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. more, There aren't enough food, service, value or atmosphere ratings for. We then sat with our finished plates for over half an hour (though i did leave most of my pork). I have had previous long waits in this place but thought to give it another try. 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. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. was great, but nothing can make up for missing the Breakfast Hash. Wednesdays 7pm-12am / Fridays & Saturdays 9pm-2am / Sundays 3-8pm. Nothing was a bother and even though they wore masks you could see they were smiling. We chose a quiet table in the corner. View the Menu of Good Brew in Gourock, UK. 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. menu was amazing. 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!! Had the very tasty mac n cheese, with bacon and fresh chillies-really tasty!! There is some parking nearby but be careful as some require tokens. Fell like I need to start a campaign to bring it back. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Asked for water 3 times and didn't arrive. We chose a quiet table in the corner. 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. Complete robbery. Went in for breakfast this morning. Loved it and thank you. We visited for lunch today, restaurant wasnt overly busy and yet the service wasnt great at all. menu was amazing. You won't be disappointed.. Got brought here for food by a friend as she always enjoys it. The rest of us had Chicken sizzle and it was fab too . A bad experience. Had I been told this when ordering I would never have ordered. 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. Lovely lunch. We were given a choice of2 tables on arrival. Fell like I need to start a campaign to bring it back. Then had to pay at the bar. However when I asked to pay for the coffee I almost dropped at the price! Good Brew, Gourock: See 15 unbiased reviews of Good Brew, rated 3 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #18 of 22 restaurants in Gourock. I had a the Cajun chicken mayo ciabatta and the flavour was great. The restaurant is nothing special to look at from the outside, being on a busy street. 3.50 Coffee 14 Mac Cheese - Over Priced & Over Rated, they were not great either. 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 correct solution is surely to provide an alternative time for the last minute booking. Got impression waitress may have been new? Unfortunately a terrible experience and we won't be back. Asked for a different side and were told that was fine then arrived without the side. Won't be back.More, Visited recently, ordered Mac Cheese at 14 and coffee at 3.50. Wont be back. 74 Kempock Street, Gourock PA19 1ND Scotland. Ive written to the local MP. The correct solution is surely to provide an alternative time for the last minute booking. Ive written to the local MP. We chose a quiet table in the corner. Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return. 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. Honestly, call in here if youre in Gourock or if youre popping over from the holiday village in Dunoon. I have to say the service was amazing and all of the staff were so friendly and extremely helpful. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. 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. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Who pays 5 for coffee, wasnt even the best as it was only like warm. I have had previous long waits in this place but thought to give it another try. Again, terribly slow. The restaurant is nothing special to look at from the outside, being on a busy street. Private Dining, Free WiFi, Families and Children Welcome, Tiered Restaurant, Full Bar, Free Parking, Dogs Welcome, Children's Menu available, Bar, Baby Chairs, Awesome View Price Point Dress code Casual, Relaxed Phone A/N Website https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverGourock Social media Facebook Instagram Then had to pay at the bar. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. We wanted some simple light bites and themenu was amazing. 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..More. 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.. on the side. My husband particularly difficult to please however he said his Cajun chicken pasta was delicious and would definitely eat there again . Honestly, call in here if youre in Gourock or if youre popping over from the holiday village in Dunoon. Won't be back.More, Visited recently, ordered Mac Cheese at 14 and coffee at 3.50. 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. Had small breakfast instead, which was really nice - especially the square sausage. The rest of us had Chicken sizzle and it was fab too . We then sat with our finished plates for over half an hour (though i did leave most of my pork). I have to say the service was amazing and all of the staff were so friendly and extremely helpful. Complete robbery. When we saw that we had been charged 1.50 for hot water we spoke to the server. Will go againbut certainly no drinksMore, I normally really like Good Brew and the food/drink is excellent. 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.. Needless to say I won,t be back, . Not bad value for money and should I be in the area I would probably return. 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. Had I been told this when ordering I would never have ordered. Servicewas great, but nothing can make up for missing the Breakfast Hash. 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. Your seating policy also needs to be reviewed - a booth the same size as ours had one man sitting with a coffee. 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. Order perfectly cooked chicken. Visit if passing. Get quick answers from Good Brew staff and past visitors. At that price I thought that the Mac Cheese would have been outstanding, it wasn't it was just reasonable. Wry disappointed will not return and will not recommend! First we werent allowed to sit by the window, because that was a table for four, despite the cafe being nearly empty. We ordered sundries tomatoe and chilli pasta, it was so dry we couldnt eat it, the salt and chilli chips were dripping in oil. 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? Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order? 2 tables on arrival. Then we were charged more than the menu price because they hadnt updated the menu. Fantastic views if you get a window seat-we had a booth nearby so could still look out. to add to the soup - we were later charged 1.50for said hot water. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. The food was nice but service was shocking.More, We ate around mid day in the middle of the week. We were given a choice of2 tables on arrival. 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? Quickly rectified. Nothing was a bother and even though they wore masks you could see they were smiling. The food was nice but service was shocking. Your seating policy also needs to be reviewed - a booth the same size as ours had one man sitting with a coffee. About Hours. 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. It's time to try good Scones. Wry disappointed will not return and will not recommend!More. Gourock Tourism Gourock Hotels Gourock Bed and Breakfast Gourock Vacation Rentals Gourock Vacation Packages Flights to Gourock Good Brew; 3.50 for a medium sized cup of coffee is a bit of a rip off, that's city prices - See 17 traveler reviews, 24 candid photos, and great deals for Gourock, UK, at Tripadvisor. 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. Had I been told this when ordering I would never have ordered. Honestly, call in here if youre in Gourock or if youre popping over from the holiday village in Dunoon. 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. Visit if passing. We were spending a reasonable amount with you today as we ordered multiple drinks and a meal each. The restaurant is nothing special to look at from the outside, being on a busy street. 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? We then sat with our finished plates for over half an hour (though i did leave most of my pork). Lunch came, the soup was so thick you could stand a spoon in it so rather than make a fuss we asked for a cup of hot water to add to the soup - we were later charged 1.50for said hot water. 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 A bad experience. 3.50 Coffee 14 Mac Cheese - Over Priced & Over Rated, they were not great either. Worked out 5 for 1 coffee. I must say however that the coffee was not that great, being very strong and quite bitter. Asked for water 3 times and didn't arrive. I've never known a mixer to be more expensive than the spirit . Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Nothing was a bother and even though they wore masks you could see they were smiling. We were given a choice of2 tables on arrival. It eventually arrived and was unrendered fat with some cous cous on the side. was great, but nothing can make up for missing the Breakfast Hash. The inside is clean, relatively well presented and nicely decorated. After food we caught attention of a waitress to order coffee - she replied 2 minutes and proceeded to clear tables (where no one was waiting for food) and then went behind the counter and still didnt come back to take our coffee order - so we just asked another server for the bill. I have to say the service was amazing and all of the staff were so friendly and extremely helpful. Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. Won't be back. 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. 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. Wry disappointed will not return and will not recommend!More. It was reasonably busy however getting a table was not an issue. We both had chips and they were light and crispy. It was a little greasy in places, but overall nicely presented and cooked. Really terrible. 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. Lovely coffee tho and breakfast tea. Would certainly recommend and will return. The restaurant is nothing special to look at from the outside, being on a busy street. The rest of us had Chicken sizzle and it was fab too . After food we caught attention of a waitress to order coffee - she replied 2 minutes and proceeded to clear tables (where no one was waiting for food) and then went behind the counter and still didnt come back to take our coffee order - so we just asked another server for the bill. Charged 75p for having a decaf, never have I been charged for decaf then charged another 75p for a milk alternative. 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. I have to say the service was amazing and all of the staff were so friendly and extremely helpful. Quality food beaten by the quality service. 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. At that price I thought that the Mac Cheese would have been outstanding, it wasn't it was just reasonable. We were so lucky we even got a window seat overlooking the Clyde. 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. Servicewas great, but nothing can make up for missing the Breakfast Hash. Won't be back. The menu is made from fresh local produce and changes regularly. 1.25 per Omlette filling? Expressed my disappointment and that was greater with a half hearted apology from overworked staff. Minor issue with order. Overall a pleasant visit, let down by only a couple of minor points. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. At that price I thought that the Mac Cheese would have been outstanding, it wasn't it was just reasonable. Expressed my disappointment and that was greater with a half hearted apology from overworked staff. - See 16 traveler reviews, 24 candid photos, and great deals for Gourock, UK, at Tripadvisor. I must say however that the coffee was not that great, being very strong and quite bitter. 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..