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Forbes College Dining Hall

115 Alexander Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Access Guide

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 07:30 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 07:30 - 20:00.

Access To

  • The Dining Hall is located to the south of the Forbes College building, to the left as you enter.
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  • The most accessible route has ramps/slopes and manual doors.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:18.
  • The width of the ramp is 6ft 9in (206cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • There is a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is at a height of 2ft 6in (75cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 5in (13cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • The door to enter opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 5ft 11in (180cm).
  • To access the servery from the top of the steps, there is a single, manual door that requires effort to open, which opens towards you (pull) and is 38in (97cm) wide.
    The ramp which bypasses the steps is then to your right.
    At the foot of this ramp are the doors described above.
    The doors at the foot of the steps are 99in (252cm) wide, open outwards and have a good color contrast.
    Both sets of doors are double width and permanently held open.

Eating and Drinking

  • This area has a buffet counter and a designated seating area.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Menus are displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws.

Counter

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 3ft (92cm).
  • There are screens at the counter.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Seating Area

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There are chairs without armrests, high stools and long tables in this area.
  • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels are even.