Downriver Coffee Roasters

03/04/2026

It’s been a busy week in the roastery so we’ll be closing shutters a little early today, making a few more wholesale deliveries before the weekend, and then clocking out til Tuesday! Stop in before noon today for some last minute coffee bags - we got what you need 😊☕️

Have a long and lovely weekend everyone! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

27/02/2026

Woof, what a Friday! It’s pay day, the sun is shining, and we’ve got a new single origin in store. This is our first Kenyan bean in the roastery and it’s an honest delight. Fruity and citrusy and crispy clean.

Thunguri AA is a washed blend produced by the Kibirigwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Nyeri. It’s a mix of SL28, SL34, Batian, K7, and Ruiri 11 varietals that are handpicked and wet-milled the same day at the Thunguri Washing Station situated in the central highlands of Kenya.

Have a beautiful weekend, everyone! ☕️☕️

21/02/2026

Snowdrops blooming, Boilermaker brewing 🌱🌱☕️☕️

Our flagship house blend is chocolately, nutty, and fruity. Approachable, but never ordinary. Give it a go!

15/01/2026

Yesterday I lost an important member of my family, Peter, my father in law. I’m sharing this on my Downriver socials because not only was he was one the greatest men I’ve ever known, but he’s a huge part of the Downriver story and I want that to be known as just a small part of his immense legacy.

I always say that though Downriver is an owner operated business, I get a lot of help from family and friends and a huge part of that help has been from Peter. He supported me from this business just being an idea, to building the roastery, being an assistant when I recovered from surgery last year, and so so so many projects along the way. Even after his cancer diagnosis last spring, the charmer that he is, he’d chat up my coffee to ambulance drivers, paramedics, nurses, consultants, and fellow patients. That’s just the kind of person he was.

A lot of what Downriver is today exists because he showed up and helped when it mattered. And he deserves to always be part of this story ❤️

02/12/2025

Check out our Christmas Gifts section on our website for some gift giving ideas this season! 🎄

We’ve got fresh, ethically sourced coffees, brew kit and bundles, subscription options, and vouchers available. Remember to shop small and local this season ✌🏻

12/11/2025

A coffee for gathering.

Fireside is back and better than ever. Whether you’re looking for something special on a cold, rainy morning or a brew to share with people you care about, Fireside is just what you need. Full bodied, with notes of toffee, chocolate, and dried cherry, it’s just a really delicious bag of beans.

Designed in collaboration with who provide positive work opportunities for people with learning disabilities in West Dunbartonshire through creative skills development in a supportive and safe environment.

Available for a limited time and only available in 250g bags.

05/11/2025

As part of Lyle Gateway’s Health and Wellbeing Day today we’re hosting a small coffee tasting pop up at 12:30 - come by and taste some locally roasted coffees ☕️☕️☕️

☕ Dive into a delightful coffee tasting adventure with us!

Our friends at Down River Coffee Roasters are ready to share their expert insights on everything coffee.

Learn about coffee origins, processing methods, roasting, and more

Try out different tools and techniques for analysing coffee characteristics and qualities

Tasting experiences will involve cupping coffees. Coffee cupping is a method of assessing coffee characteristics but it's also just a really fun and engaging way to learn more about coffee through all the senses - including, of course, taste!



Lyle Gateway
31 Union Street
Greenock
PA16 8DD

08/10/2025

Heads up!

Our brew bar & in-person pick ups will be on a 2-week pause as of next week. They’ll be back in no time! (More specifically, the 28th…)

Online postal orders & wholesale are still being roasted and shipped as usual 😊☕️

If you’re looking to place or haven’t yet picked up your local collection order, make sure you stop by this Friday!

Thanks for your patience and support ☕️🥰

03/10/2025

Two new coffees now available on our site!

First is Finca Medina 🍒🍫 black honey | caturra

If the name sounds familiar it’s because this is the second honey-processed lot we’ve roasted from this farm. With notes of cherry liquor, raspberry, and chocolate fudge it’s just a super decadent treat.

Second is San Jose Ocaña 🍯🌸 red honey | bourbon

This lot is super fruity, sweet and soft. With notes of plum, honeysuckle and vanilla, we can confirm starting your morning with a cup of this coffee will guarantee you a good day.

Both of these gorgeous micro lots have been sourced by the fabulous 🇬🇹