
Four Marys
“Family-friendly stone-walled inn offering 20 ales on tap, 26 malt whiskies, steaks and pub grub.”
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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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Menu & Prices
41 dishes · mains £5–19- Mussels †£7.75
- Haggis Bon Bons£7.25
- Soup Of The Day£5.25
- Crispy Squid †£6.25
- Burrata & Heritage Tomato Salad (V)£7.75
- Japanese-Style Karaage Chicken£7.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, burgers, real ales and steak and ale pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, burgers, real ales and steak and ale pie.
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👏”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips with mushy peas is what reviewers raise most, with one visitor saying her mum's first ever portion beat every other place they tried on the trip. Burgers come close behind, with one diner calling theirs the best in Linlithgow and another pairing it with the mac and cheese. Others name the steak and ale pie with mash, the duck hash with crispy potatoes, the sticky pudding with caramel sauce, and the Balmoral chicken. Several praise the real ales and local beers, and one mentions an award-winning cask list. Staff are described as friendly, knowledgeable and helpful even under pressure, and one parent with a coeliac child valued the non-gluten menu and allergen tablet. The main complaint is waiting. One party was told of a long backlog because the chef was new, and another found the fish and chips slow during a large lunch group, while one burger was called a bit dry and the teas not very hot. One reviewer suggests booking ahead for busy evenings. A diner with a service animal notes the staff gave her pets.
Location
Bars near Four Marys
- The Red Lion Inn4.62,1135.5 mi away£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
vegan and vegetarian options, steak and sausage pie, gluten-free menu
- The Bruce Arms4.65576 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
chicken parm, goan fish curry, tatties, neeps and haggis
- Cavalier Inn4.3996.5 mi away£20–30Wheelchair accessible
private party hosting, jukebox, pool table
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marys | 4.31,505 | — | — | fish and chips, burgers, real ales |
| The Red Lion InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,113 | 5.5 mi away | £20–30 | vegan and vegetarian options, steak and sausage pie, gluten-free menu |
| The Bruce ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6557 | 6 mi away | £10–20 | chicken parm, goan fish curry, tatties, neeps and haggis |
| Cavalier InnWheelchair accessible | 4.399 | 6.5 mi away | £20–30 | private party hosting, jukebox, pool table |
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