The oldest pub in Linlithgow, this tavern actually derives its name from the town coat of arms…read more The pub is a traditional, local pub, but very welcoming. They are proud of their namesake, which centres on the story of the black greyhound of Linlithgow, whose master was imprisoned on an island in the middle of the nearby Loch and sentenced to starve to death. Everyday the greyhound swam out to her master with food and ended up saving his life. The locals call themselves 'Black Bitches' after the dogs symbolic loyalty. A great local, if quiet, tavern serving a range of real ales. It also has a nice beer garden. Apparently there is a folk music night every third Sunday of the month too.

Despite an incredibly un-PC name, The Black Bitch in Linlithgow is quite surprisingly not filled…read morewith wall to wall Ku Klux Clan members and Daily Mail readers. Instead it's an old-fashioned, traditonal pub in an Edinburgh dormitory town filled to bursting with old fashioned, traditional pubs. Apart from the bizarre cross-burning moniker, there's not too much to get excited about. A few years back my cronies and I would come out in Linlithgow quite a bit as we begun to look for a more serene nightlife experience. The Bitch wasn't always on our radar, but on the occasions we did come in it was perfectly adequate.

Lovely food. Friendly staff. They do an excellent caramel apple Betty. Not bad price either. Will…read morebe back soon.

A civilised boozer. Fair selection of beers, helpful wait staff, They have the train schedule on…read morethe wall, They also have a model train that chugs along the wall. Great place to meet friends, or wait for train. Nice selection of beers too. :

Perfect little train station boozer, family atmosphere…read more I had a couple of pints at this nice little pub in Linlithgow, waiting for my return train to Edinburgh - having visited Linlithgow Palace. It's just one very modestly proportioned room, and they don't serve food (except nibbles). It's a station boozer, but a good one. There are three guest ales on offer, plus the usual assortment of lagers and other drinks. Most local patrons will be sitting at the bar, chatting with the elderly owner. Since I wasn't a local and the Scottish accents at the bar were wee heavy, I chose to sit at one of the small tables and observe the conversation. The owner is friendly and forthcoming, the beers are well maintained. The decor won't win Platform 3 any design awards, but everything that you'll need is there, including WCs - accessible *directly* from the bar room. It's just that small a pub.

The Auld Hole in the Wall was the last pub I visited of the many in Linlithgow. This is another pub…read morethat sells itself as being open to tourists but didn't feel quite that way when I was in. I had a mixed experience really. When I went in everyone looked pretty unfriendly and the bar staff didn't seem eager to serve. But once I had been there for a while they seemed to perk up a bit. I still felt a bit uncomfortable however. The beer I had was a bit of a let down unfortunately. However the pub food they serve was surprisingly a touch above the rest. My only complaint was that it took a while to arrive. But once it did it I was a little more impressed by it than the usual pub affair. Supposedly the pub is under new management after a spate of awful owners who really let the place go to ruin. Maybe it' still recovering from those dark days. I would certainly like to revisit and have a more consistent experience.

Damn! I'm honestly surprised at the type of ratings this place has gathered, and how few. This…read moreplace gets a gold star from me! We had two lovely beers (standard tap and bottled fare) and decided to have a meal along with it. That's where we were absolutely sold: they presented us with the BEST mac & cheese I think I've just about ever had. It came with a salad (also delicious) and garlic bread, and we had chips as well. For pub food, this place seriously takes the cake. Couple that with good service and clean, standard facilities (and a cozy gas fireplace) and you've got a lovely pub on your hands. :) wish it wasn't so far away... I'd go back for the MAC alone, easy!

The old post office bar is a great place to go for drinks and food! Always a great vibe in there,…read morelovely friendly staff, and the food is always fab! Somewhere I frequent and never have to worry about the level of service I'll receive.

I went here on a Friday night and there was some very dodgy karaoke going on. The place was full…read moreof teenagers. I actually felt like I was in an under 18's disco however I'm not sure if that's just a sign that I'm getting old or that the bouncers are a bit slack. Anyway, they have a large shots list which we decided to work our way through - £2.50 for Jager Bombs, Skittle Bombs etc = total steal!!! 3 drinks and 3 shots for under £15, this place definitely scores extra brownies points for this reason alone. OK Linlithgow is small and has limited amount of pubs to choose from but still this isn't my favourite.

After 2 lunches there it is time for a review ! The presentation is beautiful almost artfull and is…read morea nice prelude to what the taste might be. Indeed as it turns it is as good as it looks ! My favorite dish has to be the fish special which happened to be hake that day. The fish was cooked to perfection, buttery and flaky. Brilliant !

Perfectly cooked medium rare steaks and lamb. Amazing…read moregnocchi and chicken tenders for kids. Fish needs to be fresher. Service team was helpful and accommodating. Needs better soup choice.

Fish and chips in a wonderful pub. Excellent service and ambiance. Particularly enjoyed the story…read moreof the building and the self service water. The French fries were impeccable!

Our go to pub for comfort food and friendly Linlithgow locals full of great ideas of where to go…read moreand what to do. Try the Cullen Skink, their Vintage Mac n Cheese with bacon, the fresh pea soup with mint, and the fish and chips. Enjoy their local drafts and sample their gin menu. Actually, you should try the entire Menu not just the specials. That's what we ended up doing. Fortunately they were located just a block away which made it so convenient for us. Love that they are dog friendly in the bar and the outside area. Warm and cozy environment with lots of history to read about. We will miss this place.

We saw this place on our way through to Mercedes Benz and was about to pass out from hunger…read more Thought we would give it a whirl & check it out. Impressive decor and a fantastic welcoming reception on entrance. Opted for main course instead of the very well priced £8.95 lunch two course offer. I had lasagne and Fi went for Katsu curry. By far, this katsu curry blew wagamama away to oblivion - based on a broth than a glupey paste, it oozed class with subtle, yet intense flavours & coconut rice served in the most beautiful mini steamers. As for the chicken - beautifully tender and crisp with a healthy portion to match. The lasagne was so intensely flavoured, that every mouthful was a delight. Dessert wise, I went for 'not your usual tirimisu' and fi had sticky toffee pudding. These really were something to shout about. I have never had such a passionate display of creativity applied to dishes before. Well, only when I have been to Michelin starred restaurants that is... I don't know the background of this chef, but going by the food, he should have a michelin star for the creativity and thought put behind these dishes & the flavours. Our server, Gillian, was the creme de la creme of this experience. Great banter - warm and friendly. Personality sells a place and she is an amazing asset to this establishment. I can't fault this place and look forward to coming back, even though it is a 40 mile round trip to get here! You Gotta Eat Here - For Sure!! :-D

I recently ate at Cook's with my husband, mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law. We came upon a…read morerecommendation of a friend of Gran's. I opted for the blue cheese burger and it was quite possibly one of the worst burgers I've ever had - densely packed and not nice-tasting plus so overcooked that I couldn't even cut part of one side. HOWEVER, starters were nice, everyone else's mains were great, and they did a very very nice sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The service started off excellently, but the shifts clearly changed over while we were there, and then things slowed down. We waited about half an hour to get someone to bring us our bill. Would I go back? Yes. But I'd steer clear of a burger next time.

Great friendly atmosphere with some traditional scottish characters you would have thought came…read morestraight out the broons comic book. P.s and the barmaid is stunning

The venue is very nice especially on a sunny day when you can sit in the courtyard. The food was…read morevery good and I went back twice for their Cullen skink and smoked salmon salad. Good selection of on tap beers. The Service was prompt and pleasant. Will be going there again in my next trip!

Myself and my partner were travelling back to Glasgow from a weekend away and decided to nip in to…read morethis little place for a quick drink and bite to eat. * The welcome from the landlady was so nice, such a lovely person. * The place was spotless from the grounds to the toilets, immaculate! * Food was amazing value and tasted great. * Drinks prices were excellent! * Just felt so welcome, relaxed and comfortable and could have stayed for a few more shandy's if i had not been driving. All in all i would highly recommend this little gem of a place to any passers by, it's literally 2 minutes off of the M74, if you do decide to stop in you certainly wont regret it! This is now in my notes and I'll be nipping in for sure next time I'm passing! NOTE; we did not stay the night in a room however if they are anything compared to the rest of the inn then they will be excellent!