This accessibility guide helps people with mobility challenges in Dover and Rochester stay engaged in the community. The Access Navigators team takes to the streets to inspect restaurants and cultural attractions for physical barriers that impact accessibility and regularly updates our findings in this handy guide. You can contribute by adding your observations using our online assessment report!
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Restaurant/Attraction | Description | Address | Website | Entry | Restrooms | Interior | Parking | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-itz | Chicken wings and tenders with over 30 original sauces | 274 Central Avenue, Dover NH | http://www.wing-itz.com | No pull side clearance but there is a doorbell if you need someone to hold the door. | 3 grab bars. ADA compliant. | No arms on chairs. High-top and standard height tables. Narrow space between tables. No interior steps, one floor restaurant. | Street parking with no handicapped spaces. Narrow spaces, no spots for accessible vans. | |
| Dos Amigos Burritos | Mexican | 286 Central Avenue, Dover NH | https://www.dosamigosburritos.com/ | Step at entry, but need companion to ask for portable ramp. | ADA compliant with 2 grab bars. | Wide enough path to access tables and bathroom, no arms on chairs, tables adequate height, free of interior steps | Street parking, no handicap spots outside restaurant | |
| La Festa | Pizzeria | 297 Central Avenue, Dover NH | https://lafestabrickandbrew.com/ | Width good. Pull side clearance good. Vestibule good. | One grab bar. Spacing appropriate. Paper towel dispenser too high for reach via wheelchair. | High-top and standard height tables. Counter tops good. Condiment table good. Chairs do not have arms. No interior steps. Very open concept floor plan. One level. | Parking behind building (no handicapped spots). No handicaped spots on the main road outside of restaurant. | |
| Sonny’s Tavern | Cocktails and "down home" comfort food | 328 Central Avenue, Dover NH | https://www.sonnystaverndover.com/ | Pull side clearance with doorbell, vestibule ADA appropriate | No grab bars | Wide pathways, standard height tables | Street parking, one handicap spot in front of restaurant, narrow most likely not van accessible | |
| Thirsty Moose TapHouse | Bar and grill | 340 Central Avenue, Dover NH | https://www.thirstymoosetaphouse.com/dover/ | Entry has steps. Alternative entryway behind restaurant in parking lot with elevator access | Narrow entryway into bathroom. No grab bars narrow interior access path to handicap stall from doorway | Open space for easy access to move around tables. Bar not handicap accessible. No inside steps. No arms on chairs | Street parking limited handicap spaces not van accessible | |
| Ember Wood Fired Grill | Bar and grill | 1 Orchard Street, Dover NH | https://www.emberwfg.com/ | Width good. No pull side clearance but door bell for assistance is present. Vestibule good size but there is a decorative table that takes up accessibility space | 2 grab bars. Handicapped stall present. Good space in stall. Paper towels out of reach. | High-top and standard height tables.. No arm rests on chairs. Seating inside possible but seating outside is not accessible. Spacing of tables and chairs inside is good. | Parking lot across the street has can accessable parking. | |
| Dover Brick House | Pub-style food, music and beer | 2 Orchard Street, Dover NH | https://www.doverbrickhouse.com/ | Alternate entrance on left side of building, would need companion to enter. Lip could cause difficulty exiting. | One ADA compliant restroom with two grab bars and wide entry way. | Slightly cluttered, tables in the front are adequate height. Chairs don’t have arms. Second floor, but no alternate way to access it. | Street parking off of Central Avenue. Handicap parking to the left of building. | |
| Suppa’s Pizza / 603 Bar & Lounge | Bar and pizzeria | 368 Waldron Court, Dover NH | https://www.suppaspizza.net/ | Pull side clearance | ADA compliant | Spacious, adequate table heights, pizza counter/register elevated | Street parking/ handicap and van accessible parking around the corner | Bar and pizzeria connected |
| Oriental Delight | Chinese and Japanese | 436 Central Avenue, Dover NH | http://www.orientaldelightdover.com/ | ADA compliant with ramp, need companion to open doors. | Very cramped, not accessible. Could not fit a wheelchair, no grab bars. | Wide paths, tables adequate height, no arms on chairs. | Street parking, one handicap spot on same block of restaurant. | |
| The Gyro Spot | Greek restaurant | 421 Central Avenue, Dover NH | http://thegyrospot.com/ | Width good. Pull side clearance good. Vestibule good. | ADA complaint. 3 grab bars. Door to bathroom is heavy. | High-top and standard height tables. Counter height good. Spacing between tables good. | Parking on Cantral Ave with no handicapped spaces. Not good for van access. | |
| Cinco de Mayo | Mexican bar and grill | 446 Central Avenue, Dover NH | http://www.cincodemayonh.com/ | Pull side clearance, vestibule appropriate, may need companion to hold door | ADA compliant | Spacious, adequate table heights, no arms on chairs | Street parking, one handicap spot in front of restaurant, van accessible | |
| Blue Latitudes | Locally sourced, modern American dining | 421 Central Avenue, Dover NH | http://www.bluelatitudes.net | Pullside clearance. Vestibule ADA compliant | Narrow clearance at doorway and within bathroom. 2 grab bars. Small stall (unsure if 360 degree turn in chair could be done) | Several steps and high tables. Low tables available interior access narrow and may be difficult to navigate during busy time. Outdoor seating available but inaccessible as there are steps and no ramps. | Street parking, not van accessible no handicap spots. Lots are available down street | Restaurant is located within walking plaza. Pavement is uneven cobble stone and sloped down a small hill |
| The Farm | Comfort food with a barbeque spin | 25 Portland Avenue, Dover NH | http://www.farmbargrille.com/ | Ramp entrance in front | One ADA compliant restroom | Spacious, adequate table heights | Handicap parking in parking lot, van accessible | |
| Revolution Taproom and Grill | Pub | 61 N. Main Street, Rochester NH 03867 | http://www.revolutiontaproomandgrill.com/ | Free of steps, wide pull-door--need companion to open. No vestibule. | Restroom ADA compliant with 2 grab bars on either side of toilet. | Spacious, tables adequate height, chairs without arms, no level changes. | Street parking and lot parking nearby. | |
| Flight Coffee | Coffee shop | Good | Accessible | Good |
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