
Four Marys
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About Four Marys
On the High Street in Linlithgow, Four Marys is a stone-walled pub pouring 20 ales on tap alongside 26 malt whiskies. The menu runs from fish and chips with mushy peas to steak and ale pie with mash, gravy and veg, and duck hash topped with potatoes and an egg. Mac and cheese and burgers also feature, and sticky pudding with caramel sauce and ice cream rounds out the desserts. A non-gluten containing menu and an allergens tablet are available for reference. Table service is provided throughout, and the room can get busy with a wait, particularly in the evenings. It operates on a walk-in basis rather than taking reservations.
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“Family-friendly stone-walled inn offering 20 ales on tap, 26 malt whiskies, steaks and pub grub.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, burgers, steak and ale pie and sticky toffee pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, burgers, steak and ale pie and sticky toffee pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, with several diners calling out the crispy batter and one describing it as the best they tried anywhere on their trip. Close behind, the burgers earn repeated mentions, including a mac & cheese pairing one reviewer called the best food they'd ever had, while others single out the steak and ale pie, duck hash, and sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce. Service comes up again and again as friendly and attentive, with staff recommending real ales and whiskies and accommodating a celiac diner with a dedicated allergen menu and tablet. A couple of visits mention a long wait, once tied to a busy lunch crowd and once to a new chef causing a 45 minute backlog, though the food was still described as good once it arrived. One reviewer also noted their tea wasn't served hot. Several reviewers suggest booking ahead for evenings, and multiple return visitors say they plan to come back.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, with several diners calling out the crispy batter and one describing it as the best they tried anywhere on their trip. Close behind, the burgers earn repeated mentions, including a mac & cheese pairing one reviewer called the best food they'd ever had, while others single out the steak and ale pie, duck hash, and sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce. Service comes up again and again as friendly and attentive, with staff recommending real ales and whiskies and accommodating a celiac diner with a dedicated allergen menu and tablet. A couple of visits mention a long wait, once tied to a busy lunch crowd and once to a new chef causing a 45 minute backlog, though the food was still described as good once it arrived. One reviewer also noted their tea wasn't served hot. Several reviewers suggest booking ahead for evenings, and multiple return visitors say they plan to come back.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The best burger in Linlithgow, and dare I say, Scotland! We stayed for two weeks near The Four Marys, so we went about four times to dine at the pub. Great service, amazing food, nice and joyful ambience, overall a beautiful pub. I recommend booking a table in advance because it can get quite packed in the evenings (which makes sense given everything I just mentioned). Thank you for hosting us the past weeks, we will definitely be back!”
- Google user
“We stopped by here on our way back from Linlithgow Palace. It was full when we arrived, but as it was around 1:30 pm on a Monday, we were seated after only a short wait. The food was absolutely delicious, and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. A special thank you to Nikka (I hope I’ve spelled her name correctly), who was especially kind and made our visit even more enjoyable. It was my mum’s first trip to the UK and her very first fish and chips, and she absolutely loved it. We tried fish and chips at a few other places during our trip, but she still says The Four Mary’s had the best fish and chips. Thank you for such a lovely meal and a memorable experience. We’d happily recommend this place to anyone visiting Linlithgow!”
- Google user
“For me, this was a walk in halfway house between Edinburgh and Glasgow one night whilst away for work and staying around the corner. I’d call it busy for a Tuesday night in today’s climate but there’s good reason for it: A warm welcome awaits! Friendly and welcoming staff, attentive service and very good value for money. Pub classics menu (plus a few local curveballs) executed very well. I had steak and ale pie and mash. Delicious pie filling and gravy, smooth mash and veg al dente just how I like it. The beer is excellent; Camra award winning last year, which they are, rightly, very proud of. They await this year’s result as I write, but on today’s tasting should be a safe bet for another win or high commendation. Good food and a couple of delicious pints in a friendly, relaxing environment (noting a Tuesday visit…!) Thanks, and good luck for the upcoming Camra awards. Cheers 🍻”
- Google user
“AMAZING! JUST BRILL! Me and the family popped up for Father’s Day on Sunday. We were served by Callum and the service was brilliant. All the staff were very knowledgable and capable. Callum recommended us some great dishes and even whisky. The new menu is great, and I would recommend the balmoral chicken! The whole family loved the meal and at a great price too. One of my kids is also celiac, so it was great to see they had a ‘non-gluten containing’ menu and an allergens tablet that was so easy to use. I then came in with 2 friends today (Monday) and we just came for drinks, I wanted to try the Real ales, and was again served by Callum, who recommended some brilliant local ales and was very knowledgable on them again. The atmosphere was just superb both times I have visited. And will 100% be back, and cannot commend the staff enough, every member I spoke too was lovely, helpful, and initiative. This is an excellent pub, which you can tell is managed really well and have an amazing team working there. BEST IN LINLITHGOW!”
- Google user
“Very tasty food and attentive and kind service by Hollie Dolly! Will come again! Recommend👏”
Location
Bars near Four Marys
- The Tower Bar4.52866.8 mi awayWheelchair accessible
steak pie, mushroom soup, tower burger
- The Newliston Arms4.42517.8 mi away£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
sunday roast, loaded fries, steak
- Seven Kings4.22,1498.3 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
tvs showing live sports, order food at bar, outdoor seating with heaters
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marys | 4.31,505 | — | — | fish and chips, burgers, steak and ale pie |
| The Tower BarWheelchair accessible | 4.5286 | 6.8 mi away | — | steak pie, mushroom soup, tower burger |
| The Newliston ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.4251 | 7.8 mi away | £20–30 | sunday roast, loaded fries, steak |
| Seven KingsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.22,149 | 8.3 mi away | £10–20 | tvs showing live sports, order food at bar, outdoor seating with heaters |
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