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

The Four Marys - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

Our go to pub for comfort food and friendly Linlithgow locals full of great ideas of where to go and 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. read more

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Staff were 5 stars. So nice, attentive and friendly. The food was somewhat good. The nut roast Wellington was lovely. The roast potatoes, cabbage and Yorkshire puddings needed more cooking. Gravy was lovely. The cauliflower cheese was ok, but didn't have a real cheese sauce. I'd still go back and if they fixed those few details it would be 5 star all round! read more

The Four Marys - Nut roast Wellington roast - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

The only decent thing about this place was the food. We waited 40 minutes for our meals, asked how much longer it would be to which we were told 5 minutes. There was maybe 3 other groups of two in here, none ordering food, and it still took over an hour. It then took an additional 20+ minutes for our food to come out. The waitstaff were slow and unhelpful. Overall bad experience. read more

We'll prepared salads. Sandwiches and other pub fare. Helpful and knowledgeable service. Good selection of wines, beers and scotch. Popular with loca read more

Great decor, service and food! Our server (sorry I didn't get the name) was very very kind and helped us about our hiking plan. We were visiting Scotland l, but if we are in town next time, we will be coming back. Thank you for all that great experience read more

The Four Marys - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

This place is amazing! The old days theme is incredible idea for incredible ambiance I love this place! The server are so nice! And don't get me started on the food Mac n cheese incredible chips incredible onion rings delicious! and the music is good go here if your ever in Linlithgow read more

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Spent about 90 minutes here during a heatwave. The barkeep Alana was very friendly and welcoming. They made me feel welcome there which was unusual. Definitely worthy a stop in your pub crawl. read more

We traveled to many places during our two weeks in the UK, and ate at many restaurants. Four Marys tops our list for best chips and onion rings! When we arrived this day, they had just opened and they were short staffed. The waitress was still attentive and hospitable, despite the added pressure. We ordered the Tuna Salad and Chicken Bacon Sandwiches. Both were good, but like I mentioned earlier, the sides were the stars. We will definitely stop again when we travel to the UK again. read more

The Four Marys - Tuna Toastie with Chips, Chicken and Bacon Ciabatta with Onion Rings. Yum!! - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

Had the chicken Kiev. Superb. Welcoming and cozy atmosphere, great service. Loved it!

They serve fish and chips and big fish and chips. And I ordered the big fish and chips because why not. And it was the best fish and chips I have ever had! Our host from the b&b recommended this place so we checked it out and we were not disappointed. We went around 6 and there was only a couple of people dining, but it got busy fast. Service was great and service was knowledgeable of the items in the menu. If you eat here order fish and chips!! read more

The Four Marys - The big fish and chips! - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

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Really enjoyed this place. Real ales were good. Cullen skink was very good as well. Atmosphere was nice - easy to carry on a conversation without having all the other patrons overhear. The bartender was very kind in allowing me to sample several real ales before I decided on the one I liked. The wait staff was quick and brought our food quickly. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Four Marys - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

I quite enjoyed this wee pub in Linlithgow! My boyfriend and I spent a good chunk Valntines Day wandering about Linlithgow Palace and the surrounding Loch for a nice relaxing day outside of the city when we happened upon this wee pub. Ok, so we hadn't happened upon it, I used Yelp to see what pubs we might be able to have a drink in, and this one seemed like a winner!! Zing! Of course, I hadn't worn the best shoes to do a lot of walking in (I was going for casual chic with my Betsy Johnson flats and skinny jeans) so I was happy as anything to finally take a load off and enjoy a bevvy with my love. Walking in to this place, immediately you want to kick your shoes off (not just because of tired feet) but because the carpet underneath your feet felt lush and cozy. I think at one point, as gross as this sounds, I took one of my shoes off just to feel the lush carpet- oh it was nice!!! Aside from that, there was a roaring fire that greeted us as we walked in and loads of boards about with written specials. We ordered at the bar and found a table and took a seat. It seemed like an older crowd with a few younger couples sprinkled about- it really seemed like a good mix. We felt really comfortable here and would have stayed a bit longer had it not been Valentines Day (and our anniversary) and wanting to get back to Glasgow for other plans that night. The staff at the bar were friendly as anything and they had a nice selection of crisps, which we bought one of: Chorizo crisps. Mmmmm! Never seen that flavour in my life, but they were pretty tasty! All in all, I'm glad we decided to stay a bit longer in Linlithgow and visit Four Marys. If you find yourself in town, do stop by and check it out. It really is a great wee pub! read more

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A definite must stop after visiting Linlithgow Castle, especially on a cold day!! The main dining room has a roaring fireplace and is warm and cozy. Our food was tasty but not exceptional but the atmosphere was enough to make us happy! read more

The Four Marys - fireplace in the main dining area - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

This is a cosy and attractive traditional pub with stone walls, two fire places, many real ales on tap and a good menu of pub favourites. It gets a lot of visitors because it's one of the nicer pubs in Linlithgow which, despite its historical importance, nice architecture, tea rooms and almost-genteel feel in parts, can also, as one review says, be a bit "rough and ready" for non-locals. However it attracts plenty of locals as well as tourists, so it's a real pub rather than a tourist trap. It's also bigger than it looks, with a large dining room leading off from the main pub area. It's advisable to book ahead on weekends as it gets pretty busy. Service can get rather slow at these times, but that's to be expected. And the staff could be ever-so-slightly friendlier. But the quality of the food is at the upper end of pub cooking, with reasonable prices (averaging around £8 for a main) and good portion sizes. I uploaded a pic of my battered haddock. So overall, a reliable option whenever you're in Linlithgow checking out the history of Mary Queen of Scots: good food, good beer in cosy traditional surroundings. They also have a beer festival in May which could be worth a shot. read more

The Four Marys - Pubs Near Me - Linlithgow, WLN

We were in Linlithgow to see the palace and as we wandered the high street looking for somewhere to eat the rain came in and we dived in to the nearest place - thus The Four Mary's. What a fortunate detour! A pleasant wee pub with the usual grub you'd expect. After browsing the menu I settled on the fish finger sandwich and the husband went for the smoked salmon one (with chips). I was expecting maybe good quality breadcrumbed sticks of fish, but what I got were three small and succulent chunks of white fish in a fresh and crispy batter, nestled within a well constructed sandwich - I was very impressed and only £4.99! (Husband said the smoked salmon was good - at least his full mouthed mumbles sounded approving!). Only one teeny tiny grumble - the sandwich and the accompanying dressed salad were served on top of a napkin on the plate, so my salad and dressing were slowly disintegrating in to it. Maybe a slight oversight? Not enough to put me off stumbling in again if I'm in the area read more

If it didn't have the significant amount of neds bubbling under the surface, I'd actually quite like to live in Linlithgow. Parts have a proper old fashioned village feel yet it's big enough to have it's share of amenities. Those that it doesn't are only a few miles away in the urban jungle of Falkirk, or a bit further in the actual urban jungle of Edinburgh. The Four Mary's is it's most famous pub and has been playing on the town's association with the headless monarch for decades. It's got a famous resident ghost and due to my love of Ghostbusters when I was a young scamp it was a place I often insisted my parents took me for an orange juice and bite to eat. It attracts an older crowd with plenty of tourists and has a lively yet genteel buzz, unlike the other pubs on main street which can get a bit rough and ready come the weekend. read more

Family friendly in the back, casual quiet beer in the front. Service was outstanding, welcoming, talkative. Food was solid, and the pride in the restaurant and its location's history (along with Linlithgow itself) was an extremely cool experience to be a part of. If I were a whisky drinker, pretty sure I'd be in heaven. 60 selections?!? read more

Beautifully preserved pub slap bang in the middle of Linlithgow High Street, the Four Marys is second only to the majestic Palace in terms of locations to take tourists in the town. The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming, with a traditional village pub-feel exuded. You can also expect extremely friendly service, a wide range of real ales and hearty pub meals. My only complaint stems from the length of time you must wait for food. On both occasions I have been recently, I have waited over half an hour for simple dishes. read more

This place was a delightful find! Our tour guide, Emma, from Mary's Meander suggested we get a drink here. We were so pleased with what we saw, we got a table by the fire and had dinner. The fish and chips was perfect (although I struggled to finish it all there was so much). Service and drinks is were also fantastic! Would love to come back read more

The Exposed Stone Work and wooden beams along with the heavy curtains and open fireplaces makes for a cosy pub with and old world feel. They have a varied selection of case ales (I'd recommend the Four Marys) and a pleasing food menu mixing traditional pub and contemporary dishes. I was impressed with the selection of Vegetarian meals available. I finally got to taste the food for myself this weekend and it didn't disappoint, defiantly nicer than your average pub grub. With friendly staff and quick service. I'd recommend booking a table in advance if you are going to eat as it is popular. So if you enjoy a Saturday afternoon pint steeped in history head along to The Four Marys and relax in is cosy atmosphere, great for tourists and locals alike. read more

The Four Marys is a well known pub. Its won several awards including the Sunday Mail's pub of the year. It's definitely a pub that attracts the tourists, especially given its location just down from the Palace, but when its not too overcrowded its a good place to have a few drinks or a pub meal. The pub is named after the four ladies in waiting of Mary Queen of Scots, also all called Mary. The pub really plays this up and you'll find the place decorated in Mary Queen of Scots paraphernalia. Beyond that the interior is large, but still cosy, and has a more traditional feel. They have a good selection of beers which they seem to pride themselves on. They also serve fairly standard pub food. It's decent if not a little highly priced. I have to agree with Paul though that the food took its time arriving. All in all I got the impression that the owners really cared about the place. It was all very professional, clean and friendly. It also seemed to attract a fair few number of local as as well as tourists, which is always a good sign. read more

Fantastic restaurant ! One of my favourite in West Lothian.

This is a cute pub. We had dinner here on our way to our hotel near the Edinburgh airport. However, several hours after eating here my daughter and I had a serious case of food poisoning that could ONLY be attributed to this restaurant. We even had two different types of dishes, fish and chips and a chicken pasta and were with 2 other friends who witnessed the whole ghastly experience. I knew the fish smelled "off" so my fault for eating it. This couldn't have been worse timing as we flew the next day after throwing up all night. I sent a message to the restaurant about my concerns and since they didn't give me the courtesy of a reply, I wanted to leave a yelp review. I would be wary of any restaurant who doesn't take signs of food poisoning seriously. read more

This wee pub on Linlithgow high street is a great place to enjoy a quiet pint of proper ale. There is always a good selection of beer available although a lack of seats in the actual bar area. The restaurant are is lovely and cosy with a great menu. The food is very tasty and good value for money. It's often very busy at the weekend so booking a table is probably the best idea. The food is proper Scottish cuisine and I recommend the cullen skink, tis delicious. Lovely place to eat out in Linlithgow! read more

I have visited Linlithgow on two previous occasions and always gravitate to the Four Mary's for my meals. Why shouldn't I in an atmosphere which is warm and welcoming and steeped in history when a part of that history is connected to my own family. I will return again in August 2014 to sample the ales and food. read more

We found this gem when we went on vacation to Scotland in September. it looks like a bar from outside but inside its so inviting and warm. The service was excellent the food amazing better than bar food but with good price. It was so good we took our family who live near, all 9 of us and had a great time. Thanks read more

Ordered the Steak Pie for lunch and was deeply disappointed - FOUR chunks of steak with a micro fine layer of pastry! Absolute insult to anyone's intelligence - SHOCKING!!! read more

The biggest downside for those of us who enjoy real ales is that this pub is not a free house and owned by Belhaven Brewery. So, any decent guest ales fly off the bar in no time and we are left with the usual Belhaven disappointments i.e. Belhaven IPA, 4 Marys Ale. I honestly don't know how they contnue to shift those. Probably a case of too many customers just settling for second best once they are there but at around £3 a pint I have to vote with my feet when faced with their regular offerings. Of course the atmosphere is friendly and lighting and surroundings homely and comfortable. Staff are usually pleasant too - just let down by the lack of consistency on the guest ale front. read more