Softer Drink Shop Accessibility Details

We welcome all people to our space. Interest in sobriety is not a requirement but is also fully welcome. We aim to be judgement free in all areas.

Kids are very welcome but not all drinks will be appropriate for them. Dogs unfortunately cannot come inside. 

The shop is located up 2 steep stairs. The doorway is approximately 32" wide. The door will be propped open all day - there are no handrails but some people like to use the brick doorframe for stability.

There are 2 seats with backs inside and 4 backless bar seats. There is a ledge at the front of the shop for standing / leaning against while sipping or browsing. 

We will put a bench outside that can seat 1-3 people. Those who are comfortable standing are welcome to also enjoy their drinks at the inside standing bar, or outside on the sidewalk. Please take care not to block the sidewalk for other users.

There is a washroom available but it is very small - room for canes but not really for other mobility aids. 

Masks are optional but very welcome, and we thank anyone who is not feeling well for staying home and visiting another time :) 

The shop is approximately 375 square feet and may be crowded. Ventilation consists of a continuously running bathroom fan, and the door being propped open all day, and permanently open vents above the door. 

The event may be busy at times, which means a crowded room that may get noisy. 

If you prefer a calmer experience, we encourage visiting in the morning - we will be keeping the volume low and encouraging a more quiet engagement with the space until at least 11am. 

There will be deejays playing records at a moderate volume in the afternoon. 

We hope to get a folding ramp soon and perhaps a handrail at the entrance, and in the future will be running an air purifier with hepa filters. Thanks for understanding - our unit is located in a very old building but we want to do our best to allow anyone who wants to access our space to do so.