Balbairdie Restaurant in West Lothian

The chicken and veg and chips were ok but the dry powdery lumpy mash was really bad. My friend had to mix it with the sauce on the table and even then it wasn’t very nice.

New chef, new menu and very good value. Some nice nice twists and touches but our faves were goats cheese salad and the fish and chips. Does what it says on the tin. Great staff too but then, it is my local. 😊

Good friendly pub to socialise in.Parking is easy at night but difficult during the day.Taxi's in Bathgate are really reasonably priced so get a taxi and enjoy the good bear or wine with your food

The Balbairdie used to be a great wee pub with a great atmosphere but lately it has really gone downhill. The drinks glasses didn’t look very clean the last time they we were there ( 2 weeks ago) and twice my husband has been sick after drinking in here. ( I drank coke straight from the can as the glass didn’t look clean so I wasn’t sick). It’s a real shame as it used to be such a nice pub. I don’t think I will be going back until improvements are made.

Dangerous. Down right dangerous. Worst experience ever. Staff didn't have a clue what they were doing. I won't be going back.

I was sent here because unfortunately I had found myself homeless. When I arrived I was not made to feel welcome, room was nice but extremely noisy so after a couple of nights asked to be moved. In the second room I had the worst weekend of my life I felt like my bed was sitting in the bar below and I had a total of 7 hours sleep the whole weekend. Then today I get a knock at the door to tell me I had to leave. I was told by homeless team to stay until they found me somewhere to go but some woman that worked there was having none of it and td me to leave. I have never felt so low in my life. I was made to feel like scum and the atmosphere was awful so I was left with no choice but to leave with no where to go. I will never ever return there and I hope that member of staff can sleep at night the way she treated me was rude, unsympathetic and downright nasty. Will never forget it..

Birreria tipica del posto molto carino e ottima birra, sicuramente da tornare. Siamo arrivati li pensando di cenare ma invece cera molta bella musica e birra a volontà.

Do not stay at this hotel. The staff are so rude and abrupt. They come and knock at your door to chase you out your room hours before you need to. Just what you need after a night out!!! Disgusting place. No food or breakfast provided. No refund given. Do not pay in advance if you do stay. Pay at the end so you can control how much if anything you should give them.

I would say this is a good place to eat. I do feel the portions could be bigger though. There is a great choice of food plus a great bar. This is a great place for a get together for food or a nite out starter especially for football.

Always had something different here ,good fresh cooked food .The chef Colin has always advised me on certain dishes,very helpful specially when I could not make my mind up,was never disappointed ,was also very helpful to my girls would make them smaller portions when needed or extra when required ,also does lovely hand cut proper chips which everyone does deserve .

The best burgers ever that I've had! The waitress is lovely. The chef Colin knows what he's doing! Really love that place!

We were looking for somewhere to eat and found this place through TripAdvisor. It is part of a 1 star hotel and a very local pub. The menu is mostly standard UK food (with a few of our now regular imports like fajitas!). It is fairly Spartan décor but the two folk running it are very friendly and great hosts. What the real X factor turned out to be were the delicious veal specials. So tender with tasty sauces. Check out in advance what's on offer before you book.

Next to an extensive public car park with very few spaces, the Balbairdie Inn looks rather like a village pub relocated to the middle of an industrial site in Bathgate. The décor and furnishings are tired and depressed and in dire need of refurbishment but the welcome at the bar was very warm and we were served with drinks and shown quickly to our round table for six in a private area towards the back. The food order was taken - fish and chips for four and homemade steak pie for two - and we waited a very long time for it to arrive due to limited cooking facilities and staffing within the kitchen. On the plus side, the fish and chips were, I gather, very good and the steak pie was one of the best I have had for years in a pub. Special mention has to made of the waitress who was exceptionally friendly, cheerful and good fun whose interactions made a long wait seem shorter. She was 5 star but the overall service rating has to take into account the long time to get the food out of the kitchen (hopefully much quicker if there is just two of you rather than six!) The coffee (rudimentary instant) should be avoided until management invest in some equipment capable of producing a real cup of "joe"

The decor in the restaurant is not that great but the food certainly outshines the decor. The service was very good and everything seems to be cooked freshly as you wait. The fish was excellent and great value and the presentation is first class. The staff were friendly and attentive and seemed to be interested in the customer.

But nearby parking is difficult; the venue is dark and "basic" and the food took a *long* time to arrive. To be fair to the delightfully "sparky" waitress she warned us of all the likely delays in advance so can't fault her in any way. My fish and chips took quite a while to arrive but it was beautifully cooked with a light batter. I expected "chips" as that was what was stated in the menu but they were really "French fries". Not unpleasant in any way but far too thin to be "chips". Coffee was simply instant coffee. I wish I could give a better review ..

Tenía el almuerzo con la familia. Me decepcionó el ambiente en el restaurante porque de la cercanía al bar público que era ruidoso.

We were in Bathgate and found this little place online a bit dark when you go into the pub but the restaurant was bright and clean, service was good and quick and the food was delicious freshly made and very tasty, we all had burgers and tasted lovely cannot fault the place or food

Went with my wife, her sister and our 2 young kids. We were a bit dubious when we first entered as it was quiet, looked a bit sparse (only half the tables made up and didn't feel like a restaurant) and in need of some decor love and care. However the girl that greeted us was very cheery and after getting seated then taking a look at the menu things started to look up. When the food came we all really enjoyed it. I briefly spoke with the chef who seemed to genuinely care about the food he was serving up and it showed.It only loses a star as decoratively/atmosphere wise it could do with improvement but there were no complaints about the food and we will definitely be back.

I ate here earlier tonight with my daughter and both of us were very impressed with the quality of the food. We shared nachos as a starter which was delicious. For our entrees my daughter had ham cooked in cola with spring onion mash, which she said was the best ham she has ever eaten. I had steak which melted in my mouth as it was cooked to perfection. For dessert we shared a meringue with forest fruits. The service was excellent, the waitress was friendly and made recommendations. Overall a lovely meal in a restaurant I would highly recommend.

Went for lunch today. Colin cooked us a stunning dish of fresh red mullet fillets, squid, sugar snap peas, potatoes & a spicy chorizo & tomato sauce - see picture. £8.95. One of the nicest things we've eaten this year. The food in here can't be beaten locally. They even do a bargain Sunday lunch for £9.95 for 2 courses which include the likes of aged rump steak, their home made burgers & a lot of their normal menu. A steal. Just go. It's great. Honest.

Went here for Sunday dinner with my husband and son. Basic but very clean and tidy. Good menu choices. Staff were very pleasant and friendly, chef came out to check we were enjoying our meal, lovely touch. As the steak pie was sold out I had chicken in peppercorn sauce very generous portion an was delicious . My husband had steak and said it was lovely, my 12 yr old was offered the kiddies menu which he declined in favour of fish and chips, it has to be one of the biggest fish we have had and it was delicious, would certainly recommend a visit

We found this reastaurant on TripAdvisor. It was close by and had great reviews. My wifes cooking is hard for anyne to beat but this was great! This charming pub was a bit of a challange to find but worth the effort! Colin (the Chef) came out and talked with us. He made reccomendations and prepared our food to meet our requests. He obviously enjoys cooking great food for people to enjoy. He has a great sense of humor, as does the staff who joked with us much of the evening. Service was great, Food was great, and the atmosphere was a blast. A true gem!

First went to the Balbairdie when it opened way back in the early 80's - still a great restaurant - lovely cosy place - great staff - and great food. Cant say more than that will definitely be back.

I recently visited the Balbairdie with my partner and little girl - we were not disappointed! I had the chargrilled chicken salad which was most definitely the best I've ever had. The chicken was so succulent and tasty and the presentation was spot on. My partner had the American burger and fries and he loved it. The burger and chips are all homemade and you can really appreciate the difference. It looked so delicious! My daughter always has steak pie when she eats out and she was very impressed. For once we had a clean plate! No arguing with her to eat her veg as she loved dipping it in the gravy from the steak pie. We had a lovely meal and will be back soon. Keep up the good work!

Went here for my dad's 60th and had a lovely meal. It was a Thursday afternoon so it wasn't busy. We were acknowledged as soon as we entered the pub and directed towards the restaurant area. Very friendly waitress served us, couldn't have been nicer. Menu was very good with the traditional dishes you would expect to see. I ordered the steak pie and it was amazing, will definitely go back for that!! 4 of us were eating and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Compliments to the chef! Decor a bit shabby but quality and value of the food MORE than makes up for that. Don't know about you but when i go out to eat, the most important thing is the food and the service and they were faultless on both fronts. Keep up the good work and maybe a touch of paint and table covers will appease the more critical customer

Was really disappointed was recommended to go here by a lot of people.Very cold resturants toilets were horrible which always puts me off.Our drinks arrived and on of the wine glasses had lipstick Service was slow waited ages for anyone to even take our order But really the toilets put me off and the gathering of men at the end of the bar that you have to pass was kind of of putting for two woman.Food was average fish was a good size portion but just felt something was missing .

I have to say this little nugget is a gem. I've been in a few times now and this is the best restaurant in Bathgate. friendly little pub and nice dining area.Service was great and chef came out to ask if our food was satisfactory which was a nice touch. The steak pie is beautiful and i've also had steak which again was delicious.Food is fresh and cooked to perfection. I will most definitely be back......Keep up the good work.

Stayed here for a wedding , the pub was packed and very lively but we were made very welcome by the staff , the food was great but was dissapionted to find no cooked breakfast in the morning . But comfortable nights sleep in a lovely large bedroom

very pleasant staff food was very good.It was not all that for a Friday,I am sure with a few more bodies the atmosphere would be good.

Visited today 12th July with my husband and 18 month old son.We arrived before the restaurant opened but we were welcomed in anyway and had a drink while waited.We were served quickly and the food was lovely and fresh.We had black pudding fritter and chicken goujons followed by steak fajitas and steak pie which was amazing!! We didn't get a chance to have dessert as our baby was getting restless.The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and efficient and we will definitely be visiting again.

The Balbairde has awesome food! The chef, Collin, is so passionate about his craft and everyone in the pub is so warm. Highly recommend! Thank you from the Chicago clan!

My pal took over the restaurant some time ago and what a transformation. I have seen the spotless kitchen and amazing food provided. Colin takes pride in his food and settles for nothing less than perfection. The steak is to die for. There's also a very friendly atmosphere in the pub

Popped in with the family after returning from holiday, good wholesome home cooking as usual and great value. definitely recommend.

Having never eaten in the restaurant before, I decided to take my girlfriend for dinner. We got the black pudding fritters and the beer battered chicken gujons to start. The gujons were so tasty. The batter was delicious. I don't eat black pudding very often but it was a treat. Very good stuff. For our main we got steaks. My girlfriend ordered the 8oz and I was presented with something that was easily 14/15oz. Up until recently my girlfriend hadn't really eaten steak cooked properly, and she was blown away. The steak was of the highest quality. Cooked to perfection. I would say that it's easily one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. The chef and the waitress were both very nice people, too. Very warm and welcoming. We will be back! Keep it up.

Another tremendous job by Colin ect tonight. Family of 15 tonight n nothing but prase from everyone, and plenty of plate licking going on.lol. well done guys.

I was invited by my kids to go to the balbairdie for fathers day,as a regular customer who knew the standards of food and service,I was delighted to accept the offer of a free meal.Once again I was not at all disappointed in the standard of the food,or service, I had a starter of a salad with parma ham with cheese and nectarine. For a main course a 14oz sirloin steak,cooked to perfection.On reflection it was probably the best steak I have ever had,sourced from a borders estate,on which the cattle are dry fed, and the meat is aged 28 days. This information was given to me by Colin the chef,who always takes the time to find out if you have enjoyed your dining experience.Thank you Colin and Angela for your service,and the effort you put in to your work.

Went for meal on sat was excellent..great meal but was better 2hours ltr disco kicked in......will be back c

I live 260 miles away from this place, but always stay at the Balbairdie just because of the food. The burgers are the best burgers you will ever taste, and the Sirloin Steak is to die for. Amazingly tatsy, succulent Scottish Beef with dauphinoise potatoes could possibly be the best meal I've ever had! If you are in Bathgate, in fact if you go to Scotland, make sure you sample the cuisine at the Balbardie.....you won't regret it!

Had the special, sirloin steak for my dinner and was absolutely fantastic! Would recommend to anyone who is into steaks. Overall brilliant night here.

Had a 3 course meal here. Service was excellent and the food was second to none! Highly recommend!! Will be back!

Previous night in a local hotel was pretty poor and so here I am, very content in the Balbairdie. Arrived as the kitchen was closing... Of course they took pity on me and fed me. Not only that I was offered a spectacular steak by the proprietor. Never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, I agreed.... What a great meal! Fantastic steak, hand cut chips, nice salad, a little mustard and I was transported! You should read this and book a table ASAP! Enough said.

Very good menu with a variety of dishes like l had the steak topped with hot cheese, onions and peppers xxxx

I visited after the British Pipe Band Championship, really enjoyed the food, the staff are really cheery & pleasant and most of all helpful, very varied menu & great value for money

My husband and I visited on a rainy Saturday night and the place was busy. At first, especially as you enter through the bar, it seems a bit rough around the edges, but please look beyond that as the food is delicious. The waiter told us that there could be a bit of a wait as it was busy and they only have a small kitchen and a couple of parties waiting to be served. We appreciated the honesty and were in no hurry so decided to wait and I am glad we did. The food was fantastic. We had nachos to start, which were a good sized portion and plenty of cheese. As a main course we both had steak pie, which was absolutely delicious and again, a decent portion. The chips were hand-made and very tasty (although I would have liked them maybe a wee bit thicker) and charging extra for extra gravy is maybe not worth it, as my husband didn't get much more than me, who opted for no extra! I had had my eye on the dessert board before I ordered my starter and main, so the chewy meringue with mixed berries was my choice, with my husband going for the banoffee pie. Both were home-made and absolutely delicious (I tried both).The service was excellent with just one waiter, Richy, looking after everyone, knowing what stage everyone was at, serving drinks and clearing and cleaning tables. Great job Richy! We also met the chef on the way out and congratulated him on the food. We were surprised by the value for money, too, as the three course meal for two with a few pints of beer and a couple of soft drinks was under £50. We will definitely be back and are just sorry we haven't been before after living in the area for 8 years!

Came last Saturday lunch time and had a Highland burger. Perfect. Homemade chips and I think homemade coleslaw.Totally brilliant. I will be back to try the Island burger as well. I also liked the waiter, he was down to earth and very attentive. Thank you ☺

Working in the area for 2 months and found this absolute gem of a restaurant. The food is all home made and cooked to order using fresh ingredients. Colin has so much passion and enthusiasm for the dishes he cooks. The food was excellent everytime, so much so that we ate here everyweek sometimes twice in the same week. If you are in Bathgate come and find this place you will certainly not be disappointed. Thank you Colin & Angie for making our visits to your restaurant most enjoyable.

Here Saturday night with family hoping to avoid Valentine's massacre, not a Rose or cupids arrow to be seen.Just a good honest, friendly pub serving first class food.... Colin the chef is one of the best I've came across in the sometimes Prima Donna world of the catering.Hard working chef who cooks quality food combined with having a friendly approach to his diners.And incidentally I did criticise the pub a few month ago because they didn't have Budweiser on draught for a few weeks but when you go to the pub for a first class pint of the lager like bud and their not selling it then it does irritate you unless of course they are discontinuing it.On Saturday though it was on draught and that combined with a great atmosphere made it a fantastic night....thank you

Recent visit here proved a bit mixed.Went on a Saturday lunchtime.Various items on the menu were off including the fish dishes (My favourite). They were clearly short-staffed as a regular from the bar was helping serve drinks.The food that was available was delicious..We had steak pie and a lovely chicken dish..Chips were amazing.Couldn't pay by card as card reader was on the blink so had to walk to bank round corner in the pelting rain to get cash from ATM.Will definitely return as food was great..Staff were all friendly and apologetic..

Not been for a few months. Colin did a special Italian night. Glass of prosecco on arrrival. Large sharing plate of antipasti - fennel salami, parma ham, bresaola, olives, oil & basamic with nice breads. Lovely. Then about a kilo of fresh mussels in tomato & garlic sauce, a plate of fresh fried scottish squid (calamari), with salad. Then the crowdpleaser, the osso buco. Meltingly tender braised shin of veal with a white wine & saffron risotto. Simpy stunning comfort food with a touch of class. £27.50 a head including desert. There is nowehere else in the locale cooking food anywhere near as good as this. Great food, great service. I love it.

Fantastic meal yet again very friendly staff from taking order to leaving would highly tecomend. Only complaint is that the pup / restaraunt could be doing with a 60 minuite make over esp the toilets cmon manager get spending. But once again highly recomend the food the best by far in Bathgate !

Group of 10. lovely meal. Cant say enough about the food standard. Service was excellent. Very reasonable.

Popped in for a quick bite yesterday. 1 word 'WOW!!' Food was cooked to perfection and we are very hard to please. Chicken in a peppercorn sauce mmmmm to die for and as for the Steak Pie??? The meat just melted in the mouth. I'm lost for words. Nice friendly service and food not too pricey either. Highly recommended.

Popped out for a last minute lunch we have been before the steak n chips are excellent. Service is prompt and friendly. A wee chat to the chef was a nice touch

Been a few times for lunch, chef puts his heart and soul into his food, you won't be left disappointed.

Q - Why has someone given this restaurant a bad review for not having Budweiser? Not having Budweiser is a bonus for me unless you're used to drinking other peoples body fluids. Anyway. About the food. We arrived for a late midweek dinner & Colin didn't disappoint. He knocked out 2 delicious portions of fresh chicken breast wth crispy pancetta, buttered cabbage & magic hand cut skinny chips. Still sticking with simple, fresh produce in generous portions, a lot of other establisments doing supposedly 'similar' fare could learn a lot from this place. OK - I love this place & I don't get to eat here nearly as much as I would like. Go. It's actually really good.;)

After reading all these good reviews I was so disappointed.... Went with family for a birthday lunch...the lettuce on starter was limp...the veg on main were overcooked and the chips were cold and inedible...the sweet however was very nice....not a good experience.

Went for a mid week meal and were pleasantly surprised with our find.The Balbairdie is a town centre country pub with brilliant staff and delicious freshly cooked food. The puddings were stunning.We will definitely be back again.

I'm a regular visitor to this place, however I've not been for a while. Came along for dinner on a Friday evening. Moderate levels of customers and still didn't have to wait long for food. Food was excellent as usual and cooked to perfection. I will continue to visit this place and rate it as one as my favourite places to eat food as long as the chef Colin is here.

After reviewing this pub a couple of months ago after being in there once or twice a week since I can't understand why there has been no Budweiser on draught for the last couple of weeks.I understand that pubs can chop and change whenever they want but the bud was always popular and if for whatever reason they are discontinuing it please take font of the bar.Please don't rest on your laurels

We have passed the balbairdie lots of times and never thought about going in for a meal. Tried it for the first time tonight and it was amazing. Service was great, all staff were very friendly. Food was excellent it was the best meal we have had in a while! Definatley worth a visit!

Have eaten here on 4 seperate occasions and each time we have left delighted. The food cooked by colin the chef is freashly made each day and is simply great tasting and reasonable food. Go for your self and you wont be disapointed

Went for a Saturday evening meal 2 had sirloin stake off the specials board which was superb no steak knife required it just melted in your mouth, 1 hand steak pie which again was tender and very tasty the last member had chicken in Gorgonzola which they thoughly enjoyed .only two had dessert but realy enjoyed. The only downside we found was that the lighting was far to bright felt more cafe than fine dinning but would recommend if in the area.

If you go to Bathgate try out this scrumptious way to try haggis. Just bootiful, and the sauce was tremendous yummy. All of us had different meals and the chef came in the ask how it was. Just braw food

Well well well ....in my quest to find bathgates best restaurant I find myself at this nice little hidden away pub.My wife and I have lived in bathgate for over four years and never knew this place existed....I came across it when doing a review for another pub and noticed it was number one in bathgate.I'm going to be honest and list good and not so good in my review.1. Nice welcome at bar.....bar staff spot on.2. Great choice of beers.....love Budweiser on draught.3. When asking for shandy bar person asked if half and half would be OK.....that might sound a strange good point and as i tend to have a shandy when driving I liked to be asked how much lemonade I would like in the shandy as the bigger percentage of bar staff give you a lager tops.......take note other staff working in pubs.4. Good welcome to the restaurant.... Pleasant waitress.5. Fish and chips were awesome..... Perfect batter.6. Gorgonzola sauce with the escalop of chicken was in my wife's words....."to die for" and chicken was really moist.....top marks for both dishes.7. I never ever have desserts but had to try sticky toffee pudding and was not disappointed....absolutely tasty and well worth the try.8. And best of all........hand cut chips.......my wife being a Yorkshire lass and never understanding why more Scottish restaurants dont prep their own chips was over the moon to get them here as all your best restaurants in Yorkshire serve them and trust me I've tried quite a few of them.Oh and finally the not so good and trust me I'm struggling to find one.1. Maybe a bit bright in restaurant.That's it I'm afraid....I'm no tam Cowan but I always try and give a fair review.So last but not least......will I eat here again???Most definitely yes 10/10

My family and I went to the Balbairdie for Sunday dinner and although we had not booked, the staff were brilliant in accommodating us. The food was absolutely delicious and each and everyone of us (party of 7) thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Everything was cooked from fresh so be prepared to sit and relax for a time before being served. The service from staff was great and it was terrific value for money. Trust me, you will not be disappointed with your dining experience as the chef, Colin, takes great pride in the dishes he prepares. Well done Balbairdie Restaurant. 10/10.

I visited the Balbairdie for food and drinks with 7 family and friends and we were all delighted with the food and service. We tried a variety of different dishes Piri Piri chicken, fish and chips, burgers and vegetarian dishes, all of them were absolutely delicious and freshly made. We met the chef Colin who was warm and friendly as were all the staff. Best food and service we have had in Years, Give yourself a treat...we did!

I have been eating here regularly for years and have to say that they are fantastic. Colin cooks superbly and the staff are always friendly and obliging, I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Staff we're lovely , could not fault anything. Dinner was cooked to perfection ,very reasonably priced . Can't wait to go back and try something else from the menu . It has got to be the best restaurant in west lothian .

I have been eating in the Balbairdie Restaurant regularly for well over a year and it's a travesty I've not reviewed this fantastic establishment before now. I've been too busy enjoying the amazing food.On Saturday Colin, Lynne and the girls outdone themselves with one of the best meals I've eaten anywhere. Langoustines poached with a sauce of butter, garlic and lemon followed by the 10oz Buccleuch Sirloin steak with the signature fresh cut chips and salad. As this was my late breakfast before a stag day in Edinburgh it set me up very nicely. Today I had the carrot and coriander soup to start and Peri peri chicken breast with salad and chips. The chicken was very succulent and seasoned to perfection. The burgers are also the best in Scotland as far as I am concerned. Even the bacon and cheese is hand selected from quality suppliers.I only wish my busy work schedule permitted me to eat here more often.

Food is off the scale good, always good variety and friendly staff. Excellent value to boot. Happens to be attached to Bathgates best boozer too.Chef rivals Ramsay but without the over the top tv swearing

My wife and I had a lovely meal at Balbardine on Sunday 8th, have to agree with last review the portion was a bit smaller than you would usually get in a pub but that was made up for in the quality of the food served.The veg was not over cooked which is the norm home made chips, crisp pastry with filling actually between the pastry and not the usual a stew with a pastry top dropped on at the last minute. I would rather have a shortened menu with items made on the premises rather than a large selection of bought in dishes. Plus £8 for a main course on a Sunday isn't too expensive, maybe charge a bit more and give larger portions but not compromise on the way you cook the food. Only put average for atmosphere as the eating area is not as nice as the bar area.

Visited the Balbardie today as we hadn't been for over a year,never ordered a starter as we thought we wouldn't manage our main meal.How wrong we wee,we ordered the steak pie,when it eventually arrived we saw a huge plate with about 10 chips a few veg and a very small portion of steak hiding inside a pastry cut in two and all this for £8.Also there was a very poor selection on the dessert menu.Must admit though the steak pie was nice just not enough for price of it.

My partner and I ate there last week and the food was fantastic,,,he ordered the steak pie ,,MMMM and I had the shrimp scampi was wonderful,, great food , atmosphere and wonderful hospitality,, thank you for such warm welcome,,,Mike and Sandy from Ireland xo will be back please God xo

This is the best food I have tried so far in west lothian . Me and my parter have already booked a table for our next day off. Can't wait to try more. Love the food!

Went in for some lunch for the 1st time last week. Lovely wee place, staff very friendly and helpful. Food fresh an tasty. Enjoyable lunch :)

Are here last night and was very happy with it. Good was well presented and tasty, service was friendly and efficient. Would recommend it for a cozy, reasonably priced night.

My wife and i went here for a spot of dinner and it was very good indeed. The meals were cooked fresh and very tasty. Price wise its good as well. I would definitely recommend.

Visited here on the off chance they were serving late lunch. Was pleasantly greeted by the waitress. The menu was extensive with something for everyone's taste. I enjoyed a sirloin cooked to perfection in a Mexican style. My partner had a lovely steak pie with home made chips. My daughter had home made chicken nuggets. They enjoyed it So much so that they both want to go back this weekend. The new chef(owner) should be applauded for the service and quality of the produce he supplies. Keep up the good work and we will be back soon.

Stayed at the Balbairdie b and b which was nice enough for working away but the food in the restaurant was amazing. Never had a bad meal. It's always been excellent. It,s not your average pub grub. Reasonably priced too.

I was took to the Balbardie for a Mother's day meal today. Food was fantastic, large portions, staff were friendly and could not do enough for us, despite being very busy. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

finished my work and stopped off for a meal.best thing ive done this week.fab food. going to be droping in a lot more .

Absolutely brilliant meal on Sunday night. Steaks cooked to perfection. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent prices. Fast service. Only disappointment was an unruly group headed by a deranged Canadian woman at the next table continually shouting and swearing at her hyperactive 4 year old . They were continually abusive to the staff demanding free drinks as they had waited fifteen minutes for their main course! They refused to eat their main meal until they got more free drink. Despite this staff managed to calm them down tactfully and politely and get them to leave. Although no fault of the staff we were presented with a free bottle of bubbly for the annoyance caused by unruly customers. Now that is service!

Went here for lunch yesterday! Was sooo good! Waitress was lovely and friendly, brought my 2 year little girl a notepad and some crayons to keep her entertained. Both me and my partner ordered the burger, mine had cheese and bacon on it. The burger was so tasty and there was plenty of bacon and cheese on it. My partner had the highland burger, at first he was confused as to where the haggis was, only to discover it was mixed through the mince in the burger. Im not a fan of haggis but I tried it and it was lovely. My daughter had the chicken nuggets which were beautiful! Sooo tasty and the chips were to die for!! I had banoffee pie for pudding and he had hot chocolate fudge cake! Both were amazing! My pie was the best I've ever had! They even brought out a little bowl of ice cream for my daughter. The only downside was they didn't do fruit shoots or any kind like that and my daughter isn't too good with a cup. However that really is a small complaint on what was an amazing meal! All together including drinks it was £31. Fantastic value for money and a really lovely meal! Will definitely be back!

I'm not sure where to start, really. I've been a couple of times now and have yet to find anything wrong with the food or the service provided. My latest trip to the Balbairdie Restaurant was my best one yet. It was very busy and I was highly worried that the staff might be stretched a little but this wasn't the case. I took along my grand parents for a bite to eat at no doubt the restaurants busiest time, My grandmother who is disabled and restricted to a wheelchair had nothing but praise for the way they catered for her needs and the delivery of the food. I can stress how good the food and the service is here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed atmosphere as well as a very reasonably priced meal. For four people having a 3 course meal each it cost us a lot less than it would anywhere else, £70. Chefs do an excellent job here and I can see why they are highly praised. Keep it up!! Highly recommended.

Last night, as a party of 5, we visited the Balbairdie for a special meal. The evening began well. When the starters were brought to the table they were well presented and tasted good. We ordered steak pie and a special from the Special's Board, as well as three steaks. We waited quite a long time for our main courses to be served. The meal from the Special's board and the steak pie was okay , however although the steaks were flavoursome they were stone cold so we sent them back. Within a minute the same steaks came back and again they were stone cold, so again we sent them back. After a couple of minutes the same steaks came back and again they were still cold. ( how many times would it be safe to reheat food) The waitress came and told us the chef would come and see us and we presumed he would cook us fresh steaks and bring them . How wrong were we! After over 30 minutes , the chef did come to the table to apologise and asked us if we would like to order something else as he hadn't any steaks left. After being there for over one hour and quarter ,with a well behaved 4 year old who was getting tired, and being deeply disappointed with the service we decided enough was enough. Although the restaurant did not charge for the meal they completely wasted our evening and my birthday celebration.

Me and my friends visit the restaurant regularly and have yet to be disappointed. I can highly recommend the burger selection especially the Americano and pulled pork options. Homemade chips, brilliant, say no more. Lukas and Colin do a fantastic job in the kitchen and are always good for a takeaway when we are in a rush. The waitresses are attentive and good for a laugh. The atmosphere is light hearted and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Another great meal from Colin & Lukas. My main, roast rump of lamb with homemade mint gravy, was superb. When eating in Bathgate, this is the only place I trust to do things properly - everything fresh, cooked from scratch, no frozen veg & no microwaves pinging in the background. It's not 'fine dining' but they get the basics right, every time. Steaks & burgers are always perfect too. The quality & effort that goes into the food shines through. A cut above the norm for West Lothian.

Had some fantastic food here. Firstly I had the chicken which was really tasty. On another occassion I had the steak which was cooked as I asked for and very enjoyable. I was looked after by the waitress very well. Can't recommend enough.

I am a regular customer of the Balbairdie hotel and restaurant, I had sunday lunch with my wife and two of our grandchildren last sunday,my wife and me had roast sirloin of beef which was cooked to perfection. Our grandkids had chicken which they loved. The service was as usual prompt and efficient. We are all looking forward to a return visit.

Took my mum and aunt for Sunday lunch based on the reviews & rating. They both had the Sunday Roast - beef was a bit tough and overcooked and I had Steak Pie which was nothing special. Service was fine up until we had to wait to pay our bill (for too long). Wasn't busy but only one waitress serving. Won't bother going back.

Went for lunch based on the reviews. Was not disappointed . Thoroughly enjoyed it and will definately be back!!. Great service too. Ann was great!.

visited here, as part of a weekend away for valentines. me and my boyfriend gave this place a shot as we wanted somewhere different. not knowing the local area it was quite tough to find, however once we found it, it was brilliant, the waitresses were really nice and ensured the whole way out that everything was okay. good quality food for a good price as well, would definitely go there again if we were in the area.

Another superb meal. The whole family loved it. Stake pies amazing, burgers always go down well. Cheers again guys.

Been many times before and have never been disappointed. Visited again on friday 7/2/14 with the family for my nephews 13th. Everyone enjoyed their food and the staff were very accommodating despite being very busy. The waitress earned every bit of her wages and along with the chefs, should be proud of the service they provide. The bar was busy but at no point was there any noise heard or did it intrude into the restaurant. A firm favourite and I'll continue to visit as much as I can. And the pulled pork was amazing.

I had been told by friends about the delicious food, good service and value for money in this restaurant....I didn't expect it to be as good as it was! Being a vegetarian can be difficult eating out, however not at this restaurant. There was a good few options and I choose the macaroni, which was devine! My daughter had the steak pie and compared it to her Gran's, which has to be taken as a great compliment ;-) Great service and inexpensive, so regular visits are a must....will be having one of the amazing puddings on offer next time!

Great wee restaurant with beautiful home made chips fish was melt in the mouth. Homemade coleslaw was delicious .chicken and haggis pakora was served in a poppadom basket.would defo recommend this wee gem

My partner and I went today for lunch and were very impressed with the food, service and staff.I think the waitresses name was Jo, she was so nice, very helpful and couldn't do enough for us. We both had the steak pie which was cooked to perfection and the chips, well, just perfect. I had banoffe pie with cream and my partner had hot chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. We will be back, there were so many things on the menu we want to try not least the burgers and the fajitas.

It has been said in previous reviews this is the best place to eat in Bathgate and I can only endorse this statement. This is by far the best place to eat in Bathgate and surrounding areas. We have dined several times and previously the service has been a hit or a miss but hasn't stopped us returning because of the excellent food. We visited last night with 2 friends and the restaurant was very busy however they have employed a new waitress who was excellent and extremely efficient. The menu is simple with all the usual stuff like burgers,steak,fajitas etc however they always have specials on which gives a bigger selection with more unusual dishes all freshly made. A special mention has to be said about the chips which are absolutely delicious always made from fresh potatoes and never frozen. The manager Colin takes pride in all food presented to his customers which is really lovely to experience. I can't recommend this place highly enough if you are in the area please give it a try and you will definitely not be disappointed.

This was my third visit to the Balbairdie and have never been disappointed. Had the mussel pot to start and a sirloin steak that was cooked to perfection! My knife just slid through it! I love a steak and am very pernickety when it comes cooking times. The chef at the Balbairdie obviously listens to his customers and I will be back within the next week. Well done!

I did not expect the balbardie to serve good food but someone told me they had a very good chef so I thought I would give it a try and I must say the food was delicious.Everything was home made and the four of us enjoyed our meals.The service was excellent and I would definitely go back.Was very pleasantly surprised.