Food and drink

A great place to meet others in the community

Popular Inverkip lunch club returns with sausage rolls and crafts for toddlers

Distillery manager Laura Davies with the new batch of Clydebuilt single malts.

Distillery manager Laura Davies with the new batch of Clydebuilt single malts.

Ardgowan Distillery

Details revealed of new Ardgowan Distillery range of 'Clydebuilt' single malts

Soup and Blether at Belville Community Garden has been running for the last eight years.

Soup and Blether at Belville Community Garden has been running for the last eight years.

Soup and a Blether offers a feel-good Friday to everyone in the community

The deadline for entries is July 18

The deadline for entries is July 18

The Haven announces competition to name new coffee and crepe van

Your Voice Inverclyde runs the group

Your Voice Inverclyde runs the group

Your Voice Inverclyde

New Cozy Corner group to meet every Wednesday in Greenock

Scones with clotted cream and jam will be on the menu

Scones with clotted cream and jam will be on the menu

Greenock café serving up special menu to mark annual event this weekend

Parklea Branching Out's new community hub has won a prestigious accolade in the Scottish Design Awards.

Parklea Branching Out's new community hub has won a prestigious accolade in the Scottish Design Awards.

Clubs and societies

New £2.2m community hub in Port Glasgow wins top Scottish design award

Spicy braised chicken and rice, as cooked up by Greenock chef Ben Egan

Spicy braised chicken and rice, as cooked up by Greenock chef Ben Egan

Greenock chef serves up easy chicken and rice recipe that won't break the bank

Two taster sessions for the scran zone will be held

Two taster sessions for the scran zone will be held

Inverkip Hub to hold cookery workshops for young people

What is surimi?

What is surimi?

What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack

Mushroom Stroganoff with tagliatelle is on this month's menu

Mushroom Stroganoff with tagliatelle is on this month's menu

Lyle Gateway in Greenock to hold new Café International event

Ardgowan Distillery fill first cask

Ardgowan Distillery fill first cask

Ardgowan Distillery

First cask filled at Inverclyde's newest distillery after £20m site opens to public

Elderflower cordial is the taste of summer for many lucky enough to be able to make their own - and rhubarb and ginger jam isn't bad either!

Elderflower cordial is the taste of summer for many lucky enough to be able to make their own - and rhubarb and ginger jam isn't bad either!

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

Enjoy a taste of summer - but be careful what you eat from out in the wild!

LIVE: Opening of multi-million Ardgowan Distillery gets underway

LIVE: Opening of multi-million Ardgowan Distillery gets underway

Ardgowan Distillery

LIVE: Exclusive look inside Ardgowan Distillery as it opens for first time

Ardgowan Distillery: Take an first look inside Inverclyde's new distillery

Ardgowan Distillery: Take an first look inside Inverclyde's new distillery

Ardgowan Distillery

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First look inside Inverclyde's new £20m Ardgowan Distillery

Greenock business named as Scotland's children's play centre of the year

Greenock business named as Scotland's children's play centre of the year

Greenock business named as Scotland's children's play centre of the year

Guests will get access to everything on offer for £5

Guests will get access to everything on offer for £5

Greenock cafe invites locals to come along for a warm bowl of French Onion Soup

Jax Snax in the park opens on Friday

Jax Snax in the park opens on Friday

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Popular food truck Jax Snax confirms date for return at new home in Port Glasgow

A New bar in Gourock has opened with plenty of cocktails and sunset views to enjoy

A New bar in Gourock has opened with plenty of cocktails and sunset views to enjoy

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New beer, wine and cocktail bar opens in Gourock - with film screenings to come

Staff at the new Costa cafe and drive-through in Greenock are looking forward to welcoming their first customers this week.

Staff at the new Costa cafe and drive-through in Greenock are looking forward to welcoming their first customers this week.

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See inside new Costa Coffee drive-thru in Greenock ahead of opening day this week

Owners of Jax Snax confirm new location after James Watt Dock Marina departure

Owners of Jax Snax confirm new location after James Watt Dock Marina departure

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Owners of Jax Snax confirm new location after James Watt Dock Marina departure

Scotts in Greenock is owned by Buzzworks, which has been awarded a B Corporation certification

Scotts in Greenock is owned by Buzzworks, which has been awarded a B Corporation certification

Buzzworks owners of Greenock restaurant secure top international accreditation

Paul Young visits Taj Mahal in Gourock after Beacon show

Paul Young visits Taj Mahal in Gourock after Beacon show

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80s singing star Paul Young visits Gourock restaurant after Beacon show

Parents get crafty in the kitchen at fun Sports Tea in school

Parents get crafty in the kitchen at fun Sports Tea in school

PICTURES: Parents bring a taste of the world to Port Glasgow primary school

Ben Egan's herb pesto superfood rigatoni is the perfect combination of healthy, cheap and easy to make.

Ben Egan's herb pesto superfood rigatoni is the perfect combination of healthy, cheap and easy to make.

COOKING WITH BEN EGAN

Greenock chef Ben Egan cooks up a simple, cheap and healthy pasta recipe

Inverclyde Vineyard Church will host a community cafe this weekend

Inverclyde Vineyard Church will host a community cafe this weekend

Inverclyde church is holding community cafe this weekend

There will be fresh fruit and veg, cheese, fresh fish, and street food

There will be fresh fruit and veg, cheese, fresh fish, and street food

Popular Gourock farmers' market to return on Saturday

vegetarian Bolani is on the menu at the café

vegetarian Bolani is on the menu at the café

Afghan cuisine on the menu at Café International in Greenock

St John's Parish Church will host the Bowl & Blether

St John's Parish Church will host the Bowl & Blether

Community lunch to return at Gourock's St John's Church

A three course Ukrainian meal will be served

A three course Ukrainian meal will be served

Café International to serve up Ukrainian stew in Greenock

The 85th Inverkip Scout Troop is hosting a community BBQ

The 85th Inverkip Scout Troop is hosting a community BBQ

Inverkip Scouts to host BBQ as part of exciting Kip Fest celebrations

Best places to go for food and drink in Inverclyde when the sun is out

Best places to go for food and drink in Inverclyde when the sun is out

Top suntraps in Inverclyde where you can have a drink and enjoy the weather

The takeaway can be found at 4a Mearns Street

The takeaway can be found at 4a Mearns Street

Bowman Rebecchi

New tenant to take over former central Greenock hot food takeaway

West College Scotland student chef Pawel Martynk.

West College Scotland student chef Pawel Martynk.

Greenock student chef crowned champion at international cooking festival

No commitment is required

No commitment is required

Gourock community café seeks volunteers to help with popular social sessions

Beloved restaurant closing in Glasgow Airport - as new eatery revealed

Beloved restaurant closing in Glasgow Airport - as new eatery revealed

Glasgow Airport

Beloved restaurant closing in Glasgow Airport - as new eatery revealed

Gary Lewis from Jax Snax has said farewell to the food truck's long-established spot at the James Watt Dock Marina.

Gary Lewis from Jax Snax has said farewell to the food truck's long-established spot at the James Watt Dock Marina.

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Jax Snax owner reflects on Alfredo Morelos visit as he says goodbye to Greenock

McDonald's has announced free food is available this bank holiday plus customers can look forward to a new Breakfast menu this month

McDonald's has announced free food is available this bank holiday plus customers can look forward to a new Breakfast menu this month

McDonald's customers can get free food this bank holiday - how to get yours

Spanish cod and chorizo butter bean stew

Spanish cod and chorizo butter bean stew

What's cooking: Spanish cod and chorizo butter bean stew will make you love seafood

Seasonal specials have been introduced

Seasonal specials have been introduced

Summer drink specials announced at Greenock community hub

Regular volunteers have been unable to help out

Regular volunteers have been unable to help out

Church looking for volunteers as popular Port Glasgow café reopens

The team at Chilo's have opened a store in Grey Place, Greenock

The team at Chilo's have opened a store in Grey Place, Greenock

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Popular burger chain with stores across Scotland opens its doors in Greenock

Four Inverclyde restaurants have won top prizes at Scottish Curry Awards 2025

Four Inverclyde restaurants have won top prizes at Scottish Curry Awards 2025

Four Inverclyde restaurants win prizes at 2025 Scottish Curry Awards

Craigend free meal

Craigend free meal

People tuck in to tasty free meal that is bringing the community together

Popular Inverclyde food truck announces it's moving to a new location

Popular Inverclyde food truck announces it's moving to a new location

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Popular Inverclyde food truck announces it's moving to a new location

The charity could secure 'vital support' through the campaign

The charity could secure 'vital support' through the campaign

Inverclyde charity aims to secure 'vital support' through supermarket initiative

Ben Egan's Scotch egg with a twist

Ben Egan's Scotch egg with a twist

Recipe: Scotch eggs with a twist - a simple and versatile snack

The café will take a two week break

The café will take a two week break

Port Glasgow church café announces temporary closure for Easter holidays

The cafe in Morrisons supermarket in Greenock will remain open

The cafe in Morrisons supermarket in Greenock will remain open

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Morrisons cafe in Greenock will stay open amid mass UK-wide closures

The event's volunteers were praised by Compassionate Inverclyde

The event's volunteers were praised by Compassionate Inverclyde

Friendship Hub in Inverclyde hosts Scottish-themed lunch

The event is nearly at capacity

The event is nearly at capacity

Last few tickets left for Gourock Rotary Club's fund-raiser for MND research

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

According to data Tesco shoppers love their Greenock Telegraph

According to data Tesco shoppers love their Greenock Telegraph

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Greenock Telegraph is third most popular item bought by Tesco customers in Inverclyde

An Inverclyde bar have been nominated by customers for a top hospitality award

An Inverclyde bar have been nominated by customers for a top hospitality award

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Greenock bar nominated by customers for top hospitality award