Accessibility

Getting there/way-finding - The Retreat Hotel is located at 280 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC, close to the 506 bus route and the number 19 tram route. Route 19 low-floor trams travel along Sydney Road and the nearest fully accessible tram stop is Sydney Rd/Brunswick Rd (700m from venue). There is street and shop parking nearby however the venue has no dedicated parking spots for visitors, performers or staff.

Wheelchair access/mobility - Unfortunately the venue does not have accessible toilets or a wheelchair accessible front entrance however staff will do all they can to assist everyone into the venue and make it a safe and fun experience for all.

The hotel was built in 1891 so door frames, thoroughfares and handrails may not conform to contemporary guidelines. There are also two large concrete steps at entry and one small step from band room into the beer garden

To allow wheelchairs into the beer garden and/or band room, the staff can open the rear gate to allow access and then assist people to come through a side entrance into the spacious band room.

Bathrooms - Unfortunately, The Retreat doesn’t have accessible bathrooms that adhere to modern standards but there are ground level bathrooms and large cubicles with hand rails to allow for wheelchair access with assistance from a friend, carer or staff member.

Audiovisuals - Shows may include low-intensity flashing lights and haze.

Regrettably, interpreters, hearing loop and closed captioning won’t be available at events unless provided by the show promoter.

Breakout areas - The Retreat has a range of different spaces including quiet booths in the front of the venue, a separate front bar with a large low table and taller bar tables as well as bar seats and a large spacious outdoor beer garden.