Rowan Tree in West Lothian

There was a great choice. Friendly service from start to finish. Food was delivered quickly and piping hot. Felt the server was helpful throughout. Will be back soon. Thanx

Our wee visit on the 30th August 2024 was for our sons 23rd Birthday, We all had a brilliant time with Craig & his team looking after us. We all ordered drinks 1st, 1 bottle 75cl prosecco 2 pints of Inch's cider and a can of Irn-Bru, Our 2 boys had starters, Mac & Cheese bites and Mac & Cheese with pulled pork, both were delicious. Our main courses were, Pepperonis pizza, Surf & Turf, Donner Kebab last but not least Fish & Chips (what was the size of a whale). Everything was perfect, steak cooked to perfection and the fish batter was super crispy! (Thank you). The birthday boy, finished off with a chocolate brownie cake and ice cream. We are looking forward to our next visit to The Rowantree Restaurant in Armadale. Please pass on to Craig & his team, Thank You so much you all give us a fantastic service. 😍🥃

An excellent service by Craig and the team on Sunday for dinner. No matter which team is on the food is always good and there’s always a friendly welcome. Highly recommended.

Lovely surroundings, good service. Food is fresh and tasty.

Really enjoyed my mixed grill, the meat was all tender and delicious. Can't complain with getting 30% off all mains at the moment. I'll be back!

The Rowan Tree is highly regarded locally which has staff able to make each guest feel special and the ability to remember their likes & dislikes from previous visits. This is professionalism at is best. Keep doing what you doing.

Service was quick and efficient. The portion amounts are good value for money. All staff were very attentive. Overall excellent experience.

My wife and I come here frequently, but on this occasion we had not had time to pre book, Upon arrival we were told by the server that there were no tables all night. Furthermore if we wanted to wait then it must be done outside as there is no room at the bar , We stood there for another 5 mins and heard another server say there would be tables in 2 hours We then proceeded outside to stand in the cold and ordered through the app to our table Outside Food came quickly and servers were great, more than can be said for front of house , The girl with glasses was as much use as a chocolate tea spoon and even after having had dinner outside in the cold we came back inside to see multiple empty booths an tables,then too top it all off her friends came in with no reservation and she sat them down immediately, I know this because I heard her ask if they had booked , .thanks for nothing Not the service I expect to a long time marsdens customer Do better

There was some confusion over our booking but resolved by helpful staff.Food was quite good but the Nan bread seemed to have been warmed in the microwave and was a bit leathery ! The staff serving were great with an atmosphere that is relaxing and comfortable. A bit on the expensive side now .

Brian Sherry 1247 points Reviews Photos Edits Here are the reviews that you've posted publicly. You'll need the Google Maps app to edit or delete your reviews. Learn more 94 reviews · 4 ratings Reviews aren't verified Learn more about legal disclosure regarding public reviews on Google Maps Rowan Tree Southdale Way, Bathgate EH48 3PR My wife and I come here frequently, but on this occasion we had not had time to pre book, Upon arrival we were told by the server that there were no tables all night. Furthermore if we wanted to wait then it must be done outside as there is no room at the bar , We stood there for another 5 mins and heard another server say there would be tables in 2 hours We then proceeded outside to stand in the cold and ordered through the app to our table Outside Food came quickly and servers were great, more than can be said for front of house , The girl with glasses was as much use as a chocolate tea spoon and even after having had dinner outside in the cold we came back inside to see multiple empty booths an tables,then too top it all off her friends came in with no reservation and she sat them down immediately, I know this because I heard her ask if they had booked , .thanks for nothing Not the service I expect to a long time marsdens customer Do better

Always a lovely meal at the Rowan tree with a first class service, staff are always lovely and a good atmosphere

Great staff and atmosphere, beer is always good here. Quiz night was on, great evening of entertainment!

Quite busy , really nice staff . Great service and loved the food.. Will go again . Easy parking. Cheers

Lucy was a very helpful waitress. Thank you

Sometimes you dont get what is described on menu parts missing

Staff are always very friendly and happy to assist. Food is also well presented and very tasty

Food and service was great, food was lovely and service was excellent very friendly, would definitely recommend the restaurant to people

Out with friends. Bar staff were very pleasant. Food was excellent

It was quiet when we arrived for an early Sunday lunch so difficult to rate the atmosphere. Good choice of food, arrived hot and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Plenty of on-site parking.

Served by Rebecca , she provided excellent service and was very attentive. She works hard throughout her shift and nothing is too much bother for her, a great member of the team.

Rebecca outstanding service as always! Food 10/10 Love the quiz night....would like a specific topic quiz though...Still Game...Friends...Sex In The City etc

Service by staff excellent food lovely but very skimpy portions there was 7 of us for lunch and everyone felt the same. Three got burgers but came with only a small amount of chips we also ordered a macaroni with salad and garlic bread and salad was a spoonful on the plate and it was the same with the lasagna. Everything was tasty but just a bit miserable on the sides that came with the meal. If you want to succeed at the prices you want to charge and encourage people back consider this how much does it cost for extra fries or a decent amount of salad on a plate.

Lovely food and staff - faultless.

Great steak, cooked to perfection. Service was great. Ellie, Ty, Rebecca and Craig thank you. Not many places have that family friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You guys have got that down to a 'T'. Definitely recommend to others.Will be back soon!! thanks guys!!

Just been for a meal with the family and it was honestly terrible, breaded mushrooms where mush inside you get better ones from a cheap supermarket definitely frozen and of poor quality. I had the BBQ pizza and it was barely cooked not even a bit of colour on it and everything just sliding off, pizza guy needs more training. Staff never offered other drinks after the first ones spas to busy standing talking.defo won’t be back.

Had booked a table for 4:00 got the table no problem had ordered drinks then took our order for our mains they came out and where good we then had to wait ages on the boy coming to clear the table and my dad said we were going to order dessert he said he would just clear the table then come back and take our order he went behind the bar and it was a wee while waiting on him coming back so just went and got the bill very disappointed we never got to have dessert shame

Excellent service as always, pub food but always satisfied.

Meal very tasty and staff very pleasant.

Enjoyable friendly warm atmosphere Lovely food, helpful staff

Came here for dinner with my mum after being at my niece's birthday party as they live nearby before heading home, staff very friendly, we both had the gammon followed by a coffee, was really nice, noticed it's child friendly with having highchairs and a separate wee play area for them

The food was delicious we ordered a pizza ,service by Ty,erin was super.and spoke with chef Josh who made the pizza and made my business meeting a more pleasurable one

Had lunch yesterday with a friend, and the staff were very friendly and helpful .Food was lovely, yes, definitely worth a visit, and I will be back

Tonight, I had the pleasure of dining at the Rowan Tree and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The food was exceptional, but what truly made the evening unforgettable was the outstanding service provided by the staff. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and a genuine sense of hospitality. The waitstaff were attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that every detail of my dining experience was perfect. They were knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful suggestions with special offers available, making it easy to choose the perfect dishes. (Thursday steak night) One particular staff member, Claire, went above and beyond to make my evening special. Her friendly demeanour and genuine care were evident in every interaction. Being a coeliac, Claire was happy to accommodate my requests and made me feel like a valued guest. Overall, my experience at the Rowan Tree was exceptional. The combination of delicious food and impeccable service created a truly memorable evening. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.

Great service and food is always amazing never had a bad visit yet.

Good pub grub, always friendly service and good prices.

Two couples had a Sunday evening meal at this very friendly and welcoming Pub. Our friends live locally and are regulars and we were visitors from Bristol. ( Believe me the prices are much higher in Bristol area than here.) We had the Sunday roast which was very good, sensible helpings of Turkey and the trimmings. The young waitress was really helpful and pleasant as was the Manager who had a chat with us. We all rounded off with Jam roly poly with very hot custard. Good food experience in pleasant surroundings.

Enjoyed our food and drinks at reasonable prices. Great quiz night.

Ellie was so polite and friendly :) Service so fast! And food was lovely ☺️ thank you guys! Just moved to area and we back for our second round of quiz ☺️

Decent food. Ellie was our waitress and was very friendly.

Was in for the quiz. Good atmosphere and very fun night. Claire and Ellie were provided good service and were very attentive

An excellent time was had at the pub quiz. The atmosphere was great and the staff were on form, especially our waitress Ellie, who was friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend The Rowan Tree for a meal and some drinks.

Great night at the quiz once again. Ellie was brilliant, making sure we always had drinks and was so friendly! Will definitely be back soon 🙂

A great time had by our group at the quiz night. Our waitress, Ellie, was fantastic - excellent service, very bubbly and a superb sense of humour. We will be back for sure for another meal and visit to the pub quiz next month - we loved it!!

Great service. Ellie was very friendly and helpful.

The waitress Ellie went above and beyond when we had some problems at our table. She couldn’t have been any more helpful. Thank you xx

Friendly welcome, quick service, tasty food. Attentive staff who were friendly and chatty and work efficiently to ensure customers were served and satisfied.

First time in for a meal and it was great

Great good , great service would recommend

Very tasty glorified snacks/pub grub. Nice atmosphere, glorious cakes but nowhere near enough parking on site. Have to park in side streets when busy.

Great service. Great food. Good venue. Highly recommend

Always enjoy my visits here. Friendly staff and excellent service. Same again continuing with the best of service. Special offers can be very attractive.

Very nice meal service very good

Good food , priced well and great staff

Always enjoy eating here. Good prices great food and service excelke

Good value for money- staff friendly

Lovely meal in a very comfortable setting with very pleasant service from.our server Gail.. wee cheery lass..

Visited the Rowan Tree with my family for a birthday celebration & had a wonderful experience, from start to finish the staff were outstanding. Our order was taken promptly by Keeva our meals arrived exactly ordered & piping hot. Keeva checked on us through out our meals to see if everything was ok & if we need anything. Massive thank you to the team for making our visit so enjoyable.

My partner has eating issues but she loves it here foods on point we will be back for sure close to home

Lovely food, great staff and would recommend to anyone

Good food,fast service ,but bit pricey.

Service was great and efficient. Tables and surroundings were clean and inviting, and the food was hot and very tasty. All plates had a decent helping and at a great price. Well done all at the Rowan Tree 👏👏

Our waitress was lovely and gave us plenty of time to get settled. Our food was piping hot for starters and mains. Great menu to choose from.

could do better with a little effort.

Very pleased with food and service

Had one of the salads that suggested it would be quite interesting, edamame beans, quinoa, and other things that make a salad great. They also had bbq cauliflower wings but they felt out of touch with the salad, not sure why they were added. But the other items were not that nice. They only had a pinch of the extra items, maybe a teaspoon and the rest was a bitter salad with only bitter leaves.

Fantastic service from the rowan tree team. We were sat within moments of arrival. The server Ellie was very polite and informative. Our starters came out quickly. The chicken strips and nachos we got were outstanding. Ellie then made quick work of clearing our plates and getting us more drinks which were served by a smile from Claire. Ty brought out our mains and was very polite and well spoken. We had a wonderful time at the Rowan tree and will definitely be returning.

Very poor service, ignored on arrival for at least 5 minutes when eventually seated young girl waitress was less than welcoming and unfriendly, ordered drinks and waited 15 minutes for these to arrive, waited a further 20 minutes for food order to be taken, food was ok nothing special or terrible, when paying had a discount voucher which had been posted to all local residents, made to feel uncomfortable for using and basically snatched out of hand. Really poor customer service from a place we used to really enjoy going to, won’t return any time soon

Lovely meal,great atmosphere definitely come back

Very relaxed, very clean. Good attentive service and very good choices across adult and children's menu. Great setting for family meals.

Took my dog for lunch and all the staff where very happy friendly and went the extra mile for my pup made sure he had water and was comfortable.

Good value for money, friendly and helpful staff, nice pub food in a relaxing atmosphere and never felt rushed.

Great friendly staff and specific request for accessibility on booking for bench seating no booth was all ready on arrival, allowed extra time to order food and food was all cooked nicely, we both had the mega mixed grill but the steak on one was very thick and very hard to cut and my dad couldn’t eat it, but they did wrap this up for us on request so we could take it away for our dogs as a treat.

Went with my daughter as wanted cod and chips. Now serving haddock same as every other restaurant in the validity. Very disappointed. Will not be going there again unless they change menu.

Service was excellent. Food delicious as usual.

Small portions and not much choice.

Fab little restaurant. Food is good & services even better. Staff all lovely.

On arrival, allocated our table, order taken for our drinks while we browsed the Menu. Our food was served quickly and must say it was piping hot (Soup, Garlic Mushrooms, Steak n Ale Pie and Mac n Cheese …… very nice). Staff were very pleasant. Rowan Tree is a great place to eat.

Decent Sunday lunch, the roast turkey was very good. Will definitely return.

Poorly constructed meals bland and not as ordered chefs really need addressing their menu properly

Warmly greeted, as we had pre booked, we were shown directly to our table. A waitress came 5 minutes later to take our drinks order. Another waitress came shortly afterwards to take our food order. Our meals were delivered and we all enjoyed them. We cannot fault anything. The restaurant was clean and tidy, the staff were welcoming and friendly, service was great, we will be back soon.

The food was very nice, the service was friendly, One negative thing was, that they had a quiz night and it was very loud. We will check the next time before we book a table 😉

Service very good, prompt and always with a smile. Food was good quality and well cooked.

Had a large booking for our sons 18th, everyone in the party really enjoyed the food. The staff are very helpful and friendly and everything was served in a timely manner. We were served by Claire and she was great with everyone. Craig, Rebecca and Ty brought our drinks and food out were all excellent and very attentive. Would definitely recommend to all family and friends.

Update 05/052024. Was in for Sunday dinner with family and had to send back the Roast beef dinner as I could not cut any of the slices as they were so tough! The server was quick in replacing the meal (really friendly and helpful), but what came was arguably even worse! The Roast Chicken to replace was abysmal. It was clearly a reheat and possibly been sat in the oven for many hours to dry out! The rest of the meal was dreadful too (cold bland vegetables, over roasted potatoes that were bitter, cold mash etc). I am not sure why anyone thought that was a meal to serve somebody! I tried to eat some as was so hungry after waiting for a meal for so long, but eventually had to leave most of it. Really disappointed especially as a previous visit had been so nice.

Lovely staff, we took our puppy for socialisation and the staff were brilliant with him. Food was brilliant too, couldn't fault the place.

Spacious surroundings and good service.

Great service from our waitress Rachel very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely overall brilliant time. Would recommend to friends and family.

We booked for my son’s 21st meal and it was delicious. Staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Everyone was stuffed and very satisfied. Especially Erin and who was lovely.

My daughter and I had lunch here today and it was so lovely. I had the Sunday roast which was delicious and my daughter had Macaroni Cheese. Staff are lovely and it has a nice relaxed vibe.

Sensible value for money. Respectable pub grub Pleasant atmosphere Very attentive staff all round good establishment

Super friendly staff and good food, drinks and service, definitely recommend!

Gavin was a great server and knew lots of information about the food they provide.

Gavin was a lovely server - great night.

Out for pub quiz! Lots of fun and service was great.

Pizza was very good. Nice base and toppings. Young lad called Daniel who served us was very nice.

Cracking local, staff always super friendly, good food and a 10/10 monthly quiz!

Really friendly and efficient staff. Ellie, Rebecca and Craig are great. Always an enjoyable night.

As always, a fantastic atmosphere at the monthly quiz night and a delicious meal. The burger was amazing! Our waiter, Ellie, was outstanding - superb service with a smile and a wonderful sense of humour. We will be back for sure.

Had lunch with my friend today and the meal was excellent

Great value for money and great menu, suits so many different people. Food was lovely and service was great and efficient