This accessibility guide helps people with mobility challenges in Newburyport 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 | Visual Access | Comments |
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| Newburyport Brewing Co. | Brewery and tap room | 4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport, MA | http://nbptbrewing.com | Compliant | One woman's and one unisex accessible restroom, with accessible sinks and two grab bars | All high top tables and bar, owner said card tables could be available for someone in a wheelchair upon request. There is a chair height bench along the entry wall. | There are no clearly marked handicap spots but there is an off street parking lot for the brewery and few surrounding business. There was only 1 spot in a convenient location to the curb ramp. This spot is located right in front of Meadows construction company. | There is an outdoor seating option. The door from the interior directly to the outdoor seating is not accessable. You can go out the front door and around to the side where there is a gate you can access the seating area. Outdoor seating area is a grassy surface. | |
| Plum Island Beachcoma | Casual American | 23 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury MA | http://pibeachcoma.com | Good | Sink blocks pullside clearance. Men's room is slightly small, door swings in. | Good | Private lot | ||
| West Row Cafe and Bar | American bistro | 33 Market Square, Newburyport MA | http://westrowcafe.com | Side entrance on Inn Street fully accessible | Ok. Sink blocks pullside clearance. | Good | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. | Online menu | |
| Superfine Foods | Casual American | 17 State Street, Newburyport MA | http://superfinefood.com | Double door entry, narrow. | Sink blocks pullside clearance. | Good | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. | ||
| Anchor Stone Deck Pizza | Pizzeria | 44 State Street, Newburyport MA | http://anchorpizzeria.com | Step at front entrance. Back entrance has sunken brickwork causing one inch step. | Good | Good. No access to second level dining. | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces On-street parking corner of State and Pleasant. | Online menu | |
| Grog | American cuisine, comfort food | 13 Middle Street, Newburyport MA | http://thegrog.com | Staff can provide ramp upon request. | No pullside clearance. Stall is ok. One grab bar on back wall Short grab bar on side wall. | There are multiple levels. Restroom access is one step down from main entrance. There is a secondary entrance to this lower level from the street. Booth seating and bar at main entry level. Basement, second and third floor dining not accessible. | Private lot, no HC designated spaces. | Online menu | |
| Jewel in the Crown | Indian cuisine | 23 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA | http://newburyportjewel.com | Narrow double door entry, one side operable. | Men's room is ok. At time of visit, trashcan was in path of accessible stall. Woman's room accessible stall is 5x5. Toilet paper holder on opposite wall. | Good | Prince Street lot. | Online menu | |
| Oregano | Pizzeria and restaurant | 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA | http://oreganopizzeria.com | Ok. Angled entryway obstructing pullside clearance, a companion may need to hold the door. | Good | Good | On-street parking directly in front. | ||
| Stone Crust Artisan Pizza | Pizzeria | 8 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA | http://stonecrustpizza.com | Short semi-steep ramp to door, no landing. | Good. Pathway to restroom is tight but navigable. | Limited standard height tables | On-street parking, corner of State and Pleasant. Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. | Large digital screen | |
| Loretta | American cuisine | 15 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA | http://lorettarestaurant.com/ | Good | Good | Good | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. | Online menu | |
| Angie's Food | Diner with breakfast, lunch and dinner | 7 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA | http://angiesfoodanddiner.com | Pull side clearance not quite 18". Specials placard blocks pull side clearance. Refrigerator placed just inside of door at latch side jamb blocking push side clearance. | Restroom itself is good. Supplies stored next to door causing obstruction. | Narrow passage but navigable. Limited tables with removable chairs. Mostly booths. | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. On-street space on corner of State and Pleasant. | ||
| Commune Cafe | Cafe, crepery | 33 Pleasant Street, Newburyport MA | http://communenewburyport.com | Double door entry, may need companion to hold second door open as single side is narrow. | Single side grab bar. Door swings in with limited pull side clearance. | Good | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. | Online menu | |
| Coffee Factory | Cafe | 56 State Street, Newburyport MA | http://www.thecoffeefactorynh.com | Step at front entrance. Ring bell for ramp and assistance. | Good | Good | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. HC spot on street directly in front of cafe. | Access to bookstore with ramp through cafe. | |
| Juicery | Organic juice and smoothies | 40 State Street, Newburyport MA | http://www.juicery.com | Step at front entrance. Use back entrance. Ring bell for ramp and assistance. At time of visit, bell did not work. | Good | Good | Green Street lot, 5 accessible spaces. | Online menu | |
| Brick and Ash | Pub and comfort food | 10 Center Street, Newburyport MA | http://brickandash.com | Accessible ramp to good entry | Separate unisex fully accessible restroom. | First floor bar is accessible with limited standard height tables. Outside dining area has lip at threshold and may require help from a companion. | Has its own lot with accessible spaces. | Second floor dining and game room not accessible | |
| Port Tavern | Pub | 84 State Street, Newburyport MA | http://www.theporttavern.com | Entry is good | Saloon doors to bathroom corridor. Door swings into HC stall. Stall has two grab bars. Navigation is tricky. | Space is good with mix of standard height and high top tables. | HC designated on street parking in front of library or lot at corner of State and Harris. | ||
| Sea Level Oyster Bar | Seafood and Oyster bar | 1 Market Square | https://sealevelnewburyport.com | Level entry with large obstruction-free vestibule. | Accessible restrooms on lower level, accessed by elevator in the restaurant. | There is a clear path between furniture. Standard height tables throughout the interior and on both front and rear seasonal patios | East or West lot | Online menu | The restaurant is co-located in the building with the Firehouse Center for the Arts. |
| Famous Pizza | Pizza, Roast Beef and Seafood | 2 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950 | https://famouspizzeria.com/ | Single wide-door entry | Two large ADA-compliant single-stall restrooms | Wide aisles; people utilizing wheelchairs can sit at head of booth or at one of several tables for four. | Two handicapped spaces right outside front door; immediate access to curb cut. | Online menu, Large digital screen menu board near cashier area | |
| Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant | Italian cuisine | 257 Low St., Newburyport | https://giuseppesfinefood.com/ | Single door, pull entry with adequate push/pull clearance; metal threshold is about 3/4 inch, but has a curved profile. | Two fully-accessible unisex restrooms, one on each of two restaurant levels. | There are two eating levels, with about three steps leading to the upper level. The lower level is accessible from within the restaurant; the upper level is not accessible due to the steps inside the restaurant, but is accessible to wheelchairs from an external front door that may be opened upon request. | There are 2 handicapped spaces: 1 is by front door, and the second is around the right side of the building by the fitness studio next door. The asphalt parking lot surface and the adjacent sidewalk next to the building are level to each other. Note: Parking lot becomes quite full during peak dinner hours. Call ahead for advice on best timing to avoid crowds if this is a concern. | Online menu, Wait staff will gladly guide you through menu choices. | |
| China Wok | Chinese/Asian Fusion | 45 Storey Avenue, Newburyport | https://chinawoknewburyport.com | Level entry. Single pull door with adequate side clearance. | Fully accessible unisex bathroom. | Clear pathways. Wheelchairs can easily fit under four-top tables. | There are 4 handicapped spaces within 20 to 25 yards from the front entrance. There are adequate curb cuts and/or ramps leading to the restaurant's front door. | Online menu | |
| Hodgie's II | Seasonal Home-made Ice Cream Stand | 251 Low Street, Newburyport | http://bit.ly/HodgiesToo | Outdoor seasonal business with counter/window ordering under covered vestibule | A fully-accessible unisex restroom is available inside the staff area upon request via left-side entrance. Pathway to restroom may be narrow due to product storage; If so, request staff assistance. | Seating at ends of picnic tables may be possible, though for some of these tables, transitions from concrete slab to hard grassy areas may be necessary. | There are two handicapped parking spaces on the left side of the business | Request assistance from staff for regular and special flavors; Flavors are also frequently posted to the Facebook page (see website information below for Facebook page) | |
| Revitalive Cafe | Vegetarian, Gluten Free Restaurant | 50 Water Street Mill 1, Newburyport, MA 01950 | http://www.revitalife.com | Double doors into Tannery building, open door in to cafe. Level entry. Good access from parking. | Common restrooms for the entire shopping complex on the first floor. One accessible unisex restroom about 40 yards from the restaurant with a clear path. | Small interior but easily accommodates chair at counter and at standard height tables | Access from Water St side lot is excellent Multiple HC spots in lot. 2 right near closest door to Tannery building a 30 feet to restaurant from space. No curbs. Clear level path. | Online menu: http://www.revitalive.com. Can order online or phone and then pick up. | |
| Brown Sugar By The Sea | Thai Cuisine | 75 Water St Newburyport, MA 01950 | http://www.brownsugarbythesea.com | Easy slight ramp entrance from sidewalk into reception area. Door access good. | Door opens out to right with no extra clearance but plenty from left. No clearance under sink. Accessible stall spacious with grab bars. | Both standard height and high-top tables. Good access around tables. Clear path no interior steps for most of dining area. | Street parking in front and across street in Tannery lot with many HP spaces. One HP space at each end of restaurant off street near curb cut outs. | ||
| Starboard Galley | Casual dining: seafood, beef, poultry and full bar | 55 Water St Newburyport, MA 01950 | Accessible side entrance on right of building with access to spacious reception area. | Accessible restroom with good clearance in and out and around sink and stall. | Mix of table and booths. Standard height and high tops. Clear paths to seating. Free of steps. Outside dining upon request available to accommodate lower table seating. | Street parking immediately in front and across Water St. Rear parking with 4 HP spaces. Easy path from back to side entrance. | Online menu | ||
| The Angry Donut | Brioche Style Donuts and MORE Bakery | 38 Washington St Newburyport, MA 01950 entry around corner on Winter ST. | http://www.theangrydonut.com | Small ramp at entry. Door opens out and might require assistance. Staff are near the door and happy to help. | One step up into small restroom. Not wheelchair accessible. | Small eating area, two standard height tables. Easy to move from order counter to tables. | Parking in front on Winter and around corner on Washington. Curb cut on Washington behind the building. | Small bakery shop, staff very accommodating and willing to help their customers. | |
| The Park Lunch | Family Style Restaurant and Pub | 181 Merrimac St Newburyport, MA 01950 | Ramp entry on left side of building. Door opens out to the right. | Two good accessible restrooms. Doors on both bathrooms open in. Clearance on both sides. | Booths, standard height tables and a few high tops. No interior steps. Good access. | Parking all around building off street. Ramp on left of building and 2 dedicated HP spaces near beginning of ramp. Easy access from lot. | Online menu | ||
| Chococoa Cafe | Bakery Coffee Shop/Espresso Bar Whoopie Pies a Specialty. | The Tannery Marketplace Mill Building #1 50 Water St. Newburyport, MA 01950 | http://www.chococoabaking.com | Easy access from Water St parking lot through wide double doors at either end of Tannery Building Mill Building #1. Chococoa at right side when facing building. | Tannery unisex accessible restrooms just steps from entrance to restaurant. | Clear wide pathway to counter for ordering and to tables. Standard height tables very accommodating for WC access. No steps or thresholds. | Water Street lot has many HP spaces in lot and One 15ft from the entrance nearest Chococoa. No curbs or impediments. | Online menu | |
| Black Cow | Fine American Cuisine | 40 Merrimac Street | http://blackcowrestaurant.com | Accessible patio entry on Merrimac Street | Good | Limited standard height tables on first floor, but plenty of tables on the second level and roof patio. There is elevator access. | 2 designated spots out front | Online menu | |
| Michael's Harborside | American Cuisine | 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport MA | https://www.michaelsharborside.com/ | Level entry into a wide vestibule with good clearance | Two separate unisex fully accessible restrooms, one each on first and second floors. | Clear path between furniture and fixtures to allows good circulation to public areas on first and second floors. Second floor accessible by elevator in main entrance vestibule. Furniture at accessible heights available throughout all public areas except a portion of the seasonal first floor outside area. There are other seasonal outside areas with accessible height tables. | Has its own lot with accessible spaces | Online menu | |
| Riverwalk Brewing Co. | Brewery, taproom | 40 Parker Street, Newburyport MA | http://riverwalkbrewing.com | Accessible ramp to door. | Fully accessible, two grab bars | Plenty of space. Mix of standard height and high top tables. Outdoor patio is not accessible. | Private lot with accessible spaces | Online menu | |
| The Poynt | Chef-driven Cuisine with Fresh Ingredients; Pizza & Bar | 31 Water Street | https://www.poyntnewburyport.com/contact-us | Accessible door located at rear of restaurant facing the parking lot. Please call restaurant 30 minutes ahead of your arrival time, and then again when you arrive so staff/management can meet you at the accessible door at rear of building. Ramps leading to rear door are located at either end of the building (ramp at south end of building is somewhat closer than ramp at north end of building). Restaurant does not take reservations, but does utilize the phone app called "Nowait". | Both the men's and women's restrooms are fully ADA-compliant/accessible. | Some aisles or between-table spaces, though passable, may be narrow, especially when restaurant is busy. | One handicapped parking space is located in the parking lot at each of the north and south ends of the building; each parking space is near one of the ramps that lead to the accessible entrance at rear of restaurant. | Online menu |
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