CatStrand is an arts centre and licenced cafe funded by the Glenkens Community & Arts Trust which is open 7 days a week during the day (except January and February when it is 5 days per week). Run by volunteers so check times before visiting on their frequently updated Facebook page. The bar is also open alongside the busy evening events programme and usually on Friday evenings until 10pm as an 'open bar'.

Real Ale is served in bottles with a good selection of Five Kingdoms and usually also from Sulwath.