Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar

This Information Is Current As Of: November 2019

Address: 1073 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Venue Email: booking@blacksquirrelbooks.ca

Website: https://www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca/

Parking & Transportation:

Free street parking adjacent to the building when available. Shared lot with other businesses 20m distance, with two accessible spots. Paid parking 30m distance, but no accessible spots.

Jump the Line: Yes, disabled patrons are allowed in first and early

Stairs – Other/Details:

One 10cm step up to enter the main floor. Stop gap ramp is out whenever Black Squirrel is open.

Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? No, there's not an accessible seating area

Accessible Seating Area Details

One larger table with wider adjacent space is available, but the setup is often altered for events.

Seating: Yes, there's seating available for those who need it

Seating-Other/Details:

There is usually seating available in the cafe area during events. This venue is a coffee shop and used bookstore during the day, so there's about 15 tables and 30 chairs.

Restrooms: No, there are no accessible restrooms

Restrooms – Other/Details:

Bathrooms are in the basement and are not accessible. Bathrooms remain as built for an older business at the location. They are both gender neutral with signs indicating which one has urinals. Accessible washroom stalls can be found at The Senate Tavern and Whole Foods (both on the same street).

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