53. Encourage bars and traders to be accessible at the design stage of developing their units. Trying to make a unit accessible after it has been designed or installed is often ineffective and can feel like an "add on".
54. Lowered counters should be provided at 800–850mm height, with a recess that is 700mm to 750mm high.
55. There should be clear signage and a 1.2m wide access aisle to the bar/counter.
56. Avoid using the bar/counter to store items on.
57. Where lowered counters cannot be provided, consider how disabled visitors can be served effectively. This might include a table service, a drinks runner or staff coming out from behind a counter to serve them.
58. When providing picnic benches or other eating areas make provision for wheelchair access. There should be 1.2m between benches.
59. If possible, consider a separate bench and table option so that wheelchair users can use the table.
60. Be mindful of how crowded the route is between the Accessible Viewing Platforms and the bars and food stalls. If the routes are likely to be too crowded, offer a drinks service or provide a bar at the viewing platform.
61. Sponsored activations, bars and performance areas are becoming a common feature at large and medium-scale events. It is useful to decide at point of contract whether these should provide relevant accessibility, including level access, including safe ramps (with handrails and kickboards).