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.

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.

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!

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.

older local pub just good for a few drinksread more

The clue is in the title! Tucked away on a small cobbled street near the historic Abbey, this pub…read moreis full of atmosphere and a fun place to take visitors. It is indeed wee (small) and by creepy, we mean dungeon decor with skeleton, chains and what not. Good range of drinks. Ideal for small groups and big chats.

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.

This pub takes the phrase, "Compact & Bijou" to the extreme…read more We were recommended to visit by Stuart of the Kinneil Brew Hoose (also reviewed on Yelp). An old pub, the main bar area is pretty cozy to say the least. About the size of a decent double bedroom. Despite this, I was assured by one of the welcoming regulars that they recently had 36 people in at one time. He did admit however that, "they all knew each other very well by the end of the evening". With an open fireplace in the room, I was also advised of the system adopted on a cold day where everyone periodically shuffles round clockwise to avoid some poor soul getting toasted by the flames. We enjoyed a chat with the landlord and regulars whilst sipping a few bottles of Caer Edin Dark from the aforementioned Kinneil Brew Hoose. The 5 star rating reflects the friendliness of all we met and the undoubted character of the place. I highly recommend a visit to this pub for everyone but the unfortunately claustrophobic.

In addition to selling local ales, one brewed in a microbrewery attached to the rear of the pub,…read morethis place offers very good Pub Grub at excellent prices. Favouring starters more than desserts, I wanted to try the pâté, but rather than make everyone else wait for their mains, I gave in and ordered a dessert with the rest. I tucked into chicken with a creamed pepper sauce, which was tasty. It was accompanied by chips that were prepared in sunflower oil and were just the right balance of crispiness on the outside and softness in the middle. Others in my party had Sausage Casserole, a hearty dish that you don't often see on the menu & Cajun Chicken which was equally well enjoyed. We settled on two different choices for dessert, I had the White Chocolate & Cranberry Cheesecake which was delightfully rich and the other selection was Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream. Staff were lovely and the service was efficient. When you combine this with the generous portions, it's an unassuming pub that offers great value, traditional fayre.

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