Worth the hike up the street !! Oldest pub in the shire of…read moreSterling. Beer whisky and a great history. The back was a jail, stable, storage an now a group sitting A must visit for history buffs and those in need of apint

Wonderfully quaint and unpretentious old haunt dating back to the 18th century. Friendly to locals…read moreand tourists alike, it's small but comfortable. Not too many erudite beers on tap, but you can get your hands on a couple of rotational cask ales that are nice. Prices are good, and you may be lulled to stay awhile. There's a small but charming performance space in the back where they have spoken word, music, etc.

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!

On leg three of a three leg trip from home (Napa, CA) to Copenhagen, London, and Stirling, we had…read moredinner at Nicky-Tam's on our first Stirling night. This place ruled. Divey ambiance in the best way possible. Super friendly staff. Many a 20-30-something punk rocker hanging out, hitting the nostalgia vibes for this 50 year old undercover punk rocker. I wanted to exchange Circle Jerks lyrics with them, but I kept it to myself. The food: I had haggis for the first time and it was a revelation. By far the best meal I've had on this trip. If you find yourself in the charming city of Stirling, do yourself a favor and visit Nicky-Tam's.

Don't bother. We waited a half hour and no service, zero. Went up to the bar to order and was told…read morethey could take our order in 2 minutes, waited 10 more minutes and still they talked to each other but not me and still didn't take my order. I walked out and told them they lost our business. They didn't care

This is a cool place. You use an app to order or waitress will come around. Food here is decent. I…read morewouldn't call it great. The app does make it easy but anything you order from a waitress just know you can only pay at the bar. If you're catching the train keep this in mind when paying. Staff here is very friendly. It's a great stop if you're in town and want a cold pint or some whiskey.

We are visiting Scotland from the US. Stopped at this place last night. Great beer and great…read moreservice. Decided to come again tonight and they, again, did not disappoint! Love this place and the service! Robbie, Robin and Caitlin took great care of us!

Up there with The Bon Accord and Aberdeen's Prince of Wales, this is a traditional boozer that…read moreticks all of the boxes! It's quite a small pub and it can get pretty busy on Friday and Saturday evenings, but the clientele are really friendly and warm, as are the staff, so it's not an issue. I've been drinking in here for well over ten years with a crowd of friends and it's become the traditional venue for our Christmas Eve pintage. The place was bought over several years ago by a well-known local publican who had a good reputation for fixing pubs up, getting them running well and moving on. He's never moved on from The Sheaf - which must tell you something! On draft there's always a really good selection of guest ales as well as the standards. There's been a real focus on ale in here and you're always assured something interesting to try. The staff are top-class, I'm always greeted with a warm smile. For me The Sheaf comes into it's own on a cold winter's night - it's small, cosy, there's an open fire, auld men with dogs, great malts, tasty ales and a warm welcome.

this pub is kind of hidden away, at the back of the high street. it is in the town centre though…read moreand the prices reflect this. it's not a very expensive pub, but it is more expensive than the ones out of town. it is very nice and cosy inside, with lots of friendly regulars and the staff are really nice too. they dont do food, the closest you get is a bag of crisps. they also have a beer garden at the back, which is nice in the summer, not that we really had one this year. a good place to start a night out before heading to a club, it's not too noisy so you can have a ctch up.

We popped into The Village Inn for a quick drink and ended up wishing we were staying for dinner…read more The food menu looked fantastic, with plenty of hearty pub classics and some nice surprises. It's clearly a local favorite, with a warm, welcoming vibe and friendly staff who make you feel right at home. They had a good selection of ciders and wines, which were all very reasonably priced. This is a relaxed, down-to-earth place that's everything a little village pub should be. Highly recommended.

Found this gem on our way to Glasgow from Dunnottar. Great service and great food. Small dining…read morearea and quaint decor that highlights the antiquity and charm of this old building and historic town. Make reservations of possible as this place is very popular with the locals and everyone that came in knew the wait staff and walked straight to their tables as if this is a weekly tradition. We got lucky someone graciously offered their table and eat in the small lounge area to enjoy their drinks. Food was amazing. I ordered chicken curry and was not disappointed. Great quality for a small unassuming restaurant in the Scottish countryside. Those I was with started more traditional and ordered pies, they all commented that the good was great. Highly recommend of you can make this a planned stop between major cities/attractions as you cruise through the countryside.

Very nice place to have a cocktail after walking the Royal Mile…read more The bar is very quaint. The bartender was friendly and recommended some good cocktails.

Service was not great! Quality of food :( was okay but not as expected for being next to a hotel.read more

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.