Don't get me wrong the food and staff were excellent but when I seen the bill I was horrified.6 a pint 3 vodka 3.30 for a diet coke mixer. The menu caters for many tastes but what got us was the quality of the food. The customer service was good, polite attentive and not obtrusive, not first class but more than acceptable. The food was nice but service was shocking. Fantastic views if you get a window seat-we had a booth nearby so could still look out. Delay with coffees. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Will definitely use againMore, We visited for lunch today, restaurant wasnt overly busy and yet the service wasnt great at all. was great, but nothing can make up for missing the Breakfast Hash. About Menu Music Calendar Contact Us DELIVERY Open Menu Close Menu. The menu caters for many tastes but what got us was the quality of the food. However when I asked to pay for the coffee I almost dropped at the price! Visit if passing. Charged 75p for having a decaf, never have I been charged for decaf then charged another 75p for a milk alternative. The rest of us had Chicken sizzle and it was fab too . Service was great, but nothing can make up for missing the Breakfast Hash. asked if it was take away or sit in.. then as there was a vacant table at the window and ready for customers we asked if poss could we sit there, enroute the girl was then told ( that table has now been reserved) and wanted us to sit by the front door on a dirty table full of other dishes and cutlery.. where we refused and left..very disappointed.. Gourock. Good sandwiches, rolls and chicken are among the dishes to be ordered at GoodBrew. The food was nice but service was shocking. I approached the till area only to be scolded at ( stand by the far counter) when eventually someone came andasked if it was take away or sit in.. then as there was a vacant table at the window and ready for customers we asked if poss could we sit there, enroute the girl was then told ( that table has now been reserved) and wanted us to sit by the front door on a dirty table full of other dishes and cutlery.. where we refused and left..very disappointed.. Cafe Continental. Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return. The food was nice but service was shocking. Service friendlyand efficient, and we weren't rushed to finish up so had a lovely time catching up and enjoying the food, will make an effort to revisit when in the areaMore, Popped in with a friend for a quick coffee. 74 Kempock Street, Gourock PA19 1ND Scotland. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. The accompanying french fries came in a small cup size portion and to be honestthey were not great either. Good Brew, Gourock: See 15 unbiased reviews of Good Brew, rated 3 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #18 of 22 restaurants in Gourock. more, There aren't enough food, service, value or atmosphere ratings for, Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. When we challenged the service she repeatedly said we are busy and short staffed - which didnt look the case, however even if it was surely attending to a customer who has asked for help is more important than clearing an empty table? The rest of us had Chicken sizzle and it was fab too . Asked for a different side and were told that was fine then arrived without the side. Complete robbery, We were made welcome by the wonderful staff. Asked for water 3 times and didn't arrive. Will go againbut certainly no drinksMore, I normally really like Good Brew and the food/drink is excellent. I had a the Cajun chicken mayo ciabatta and the flavour was great. Fell like I need to start a campaign to bring it back. Also not cheap considering what you get all round!. Around half an hour into our visit and before we had even got our food, a member of staff approached to say they had just had a call for a last minute booking for 6 and we would need to be away from the table within 30 minutes. Won't be back. I refused to pay the 1.50 so this was removed (reluctantly) from our bill. Minor issue with order. Honestly, call in here if youre in Gourock or if youre popping over from the holiday village in Dunoon. I've never known a mixer to be more expensive than the spirit . We were given a choice of2 tables on arrival. It is a little narrow between tables in places. 5 of us ordered and have to say food was delicious . Monday - Wednesday 11am-6pm Thursday - Sunday 11am-8pm Delivery available: Thursday - Sunday 5pm-8pm Lovely lunch. Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return. Unfortunately a terrible experience and we won't be back. It was reasonably busy however getting a table was not an issue. We ordered sundries tomatoe and chilli pasta, it was so dry we couldnt eat it, the salt and chilli chips were dripping in oil. First we werent allowed to sit by the window, because that was a table for four, despite the cafe being nearly empty. Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return. Overall a pleasant visit, let down by only a couple of minor points. We were so lucky we even got a window seat overlooking the Clyde. We were told that we could move to another table in half an hour if one becomes available. I think it is unprofessional to seat a group of 4, take our order and then rush us to finish when the food has not even arrived because youd rather have a slightly bigger party. Didnt have a menu and didnt see the need for one. Went in for breakfast this morning. You won't be disappointed.. Got brought here for food by a friend as she always enjoys it. The inside is clean, relatively well presented and nicely decorated. The food was nice but service was shocking. 74 Kempock Street, Gourock PA19 1ND Scotland. Got impression waitress may have been new? Quick service. Then had to pay at the bar. A bad experience. Complete robberyMore, We were made welcome by the wonderful staff. I've never known a mixer to be more expensive than the spirit . Delicious coffee is among the most often ordered drinks at GoodBrew. There are however great views acrossthe Firth of Clyde from the tables next to the rear windows. Then had to pay at the bar. Good Brew Unclaimed Review Save Share 19 reviews #17 of 18 Restaurants in Gourock Cafe British Diner Soups 74 Kempock Street, Gourock PA19 1ND Scotland + Add phone number + Add website + Add hours See all (24) 19 Good Brew, United Kingdom yet. My partner had the scallops, black pudding, bacon and pea pure and it was out of this world. I have had previous long waits in this place but thought to give it another try. You won't be disappointed.. Got brought here for food by a friend as she always enjoys it. 3.50 Coffee 14 Mac Cheese - Over Priced & Over Rated, they were not great either. There is a good menu offering standard fare such as fish and chips and a reasonable drinks menu, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Good Brew Unclaimed Review Save Share 19 reviews #17 of 18 Restaurants in Gourock Cafe British Diner Soups 74 Kempock Street, Gourock PA19 1ND Scotland + Add phone number + Add website + Add hours See all (24) Write a Review Details CUISINES Cafe, British, Diner, Soups, Scottish View all details Location and contact If you are fond of British and Scottish cuisines, come to this cafe. Again, terribly slow. The correct solution is surely to provide an alternative time for the last minute booking. My partner had the scallops, black pudding, bacon and pea pure and it was out of this world. We waited over an hour for food and were also told that one item of food was out of stock so ordered the pork belly. We were spending a reasonable amount with you today as we ordered multiple drinks and a meal each. Worked out 5 for 1 coffee. Quality food beaten by the quality service. Asked for a different side and were told that was fine then arrived without the side. more, There aren't enough food, service, value or atmosphere ratings for. Worked out 5 for 1 coffee. Visit if passing. the Firth of Clyde from the tables next to the rear windows. Again, terribly slow. Lovely coffee tho and breakfast tea. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Then had to pay at the bar. Didnt have a menu and didnt see the need for one. We visited for lunch today, restaurant wasnt overly busy and yet the service wasnt great at all. We both had chips and they were light and crispy. When we challenged the service she repeatedly said we are busy and short staffed - which didnt look the case, however even if it was surely attending to a customer who has asked for help is more important than clearing an empty table? Get quick answers from Good Brew staff and past visitors. 3.50 Coffee 14 Mac Cheese - Over Priced & Over Rated, they were not great either. Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return.More, We wanted a nice coffee and cake on a windy Saturday afternoon in sunny gourock only to to treated like a bad misbehaved child. She said if we had asked for a jug of hot water we wouldnt have been charged but because it was a cup we were charged!! Asked for a different side and were told that was fine then arrived without the side. Who pays 5 for coffee, wasnt even the best as it was only like warm. Around half an hour into our visit and before we had even got our food, a member of staff approached to say they had just had a call for a last minute booking for 6 and we would need to be away from the table within 30 minutes. Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. Who pays 5 for coffee, wasnt even the best as it was only like warm. Overall a pleasant visit, let down by only a couple of minor points. Worked out 5 for 1 coffee. Charged 75p for having a decaf, never have I beencharged for decaf then charged another 75p for a milk alternative. Minor issue with order. Make sure youve got all day free before heading here. Quick service. The correct solution is surely to provide an alternative time for the last minute booking. We chose a quiet table in the corner. It is a little narrow between tables in places. We both had chips and they were light and crispy. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Today I visited with 3 colleagues. This place is famous for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. If we were going to have to move, wed much rather move to a business that is happy to have us and allows a reasonable amount of time for our visit. Good Brew 74 Kempock Street, Gourock PA19 1ND, Scotland Improve this listing Ranked #18 of 23 Restaurants in Gourock 15 Reviews Lisa C 15 30 Reviewed 31 October 2021 via mobile Warning don't try and go just for drinks as you'll be forced to order food too I visited The River on Saturday and was very disappointed with my experience. I have had previous long waits in this place but thought to give it another try. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Honestly, call in here if youre in Gourock or if youre popping over from the holiday village in Dunoon. Really terrible. Expressed my disappointment and that was greater with a half hearted apology from overworked staff. I had a the Cajun chicken mayo ciabatta and the flavour was great. Went in for breakfast this morning. Quality food beaten by the quality service. menu was amazing. Ive written to the local MP. We hadnt booked and they were extremely busy but the did everything to squeeze us in. Needless to say I won,t be backMore, Decided to get take away due to World Cup final being on. Write a Review Details CUISINES I must say however that the coffee was not that great, being very strong and quite bitter. 3.50 for a medium sized cup of coffee is a bit of a rip off, that's city prices Would certainly recommend and will return. The menu caters for many tastes but what got us was the quality of the food. Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order? We waited over an hour for food and were also told that one item of food was out of stock so ordered the pork belly. Gourock. Won't be back. First we werent allowed to sit by the window, because that was a table for four, despite the cafe being nearly empty. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. If we were going to have to move, wed much rather move to a business that is happy to have us and allows a reasonable amount of time for our visit. We finished our first round of food and took our custom to another local business for dessert, coffees etc, though this was not our original plan. When we challenged the service she repeatedly said we are busy and short staffed - which didnt look the case, however even if it was surely attending to a customer who has asked for help is more important than clearing an empty table? Will definitely use againMore, We visited for lunch today, restaurant wasnt overly busy and yet the service wasnt great at all. However when I asked to pay for the coffee I almost dropped at the price! There is a good menu offering standard fare such as fish and chips and a reasonable drinks menu, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return. Loved it and thank youMore, Came here today for what was the best breakfast dish in Inverclyde - the Breakfast Hash - only to find its been taken off the menu. Fell like I need to start a campaign to bring it back. Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order? Will definitely use again. Fantastic views if you get a window seat-we had a booth nearby so could still look out. We hadnt booked and they were extremely busy but the did everything to squeeze us in. Maybe the staff are part time and have no experience with the paying customer but we shant be ever back and will definitely let other know , We normally visit the continental cafe which is far more convenient for us but as a change we though we would try a change HOW WRONG WE WERE.. and efficient, and we weren't rushed to finish up so had a lovely time catching up and enjoying the food, will make an effort to revisit when in the area, charged for decaf then charged another 75p for a milk alternative. Today I visited with 3 colleagues. I must say however that the coffee was not that great, being very strong and quite bitter. Service friendly and efficient, and we weren't rushed to finish up so had a lovely time catching up and enjoying the food, will make an effort to revisit when in the area, Popped in with a friend for a quick coffee. Overall a pleasant visit, let down by only a couple of minor points. Didn't have a menu and didn't see the need for one. The menu caters for many tastes but what got us was the quality of the food.