Irvine – Puffers Café

Located a short walk from the main museum building, enjoy a selection of hot meals, salads, soups, sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks in a family-friendly, comfortable setting.

Puffers Café is situated in the harbourside Boatshop building with uninterrupted panoramic views over the Garnock and Irvine river estuary, and is open to non-museum visitors.

Serving hot meals, snacks, freshly-baked cakes and biscuits, and a full kid’s menu. Facilities include: highchairs, unisex baby changing facilities, and we will heat your baby’s bottle for you.

Puffer’s Café is open Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm* with last orders at 3.30pm and Friday -Sunday 10am-5pm* with last orders at 4.30pm

*Occasionally the Café may close early to cater for events.

For table bookings please telephone: 07518 851 500
Puffers Café Facebook page can be found HERE

Irvine – Linthouse Coffee Bar

The Linthouse Coffee Bar is waiting for you, where you can enjoy a cup of fresh coffee, refreshing tea or delicious hot chocolate with a cookie, before you enjoy or after your Museum experience. Situated in the reception area next to the visitor services desk, the coffee bar is open from 10am-4pm daily when the Museum is open.

We are proud to support Fair Trade products.

Dumbarton – Corner Café

Unfortunately due the circumstances around COVID-19 the Corner Café will remain closed until further notice

Popular with local regulars the Corner Café is a great place to grab a hot or cold drink and a bite to eat.

Located at the front of the museum within the foyer, the café is open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 3pm, offering a range of snacks and meals.

A museum visit isn’t complete without a visit to this cosy café where you can enjoy one of the best all day breakfasts in Dumbarton, or a range of sandwiches, freshly prepared home-made soups, cakes and pastries.

Visitors can enjoy Wi-Fi access, free parking and an adjacent gift shop.

Please note access to the café is via steps and toilet facilities are on the second floor.