Beacon Arts Centre Bistro & Bar in Inverclyde

Great venue with good accessibility which to me is paramount as a carer for someone in a wheelchair who likes to go to shows. It really is a lively venue with incredibly helpful staff who go out of their way to help you. Cannot recommend it enough. If I could give it more stars I would.

Excellent show. Brilliant venue and staff very welcoming

Wenr here for the recording of Breaking the News, a BBC Scotland radio show. It's the first time we have been here, it's a nice building with great views from the cafe and friendly staff.

Excellent event put on by IFIT :INVERCLYDE FAITH AND THROUGHCARE and also YOUR VOICE for ex addicts what an event the beacon put on for us tonight very friendly staff and volunteers whata night from state to finish well done to the beacon arts centre for they're free use of they're time and venue to hold the event at no cost atoll, great belief in addicts and addicts in recovery also thank-you for yous having the belief in every addict and for also giving every one of us belief and confidence that we can all still have a good and better life than the one we used to live

Dropped off my 88 year old mum for afternoon show. Staff were helpful. Show was good she said. Thanks. Parking / dropping off a nightmare. April 2024 1st Time at a show in there. The magic of the Beatles. Absolutely brilliant 👏. You could feel the music changing with the times from the 60s etc..throughout the show. Very professional. Interactive with the audience was just right. Music was very accurate although no harmonica. Due back September 2025. Recommended. Hope that's enough time to stock up the bar selection.

Stunning location, huge stage, lovely inside and staff all so helpful

Brilliant night at the Beacon to see Janey Godley. The Theatre is in a great location. It is clean and well presented. Friendly helpful staff.

Really enjoyed Jerry Sadowitz tonight. Comedy genius. Beacon Centre very nice Indeed.

We went for lunch and were happy to see that some dishes are available in small portions. Perfect when you're not overly hungry

A beautiful location and very well mannered support staff

Went there for a show was really good the seats were very comfortable and plenty of leg room

A great venue for shows and gigs

Excellent concert at an excellent venue.

Fantastic theatre, good variety of shows at reasonable prices great location.

So arrived tonight for dirty dusting show x went to bar bought 3 strongbow and one dark fruits x charged £26 Thought that's steep but it's a nite out x £6.50 a can by the way x At interval sneaked out bought same round young girl charges us £21.50 am like confused but pay Ats £5.375 each ( strange ) Then ma sister pops out tae loo surprises us with another refreshment costing £22.40 that's £5.60 each x What the actual x we had just popped over from Jimmy Watt pub and a round of drinks cost us £9.56 yes across the street draught cider This is a total liberty disgusting handing us cans out a chiller bad customer service and charging well over the odds x Show was abso brilliant bar service needs addressed Over priced x bad service x poor quality x .

Great for gigs Food is ok,helpful staff Outrageous price for a bottle or a can of beer,£5.60 a pop

Lovely centre, not to big, everyone enjoyed their self's.

We visited this centre to attend an opening of an Art exhibition. As we were a bit early we had time to have lunch at the cafe there. It has a calm, spacious atmosphere with very friendly staff and a brilliant view of the Clyde. We will come back again. There was parking in the square outside and a ramp up to the centre for anyone needing wheelchair access. What a lovely venue.

Went to Shania twain tribute act sound was amazing performance was fantastic

Fab venue....Cafe lovely. Staff great. First time visit, but won't be.my last

Nice coffee - friendly staff - lovely view

Beautiful location, brilliant venue, great staff.

Friendly place, great location.

Beautiful performing space and lovely overall atmosphere.

Really disappointed with the customer services at the beacon arts guild missed a performance due to a bereavement in November and tried contacting the venue and no one answered to voice mail or email. Eventually I got through and was told management would be in touch, still waiting a month later. Countless correspondence and still no management response. Then told while attending the Christmas panto that the show account was settled so tough luck email to manager but not to hold a breath. Four tickets to a performance down the toilet, no offer of another performance to anything as a courtesy, considering the fact if they answered their mail then I would not be in this position. What is all their fundraising at every performance for when they can't offer a genuine alternative during a crisis.

Just been to the Beacon Pantomime. It was the best Pantomime I have ever been to.

Brilliant panto the cast were very good hasn't laughed like that in a long time ,

Great wee theatre , great facilities

I called the box office yesterday to ask about accessibility for my gran who is a wheelchair user and the lady working could not have been more kind and helpful. Her customer service was exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed the pantomime that evening as a family! Great staff and great performance.

Went to see the panto "beauty & the beast" it was so good my granddaughter aged 5 wanted me to take her again the following day.

I have had a really lovely Salmon and Prawn Salad followed by Fish and Chips. I would definitely recommend the Cafe.

Always a great and welcoming space

Stunning venue. I visited for Beauty and the Beast. The stage was emaculate and every detail was so clear. The bar has a good selection of drinks for all tastes and very reasonably priced.

Fantastic pantomime. Go every year.

had great night at Karen Dunbar only downside is the bar prices really expensive

This is a lovely theatre, you can enjoy food and drink before your show, staff friendly and helpful.

Best place ever, shows are great and the staff are the coolest people in the world

Staff helpful and friendly. No problems 👍

Had a meal there ,lady that served was friendly & helpful . The steak pie I had was tasty more gravy would have been nice & partner had the fish which was ok we thin fries over cooked & too crispy neither of us could eat ours . Dessert was option of three types of cake again tasty enough but maybe some cream could have been offered . I asked for fresh orange & lemonade , definitely not fresh orange & Sprite is lemon & lime not lemonade . Nice situation for a cafe/bistro & even when it got busy it didn’t feel overcrowded .

We came to see a comedy show and eat. The show was amazing but the staff serving the food especially Billy, was incredible.food was as expected pub grub with a twist . No plate was left with anything. Tells you it was great food. Price was acceptable great venue and very accessible for wheelchair users

Visited for a totally Tina (Turner) show. A great venue with helpfull and friendly staff

Trains were cancelled due to storm so could not attend last week explained this to staff but said they cant offer any refund or exchange, as previous attendee to lots of shows you have lost a good customer I will never return.

First time here what an amazing venue 😍

Brilliant venue just visited to see Moorcroft. Brilliant play

Had a beautiful lunch in the cafe. Great value. Faye the waitress was so helpful and friendly. Paul the manager also very friendly Will definitely go back with friends and family Views are amazing

Thoroughly enjoyed the show(The dolls) the venue excellent,but the bar prices are absolutely shocking £5.50 for a bottle of lager=1/2 pint how can you justify that, can buy a case of 12 across the road for around £12 , disgusting.

Good bar prices,nice seating area

Just a brief visit here for the day. Worth going tbh

Excellent theatre. Well run and a real experience.

Great night seeing Bruce Fumey. Great venue.

Show was great food not so good and was very cold in restaurant and theatre

Great theatre, well designed, comfortable seating, excellent acoustics and lighting, option of intimate venue hall or main concert hall depending on gig. Attractive and busy Cafe bar restaurant with amazing sea views. Pleasant helpful staff, a well ran, efficient and friendly atmosphere, popular with both performers and the public.

Great theatre with good variety. There's no reason some big guns shouldn't tour here.

Good to go and see Gary faulds. The bar there is so bad. Ran out of most drinks and when we pre ordered half time drinks we were almost last served. There was about 3 people left in the queue. Needs to get a company in that can actually run the bar

Theatre itself is good with spacious, comfy seats with loads of leg room. The three stars given are due to the queue for the bar. A lot of people were left dosapointed as the bar closed before people got time before a drink. On the plus side, there were no bag checks on entry, so you could just bring your own if that way inclined. 😉

Nice place for lunch or a coffee

Amazing spot with uninterrupted view over the river Clyde. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Prompt service, even on a Sunday, with good food at great prices. Beautiful building with much to see. Defo be back.

Stopped here to use the cafe that had lovely coffee and sweet treats. Great views from the cafe. Lovely part of town. Free parking.

Amazing well used local theatre and public performance space with great on site catering. Greenock and Inverclyde gem

It's nice place also to visit with children. Some exposition on corridors. Nice coffee shop and staff.

Place is amazing always something going on inside and outside Waverley or a tall ship pulling in always busy there's a lovely cafe inside for food really good food

Fantastic venue, staff very helpful really enjoyed the food.

Drag Queen Bingo at the Beacon Arts Centre. Fabulous in every way, two utterly gorgeous queens taking us on a roller coaster of stories, jokes, games and music and dance. Or MOOOSIC and oh boy, DANCE! I have no other words but fabulous night and Beacon, thank you for presenting the show, the wonderful food and your smiling lovely team x

A lovely cafe with views across the water, tables outside also very near to the Clyde. Service always swift, staff helpful and friendly. Plenty of tables, well spaced out.

I just love this venue. Best view on the Clyde.

Wonderful venue with diverse shows and opportunities to participate

After a walk along the harbour popped in for a wee drink and cake staff were friendly and welcoming and the view onto the water was beautiful and relaxing 👍

Had a great pretheatre meal in the restaurant then saw the Runrig musical. Theatre very comfortable with plush purple seats, love visiting here!

Very comfortable seating. Sound system in main theatre is very good.

Easy to find and get parked, theatre comfortable with good views, helpful staff and the shows usually provide a good night out. More affordable than many. There is plenty of space for something to eat or drink before the shows begin

Had a meal before a show and it was excellent. Husband and our friend had fish n chips, I had the tomato and red pepper pasta with garlic bread. Big portions, piping hot and tasty. Glad to see the restaurant was busy, hope it continues that way for the sake of the hardworking staff, and the theatre.

Doubles as the Marine Police HQ in the BBC drama Anikka.

Great venue. Parking right outside and so nice inside. Fantastic views in the cafe and lovely venue for a gig.

Nice wee theatre with much improved entertainment on offer.

Love this venue, great staff and great views of the stage from all seating

Stunning views from the café out over the Clyde. Very good for lunch, with welcoming staff

Went to see Lula last night and she was fabulous. The centre has the most amazing theatre with a great cafe/restaurant and friendly hpful staff.

Very comfortable theatre with beautiful view from cafe

Love the venue and the coffee and cakes would definitely go back to it

The setting was good as was the play(Kidnapped) Restaurant was fine , good meal and nice service.

First time at the venue.well impressed! Looking right onto the Clyde.Good seating and not to big so well suited for smaller gigs,concerts and shows.

Brilliant, vibey art gallery with coffee shop. Delicious food and goodies. Art is amazing. View is incredible of the harbour.

Great venue. Good coffee. Lovely staff

Good service all round and very comfortable

Popped in for lunch. The only good thing was the view. Staff didn’t engage at any point, it seems you take a seat, go back up to the bar area to collect a menu for yourself and then wait. And wait. When it arrived the food was awful. Steak was so tough. Mac and cheese didn’t taste of cheese and the mayonnaise was something never to be experienced (I’m guessing it was cheap). Wouldn’t return, wouldn’t recommend. Such a shame.

What a fantastic venue. The theatre is excellent and the staff fantastic. Spent a good few evenings attending shows here and got to say it’s one of the best wee theatres around intimate and special

We were in here today £3.25 for a bap and sausage and 2:teas all in all came to £11.10 £2.50 for a green tea and norm tea was £2.10 and the staff face was absolutely tripping them we will not be back this is just absolutely shocking definitely will never be back here!I seriously will never be back here!

The Bowie experience excellent 2nd time seeing it 😊😊

Great seats and great concert The Bowie experience

Great wee venue excellent sound good view of the stage and come seats

Great evening show the band and "Bowie" were brilliant 👏

Great experience. Staff welcoming and friendly. Facilities good.

Great wee theatre. Love going into coffee shop even if I'm not going in to see a show. Looking forward to Francie and Josie next month

Best place in Greenock for delicious coffee and cake with beautiful view ❤️

Good venue for smaller gigs and shows . Another good show tonight 29/10/22and again 27/1/23

Watched a great show there lovely little theatre right by the river

Wonderfully theatre with multiple shows and events throughout the year.

A great place for live entertainment, a lovely wee bar and cafe. Good place to hire out function rooms too

We just visited the Cafe. Lovely cheesecake and views over the water.

Pantomime is always amazing! Great atmosphere