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Grainery Lane Accessibility Guide

Welcome

Grainery Lane is a sensory‑rich, inclusive hospitality and tasting venue located in Ballarat. We specialise in immersive flavour experiences, seasonal menus, and accessible visitor information designed to support guests with sensory, physical, cognitive, and neurodivergent access needs.

Our venue includes indoor tasting spaces, outdoor seating and a multisensory Blend & Taste experience designed with inclusive principles.

Access At A Glance

  • Accessible Parking
  • Step‑Free Access
  • Accessible Indoor Dining
  • Accessible Toilet
  • High Chair
  • Baby Change Table
  • Charging Points
  • Dietary Needs Catered For
  • Vegan Options
  • Vegetarian Options
  • ATM Nearby

Getting Here

Drop‑off

  • A drop‑off point is available on Armstrong Street with a kerb ramp approximately 40 m from the entrance.
  • The route to the venue is step‑free with a sealed concrete path at least 1000 mm wide.
  • Taxis and rideshare vehicles can stop directly at the entrance in a 5 min drop off zone and is step free

Street Parking

  • On‑street parking is available along Grainery Lane and adjacent streets.
  • Accessible parking bays are located 60 m from the venue entrance.
  • Guests with a valid Accessible Parking Permit may park in signed bays for double the posted time at no cost (local council policy).
Vehicles parked beside accessible parking signs outside commercial buildings
Street Parking

Nearby Car Parks

  • The closest public car park is located 50 m from the venue with step‑free access.
  • Payment is via ticketless system with card or mobile payment, there is some free parking, see the City of Ballarat website for updated information.  www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

Public Transport

Bus

  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 150 m away.
  • Routes servicing the stop are wheelchair accessible.
  • The path from the stop to the venue is step‑free.
  • Check the Department of Transport website for current bus timetables.

Arrival

Path to Entrance

  • External terrain is sealed concrete.
  • The entrance path is at least 1200 mm wide.
Wood-panelled entrance to Grainery cocktail bar and distillery
Main Entrance

Main Entrance

  • Step‑free transition from outdoor to indoor areas with a 1000mm clearance.

Getting Around

What to Expect

  • Indoors: Tastings,  Blend & Taste Experience, Accessible Seating Area.
  • Outdoors: front outdoor dining on high tables
  • Flooring: Polished floor boards
  • High contrast between flooring, walls, and furniture.
  • Air conditioning indoors and heating indoors
  • High chairs and change tables available.

Indoor and Outdoor Experience

Lush vintage restaurant bar with hanging ferns
Indoor Experience

Clear Floor Space

  • Most indoor areas have at least 1000 mm circulation space.
  • Tables can be repositioned for mobility aid access.

Furniture

  • Low and high tables available
  • Seating: Chairs with and without armrests with seat heights between 430–650 mm .

Sensory Experience

  • The Blend & Taste room includes controlled lighting, adjustable sound, and optional sensory supports (ear defenders, fidget tools). For Blend and Taste exp only.
  • Main tasting and dining areas typically have low lighting and can have loud sound with music and the voices of other patrons.
  • Heating and cooling inside and a verandah for sun protection

Service animals

  • Service animals are welcome. Water can be provided on request.

Sounds

General

  • Background music plays at moderate volume. Higher volume after dinner service.

Customers

  • Noise levels vary depending on time of day.

Kitchen

  • Kitchen is enclosed; sound spill is minimal.

Scents

  • Primary scents come from food and beverage preparation.
  • Mildly scented hand wash in restrooms.
  • Air freshener used occasionally.

Lighting

Indoors

  • Typically low lighting, a lamp can be provided on request

Outdoors

  • Natural lighting during the day.
  • Outdoor dining provides brighter lighting at night.

Restrooms

  • Restrooms located indoors near the main tasting area with step free access from the main dining area.
  • Includes male, female, and a LH unisex accessible toilet.
  • Change table located in the accessible toilet.

Accessible Toilet

Open wooden door to accessible unisex toilet
Accessible Toilet
Accessible bathroom with grab rails and dark green tiles
Accessible bathroom entrance with baby changing station

Communication

Menus

  • Menus available in written format.
  • Staff can read menus aloud on request.
  • Digital menu available via QR code.

Dietary Requirements

Grainery Lane caters for most dietary needs. Cross‑contamination risk may exist.

Service

Peak Periods

  • Friday and Saturday evenings are busiest.
  • Weekday afternoons are quieter.
  • Contact the venue for information about special events.

Ordering

  • Orders can be placed at the bar or via table service.
  • Payment accepted at tables or bar (cash or card).

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