is signposted
A wheelchair can fit around tables, seats are not fixed to the floor & there is outside seating 
There is no accessible toilet as its located upstairs, shared with other venues. Would recommend going bathroom in the market
Accessible parking can be found across the road


Tipsy Village

Access to the park is straightforward but there is no special accessible play equipment
The terrain is concrete/grass with an accessible picnic area with tables
There is no toilet onsite but one can be found at St Vincent Gardens Tennis Club & accessible parking can be found nearby on the street

Skinners Adventure Playground

Padre Coffee is an accessible venue with step-free, no door entry at the front	
A wheelchair fits with assistance round the 3 small tables & the seating is not fixed.   		
There is no outside seating or accessible toilet however one can be found at South Melbourne Market.
Accessible parking can also be found nearby

Padre Coffee

South Melbourne Town Hall is accessible via ramp to heavy entry doors.  There are venue wheelchairs to use & wheelchair accessible toilets which are well maintained.  
Accessible parking nearby at Layfield & South Melbourne Market.  Cafe and shops are nearby.	




South Melbourne Town Hall

 The station access is via a ramp on both sides of station with ramp platform access: 
Train access: ramp available/tram same height as ground
No accessible toilet or parking nearby


South Melbourne Station/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

The Limerick Arms is an accessible venue with step-free front access		
A wheelchair fits easily around tables but seating is fixed to the floor.  There is outside seating available
& accessible toilets can be found at Emerald Hill Library & South Melbourne Town Hall.  
Accessible parking can be found nearby on the street 

Limerick Arms Hotel

There is obstacle-free access with a flat trail to enter & throughout the park.  
Terrain best option is the concrete trail with a  few gentle inclines, slightly bumpy & an accessible picnic area.
Accessible toilets can be found at South Melbourne Town Hall, parking at South Melbourne Market.  


Park Towers Reserve

The Rubber Chicken has a step at entrance (pictured) with open	entry doors.
A wheelchair fits easily, most tables are high, tables at the front/near the stage are low and high tables everywhere else & seating is not fixed to the floor. There is also outside seating.  
Accessible toilet is available up a small incline to the bathrooms, shared with other venues.  Further accessible toilets at Eastern Road.  
Accessible parking nearby on the street, additonal at  Albert Park.  

The Rubber Chicken

Obstacle-free access with manual fence.
Most areas easy to get to, except there is small stone part to get onto grass areas
Concrete/grass are the best terrain options with a few gentle inclines to get through the park
No picnic area, cafe, shop, toilet onsite but accessible parking can be found nearby on the street 

Eastern Reserve Dog Park

Main entrance is a semi accessible venue with step to manual door entry & no permanent ramp access.  Outdoor seating is available, tables and chairs, plus high tables and stools inside.  
Accessible toilets can be found at Emerald Hill Library & South Melbourne Town Hall, parking at Albert Park.

Taco Bill - South Melbourne

Obstacle-free access with manual gate
 and most areas easy to get to
Best terrain option is concrete/grass with no inclines
There is an accessible picnic area which is grassed and undercover area with fixed table and benches
There is no cafe, shop or toilet onsite cafe	
Accessible parking can be found nearby on the street 

Eastern Reserve

There is ramp access to the venue with no entry door, all signposted.
Table seating is very cramped for wheelchairs
with tables and benches and high stools. 
Seating fixed to the floor and there is no outside seating.  		
Accessible toilet is ambulant access and not shared with other venues.  
Accessible parking nearby on B1 and B2.

Atrium Bar

The Emerald Hotel is an accessible venue via the bistro entrance which is not signposted.  The front has a step entry via manual swinging door.	
A wheelchair fits easily round tables & seating is not fixed to the floor
There is outside seating, no accessible toilet onsite but one can be found at Emerald Hill Library.
Accessible parking nearby on the street 

Emerald Hotel

Anzac Gardens offers obstacle-free acces with most areas easy to get to.  The terrain is a mixture of gravel and grass with no inclines instead very flat paths
There is an accessible grassed picnic area with no tables & no onsite toilet but one can be found at Caltex Albert Park 
On street accessible parking nearby



Anzac Gardens

There is flat grass access but most of the park is surrounded by low concrete steps.
Once in the park most areas easy to get to with no inclines. 
There is  a big flat grass area for picnics with no cafes or toilets onsite, closet toilets can be found at Caltex Albert Park.
Accessible street parking is nearby



Howe Crescent Reserve

St Vincent Gardens is located in the middle of Albert Park with plenty of open spaces & gorgeous gardens with wide accessible pathways throughout with benches & shelter dotted around.

St Vincent Gardens Playground can be found on the Vincent Street end with climbing structures, tunnel slide, spiral ladder, shop front, abacus, steps, steering wheel, swings, springers, climbing mat, spiral climber, chain traverse, fireman pole, ramps, monkey bars, monkey rungs, flying fox & four person pommel bounce. Shade is provided from trees with shaded seats too.

The park is separated by Montague Street but the 'West side' is the ideal spot to be for kids as the other side has the Albert Park VRI Bowling Club along with the Albert Park Lawn Tennis Club.

There are accessible pathways around the gardens, water fountains, benches, picnic area both shaded & unshaded, public toilets & free street parking.  

Accessible toilets can be found just under 1km away with adult changing facilities at South Melbourne Central on Cecil Street along with South Melbourne Market, Cot Picnic Area & The Clarendon Centre.  

St Vincent Gardens

The station is accessible via a ramp along with the platform, tram access is flat
There is no accessible toilet onsite but one can be found at Caltex Albert Park, accessible parking nearby on the street 

Albert Park Station/Light Rail

Mostly flat gravel path access mostly unobstructed. 
Access to picnic area on a slight decline.
Disabled carparking available. 
Disabled bathroom available with manual doors. 


Swan Picnic Area

Unisex toilet, wheelchair access/ambulant access
with automatic door & no key required. 
Accessible parking nearby at Southgate car park level p2/b2



Permanent long ramp for entry. 
Electric sliding door with sensor. Narrow entry. 
Side door entrance to the gym available with a long ramp also.  Paid car parking in the front.
Accessible toilet can be found at Albert Park Aquatic Drive & Coot Picnic Area



Victorian Institute of Sport

Hophaus Bar ia an accessible venue, step-free front and via lift on Level M.
Lift from G to M is signposted.  	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily, seating is not fixed to the floor & there are no outside tables.  
There is a wheelchair accessible toilet onsite, shared with other venues.
Accessible parking nearby on Level B2.

Hophaus Bar

The Fairfax Studio is an intimate theatre in a classic modern style, presenting contemporary and experimental productions.
The access is straightforward with manual doors.
There is signage about accessible entry. There is also an elevator for each level. Level 3 gives you access to fairfax studio.
There is an accessible toilet at every level (which is well sign posted)
There is accessible (well sign poster) disabled car park at level 5.

Fairfax Studio

Bluetrain is an accessible venue with step-free front and via lift on Level U.  
Lift from G to U is signposted.  
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily along with outside seating.  
Accessible toilet has wheelchair access shared with other venues at level G and M.  
Accessible parking nearby on Level B2/P2.

Bluetrain

We love this venue!

Parking is underneath and if the designated disabled area is full, the staff corden off more of the general car park in order to extend the disabled parking area.  

(Before COVID, one could pre-book a disabled parking spot and even pre-book valet parking so that the wheelchair user and carers could be dropped off right at the underground entrance to the venue. Wonderful!)

When booking seats, there is a dedicated number to call and staff have always been helpful in ensuring we book seats that meet our needs.  Companion Card is accepted.

All the staff onsite are helpful and respectful.  Almost always we have had a dedicated staff member to assist us to our seats.

The lifts are enormous so there is no problem with the whole group travelling together - wheelchair user, family and carer. 

This is how accessibility should be done!

The only drawback is that the disabled toilets are on the smaller side, but there is an MLAK facility 200m away at Hamer Hall.  (We haven't tried it.)

The Arts Centre Melbourne

The Arts Centre is an accessible venue with straightforward entry. 
The doors are manual and there is enough signage about accessible entry. 
There is an elevator at each level.
Inside the main theatre there are designated wheelchair spaces.
There are accessible toilets at each level that are open to public (which is also well sign posted)
There is an accessible disabled car park on level 5.



Arts Centre Melbourne

The access is straightforward with manual doors.
There is signage about accessible entry.
There is also an elevator for each level. Level 3 gives you access to state theatre.
There is an accessible toilet at every level (which is well sign posted)
There is accessible (well sign posted) disabled car park at level 5.

State Theatre

Miyako is an accessible Japanese restaurant with step-free front and via lift on Level U.  
Lift from G to U, access is signposted.  
There is covered outside seating, inside seating & table options differ with low fixed tables , seating along with moveable tables & seating.  
Wheelchair access toilets are shared with other venues, at level G and M.
Accessible parking nearby on Level B2/P2.

Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki

The venue ia accessible via step-free front and via lift to level M & access is signposted.	
A wheelchair fits easily round tables & the seating is not fixed to the floor & there is no outside seating.  
Accessible toilet with wheelchair access & shared with another venue.
Accessible parking nearby on P2/ B2

Red Emperor (Southgate) Chinese Restaurant

The venue is accessible via step-free front and via lift to level M, access is signposted.  
A wheelchair fits easily around tables and seating is not fixed to the floor and there is no outside seating.
Accessible toilet, wheelchair access on Level M, shared with other venues.  
Accessible parking nearby on P2.

La Camera Southgate

The venue is accessible with step-free front and via lift on Level U.  
Lift from G to U is signposted. 	
There are moveable tables & seating along with 		outside seating.  
Accessible toilet onsite, wheelchair access, shared with other venues  at level G and M.  
Accessible parking nearby on Level B2/P2.

The Deck Southbank

Commune Wine is an accessible venue with step-free front and via lift on Level U. 
Lift from G to M to U & access is signposted.  	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily,  seating is not fixed to floor & there is no outside seating.
Accessible toilet, wheelchair access on Level M and G shared with other venues.   
Accessible parking nearby, on Level B2.

Commune Wine

Waterslide Bar ia an accessible venue via lift to manual entry doors.
Access  issign posted, there is an information screen at level M and G.  	
Accessible toilet is onsite shared with other venues.  
Accessible parking nearby on car park P2

Waterslide Bar

Disabled parking found to the left of the yacht club (if you I are facing the lake). 
Recommended path from parking is the lakeside park that is concrete rather than gravel. 
Automatic sliding door at the entrance of the yacht club for easy access. 
A lift is located just as you enter the building, that has accessibility to all levels in the building including the balcony. 
Disabled toilets are located to the left of the building 


Albert Park Yacht Club

Teatro is an accessible restaurant with step free access to manual doors.
There is a lift near the Arts Centre that brings you to ground level ( Southbank Promenade, next to the stairs).
A wheelchair can fit between tables, benches and high stools.
There is outside seating & an accessible toilet onsite.
Accessible parking can be found nearby offstreet or can park in the Arts Centre carpark



Teatro Restaurant

Unisex wheelchair access toilet. 
No other access features apart from automatic door.  Key needed after last train, after hours you will need to find a cleaner who will have keys.
Accessible parking can be found at Southgate Underground.





Kennys Bakery is an accessible venue with step-free front via street. Slight vertical incline to entry, automatic doors normally left open unless poor weather.
Table spacing fits a wheelchair with assistance, few seating (not fixed) tables are available. Mostly intended as takeaway dining, no outside seating, toilets or parking.  Accessible toilets can be found at Market Street & Collins Street, parking can also be found at Collins Street


Kenny's Bakery Café.

Mostly flat gravel paths.
Paths are fairly wide with some obstructions from small sticks and branches.
Disabled parking available from MSAC and and the park run entrance. 
Disabled toilets available at the park run entrance.
 

Albert parkrun, Melbourne

Access straight forward to the centre with
automatic sliding doors.  There is also a 
side entrance the left of the main entrance near the disabled parking spots and another entrance on the other side of the building specifically for the swimming area.
Additional accessibility equipment includes pool hoists & bindi map.
There is an accessible toilet, spacious and well maintained along with the facility. 
Signs pointing to main entrance and signage in the building.
Disabled parking spots near main entrance.
Ramp at the back to a tram stop.
Sir Albert cafe in MSAC 


Melbourne Sports Centres - MSAC

Unisex toilet located in the Southern Cross train station.  Wheelchair and ambulant access, which is well maintained.
Features big space, handles, automatic door & 
no key is needed. 
Accessible parking can be found at 717 Bourke Street


The Savoy Hotel has step free acess via unattended, manual doors.
There are common accessible areas.  
Designated accessible bedroom, through lift.
Accessible rooms with extra bathroom space,  roll-in shower, accessible wheelchair & ambulant access toilet, all well maintained.  
Accessible parking nearby, on the street parking on the side of the hotel. 

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Station access has ramps or flat though there are numerous stairs requiring detours to alternate access points.
Platform access, ramps to the platforms on the Elizabeth St end, lifts on the Swanston St end, but numerous stairs requiring detours to alternate access points.
Train access, portable ramp at driver end of the platform. Trains going via the city loop have the driver at the end of the platform with less room to manoeuvre.
Accessible toilet, wheelchair access, at Elizabeth St end & Swanston St.  Access Elizabeth St from Swanston St end by taking the lift to platform 2, travelling down the platform towards the Elizabeth St end, and down the ramp.
No key needed until last train.  After hours limited access via cleaners. 
Accessible parking csn be found at Southgate Underground.  



Flinders Street Railway Station

Network Public Bar & Pizzeria is an accessible venue with step free access. One entrance and one exit door. Doors are manual. A wheelchair may fit in some tables. There are tables and high stool benches. No steps to the entrance.  No accessible parking (only taxi zone).  Parking can be found at 717 Bourke Street & Siddeley Street


Network Public Bar & Pizzeria

Access to the venue is not straight forward with step entry to heavy front door, however there is plenty of outdoor seating with space to fit a wheelchair.  
The toilet is upstairs and not on the site but accessible toilets can be found at Port Melbourne Town Hall. 
There is accessible parking nearby, 2 hour disabled parking opposite. 2 spots.  Additional parking can be found at Coles Port Melbourne.  


LEONA Cafe

Mexican Taco Port Melbourne is an accessible Mexican restaurant with manual door step-free front entry.  
There is interior access to all areas, tables & chairs that can be moved with assistance to fit a wheelchair.  There is no outside seating & accessible onsite toilets, but can be found at Coles Port Melbourne
Accessible parking can be found on the nearby street



Mexican Taco Port Melbourne

Access to the venue is via push button intercom at left of front door for disabled access staff attend and show you through to elevator access the building next door.  All signposted. 
Access is only to ground floor of restaurant not the second floor. 
A wheelchair fits easily around the tables & benches all high stools, no outside seating.			
Accessible toilet is only one, all gender wheelchair access & ambulant access door opens outwards very clean. 

Bus zone out front so no parking in front rear. 
Accessible parking nearby at 423 Little Collins St

Red Spice Road

The car park space is parallel, located outside of Boost Juice. Only one space available if parallel, driver-side.  Drop curb nearby, 15cm approx. 
Sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside, if car is parked close to curb. 
No awkward obstacles. 





On-street accessible parking

Parallel parking spot, driver-side, with a
drop curb nearby. Steep drop curb on drivers side. Nearest accessibility is intersection behind.
Minimal space on passenger side to move wheelchair alongside. Small, low traffic road provides easier opportunities for access/moving when no traffic
Awkward obstacles include potted plant behind car spot and outdoor seating from place of business in front of car spot.
Only 1 car spot available. At time of posting the other ~3 spots are occupied from outdoor seating of local business. This may change in the future.



Old Salt Fish & Chips is an accessible venue with access via a permanent ramp to a manual door
A wheelchair fits with assistance around the tables, chairs, benches & high stools.
There is no outside seating or toilet but one can be found at Coles Port Melbourne along with accessible parking.  There is further parking nearby on the street




Old Salt Fish & Chips

The Ian Potter Centre is an accessible venue being the world's first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
Step-free front on Russell St side, lift access from Federation Square, ramp access from f
Flinders St entrance to automatic door.  
Access is signposted.
There are venue wheelchairs to use, one motorised that can be brought in with notice.
No in-museum cafe but Atrium cafe is flat access & there is an accessible shop.   		
Accessible toilets available, wheelchair access on every level.  
Accessible parking nearby, paid yes, however slight distance across from Russell St and in Federation square.



The Ian Potter Centre

Bay Beach Pasta is an accessible pizza & pasta casual restaurant with step-free front & manual doors.
Table spacing is cramped, there are tables with non fixed seating.  There is no outside seating or accessible toilet but ones can be found at Coles on Bay Street along with parking
Accessible parking can also be found nearby on the street 

Bay Beach Pizza and Pasta

1 spot
 2 hrs 7:30am-8:30pm everyday
 no restrictions other times

Parallel parking, driver-side.  No drop curb nearby. 
There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside. 
Awkward obstacles include tree, pay station, tables, bike parking area



Parallel parking, passenger-side, no drop curb nearby.  
There is sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside, where trees are not obstructing, relatively wide path. 
Awkward obstacles yes, uneven around trees.




Parallel parking space, passenger-side, no drop curb nearby.
There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside.  
Awkward obstacles include uneven ground, seating and bicycle racks.  





Coffee Rush is an accessible venue with a step free entry & narrow manual doors (single) that are open when the cafe is operational. There are no side entrances, toilet onsite or outside tables.  Accessible parking can be found at Bourke Street & Little Bourke Street, toilets at Southern Cross Station 

Coffee Rush

Common areas are accessible.  Hotel doors are portered - heavy swing doors if unattended though.  
There is designated accessible bedrooms
with extra room space, automatic doors, and widened doorways. 
Accessible room bathroom with extra room, roll-in shower, two doors which open.
Accessible toilet with wheelchair access which is well maintained. 
Accessible pool with lift and accessible toilet nearby. Flat access to open space gym.

Accessible parking nearby at Scot's Church Russell Place Car Park & Council House.  







The Westin Melbourne

This place is closed for major renovations when viewed in December 2022.  Will be updated when reopened

Hotel Causeway

Denmark House is an accessible Danish Smørrebrød Restaurant & Akvavit Bar.  There is 
a bit of incline between door to building and elevator. Then elevator to level 3 & no door upon entry.  
Car can pull up outside door. Street is One way so when parked outside venue passenger side of car is against curb. 	
A wheelchair fits easily around tables & seating which is not fixed to the floor.  No outside seating or toilet but accessible toilet can be found at 424 Lonsdale Street.  
There are 2 separate accessible parking spaces just up the street on other side. And a secure (brand) car park across the road at 200 Queens St.


Denmark House

Parallel parking, single space, two hours between 7.30am and 8.30pm, no time restriction other times. 

Manchester Press is an accessible coffee shop with step-free front & open sliding door.  The laneway is smooth aside from one row of cobblestones down the middle.
A wheelchair fits with assistance round the 
tables with non fixed benches & high stools.		
There is no outside seating or accessible toilet but one can be found at 113 Queen Street or the Emporium on Lonsdale Street.
Accessible parking can be found nearby at Bourke Square 


Manchester Press

The theatre is located on Collins Street in the City of Melbourne and the streets around the theatre are fairly steep.  If you are using a manual wheelchair it’s fairly hard work pushing yourself up to the theatre from the traffic light. If you are strong enough you will be fine but it’s still fairly challenging to get around on these streets in this area. No problem for power wheelchair users though.

 The theatre itself has a small step going into the building itself from Collins Street but there’s also a cut away area on the right side of the doors leading into the building from the street, so it’s step free access from the street. However, Collins Street is a fairly steep street to go along so it’s best to have a powered wheelchair to get around in the street unless you have someone else with you that can help you push your wheelchair up to the theatre otherwise if you have strong enough arms you could try doing it yourself but it’s directly opposite the Regent Theatre as well which is also steep to get around on too.

Once inside the theatre there’s a dedicated disabled bathroom to the side of the entrance and then to get access to the theatre itself there’s a slight slope going down to the seating areas and the best seats are available in the stalls area as the dress circle is only accessible via a flight of stairs which is the situation in most Melbourne theatres. The stalls area is accessible for everyone, and they can help you to your seat if you can transfer yourself and they’ll take your wheelchair back to the foyer until the intermission if there’s one during the show or they’ll bring it back to you at the end of the show.

The only downside of this theatre is that the building is located on a steep street which is Collins Street. You can be dropped off directly outside of the theatre and there’s parking available in the nearby streets but can’t remember if there’s any disabled parking available in the immediate area.

Accessible toilets can be found at St Collins Lane, City Library, Flinders St Station & Fed Square - External.

I have actually done a review on this theatre on my Instagram account and also on my own podcast show which are called Mobility Access Australia Podcast and there’s also a couple videos about it on there too that I filmed when I went to see a show there a while ago.

Athenaeum Theatre

Liminal is an accessible venue with ramp and automatic door entrance from Collins St, lift access from Flinders Lane.  

Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit with assistance around non fixed tables, benches, and high stools.  No outside seating					
Accessible toilet, wheelchair access but with swing door.  The toilet is shared with other venues, within the lobby of the building.
Accessible parking nearby at Scot's Church, Russell Place Car Park & 120 Collins Street.  


Liminal

Step free access to Bourke Street Mall. Pedestrianised area. Parking nearby Melbourne information desk located at Bourke Street mall. 

Trams accessible by wheelchair as raised pavement to meet trams.  
Accessible toilets can be found at Emporium on Lonsdale Street. 




Elizabeth St/Bourke St

Station & Platform access is flat
Tram access has portable ramp, can be requested. Entry on to tram has small bump and incline.  Both sides of the tram stop have bollards that will need to be manoeuvred around. 
Accessible toilet can be found at Emporium on Lonsdale Street.
Accessible parking nearby on the street	





Elizabeth St/Bourke St 5

Single parallel space available 2hours 7.30am to 8.30pm, unlimited time all other hours. Street is on approximately a 20° angle

The Hardware Club is an inaccessible Italian dine-in bar with step access to the venue via  open swing door
There are tables, chairs benches & high stools inside the venue & outside seating which can be moved to accommodate a wheelchair
There is a toilet inside, up the stairs but an accessible one can be found at 424 Lonsdale Street with accessible parking at Bourke Square



The Hardware Club

Osteria Ilaria is an inassessible Italian restaurant with step access to the venue & swinging doors.
A wheelchair can fit between tables & chairs which can be moved & there is no outside seating.
There an ambulant toilet onsite, an accessible one can be found at 113 Queen Street or 424 Lonsdale Street.
There is parking nearby on the street, with accessible parking at Bourke Street



Osteria Ilaria

Glenda Pho Cafe is an accessible venue with  step-free front with manual doors, usually open
A wheelchair fits round the tables with assistance & non fixed seating, along with outside seating	
There is no accessible toilet onsite but one can be found Coles Port Melbourne along with parking.  There is also nearby street parking 




Glenda Pho Cafe

Tipo00 is an inacessible Italian restaurant with a step into venue & open swinging doors
Inside room is tight  for a wheelchair  to fit between tables & chairs 
There is outside seating on soft fake grass. 
There is not an accessible toilet onsite, but can use next door ambulant toilet (stair access only) 
An accessible toilet scan be found at 113 Queen Street or Emporium on Lonsdale Street.  
Parking can be found on the street or Bourke Square



Tipo 00

Step-free front with manual entry doors, access is not signposted		
Table spacing is good, wheelchair fits easily
around tables & seating is not fixed to floor.  		
There outside seating but no onsite accessible toilets, but can be found at Coles or Port Melbourne Town Hall
Accessible parking can also be found at Coles

Hunky Dory Fish & Chips Port Melbourne

There is step free access to the venue, with a permanent ramp. 
Inside, the lifts easy to find, they are in the right side of the mall.
There are clearly marked accessible toilets & parking at Bourke Square.  



Bourke Street Mall

Bourke Street Mall is accessible with step free access to the venue.  Accessible entries are clearly labelled on walls to entries that are not accessible. Doors are left open during opening hours.
Numerous lifts are located within mall & are easy to find and well marked
Clearly marked accessible toilets on all signage. Seperate accessible toilets available with additional accessible cubicles present in some Male toilets
Accessible toilets present on every second floor. Easy to access. However floor 3 accessible toilets present in the “Emporium” side of the mall and not Myer. 
Parents room is accessibility inclusive. Changing tables are available.
Accessible toilets have usual automatic button to open door.
Clean and spacious within accessible toilet. Accessible cubicle present in Men’s has small door and minimal space.
There is accessible parking with street parking & parking garages

Pedestrianised shopping centre. No curbs. Easy access from trams. 
The building is easily accessible via a ramp on Bourke Street and has step free access on Collins Street. The building is well serviced by lifts throughout. Accessible bathroom facilities are accessible at the rear of the Food Court.
Well maintained.  Nearby parking in Melbourne Central or streets

Tropicana is an accessible juice bar with step free entry with no door & cramped but no fixed tables & seating outside, access to counter & limited tables inside.
Accessible toilets can be found at Emporium Melbourne, parking at Bourke Square, The Strand & Galleria



Tropicana Juice Food Bar Headquarter

Several accessible rooms. Mine was good. Slightly too much for furniture to navigate around, but generally spacious enough.

The doorway into the bath room was maybe too narrow for the widest wheelchairs. Otherwise the bath room was well laid out. The big bonus about this did not apply to me but to my wife. In the hundreds of hotel rooms we have stayed in together, she has always had to put up with only a shower. For the first time ever, we had a bath room with both!

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

The parking spave is parallel, pavement ispassenger-side
Drop curbs present in front and behind of parking spaces. Behind drop curb is present via a pedestrian crossing and has a smooth incline. Drop curb in front of parking spaces is present via a driveway and as such has small bump.
Pay station is present, parking may require payment.
Minimal space to move wheelchair alongside due to small road. Although it is low traffic and very manageable. No awkward obstacles


This is a parallel parking spot, pavement is driver side, no drop curb.
There is smal space for a wheelchair to move alongside & awkward obstacles include signs, pay station, drain. 


VelaThai ia an accessible restaurant via a ramp to manual entry door 
The table spacing is cramped with non fixed benches.  There is no outside seating or accessible toilet but one can be found at Coles Port Melbourne along with parking.  There is also accessible parking nearby on the street 


VelaThai Port Melbourne

Parallel parking space, passenger-side, no
drop curb nearby.  Nearest drop curb is either intersection closest to parking.
There is minimal space for wheelchair to move. Spaces are similar size to normal car parking space. Busy road on drivers side would make it extremely difficult for accessibility roadside/drivers-side

Awkward obstacles? Yes, some trees present on footpath. Trees do not appear next to passenger side car spaces.


This parking space offers parallel, driver side, no drop curb.  
There is no sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside & there are some awkward obstacles including tree, rubbish bin,& motorcycle parking area


Limited parking on street.  
Pavement side, passenger-side & no drop curb. 
Sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside on pavement.
Some trees along pavement


Parallel parking space, passenger-side, no drop curb nearby.  
There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair to move alongside.  
Awkward obstacles include bike racks and poles.
Accessible toilet can be found at Emporium Lonsdale Street.



The Rex Hotel is an accessible venue with step-free front, no door & signposted.  	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit easily
with non fixed tables	& seating.  	
There is no outside seating.  		
Accessible toilet onsite with wheelchair access, additional toilet at Coles Port Melbourne along with parking.  
Further parking can be found on the street nearby & 45-53 Bay Street.  


Rex Hotel

There is a small step at the front to manual door.  	
Table spacing allows for a wheelchair to fit with assistance, non fixed seating & outside seating.  
Accessible toilets can be found at South Melbourne Central, parking at South Melbourne Market.  



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