A parkland café which had been under threat of closure earlier this year has been taken over by a family-run company.

Grove Food & Beverage, located within Levengrove Park in Dumbarton, officially opened its doors at the end of July.

The business has taken over the building which used to be the council-run Pavillion Café.

In February, West Dunbartonshire Council stated that it was looking for new tenants to take over the lease of the former Pavillion Café after it was agreed that the local authority’s Health and Social Care Partnership would be withdrawing its management.

Bosses at Grove Food & Beverage took to social media on Saturday to thank parkgoers for their support during their first week of business.

A post on the venue’s Facebook page reads: “It appears some people out there unfortunately aren’t aware that the Pavillion Café is no longer operated by West Dunbartonshire Council and is actually open.

“Grove Food & Beverage Ltd is a private company owned by myself (Amanda) and my mother. I have had the pleasure of meeting so many people over the past week, as I am also the manager of the café.

“This is the biggest and most important opportunity I’ve ever had and it only works if the community believes in us and continues to support us.

“I have an amazing team, which is still growing. I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the support we’ve had, the patience everyone has had and the thought of our future here in Levengrove Park.

“Please tell your friends, your loved ones, your coworkers – we are here and we are open. Our purpose is to be something for everyone.

“We hope to see you soon and with every hot or cold roll – your coffee is on us.”

Customers shared their well wishes in the comments.

One person said: “Great to see the café open again, good luck!”

A second commented: “Went here the other day. Amazing wee café, great food, and great prices.”

A third added: “So delighted that the café is open again. Such a vital facility for the park. We popped in for the first time on Thursday and it was great.

“The prices are so reasonable. I wish you the best of luck for the future and I will definitely be spreading the word.”