Live Sports — Pubs in Linlithgow

Black Bitch

14-16 West Port, Linlithgow EH49 7AZ

Traditional Scottish local with background music daytime and live acts at the weekend. Greene King cask ale and Belhaven keg available. The pub's name is based on the animal appearing in the burgh's coat of arms.

Platform 3

1a High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7AB

Small, friendly hostelry on the railway station approach. Originally the public bar of the hotel next door. It was purchased and renovated in 1998 as a pub in its own right, and is now closely involved with the local community. Look out for the goods train that journeys from the station above the bar with ducks waiting on a train that never comes. The pub is very much involved in the community running a number of charity events including a duck race. Three beers are available: Stewart Pentland IPA and two from other Scottish breweries. Live music includes regular folk sessions. Dogs are welcome, with biscuits 'on tap'. Licenced from 11am Live train departures and arrivals board.

Footballers & Cricketers

111 High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7EJ

Situated short distance west of Lithgae Cross the pub was known as the Footballers and Cricketers Arms until an extensive makeover in 2015. The stained glass panels of footballer and cricketer at the front were replaced by clear glass windows although there is a remaining window depicting a footballer to the side. The only pub in the town to have an island bar, has a map of old Linlithgow on the ceiling. Snacks are available and there is music on Friday and Saturday nights. The pub has now reverted back to its original name.

Star & Garter Hotel

1 High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7AB

The building which we now know as “The Star and Garter” was conceived in the same year as was Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns. The year 2009 marked the 250th anniversary of the poet’s birth – and also 250 years of Number One, High Street, Linlithgow: affectionately known to local residents as simply “The Star.” Extensively renovated in 2020 by new owner. Yet keeping many historic features. There are 2 handpumps serving local real ale as well as full restaurant menu.

Cafe Bar 1807

108 High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7AQ