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Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Livingston in 5 days
If you only have 5 days to spend in Livingston, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
With favorites like Stones Bar and Grill, Almondell and Calder Wood Country Park, and Livingston FC Community Club, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like Caffè Nero and ASK ITALIAN so you can get the best taste of Livingston while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1
Most popular attractions
For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Five Sisters Zoo, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 8 hours of your day.
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•Maggie C — Google reviewLisa B — Google reviewSebastian K — Google reviewMariska S — Google reviewEdward H — Google reviewJean H — Google reviewRandall E — Google review
Livingston Designer Outlet
4.4
(15286)
4.0
(650)
Outlet mall
Shopping
Clothing store
Shopping mall
Factory Outlets
The Livingston Designer Outlet is a bustling shopping destination with over 70 stores offering discounted designer clothing, footwear, and home goods. Despite facing challenges in the past due to changes in the Silicon Glen industries, Livingston continues to expand. Visitors can indulge in retail therapy at this outlet, which offers great bargains from popular brands like Adidas, Nike, Vans, Levis, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Two parts of outlet, the section across from McDonald's and is where you will find your brand name shops/ sport shops. It is massive inside and plenty to see.
Other side you will find ASDA. Primark. Pound land, Claire. Unfortunately the toilets near ASDA are awful. All but one sink not working, toilets filthy, blood stains on toilet door. Appalling, despite the rest of outlet being clean,
They have indoor climbing wall for young children and indoor ping pong 🏓 as well.
V G — Google review
A good outlet mall, comfortable to walk in, and with adequate supporting facilities. However, parking is charged, and if you want to buy very cheap goods, you need to come here from time to time to try your luck.
Lovely shopping centre when we visited on 13/10/25, we have now received a letter from ukpa saying we did not pay for parking here, which we did! Proof on my bank account! They start your parking time the minute u enter the car park, even if u didn't park and just leave they have ur number plate on camera! Not paying the ridiculous £100 fine they have issued! So be aware folks when parking at this centre!!!@😡😡😡
This place is truly impressive – it offers a huge selection of brand-name stores and a great location near the M8 motorway, making it easily accessible from Edinburgh or Glasgow. The interior is spacious, with restaurants and a cinema, perfect for a full-day visit. You can find outlet deals and enjoy a great time with family or friends.
Always a pleasure to spend my time at quality places. A great centre for all you need.
Exceptional Value & Service at Livingston Designer Outlet!
What a fantastic and successful shopping trip to the Livingston Designer Outlet today!
The core appeal of the outlet—the great discounts—was certainly in full effect. However, the real highlight was the consistently excellent service across the board. The staff at both Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein were incredibly helpful, giving me insider tips and advice on combining offers for additional money off my purchases.
Beyond apparel, I was delighted with the quality and savings at other premium stores. Finding high-quality products at both Molton Brown and Hugo Boss made the entire day feel like a brilliant investment in luxury at outlet prices.
If you're looking for an enjoyable shopping experience where staff genuinely help you maximize your savings, the Livingston Designer Outlet is the place to go!
You need two days to get around all these amazing shops. We will be back.
So many shops here. So many great prices. One of the best outlet malls I have ever been too. Lots of food courts and pubs.
Almondvale Ave, Livingston, EH54 6QX, United Kingdom•
5 min · 0.24 mi
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Marks and Spencer
4.2
(1032)
affordable
Department store
Bakery
Cafe
Marks and Spencer is a large outlet that offers a variety of products and services. It houses a Vue cinema with 8 screens, as well as a food court on the upper level featuring popular fast food outlets like McDonald's and Subway, along with traditional stalls such as Spud u like. Additionally, there are several restaurants including Prezzo, Pizza Hut, and Pizza Express. The store mainly focuses on clothing and accessories of various sizes at affordable prices.
3 separate members of staff said good morning to me, one female manager at the mail entrance, and two female staff in menswear, was very nice and made me feel welcome, it’s years since I experienced this in a shop! I emailed head office.
M R — Google review
Fantastic staff @ Livingston Food always displayed beautifully and fresh. Shop super clean and so much easier with the new click & collect.
Amazing food - Great selection - staff could be a little more polite and professional
M&S mainly deals with clothing and accessories
They have clothings of all shapes and sizes. They are comparatively cheaper and comfortable. Their products don't remain for more than a week or two on the shelf. Nobody purchases one or two items. It is always bags full.
Great customer service from Gary, who helped me find the meat (wink wink) Great chap! Enjoy your break Gary you’ve earned it!
Amazing Discounts on 5* Quality Clothes
Large Woman selection
Mens and Kids
On Monday and Thursdays you have new lots delivered
Very Helpfull and Friendly Staff
Not as good as used to be. Clothes not same quality either cafe experience found it expensive
Large marks and Spencer's. No problems was pretty good place. Crisps are over priced and some things silly overpriced but just avoid the items priced up to silly levels.
Block F, The Centre, Almondvale Ave, Livingston EH54 6HR, United Kingdom•
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9 min · 0.45 mi
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Livingston FC
4.0
(513)
5.0
(2)
Football club
Soccer club
Sports club
Livingston Football Club, located in a town that's still expanding due to the 'Silicon Glen' industries, has a modern home stadium and offers community coaching programs along with a merchandise shop. The club has faced challenges due to the decline of Silicon Glen but continues to thrive. It is known for its friendly atmosphere and easy accessibility with local street parking and adjacent car park. The venue offers reasonably priced catering options and provides a great experience for football fans.
Our first time visiting the stadium and cant wait to visit again on the next home match... The staff at the stadium were friendly and the guy in the shop was amazing very helpful getting me a new football shirt my daughter loves her new Livingston scarf. The stadium was clean and the Scott pie were delicious..10/10
Paul B — Google review
The all seater stadium was built in 1995 when Meadowbank Thistle moved to Livingston and was expanded in its early years to match the success of the club and to meet the rules the SPFL had at the time for entry into the top flight and it really hasn’t changed much since the team first achieved Premier League status in 2001 while the name has changed several times thanks to various sponsorship deals. It’s had a much criticised artificial playing surface for a long time too but it has lead to bigger sides coming here and struggle to leave with victory due to the unpredictability of the surface
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When my team are playing on a Sunday my friend and i have been visiting the lower league stadia, and up until today we gave been well received , we were informed on arrival for todays game against
Ayr United that we could sit anywhere that wasn't marked for a season ticket .we have been in the ground for 20 minutes and had to move 4 times none of the seats are marked in any way , incredibly unprofessional and we certainly wouldn't be up to returning. Really really poor
Nice wee stadium,parking was right next to stadium and free so that was great. Friendly staff and pies were amazing.
Only negative is the plastic pitch is awful and in my opinion shouldn't be allowed in the SPFL
Very welcoming. Parking inadequate.
Pleasant match day experience. Nice stadium. Good wee shop, friendly staff and stewards. Reasonable food prices for football. Dont pick a front row seat as you’ll have a constant stream of people interrupting your view. Also £5 parking decent but you’ll be sitting 45 mins to get out post match.
Cracking wee night out watching some ball
Livingston got a great wee ground it got a car park the last couple of time l been at Livingston it was free to park you car. I went to Livingston v Ross County game l need to pay 5 pounds to park my car. Livingston is a great community club
44 Alderstone Rd, Livingston, EH54 7DN, United Kingdom•
13 min · 0.7 mi
4•Krzysztof Z — Google reviewFiona S — Google reviewElizabeth S — Google reviewFiona C — Google reviewKerry H — Google reviewRobert I — Google reviewAli H — Google review
Reconnect Howden Park
4.5
(1106)
4.4
(52)
Art center
Art gallery
Cafe
Live music venue
The Howden Park Centre is a 296-capacity facility that offers a range of artistic experiences. It features a theater, where visitors can enjoy live performances of theater, music, and dance. Additionally, there is a gallery and art studio for those interested in visual arts. The center also has a bistro where patrons can enjoy refreshments. Despite being smaller than theaters in Glasgow or Edinburgh, the acoustics are excellent and the seating is comfortable.
Warm welcome from the staff.
We had a lovely 3 course meal in the kitchen, at a very reasonable £30 a head. The venue was very good, clean and brilliant acoustics. Staff in the main hall were excellent. I look forward to visiting again.
Lance L — Google review
Great small theatre for a show. Getting there is only by car or taxi no public transport within vicinity.
People working there..I could prise them high enough..had some issues with tickets(could not see the show day before due to family emergency)and couldn't see my child's show...but Fiona helped us out with this I will always her depth
Moving pictures were Amazing highly recommended Rush are amazing and tonight I shut my eyes and this band were just like them fabulous!!
My friend & I had a fantastic day at Howdens park theatre, we went to see the variety live. The cast were absolutely amazing. Well done to all involved in the show. You were all fantastic. 🥰🥰
Was here for an event and very impressed with the venue. Seats in the auditorium are very comfortable and spacious with leg room. Every seat has a good view of the stage. Toilets were very clean and plentiful, there’s a block on either side of the venue. Drinks and cafe staff were all very kind and helpful and happy to help. Great food and drinks options with plenty space to sit inside and outside seating options. Car park got full quick but an overflow great option just <5mins walk away.
A lovely venue with a lovely theatre. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The cafe offers a selection of drinks and snacks - again the staff are friendly.
Nice venue, very friendly and helpful staff . Fantastic concert by Skerryvore
Great venue and the show we seen was absolutely top class however the only pit fall was the bar service very slow unfortunately possibly needs some more experienced staff on
Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE, United Kingdom•
15 min · 8.1 mi
5•Nicholas M — Google reviewAnnie R — Google reviewKen S — Google reviewLia G — Google reviewAndrew E — Google reviewBecky E — Google reviewGraham S — Google review
Beecraigs Country Park
4.7
(2765)
4.5
(346)
Country park
Nature & Parks
Parks
Beecraigs Country Park, situated near Linlithgow in West Lothian, offers a vast expanse of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle. The park is open to the public free of charge and provides an array of amenities including forests, open spaces, a fishing loch, animal center and bike trails. The park has several different walks that cater to various levels of experience with maps available at the reception. It's a great place for dogs too!
Beautiful park in amazing situation. Visitor centre is high on hill, with brilliant views north, east, and south.
Cafe provides good food, and staff are helpful and friendly.
Variety of woodland walks for all ages and abilities. Just beautifully kept, with clear signs marking the routes.
Al in all ... a great place!!
Alasdair F — Google review
Beecraigs Country Park is a great place for anyone who loves the outdoors. There are miles of trails for walking and hiking, from easy paths around the loch to steeper climbs like Cockleroy Hill with amazing views at the top. If you enjoy biking, there are trails for all levels, including a skills area to practice jumps. Horse riding is also available, and families will love the adventure play area for kids. Orienteering adds a fun challenge, and there’s plenty of space to explore whether you’re on foot, bike, or horseback. It’s a perfect spot for outdoor fun and adventure.
The park is also full of wildlife and peaceful spots to relax. You might see red deer or Highland cattle as you walk through the woods or along the water. The nature trails are beautiful and quiet, ideal for spotting animals or enjoying a calm walk. It’s also great for dog walking, with many paths and even a secure dog area. There are picnic tables near the Visitor Centre, and on clear days you can see all the way to Edinburgh and the Forth bridges. Beecraigs is a lovely place to unwind, enjoy nature, and spend a relaxing day outdoors.
Lovely area, with lots of different options for walks, including a nice, mainly shaded walk around the Loch, which is great for hot days. Nice play park, suitable for various ages, Lots of picnic tables too, and water for dogs available. One criticism would be that they could do with putting more bins around the site.
Great views. Country roads to get here. Be careful driving a Motorhome here. Local van drivers may take as much road as they like. The majority of drivers are courteous.
We came to Beecraigs Country Park this morning hoping to see the animal attraction (Highland cows, deer, sheep, etc.), but unfortunately it has been closed down for years which was very disappointing since it’s still mentioned in many places online. There are no animals here anymore. The park itself is nice for walking and nature, but if you’re visiting mainly for the animals, be aware they are no longer part of the attraction
I paid £14.85 for one night as a backpacker (no vehicle, one-man tent, no elec). A great location in the forest and the facilities were top notch. Feels petty but I reserve 5/5 for campsites that charge backpackers around £10.
Wonderful place to walk, lots of route options and safe for dogs off-lead, as well as plenty of bins, so generally it’s very clean. My only criticism is that the visitor centre cafe isn’t dog-friendly, so I can’t buy a coffee to take on my walk, like it do at other places.
Beecraigs country park has a playground, Toilets next to carpark seating and Barbecue area. Dog-friendliness also good for bikes. Beecraigs country park has a caravan and tent site.
Linlithgow, EH49 6PL, United Kingdom•
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Where to eat
When you need a food break from visiting all the attractions today, these fan favorite restaurants are about a 2-minute walk away from Livingston Designer Outlet.
Caffè Nero
4.3
(540)
3.5
(29)
affordable
Coffee shop
Caffè Nero is a casual coffee shop located at Unit 42 McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Almond Avenue, Livingston. The staff at the Livingston branch are highly praised for their outstanding care and support. Regular visitors appreciate the personalized service as the staff remember their usual orders. The menu offers light dishes and specially blended hot and cold drinks, with delicious cakes available as well. Customers can also enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while sipping on their coffee.
It is always a pleasure to grab a coffee and cake here. The refurbishment looks great and has obviously given more seating. The staff are always polite and efficient - whenever we visit the Designer outlet, this is always our first port of call, love the loyalty cards now in place too! 🥰
Nicky C — Google review
Visited 3rd April 2025, stopped off for Coffee. Staff friendly, polite. Helpful. Plus loved they could have we chat and giggle 😃
Young man in photo absolutely diamond 💎, so Helpful and delight to speak with.
Definitely would revisit. Plus side toilet's very clean.
Male staff at Livingston always detached and disinterested, verging on unpleasant and rude. Don't look at you while serving, usually chatting with each other. Shandwick Place, the other one I go to most weeks, is pretty much the same. Same experience today - I've had enough now, so won't be back.
Once upon a time CN had good coffee, now it's just bland brown liquid. They've dropped to the poor standard of Costa.
Sigh
I visit this shop many times every week for coffee and food etc sometimes with my family too. All Staff very freindly and hard working. They provide best services here.My favourite coffee Latte, staff name Chole,Weronika and all other staff are very kind and welcoming. I am writing this review to say thank you Cafe Nero Livingston out let branch for your great customer services and delicious foods and drinks.
The place where you can spend time to while shopping .. if you tired or need some more energy to do more shopping.. have cup of coffee and enjoy tasty cakes .. then restart your shopping again .. very happening place ..
Very expensive for a tiny piece of millionaire shortbread and a very small latte which actually didn't taste that nice either. Very very disappointed
Clean, comfortable place with lovely staff. Hand sanitizer on arrival, clean tables. Less sandwiches but still crisps and cakes available.
Track and trace registration should be enforced better- too many people not doing it.
Unit 42 McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Almond Avenue, Livingston, EH54 6QX, United Kingdom•
ASK ITALIAN
4.3
(229)
Permanently Closed
affordable
Restaurant
ASK ITALIAN is a contemporary Italian restaurant chain known for its long, stone-baked pizzas and classic pasta dishes. The restaurant offers a modern and inviting ambiance with beautiful decor and friendly staff. Customers have praised the delicious food, including favorites like asparagus and pancetta carbonara, purple pesto pasta, garlic bread with mozzarella, tiramisu cake, and light king prawns.
Loved the restaurant open space lights comes into the place the decor is beautiful, very friendly and lovely staff , I would recommend their pruple pesto pasta it is soooo delicious 😋👌🏻the light king prawns was good but if were to come again I’ll try something different.
Alanoud A — Google review
Must try their garlic bread with mozzarella and tiramisu cake! Service was excellent. Pasta was overboiled but was offered an exchange, still not al dente and bland but all others were ok. Pizzas were pretty good.
I popped in here for lunch, just looking for a quick bite to eat. I had their asparagus and pancetta carbonara, it was amazing! I was pleasantly surprised by their lemonade which had just the right amount of sweetness and was very refreshing. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is due to the level of service I received while visiting. One of the members of staff was a bit rude, which was probably due to the fact that they were quite busy. Overall my experience was a good one as the quality of food more than made up for the service.
Lovely staff food was tasty would definitely recommend the dessert was yummy.
Great I really enjoyed the time spent in this little corner of Italy in the middle of a busy shopping centre. Friendly staff and great food!!!
This place might deserve more than one star however it never had a chance to prove it accordingly.
Came for a quick lunch on Monday afternoon with my partner. Before stepping in we new already what we want as we were a bit in a rush. The place was not very busy but there were only two members of staff working on the floor. Once we were seated no one came back to take a drink order, even though the order was taken from a big table next to us who came in later than us.
We left after waiting for 20 minutes and I don't think anyone has notice it.
Both myself and my partner popped into Ask Italian for lunch yesterday, what an amazing experience we had. The staff were very pleasant and friendly but most importantly the food was amazing! Piping hot to the table and tasted incredible!! Definitely recommend!
Great pizza and very authentic Italian style pizza. Nice 🍺
Almondvale Blvd, Livingston, EH54 6GS, United Kingdom•
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The Lime Kiln
3.4
(809)
Permanently Closed
cheap
Restaurant
Grill
The Lime Kiln is a family-friendly restaurant with a play area for kids, offering a diverse menu of international cuisine. The play area features space-themed attractions like rockets and starship slides, providing an entertaining experience for children. The restaurant has received positive feedback on its warm atmosphere and excellent staff. While some minor issues were reported, such as incorrect orders being promptly corrected, the overall dining experience was enjoyable.
Visited the Limekilin tonight on request of the new managment, after giving the place a bad review, and was pleasantly surprised, it had a warm and welcoming atmosphere the staff where excellent, Laura,and Stewart worked hard to make our stay enjoyable the food was to a high standard. I would recommend a visit to a nice and presentable restaurant with excellent staff and atmosphere.
John B — Google review
A large pub themed restaurant. The food is all average stuff and the menu makes sure to do absolutely everything you could think of. Jack of all trades master of none. Very average.
Great birthday meal with four adults and 4 kids in April. The kids were amused in the play area whilst ouf food was cooked. Somehow the kids meals were served with the wrong sides, but quickly corrected. Staff kindly supplied some birthday candles for our cake as I forgot to take any and they all sang happy birthday as they brought our cake to us. Reasonably priced food and drink too.
Sadly wasn't impressed..
Staff lovely, decor not changed much and sticky table
Chicken pie, tasted nice but not what I would expected to pay extra for chips and asked for extra pastry as not enough to cover pie and was charged for that too
Haddock was a very skinny piece of haddock and peas had to be changed as cold
Shame was looking forward to somewhere new to eat, but can't see us going back..
Did view opinions to staff but not that helpful to say some of the menu is going to be changed 🤔 it's only the second week!!
Now called the Hungry Horse. My glass had lipstick and other assorted dirt attached. Mug for tea was filthy as well as cutlery. We had to clean it all down before we used it. I got a club baguette which came with brown lettuce and my partner had some very herby savoury waffles which were unpleasant. The plates they came on had a layer of dirt on them as well. We had ordered a banana yazoo for our wee boy and were given a strawberry one then told all others were unavailable. Won't be back.
Staff friendly. We had cooked breakfast which was very nice and filling. Will be back soon.
Quick friendly service lovely food excellent prices
Food and service were absolutely faultless. I had the sirloin steak and it was absolutely perfect. Staff us still a bit new but were all friendly, polite, and professional. :)
Only criticism is the music..... Everyone to their taste I guess but having elevator music playing constantly was a bit much.. ;)
Almondvale Pkwy, Livingston, EH54 6QT, United Kingdom•
Don Pollo Peri Peri
4.1
(551)
2.7
(58)
affordable
Chicken restaurant
Don Pollo Peri Peri offers a unique chicken experience with its special marination process that infuses the meat with a distinct flavor. Customers can further customize their meal by choosing from a selection of freshly made sauces to baste onto their chicken. The Don Burger, featuring chicken thighs, and the loaded Mexican fries are highly recommended dishes. While the portion sizes are generous and the food is delicious, some find the prices slightly on the higher side.
Don Pollo is deffo one of my favourite spots. I go there so often because the food is consistently good which is hard to find! I’ve literally tried everything on the menu & nothing disappoints. Their dirty fries are amazing, deffo the best I’ve ever had & the chocolate fudge cake is 12/10. Generous portion sizes & staff are always nice!
Esha A — Google review
First time trying here based on some recommendations, Dinner was ok burgers were good quality and good size for the prices loaded fries and wings were also good.
Dessert was what let the meal down & The front of house staff took nearly 30 mins to make a small ice cream and crepe with bananas and Nutella. We got the dinner items much quicker.
Staff were nice and the food was really good, portion sizes were massive! The mango and lime sauce tasted a bit strange but the other items were nice.
The restaurant was nicely decorated but strangely when food was served, it was done so in takeaway containers with wooden cutlery. Feel like if there is a nice sit in area it should have plates and silverware. I would've given it 5* if it wasn't for this and the strange tasting sauce.
We had ordered a full chicken and were told it would be a 30 minute wait as it would take a while to cook the chicken fully, after 50 minutes the chicken arrived late but was still raw from the inside. When explaining this to the manager with curly hair and glasses there was no apology or acknowledgment. The manager said the chicken was not raw and the way the it was made every part of it would be cooked. When pointing to the raw pink part of the chicken the manager explained this was due to a burst vein. However, with 25 years experience in the food industry and being a chef myself this is not the way you speak to a customer. All I wanted was this to be acknowledged, I was not looking for any refund but the manager dealt with the situation very poorly and I’m very disappointed with the customer service. I will leave the pictures below. I’ll not be going there again for sure.
The food is amazing like you just want to keep ordering more and it value for the money. This is my fourth time been here and I keep getting back. Definitely recommend.
The food was excellent, and the restaurant has a beautiful, calm ambiance. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
This place have such a good vibes,Staff are happy
Food is amazing
I ordered a loaded box which came drowned in sauce making the rice inedible.
The wings were okay.
Do not order the cookie dough, the first one had to be sent back because it had turned into a biscuit, the second one was just about edible, but even the middle of that was hard, it wasn't really cookie dough, it was more like an actual cookie warmed up.
2 Ladywell E Rd, Livingston, EH54 6AG, United Kingdom•
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Day 2
Proximity is everything
For day 2, we bundled attractions like Five Sisters Zoo and Almond Valley and other places within a close range, so that the time it takes to travel between all of them is less than one hour. Combined with the average time people spend there, your day should take about 8 hours.
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Five Sisters Zoo
4.6
(7014)
4.5
(2294)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Amusement park ride
Cafe
Five Sisters Zoo, located near West Calder, is a beloved local attraction offering an up-close experience with a diverse range of animals including lions, bears, lemurs, monkeys, reptiles, reindeer, birds, wallabies, wolves and snow leopards. The zoo also features a play park and handling sessions for visitors of all ages.
Hands down one of the best zoo in the UK. It's just £21 on the spot in 2025. it has an incredible story behind It so many animals and such a good variety. The zoo is very walkable. The talks were interesting. A big kids play area. And you can get chased by a goose. And some unique animals like the bear, the goose and more. I got no words, I was really happy there.
Ondra V — Google review
Amazing day out for all the family. Best zoo we have been too. Loads to see, food vans located around the park which is great and it's actually decently priced too and great quality. There are loads of great animals to see and definitely could spend an entire day there. We all had the best day. Would definitely come back again.
Hands down the best zoo I’ve visited. Animals were so well looked after, staff were lovely - helpful and friendly. Could not get over the amount of different animals. Loved the unusual displays - something for both older and younger family members. Soft play was also a welcome rest. And kids loved it. Would love to return for the Christmas lights and the summer rides and things. Highly recommend. Some of the reviews on here are silly 🤷♀️ We spent around 4 hours here but could easily have spent the whole day. Didn’t see many empty enclosures 🤷♀️ and the black bear has signs explaining they are monitoring the behaviour as he is still settling in. You can tell that staff are very passionate about the animals and their wellbeing. We watched several staff members interacting with them.
Fantastic enclosures and very happy and content animals. I was super impressed with the animals husbandry and it is clear they have created the best environment for each animals needs. The staff were friendly and clearly cared about the animals on their care. We had a fantastic day out and could have stayed longer. A very well deserved 5 stars.
What an absolute amazing to visit to the zoo with my family. Such a diverse range of animals and a really cosy family feel to the whole park. From the you youngest to the eldest of our party we were all kept engaged and entertained for hours. We will definitely be back.
It's not the easiest of places to get to by road lots of narrow winding lanes. Once there, there are lots of different species of well cared for animals to view. Staff are friendly and helpful. On our visit, lots of their stalls were closed time of year, suppose. Cafe and soft play are in the same out building,it was a bit pricey for food, but it was tasty and plentiful.
I loved it. It is a great place to go with family. I was lucky to see the otters that I love. And one of the bears very nice.As always... there was some shy animal that we didn't see... that happens.
Cafe and playcenter
I don't recommend at all. Soup wasn't great, and the chicken tika panini was lukewarm. The coffee tasted dirty or burnt, there were so many flys. Finally the bathrooms smelt horrid and there's no hooks to put your bag up while you go to the loo.
The zoo
The zoo area was nice and had quite a lot to see, the animal talks were great and gave you a chance to ask more. The walk in bird enclosure was surprisingly my favourite. The carasol and other rides are nice though rather odd seeing more then half of the animal pens say to be quiet, but you could hear the carasol music across half the zoo.
We did have concern for one of the monkeys (a vervet) as they had bad sores on their hands and a large gash on their rear.
Gavieside, West Calder, EH55 8PT, United Kingdom•
7 min · 4.1 mi
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Almond Valley
4.6
(2416)
4.5
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Visitor center
Nature & Parks
History museum
Children's Museums
Almond Valley Heritage Centre is a family-friendly destination located in central Scotland, offering a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. The center features a working watermill, farm animal enclosures with rare breeds such as reindeer and Clydesdale horses, and interactive play areas for kids. Families can enjoy train and tractor rides, explore imaginative play spaces, and pedal around the farmyard on go-karts.
Better than expected. Reasonable priced cafe as well £5 for a toasties bit more if you add chips. Also £2 per person for train ride and £1 per person for the tractor. Everyone was friendly and the day we had was 20 degrees. Wonderful day! Was a nursery trip.
Katie S — Google review
A full family day out! Activities for all ages in the place. Mining museum to catch a glimpse of history in the area. Animal encounters (we got to pet the chick's, guinea pigs and polecat). Outdoor adventures with a new fort on offer to climb and slide. Jumping pillows, excavation sand pit and go-karts to name a few. Great value for money and reasonable priced drinks and snack at the outdoor snack van too.
Lovely day out on a sunny day with the kids! Amazing playing areas all around the park. Café, toilets. Also an indoor area in case of raining, with picnic tables
Was slightly disappointed with my family visit having read about it on their website. In no particular order:
1. The interactive items in the museum were not working
2. Many of the soap dispensers were out of soap and they have lots of hand washing stations
3. The train ride was listed as 30mins on the website but only lasted 15mins. It isn’t circular, it goes along the track, engine turns and then you go back
3. The cafe was quite good - look out for the specials menu though as we never seen it tucked on the side wall until leaving. They forgot our salad that was listed on menu but they quickly rectified this.
4. There are no prices displayed for any of the drinks or ice creams.
5. If you have an EV forget about using their charger - it’s is a slow charger with a £1.50 connection charge and a maximum stay of 1hr before a £10 overstay charge occurs; I recon you might be able to get 5/6%.
The museum was informative and interesting to look at. Once you go outdoors however you can see poor maintenance and condition of a lot of things unfortunately.
Tractor drive was something to do. Only takes you along passed the horses and back again.
Train journey doesn’t take you past any of the animals.
Play park area is good for the kids but very little shade for a sunny day.
Visited with grandkids & family.
Ticket prices are a bit steep, bit hey ho...what can you do...stump up!
It started raining on the day we visited, so did our best to get around.
Would I visit again...No U don't think so.
We absolutely love it here. So much fun for the kids and the animals all seem well cared for and happy. Love the handling sessions.
Plenty too do my girl loved it no bad price too get in good variety of animals too see only thing a felt was it was waste of££ for train ride as we only seen couple of horses and sum sheep couple of ducks another down side was the wasps that was going about still five star for me
Great place to take the children with all the animals and there are big play areas that have trampolines, slides and swings.
37 Millfield, Livingston Village, Livingston EH54 7AR, United Kingdom•
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Even the most seasoned adventurers need a break to chow down some food. Close to Almond Valley, these restaurants are about a 9-minute walk away.
The Livingston Inn
4.3
(737)
3.6
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Restaurant
Bar
Hotel
The Livingston Inn, a historic establishment dating back to 1760, offers comfortable guestrooms and a complimentary breakfast for its guests. The on-site dining experience is highlighted by Scottish influences and features a variety of delectable dishes and fine wines. Visitors have praised the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant, as well as the friendly and accommodating staff. The menu boasts pub classics such as haddock and chips, along with indulgent desserts like chocolate fudge cake.
Food was great, staff were excellent! Very accommodating to dietary requirements (dairy and gluten allergy) with a gluten free bun provided with the burger! Staff went absolutely above and beyond with their service, highly recommend!!
Sean H — Google review
Lovely local pub with a good beer garden and some nice walks around. The small lounge is dog friendly and has a few screens for sports. The restaurant serves nice food and is worth a visit, anyone looking for a good pub will be happy they went.
Lovely starters husband had a delicious steak..desserts were awesome..however what happened to the order of steak pie..I was served an awful stew with two little rounds of puff pastry, which had clearly not been cooked with the meat was utterly revolting and did not constitute a steak pie ..utterly disappointed...everything else was great but my meal was appalling. Won't be back!
Family lunch at a weekend. Menu is very large therefore not much is cooked on site. Nothing fresh, seasonal or local.
Too typical of poor Scottish pub cuisine.
Very cheerful staff however. My steak pie was very bland.
Visited for lunch today had a salmon fillet which was lovely . Chips under cooked and to finish of had a chocolate fudge cake which was very dry . Atmosphere was nice . Staff were okay .
Popular centrepoint for the large rural area round about, and well-known even in the town of Livingstone some distance away. About half a dozen draught beers including Asahi and Belhaven Best. Large menu of upmarket pub favourites, fairly typical of a country inn. Service is acceptably brisk and efficient. Livingstone Inn is an enormous building, and has a large bar area with a choice of wooden chairs or sofa seats to sink into. Unobtrusive soft rock in the background, Black Velvet style. The addition of bedrooms could make it ideal for exploring the myriad and splendid countryside walks (and cycle paths) with forests gorges and the heritage centre a short walk away (waitress said all the rooms are contract and not available to the public — yet I found some on the popular booking site.) Kitchen and bar is from midday to mid-evening.
The adjacent ‘village’ comprises the Inn, a trendy barbershop with a beauty salon on one side and a cafe on the other. That’s it. (Though apparently there’s also a post-office somewhere.)
I went for lunch, mid-week. I was more than satisfied with what I felt was an above-average chicken & bacon salad.
Minor criticism is that the staff seemed a bit rushed off their feet, even with just a handful of customers.
Food is good and at reasonable prices. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Pleasant outdoor areas to eat and drink.
Lovely service from Ben! Lad was very efficient with keeping out quality to a high standard! Thanks again Ben! Ben!
2 Main St, Livingston Village, Livingston EH54 7AF, United Kingdom•
La Salute Ristorante Italiano
4.8
(494)
4.5
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affordable
Italian restaurant
La Salute Ristorante Italiano is a charming dining spot located in West Calder, Scotland, where the essence of Italian cuisine comes alive. The name itself translates to "Good Health," reflecting the restaurant's commitment to serving fresh, homemade dishes that are crafted with care. Guests have praised the delightful flavors reminiscent of Rome, making it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian fare.
Lovely italian restaurant, very authentic food and staff were lovely. Would definitely suggest you book a table before visiting as was very busy. Car park around back is quite small so was full, but there is space on main road at front. One thing to mention though is menu prices in restaurant are approx £2-3 more than on their website/scoffable
Fiona G — Google review
Amazing place to eat!
Owner was so lovely and friendly!
Food was delicious, and well worth the price. The taste took me back to Rome.
Managed to save some space for dessert and it was delicious!
Highly recommend to come eat here!
Fantastic experience, food was wonderful and the staff were so helpful and friendly.
Would definitely return if we're in the area again.
This review is my personal review based only on my vist on 31.5.25.
The food was excellent. The older gentleman (owner possibly) was very nice as was the lady Italian server (possible owner). The prices were on the higher side but everything is made from scratch so please be patient. Carpark at rear is small so best park in the roadway out front or a nearby side street. The only thing I felt negative was it seemed to have more of a pub noise. Having never been before I suppose I expected a quiet romantic Italian experience but what I got was the noisy family Italian experience. No bad thing but just so you know. Expect groups of lads drinking and laughing very loudly.
Did i say....food excellent.
Absolutely outstanding! Going out for dinner tonight was a really big step for me, as I’ve never taken myself out for a meal before. Was nervous coming in, but immediately was put at ease with how welcoming and friendly the staff were and how warm the atmosphere was.
I ordered an absolute feast and was amazed with the food. The Aragosta (lobster bisque) was phenomenal, and my steak was cooked to absolute perfection.
Huge thank you to the chef(s) and to the front of house staff for making this a wonderful meal! I shall be back!
The atmosphere here was lovely, the staff was so so kind. The food was amazing, the locals also gave glowing reviews and recommendations of the menu. This is such a great establishment, I would absolutely go here again.
We stopped in for dinner and started with a delicious antipasti platter that was full of flavour and beautifully presented. For mains, we each had a pizza – one ’nduja and one Quattro Stagioni – both cooked perfectly with a great balance of toppings and that lovely wood-fired taste. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the service was friendly throughout. A really enjoyable Italian dining experience – we’ll definitely be back.
Extremely good good in a small unassuming place.
Pizza was proper home made pizza, cooked properly and with REAL ham on it, not that wafer thin fake 'formed from solids' rubbish. And the pasta was fresh and not over cooked with a delicate but flavorful filling. Even the chips were cooked properly. I cannot fault a single thing on the food. Whoever the chef is obviously cares and does a very good job. I will be back.
83 Main St, West Calder, EH55 8EB, United Kingdom•
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Keep it simple
For day 3, these 7 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Livingston. Start the day with Almondell & Calderwood Country Park and make your way through the city to get to Bellsquarry Wood. This should take about 7 hours of your day.
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Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
4.7
(469)
Park
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park is a serene and well-maintained park offering various activities such as walking, cycling, and horseback riding. The park features a river, a visitor center, play areas, picnic spots, and BBQ facilities. It is praised for its cleanliness and amenities including quality toilet facilities, recycling bins, and clear signage. Visitors can enjoy picturesque scenery along the walking paths by the river or opt for alternative routes.
Almondell is great for a long, or short, walk with lots of different routes. There is a play park for kids, a visitor centre with seating, an outdoor tap to fill up your water bottle and has a dog bowl for dogs, a BBQ area and a large park to run around in. A great all-rounder 👍
Lorraine — Google review
Lovely place to come and take a walk - you have several different routes you can take. There's a play park for kids, BBQ area, woodland walks, walks by the water. There is a visitor centre that sells coffee and ice cream; but the last time I went it was cash only. Sheep (shut farmers gates behind you), horses and now I've noticed 2 highland cows as well! ☺️☺️
The walk I do is often 45 minutes along a stream to find Lins mill to see the barges etc, the sheep, cows and then another 45 minutes back!
Great place for walking and cycling .good, free parking. Links to routes to Edinburgh via the canal and into Livingston and a continuous off road, approx 14 mile,loop through parks and along the railway path around Livingston. Spectacular views from the numerous bridges over the river almond including the very high viaduct.
Absolutely stunning place! Holidaying in Scotland and found this place. Me and my partner spent 2hrs walking here, we could of went longer if we didn't have other plans. Such beautiful scenery and peaceful place. We will definitely be going back, but for a longer walk and a picnic.
Could have the large area beside the river and between the bridges levelled out a bit to make it better for all sports and general family play.
Beautiful for a short or long walk, dog loved it, nice cool off in the river.
Had people visiting from Alaska and even they thought it was really lovely
Another amazing place with natural water fall this time only 15 minutes away from Livingston
Lovely, well maintained park. Great for all the family, as it has a play, picnic and BBQ areas, a visitors shop, toilet facilities and plenty of open spaces. Lots of walking paths, some along the river and others allowing you to avoid the water all together. If your lucky you will see some mallard ducks in the water. It can become a little busy in the summer due to the narrow paths but most have the option to reroute half way. The only problem I have is the main path down the park is a steep hill, which cars frequently travel down, so you need to be aware of this if you have dogs or children with you.
Almond Lodge, Broxburn, EH52 5PE, United Kingdom•
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Craigshill
Craigshill is a well-planned town that prioritizes green spaces and sustainable design. With a goal of building 1,000 new homes annually, the town's development began with the construction of the first housing estate on its picturesque hillside.
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Howden
Nestled within the vibrant new town of Livingston, Howden is a charming area in West Lothian, Scotland. Surrounded by neighborhoods like Craigshill and Ladywell, it boasts a rich history linked to Howden House, an elegant country estate from the 1770s. A cultural gem in Howden is the Howden Park Centre, which serves as Livingston's main hub for arts and entertainment.
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Civic Centre, Howden Road South, Livingston EH54 6FF, United Kingdom•
4 min · 1.5 mi
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Livingston Rugby Club
4.6
(83)
Rugby club
Livingston Rugby Club is located in a growing area with new neighborhoods and local amenities. The club offers support for young players, with dedicated coaches and development members. Senior games provide an enjoyable experience with a picturesque backdrop. The facilities are well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Visitors can enjoy watching Livingston Ladies' games as well as grab a pint at the club.
Popped in tonight to watch the rugby 🏉 🏴 great clubhouse and nice atmosphere , really felt at home with everyone being so friendly and welcoming we are looking forward to going back ..thanks everyone for a nice evening 😊 Fin & Pauline
Alan F — Google review
Out for a ride on my bike stoped here for old times sake as I used to play here looking good was nice to c
Good size hall lovely staff only thing with the doors open at the back the hall was cold never took my coat off even a heater on would have made all the difference 😀
Great club son in p6 team with a mass of support from coaches and development members.
Senior games great to watch with a nice backdrop beyond the pitch.
Facilities are good and all staff friendly and helpful!!
Great club super friendly and you can even get a good pint too
Nice club there pies only £1that was very good enjoy club
It is a fantastic club. Always happy to help and encourage the young generations!
Great day watching Livingston Ladies playing, finishing their season in 2nd place.
Almond Park, Almond Rd, Mid Calder, Livingston EH54 5NP, United Kingdom•
16 min · 0.85 mi
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Almondell and Calder Wood Country Park
4.6
(18)
Woods
Almondell and Calder Wood Country Park is a hidden gem that offers an enchanting escape into nature. This expansive park features stunning woodlands, scenic river walks, and diverse paths ranging from smooth tarmac to rugged trails. As you explore, be sure to stick to the marked routes; venturing off can lead to some unexpected challenges!
Nice walk, and very colourful in the autumn.
Albionmarch — Google review
picnic barbecue walks cycling this is the place to go and enjoy yourself
Lovely walking area
Beautiful country park with woodland and river walks suitable for all.
Paths range from tarmac to rough path through the trees.
There's a visitor centre and barbecue areas.
Fabulous wood accessible through Almondell country park. Remember where you parked as it can be confusing where you actually are. There is much vegetation and growth with just some narrow foot. trails.
Keep to the signs and the paths as off piste can become frighteningly scary.
Calderwood links like a corridor to livingston. Where you can walk across livingston without crossing a road. It’s fab for walkers.
Calderwood is off the beaten path so be mindful. Really enjoyed the long walk as did the dogs. Plenty of deer and lots of siskins
Visiting the area from Edinburgh today and found this by accident. Lovely walk by the river.
Big, free and plenty to see. Hills, waterfalls, caves, all sorts.
Good running
8 min · 3.3 mi
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Bellsquarry Wood
4.5
(84)
Park
Lovely place for walks beautiful scenery
Anne N — Google review
Great wee place to go for a walk with kids or the dog, I took my 4yr old on her balance bike today to go looking for the fairy houses, I had already printed off a map so we knew where we were going which was a def advantage and saved us lots of wandering aimlessly looking for them. Also spotted some ducks and collected conkers :)
Beautiful woods, nicely maintained walks throughout the trees. Has little fairy doors for kids to find (not all of them are down low). If you want to know where the fairies are, there are maps on the benches in various locations in the woods.
There is also a pasture with a "beehive" the kids can climb about.
Quiet mature woods with good clear paths.
If you prefer....there are rough not so clear paths too.
There are streams, ponds, hidden sculptures, fairy houses....wild flowers...even a new apple Orchard.
Great for a couple of hours wandering.
A nice compact wooded area with various walkways. The dedridge burn also runs through here. Ideal for walkers of all ages. Some nice wooden art work scattered around too. There is also a bee orchard to discover
Great time finding the fairy tree houses with the kids, good walk and park just across the road.
Nice walk, slightly ruined by people not taking their rubbish home. A bin at the picnic area would be a good idea.
Usually lovely and peaceful, spoilt only by a few lazy dog walkers who don't pick up poo, or dump the bag of poo by a nearby tree.
You know who you are, pick it up and bin it.
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Where to eat
Under a 4-minute walk from Bellsquarry Wood, here are a few close by recommendations for when you get hungry exploring around.
Stones Bar and Grill
4.3
(288)
4.3
(267)
Permanently Closed
affordable
Restaurant
Stones Bar and Grill in Livingston is a popular spot known for its modern decor, great atmosphere, and delicious meals. The staff is highly praised for their exceptional service, with special mentions of Natalie's helpfulness and the overall attentiveness from start to finish. The restaurant is well-suited for various occasions, such as birthday celebrations or surprise vow renewals, offering accommodating services for different dietary needs.
We booked stones for a family anniversary meal. We made it a surprise vow renewal ceremony too. The staff were amazing from start to finish. They helped us to plan the meal and helped us set up the room for a ceremony then changed it to a dining area while we had drinks.
The 3 course set menu was delicious and they were able to accommodate a few picky eaters, our children and one of our family members who is coeliac. Nothing was too much hassle.
The day went smoothly and staff attended to all our needs. It was a lovely atmosphere and our meal was amazing. Cannot thank them enough for their help and hospitality.
Julie J — Google review
The restaurant is situated within the bellsquarry on Calder road on the second floor it’s well sign posted and the staff Cheryl and Laurie are both great very friendly and approachable. The restaurant can accommodate couples upto family sized parties. The food was incredible I went for the fillet steak medium rare with the peppercorn sauce (see pics and vids)and compliments to the chef for the meal it was cooked perfect, and washed down with a pint of Tennant’s. I would highly recommend them the offer steak to chicken and macaroni catering the traditional pub grub, starters and desserts drinks and cocktails with a kids menu and also an outdoor beer garden.
If there was a zero star rating I would have chosen that. From the minute my family and I walked in it wasn’t good. Barmaids literally greeted us then sat on their phone. Floors were dirty with food. No cutlery/condiments on the table. Food that we ordered was appalling. (Steak and haggis pie was cold, chicken gyros were inedible and the pizza that I ordered for my children was rotten. May I also add I witnessed this pizza being carried through by the barman with his bare hands to the kitchen) When food arrived I had to source our own cutlery. Waitress never asked how our meal was. Chief literally sat in the same room as us and vaped. I’ve never been so offended paying for a service that bad. Please avoid. Save your money for somewhere better
Really good experience here tonight, food was lovely, service was fast & friendly, we had burgers & onion rings, which were huge. Came in as we had an offer but will definitely be back to try the steaks. Recommend if you are in the area. Hubby had the Highlander burger which he said was delicious, I had the hot chix I asked for sauce separate, thankful I did it was hot for me but nice.
Everything was 3* ok and I’m sure that you’d have a good meal here……but we were hoping for a 5* experience and the food just wasn’t up to their pricing. £6 for a bowl of soup and £9.95 for what had the appearance of a day old, over cooked, blackened spring roll? Similar pricing to somewhere like Scott’s in South Queensferry but nowhere near as good views or atmosphere. On the other hand I did enjoy the steak medallions at £27.95 but, once again, the dish was ok but not spectacular and £1 extra extra for a tomato and a mushroom? The question for the group is always “Would we come back?” and, unfortunately, the overall experience means that we probably wouldn’t.
Had high hopes for here as it looked nice outside and in, they started strong with the starters being as delicious as they were generous with portion size. I had the crispy cajun halloumi salad and my friend had the garlic and chilli mushrooms. Sadly though as we progressed onto the mains, mine which was the peri peri halloumi burger arrived and it was stone cold, the chips though were piping hot so I said don't worry about them just redo the burger. It went back to the kitchen and when it came back out it was hot and they had made fresh chips - which was good- but had that weird slug looking thing one of them whether this had just landed on them or what I dont know but it just put me right off them and it was discarded to the side of the plate. The bun on the second burger though was burnt and I'm pretty sure that the peri peri sauce wasn't peri peri as there was no spice to it. My friend had the Steakanoff but he said it was swimming in sauce and he didn't feel it was the advertised cut of meat. I wouldn't recommend here nor would I go back, though I do hope they improve so that no one else has to have such a dissatisfied visit.
Great new steakhouse in Edinburgh. All the food was very tasty and well presented. Great value for money and no need to travel into Edinburgh for quality steaks any more.
I thought I'd give their pizza a try as I'd heard about it.
We ate in the bar as just wanted a pizza and a drink, the pizza took around 35-40mins to come so very slow.
The pizza unfortunately did not live up to expectations, too much cheese and undercooked, flavours were good just a bit rubbery having so much cheese.
In terms of cost pizza and a pint for around £10 is reasonable but could do with the less as more approach when making their pizza's to maximise on profit and deliver a better pizza.
44 Calder Rd, Bellsquarry, Livingston EH54 9AA, United Kingdom•
La Vita Viva
4.4
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4.0
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affordable
Italian restaurant
La Vita Viva is a reasonably priced Italian restaurant known for its amazing food and generous portion sizes. While some customers were disappointed by the lack of custard for their hot sponge puddings, they raved about the incredible desserts, especially the cheesecakes. The large menu offers a variety of Italian dishes at reasonable prices. Customers also praised the attentive and friendly staff who went above and beyond to make special occasions memorable, such as hosting a 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
Me, my mum and dad and little boy came on Saturday for my birthday! My little boy was not wanting to settle and the lovely lady sorry didn't get her name took my little boy and walked round the restaurant to allow us to have our meal!!! Amazing service and amazing food as usual! Thanks so much!!
Laura P — Google review
The food and the service were outstanding. Great staff. The restaurant was very busy (Saturday evening) and we were still served our food and drinks very quickly. Definitely recommend and will be returning!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Family Celebration at La Vita Viva!
We visited La Vita Viva as a family of 8 to celebrate a special occasion, and everything about the experience was flawless. The food was absolutely outstanding — five-star quality from start to finish. Every dish was full of authentic Italian flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection.
What made it even better was the warm, attentive service. The staff made us feel truly welcome and looked after every detail with care. Everyone in our group was raving about their meals — not a single complaint, just empty plates and happy smiles!
If you’re looking for incredible Italian cuisine and a relaxed, elegant atmosphere, La Vita Viva is a must. We’ll definitely be back — and we’re already raving about it to all of our friends.
We visited La Vita Viva as a family of 21 to celebrate my husband’s 60th Birthday and the food was absolutely outstanding — five-star quality from start to finish. Every dish was full of authentic Italian flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection.
What made it even better was the service we received being a big party not an easy task but we were really well looked after. I would highly recommend and we will be back
Have been a huge fan of this restaurant, their food and staff since they opened. However, I feel I must give extra thanks to the staff for the wonderful welcome and meal they hosted for my parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary recently. The restaurant was very busy for a Friday night, but the staff were very attentive and the food was served promptly and hot, plus was super-tasty. They even decorated the table for our party of nine and helped serenade my Mum & Dad when their cake came out. Thank you La Vita Viva, you made a special meal, extra special
Excellent atmosphere, a busy wee place and we can see why! Great food from a family run business. We stopped in the area on a short trip away and we're very happy with the service and dinner 😊
Popped in for a quick bite to eat, as we are local. Food was bland, portion sizes were poor. We ordered a chicken kebab, a pizza and a child's bowl of pasta ( which was the smallest portion I've ever seen!) Literally 5 tablespoons of pasta) was shocked......as pasta is so cheap to make. £40 for hardly any food. Not to mention £8.50 for a small glass of wine! Serers were also un-pleasant and not happy! Definitely not worth the money, and certainly wont return!
We have been coming to LaViva Vita for a long time. We have never had a bad meal. Great food, great service. Decent prices. Alison, Shamira and all the team always have time for a chat, which makes us feel like valued customers.
We have celebrated, graduations, birthdays, baby showers and Xmas here and will continue to do so. We love it . Xxx
35B Main St, Mid Calder, Livingston EH53 0AN, United Kingdom•
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Permanently Closed
cheap
Fast food restaurant
Fish and chips takeaway
Closed Marini's Takeaway in Livingston offers delicious food and has a friendly staff. However, there can be delays during busy periods, so it's important to keep an eye on the time as there is a 30-minute limit for parking before receiving a ticket. Despite this, they provide affordable lunch options at 3.49 pounds, which is great value for money. The family particularly enjoys their fresh fish suppers, as the fish is cooked to order.
Fab value lunchtime supper only £3.49, my fave chippy ever!
ARLENE T — Google review
There lunch menu is great value at £3.49. The whole family enjoys the fish suppers from here. They fry the fish to order so it's always fresh. We visit often at least once a fortnight.
The food is good and most of the staff are happy and friendly. It's quite slow at times so watch your time as you only get 30 minutes in the car park before you get a ticket through your door (DON'T PAY IT!!!). You get a cheap supper at lunch times which is great.
Covid time when they had to wait outside and get service from the door, no big deal.
Went in one Friday as normal, we supporting them regularly.
It was raining hard and myself and numerous customers were waiting in the rain or in cars. They gave numerous of us the wrong orders and other people left with our orders. Took 35min for 2x fish suppers in the end. One customer had already waiting 30min and had to wait again thanks to her pizza going to wrong person.
Then I get the dreaded parking fee notice a few days later. Spoke to shop and they took reg and said they will fix it, 2nd letter now the fee has increased. Went in and spoke to shop, took reg again. 3rd letter arrives, now the fee is £170. Spoke to shop again. Short story rather than saga of what happened.
Rude manager, rude region manager. Told me my problem and should take it to court to clear my name. Staff should never have told me they will help I was told. A bit late now isn't it.
Do not support this disgusting business. They take no ownership of the messes they cause and now a year later I am still getting letters from the parking people. I am telling this to everyone in Livingston, I will never support them again and make sure to keep everyone away from them I can. You have been warned. Just read the reviews, numerous people stung by these low lives.
There are far better chippies in Livi so don't help them screw people over.
The pizza was not worth the parking charge for eating it in my car. That whole complex is a racket for parking charges. All companies here should let drivers know as it isn’t clear and will now never visit again! The company still charged me after I appealed to say that I was eating a pizza at one of their own establishments.
Visited today purely by chance my 7yr daughter wanted chicken nuggets but mcd's was ridiculously busy and I seen this place, I wasn't wanting anything but when I seen the pizza looking so fresh I needed to try one piece, absolutely lovely.
My daughters chicken nuggets were beautiful the frys lovely. Next time I'm in livingston I will b back for proper eating. I also noticed a wide range of chip shop meals, meal deals and also seen kebab on the menu very nice can't wait to go back
We're served very quickly, unfortunately the food was a half cooked sausage supper and fried pizza. Chips were soggy and not properly cooked either. Good food for the bin I guess.
The food can be really good i have to admit but it would be 5 stars I've never been served so many cold chips and Green chips in my life well actually the first place it's happened to me so I'd say these are my main problem and that I bought sausage once and Greece squirt out it when bitten into
7 Almondvale Pkwy, Livingston, EH54 6QT, United Kingdom•
The Minerva Fish Bar
3.4
(198)
cheap
Fish and chips takeaway
The Minerva Fish Bar is a great spot to try the Tagliatelle Minerva, a dish that can be enjoyed in one sitting or reheated for later. The friendly atmosphere and pleasant conversation while waiting for your meal make it a delightful dining experience, perfect for stopping by after a walk with your furry friend.
Went and got my dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious and fresh, staff were lovely too will definitely be getting from here again!
Paige M — Google review
Drive about 50 mile round trip to visit this place. Excellent service. Happy staff always welcome you and the baked pizza is worth the drive. No dry crust left at the end because even the crust is delicious. I will continue to take the drive for the quality. Well done team
Ordered pizza and pakora tonight a hour later if not longer the pizza turns up (cold) Called to be told a fresh pizza will be sent out 10 mins later our pakora turns up luke warm at best
Sadly won’t be ordering from here again now here I am 20 mins later still waiting on my replacement fresh pizza
Very disappointed with service tonight
Good food, plenty of it.
Nice friendly staff.
Something for everyone in the place
Minerva never disappoints us. Ordered so many times in Howden, now in craigshill and still best service. Best food to take away. I won’t change you ever . The chef is lovely and always aprochable. Keep the good work guys!
£12.50 for a shitty greasy calzone that falls apart.
Terrible pizza chef
Soggy batter on the king rib and tasteless, no idea what they did to the sausages and how can chips be lacking potato
Place used to be amazing, it’s went downhill. Food took over an hour to arrive, I live 5 mins away. Curry sauce was watered down, chips were cold, sausage was mushy and the food generally looked ill. Won’t be back, very disappointing
Kingsport Ave, Howden, Livingston EH54 6BA, United Kingdom•
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Day 4
Center of town
For day 4, we recommend exploring the center side of town. Start the day off with Home of the Set Fare Arena, then wind down and take it easy by the time you get to Escape Livingston. All together, your day would be filled with about 8 hours of non-stop fun.
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Home of the Set Fare Arena
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3.2
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Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Arenas & Stadiums
The Tony Macaroni Arena, also known as Almondvale Stadium or Spaghettihad, is a purpose-built stadium located near the Livingston Civic Centre on Howden South Road. The vibrant yellow structure serves as the host venue for Livingston FC's home matches and junior international games. Opened in 1995, this compact yet well-designed facility has a seating capacity of 9,512. All four stands are approximately equal in height while covered seating fills two corners of the ground.
Nice community club, good facilities. Good modern stadium. Pictures are from a recent charity match for MND for one of our friends (it's not the livi team ha!).
Lee B — Google review
Enjoyable, relaxed and very safe-feeling first experience of watching Scottish football!
Its an ok ground.I think it holds around 10000 fans.The catering prices at the kiosks are expensive,probability nothing to do with the club.On the plus side they have a great club zone where supporters of clubs can meet ,chat have a drink and a good lunch.
Could do with having a cafe or some indoor seating as some other clubs do. E.g. while training is on.
Car parking is good.
It's a bit cold/exposed and the seats are nae that comfy - its a football ground so to be expected. But it has seats, it has a roof and you can watch football. Pitch is fine nick and the lights work.
Toilets cold and drafty.
Handy for public transport by bus.
Been to better, been to worse.
I was the 1st one through the turnstiles in the away end. I headed straight to the gents and the cubicle doors were open. All toilet seats were on the floor!!! At the wash station, there was just cold taps and no soap!!! Not a good start to be honest. I got to my seat, row N seat 32 and the backrest was missing FFS! They're waving goodbye to the premiership and judging by my findings, good riddance!!
Parked in the multi storey car park at Almondvale shopping centre costing 50p per hour. From there it was less than a 5 minute walk to the stadium.
I had been able to register as a member online and this enabled me to buy a ticket costing £27.00, which was to print at home or download to phone.
Easy access to my chosen stand and found my seat with ease.
The half time coffee and Scotch pie could have been better and definitely not worth £5.00.
The attendance was 5,531 and the majority were Hibs fans, who created a good atmosphere.
Plenty of police in the ground, but due to the excellent crown segregation their number was overkill. Special mention to the Amberstone steward [582] who, for a young man, excelled.
Good day out and another ground (187) boxed off.
The Tony Macaroni Arena also know as the (The Almondvale Stadium or Spaghettihad i wonder where they got that from🤣)is a purpose built stadium opened in 1995 its a small compact but smart stadium with a capacity of 9,512 all four stands are roughly of the same height and two corners of the ground are filled with covered seating .Overall i found it to be an enjoyable day out on my last visit with the Livingston fans being really friendly
Decent wee stadium & look after the away fans very well, the lounge at the stadium is excellent with great food available for the away support.
Alderstone Rd, Livingston Village, Livingston EH54 7DN, United Kingdom•
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Signpost
4.5
(4)
Charity
Signpost is a valuable resource for Scottish visitor attractions, offering support and access to a Development Programme tailored to the sector. It provides various opportunities and resources aimed at enhancing the overall experience for visitors.
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Anna L — Google review
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The Centre
Transport hub
The Centre, established in 1996, saw the completion of several significant sculptures on its main roundabouts as part of the LDC's efforts. Following this, West Lothian Council assumed responsibility for managing this vibrant planned community. Over time, The Centre has experienced growth and development, particularly with the presence of 'Silicon Glen' industries in the area.
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EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)
Charity
EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO) is the leading organization representing the attractions sector in Scotland. They serve as the authoritative voice of the industry, advocating for its members' interests with key decision-makers in the Scottish Government, VisitScotland, and Enterprise Agencies. By actively seeking input from members and addressing their concerns, EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO) plays a crucial role in influencing policies that impact the sector.
14, Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston EH54 6QF, United Kingdom•
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Escape Livingston
4.8
(139)
Escape room center
Escape Livingston offers a thrilling and challenging experience with three unique escape rooms. Test your criminal investigation skills and puzzle-solving abilities as you navigate through rooms themed around witchcraft, wizardry, museum heist, and prison break. The Asylum Halloween room provides an exciting challenge while the Torture room promises a good laugh. With friendly hosts like Emma and Anna providing assistance and clues when needed, Escape Livingston ensures an entertaining and brain-teasing adventure for all ages.
Took a bunch of 11-year olds and Dave was fantastic with them. It was a birthday party and there was just the right level of encouragement. I could see the room being challenging for adults, but there were just enough hints and clues coming through that the kids were keeping up.
I would recommend more highly, but they were let out at the end of the hour.
Christopher F — Google review
A fantastic evening with our local Explorer Scouts at Escape Livingston! The Scouts worked brilliantly in their teams, with six of them in each room, completing their challenges (Museum Heist and Prison Break) within just three minutes of each other. It was a great test of their teamwork, and we truly appreciate the trust shown in allowing them to tackle the rooms on their own. Booking was simple, and communication with Dave was fast and clear. Massive thanks to the team at Escape Livingston for an great experience!
Visited today with my partner and our 6 year old to do the museum heist, we had a blast, little man is buzzing that “he did all the work”and beat the room, thoroughly recommend to families looking for a fun activity. Host Dave was excellent and we will definitely be back for another room soon :)
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit today. We completed the witchcraft and wizardry room. It was myself and 4 kids aged 11 and 12 - they absolutely loved it. The puzzles and the room itself were so clever. The kids did need a fair bit of guidance from me but when you pointed them in the right direction they were able to work things out for themselves. We definitely plan to come back in the future and try another room.
My daughter and her friends truly enjoyed her 10th bday party. Dave was absolutely brilliant and very patient with giving the kids clues and even gave us extra time as kids were near to the end to escape ! Dave also accommodated us last minute with being able to stay after to have pizza party. We could even play music on the bluetooth speaker ☺️ we will definitely be back ☺️ additionally, I hope the owners won’t mind but if you are doing bday party here , mamma mia takeaway is not far away and you can pre order food for the kids for after. It was delicious ☺️
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Escape Livingston. 3 of us tested our brains in the Prison Break room. Lots of very clever puzzles and our host Dave was on hand for some gentle encouragement. Highly recommend, it was great fun!!!
Very well designed rooms. Had so much fun we immediately tried another. Dave is a great host, look forward to coming back and trying new layouts!
Oh wow!!!! I went here on a date! Absolutely brilliant! We thought it was over once we got out our cells but much more was to come! We realised we were quite stupid lol when it came to codes etc, but the man helped us guiding us through on the speaker. Worth the money! Best night I have had in a long time. Absolutely loved it. Thank you x
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When you need a food break from visiting all the attractions today, these fan favorite restaurants are about a 3-minute walk away from The Centre.
The Mall Cafe Bar
4.2
(356)
3.8
(72)
affordable
Cafe
Restaurant
The Mall Cafe Bar, situated in Livingston, is a charming eatery that offers a wide array of delectable dishes and beverages. The restaurant prides itself on its ability to cater to various dietary needs, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Moreover, the establishment is known for its exceptional service and kid-friendly atmosphere, providing high chairs and accommodating young guests with complimentary meals. Additionally, The Mall Cafe Bar boasts easy wheelchair access and ample parking at the Livi centre.
Nice hearty food, well priced, good service and they ain’t shy with the portions
Andrew H — Google review
Visited today for the first time. We did not have to wait long for a seat. Once seated we were given the menu and within minutes waitress asking for order. No time given to actually look at the menu.
We ordered macaroni and cheese and steak pie. The macaroni was tasteless, watery, preheated in the microwave. Certainly not cheese macaroni as I know it. Would not recommend it at all .
The steak pie at least was presentable, gravy spot on. Cafe was getting busy as we left.
Yes would revisit
No to macaroni
Its just perfect .good coffee and , beautiful soup, great food, nice staff, and reasonably priced.
I usually only rant on reviews after terrible service or food/prices etc. but popped in here today when passing through the shopping centre. Prices are excellent 👍 and the staff 2nd to none. I told my 10 year old to slow down cause he was eating too fast and one of the staff came over and said “seen you demolishing that there son do you want some more chips n cheese? He laughed and said yes please. Greedy little git as the portion was massive. I am going to pop a picture on of what she brought him. So so nice of her and absolutely out of the blue. Fantastic service and food.
Went back a few months later and was totally let down. Not ideal but still not the worst.
Amazin food for the price also you get a big portion not a small amount
Food is ok but they really need to learn how to fry an egg properly I hate it when you get one that has a half cooked white it ruins a breakfast as it looks like runny snot ,it really puts me off the meal
Friendly welcome from the staff spotlessly clean food was excellent quality and great price
Thus is a great place with great food and service at a good price
81 Almondvale S, Livingston, EH54 6FX, United Kingdom•
Burger King
3.7
(465)
2.9
(9)
affordable
Restaurant
Fast food restaurant
Burger King is a renowned fast-food chain that specializes in serving delicious grilled burgers, crispy fries, and delightful shakes. During a recent visit to their Livingston location, I was blown away by the exceptional service provided by James. His friendly demeanor and efficiency made my experience feel more like dining at a fine restaurant than a typical fast-food joint. The food was fresh and served quickly, all within an inviting atmosphere.
"Stopped by Burger King in Livingston and had a fantastic experience! James was absolutely outstanding with his customer service – friendly, efficient, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. It’s not every day you leave a fast-food place feeling like you’ve just been at a 5-star restaurant!
The food was fresh, the service was quick, and the atmosphere was great. And here’s the kicker – when I asked James if the fries were hot, he said, ‘Hot enough to melt the King’s crown!’ Safe to say, they were perfect!
If you're in Livingston and craving a burger, this is the place to be. Thanks again, James, for making it such a great visit!"
Mr S — Google review
OMG the worse toilets ever. Absalutly disgusting! Poo everywhere and no soap or loo roll. 🤑
Did not spend anything as how poor is their hygiene if this is the toilets . 🤢
Not the best food today. Normally ok and warm. Chips were ok, but double cheeseburger with bacon was cold. Bacon cold, burger didn't even melt the cheese one bit cause burger was cold. I ate it as I was hungry and had been looking forward to it. Disappointed today 🙁.
I've had cold bacon on burger before. Not sure if it's the norm but it's NOT good.
I ordered the “spicy mayo chicken royale” and it had bacon in it. I FYI: EATING PORK IS A SIN IN MY CULTURE. Thanks BURGER KING MANAGER for making me bite BACON which I never have done in my life.
My order Number:24
Payment Mode: Apple pay
Order time:around 5:15pm
After my second bite, I tasted something off in my chicken burger and took back to the manager who said “IT COMES WITH BACON WITH A RUDE FACE BEFORE I ASKED ANYTHING”. And did nothing about the burger. No apologies or renewed food.
Dear Ms.MANAGER,
Did you give that burger out of charity? I paid in full of the due amount to have food. You have no rights to talk to a customer that way. Limit your attitude to your employees and not to customers.. I am definitely escalating this to every possible top.
I am 100% sure it should be a mistake but she was not willing to accept it. I have experience over two years in fast food chain so i know what goes behind. Please be more considerate and polite towards customers and try to respond in a friendly manner. I have attached the image below. Does it say it has bacon in it ?
My mother is not very good at technology as she is older. A very nice women helped her to take an order at the kiosk on Tuesday when she was shopping on her own in the Centre. My mum mentioned she is always very kind and give her a warm welcome. Usually other staff members are mean when she asks their help so I am really appreciate to Esther, as she was very understandable with her concerns and did not leave her feel like she is stupid just because she is old. Keep up your good work nice lady, amazing customer service. Thanks for your empathy!!!
Food hygiene was non existent - hair long and loose, one of the members of staff was drinking a can of monster just behind the counter.
My daughter ordered 9 chicken nuggets and obviously that was too much of a challenge for the staff as she only got 8.
Awful - will never be back.
Usually a pretty good BK. I ordered the Dorito chicken fries which I love, sadly the livingston branch ones were sorely lacking in any of the Dorito flavour. Very bland
Slightly slow in manually serving as did not use kiosk, but customer service cleanliness, good layout in store made up for that.
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Greggs
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4.5
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cheap
Bakery
Greggs is a delightful chain bakery that specializes in an array of freshly baked breads, savory snacks, sandwiches, and sweet treats. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting one of their locations where I was warmly greeted by Bryce. His friendly demeanor and engaging conversation about his little boy truly brightened my day. The service was impressively quick yet felt relaxed, making for a pleasant experience overall.
Was in the other day was served by Bryce he was absolutely delightful. Was very quick service but didn’t feel rushed he still engaged in a lovely conversation with me telling me about his little boy which made me smile. Would absolutely come back to this location as the service was just amazing. Food was very fresh and hot. Thank you Bryce you made my day
Emma K — Google review
This Greggs is always so busy they never have staff and when they do they’re doing the most random stuff.
Whenever I go to collect deliveries the staff are quite rude as well.
Food is pretty standard for a Greggs.
One of your workers never fails to put a smile on my face. He spends every day serving everyone with a smile. Always so polite and never ignoring customers. Bryce just makes his workplace so welcoming and we need more good attitude like that in workplaces
My husband Bryce had spectacular service and lovely customer service. Recommended food for me and was amazing would definitely come back to this location just for the service
Great quality of food always fresh and warm , staff should smile more and treat customers well, not like just a … if u know what i mean
I visited Greggs today to buy some pastries for my husband and daughter for our Saturday trip . Me and my daughter were served by Sharon who took our order .l scanned my Greggs app and paid then to only realised that the pastries where totally cold when picking them up from counter. I only looked at the sales assistant and she went - I know love I’m really sorry .
I then left to the car just outside the Greggs where I told my husband that these pastries is cold and he said he would prefer warm food and if I could change it .
I returned in store within 1 minute and asked the sales assistant Sharon if I could change these to the warm ones . She replied that because I left the store there is nothing she could do now . She explained to me that Greggs is not hot food buffet therefore they are not obligated to warn customers if any of the food is cold . I replied that I would only be a good customer service to at least let a customer know so they can make decision to buy it or not like they do in other branches .
I then purchased 2 hot stake bakes and left the cold chicken bakes at the counter and told sales assistant she could bin them if she wanted . She took the cold chicken bakes away and served me the hot stake bakes .
I do understand company policies etc and that I lost my chance to change my pastries to warm ones just because I left the store for a moment . But we all know that that all it takes is a good customer service and walking that extra mile for someone - especially if you know all you could do to avoid the incident in first place is let the customer know that the food is cold and ask them if they don’t mind .
The service here is terrible. Lines are always long, and there never seems to be enough counter staff. On my last visit, I had to wait over 25 minutes to be served, which is ridiculous!! Greggs shops are always busy, but this the Eliburn shop is really disfunctionable and I won't be doing this again. Cmon Greggs, get your act together
Was in this place last week 23/6/2024
I was standing in the queue and seen the woman in the back shop preparing rolls.
She drops 2 of the rolls on the floor.
Then picked them of the floor and proceeded to butter them.
Wonder what poor soul got sold these rolls from the floor.
Absolutely disgusting. 🤑🤑
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Tony Macaroni - Livingston
4.1
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3.7
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affordable
Italian restaurant
Tony Macaroni offers a wide selection of Italian dishes, including pizza, pasta, and Mediterranean comfort food in a modern and stylish setting. The restaurant provides a presto menu with reduced choices at affordable prices for early bookings. Limited parking is available, so it's recommended to use the designated app for parking. Tony Macaroni Livingston is the newest addition to the Tony Macaroni family, serving authentic Italian cuisine made with high-quality ingredients.
Big menu, great lunch details, vast variety of drinks. Always busy, food is served quickly and in hot, good-sized portions. The staff is attentive, friendly and helpful if you struggle to make your mind off the dishes from the menu. 🙂
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Liked it, great food and cool specials of the day, like on Sundays every dish is 10 pound flat. The only negative things were that They didn´t serve Guinness and it´s likely that you need to wait in order to get a table. For example, We had to wait like 10 minutes
It would’ve been 5⭐️if they didn’t force the 10% service charge on your bill!Although we paid it I don’t think they should be adding ir on the bill as maybe all customers didn’t have a good experience or enjoy the food so shouldn’t have to be leaving that much of a tip, I work with the public myself & it’s up to the customer how much of a tip they would like or afford to leave!!!
We went on Friday night for my sons birthday, as a table of 7 everyone enjoyed the food they ordered, our waitress was very good in helping me choose out something I would like & added extra chillies to make it more to my taste! The cocktails are delicious 😋! Didn’t have to wait to long on drinks or
Food coming!
Food is good overall and doesn't take too long to arrive. Did have some meatball starter that tasted off, could not finish. Staff just seem to lack a bit of energy as well.
I do love Tony Macaroni and usually the dishes don’t disappoint, but the Chorizo Mac & Cheese that I ordered was extremely heavy and oily - unnecessarily fatty and unhealthy. This dish could’ve been amazing if maybe half the fats were taken out. I couldn’t finish my plate and I felt sick after.
If I'm looking for truly authentic Italian food, I wouldn't choose Tony Macaroni.
As usual, vegetarians are an afterthought with very limited choice for us. I got pasta which wasn't bad, but didn't taste any better than pasta sauce from a jar. Couldn't taste garlic, fresh herbs...very one dimensional which Italian cuisine is NOT.
I only went because my grandson wanted to go.
The staff are really pleasant. I can't comment on the "atmosphere" - it's too big to feel anything out with your own table, whereas a small, authentic Italian restaurant always feels cozy.
It was just "okay."
Bit of a mixed experience, ultimately wouldn't go back again.
Very unwelcoming member of staff on arrival. One staff member who brought out meal was polite but all other staff members showed no warmth to customers, appeared frustrated when asked for things such as the children's menu/bill.
Food came quickly though, and my child's meal was great. My meal was okay, definitely not bad. My Husbands meal was poor and not as advertised on menu. It's a large area with lots of space and lots of booths which is good
False advertising and zero customer service. We received a leaflet advertising the takeaway / delivery menu and as luck would have it, today was advertised as Cheesey Tuesday (2 for 1 Macaroni). Our toddler loves macaroni so we decided to treat the family.
After going to Toni Macaroni's website we found no way to place an order for delivery. We also tried Just Eat, but the offer didn't seem to exist there. So I phoned the number on the leaflet, only to be met with somebody completely uninterested in taking our order over the phone. He said "please order online, Just Eat or something, sorry we are busy" in what sounded like a very quiet room.
So, one last try (this time on my wife's phone, and using a different ordering system) and the best we could do was add 4 Macaroni's to our order for about 50 quid. By this point we'd spent about 45 minutes trying to order with two hungry children, so we gave up. Food looked good, but we will never know.
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Visit Bangour Village Hospital
For day 5, stop by Bangour Village Hospital in the morning to start off your day. Then, if time permits, visit Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry as well. If you end up going to all 6, that should fill up about 7 hours.
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Bangour Village Hospital
4.5
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Permanently Closed
Historical landmark
Bangour Village Hospital, formerly known as the Edinburgh District Asylum, is a historic psychiatric hospital located in West Lothian. The site has a rich history, having been used for psychiatric work between 1919 and 1939 and requisitioned by the War Office during both World Wars. Today, the abandoned buildings are in a state of disrepair but still retain their haunting beauty.
A gorgeous village it takes a while to walk round it all to see all the buildings . You can find the history of the village on Wikipedia its up for sale at the minute but well worth a visit to capture its beauty before its demolished n turned into house's.
Paula M — Google review
Great abandoned former hospital and asylum. The buildings are condemned but still in a good state of disrepair, however they are boarded-up and there is security patrolling the site for the more intrepid adventurers. It's great for kids and dog walkers, with the space easily being larger than 10 acres, with undulating hills, forests, disused sports pitches, peppered with several listed buildings.
Abandoned place, quite interesting and mysterious. Only Chapel among other buildings is still looked after and heated. Disappointed that we could get inside. The place is good for walking.
Amazing place full of history. But is a big site so wear appropriate footwear. Safe to take ur kids as u don't actually go into the buildings.
Amazing bit of history soon to be lost to another housing estate. Set within beautiful woodlands, this is a mixture of buildings that were used as an asylum, military hospital etc.
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Lovely walk looking at all the old abandoned buildings and church, quite an eerie place in some parts but absolutely love it.
Take my dogs there regularly love the fact you can walk all the way round and meet walkers, runners & other dog walkers then sometimes you meet no one such a peaceful place with so much history love looking at the buildings
Beautiful place, if people would keep their dogs on a leash when they see people walking towards them, then the trip would be less stressful
Wester Dechmont, Dechmont, EH52 6LL, United Kingdom•
13 min · 4.7 mi
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Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry
5.0
(1)
Museum
The Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry offers a fascinating look into the history and impact of shale oil in Scotland. Visitors can explore interactive displays, artifacts, and multimedia presentations that showcase the innovation and technology behind this once-thriving industry. The museum provides insight into the lives of the workers and their communities, as well as the environmental legacy of shale oil extraction. It's a unique opportunity to delve into an often overlooked aspect of Scotland's industrial heritage.
Millfield, Livingston Village, Livingston EH54 7AR, United Kingdom•
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3Srihaun B — Google review
Livingston FC Community Club
3.7
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Sports club
Livingston FC Community Club holds a special place in the hearts of many Scottish families, often passed down through generations. For some, like those who remember the thrilling Scottish League Cup final in 2004, their loyalty to the Livi Lions runs deep. This club is not just about football; it’s a gathering point for friends and family to come together, share a few drinks, and enjoy great matches.
Football is what it's about
George H — Google review
Great football
Livingston, EH54 6FL, United Kingdom•
4 min · 1.6 mi
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West Lothian
5.0
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West Lothian, located in Scotland, is a council area with a rich history. Formerly known as Linlithgowshire, it was bounded by the Avon to the west and the Almond to the east. Although its modern council area covers a larger area than its historic county, West Lothian remains steeped in heritage and natural beauty.
15 min · 0.76 mi
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Livingston United FC
4.1
(30)
Sports club
If you're seeking an exhilarating experience in Livingston, catching a Livingston United FC match is a must! Formerly known as Meadowbank Thistle, this club has made significant strides in the Scotland Premier League, consistently ranking among the top teams. The football ground is easily accessible with ample parking and features a well-maintained grass pitch. Visitors praise the friendly staff and players, while also recommending the delicious steak pie available at the venue.
Lovely welcoming Club.
Entrance,pie and 2 teas for less than £12.00
Free entry for my daughter. 6 goals.
Please turn off Sky Sports and support real football teams in the community.
JD — Google review
Great football ground and easily to find. Has car parking, but think you might have to park out on the main road at times. Staff and players are friendly, staff are and welcoming. Pitch is in good condition due to it being real grass. Pie hut is decent, and do meal deal for £2-50, steak pie was exceptional good.
Great experience, great and very kind staff.
Bloody amazing steak pie a very bad Scotch if you're ever at living United get the steak pie not the Scotch pie and it's actually a quite nice ground
Just a field with a fence round it. Could have watched the game from the play park outside and got a better view.
Decent junior club football ground. Good reasonable food and drinks.
Friendly welcome but a terrible pitch.
It's a place they play football ⚽. Sorry they try to play football ⚽ here but I'm sure they will get better the more they practice.
68-74 Deans S, Livingston, EH54 8QU, United Kingdom•
7 min · 4.1 mi
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Cairnpapple Hill
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4.0
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Sights & Landmarks
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Cairnpapple Hill, located about two miles outside of Bathgate in Scotland, offers stunning views from its 312-meter summit. This historic site was used for rituals over 4000 years ago during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Hikers can enjoy a challenging 1.2-mile trek with beautiful scenery and a glimpse into Scotland's prehistoric past, including ancient burial cairns dating back over 5,000 years.
Really interesting historical site right on my doorstep! Lived in Bathgate for years & didn't know it was here!
Cat (Catherine) was so informative & welcoming. She was very passionate & enthusiastic about the site, a wealth of knowledge & fascinating facts.
Hayley C — Google review
Park along the roadside and climb a hundred or so steps and walk along a short footpath to get to the site.
We went on a windy morning and had a little chat with the super knowledgeable guide about the site. Then she opened the "cairn" up for us. It is a cement dome built after excavation in the 40s to protect the graves. You climb a ladder down and it's very atmospheric (assuming you can ignore the concrete dome).
Lovely views to the surrounding hillside.
Price is a bit steep but free with historical Scotland membership (which I have). Pretty cool part of history. When I got there, there was no one else so was able to speak to the man working who told me some facts. Probably wouldn’t recommend at full price (£7.50 an adult) but as part historical Scotland membership - absolutely worth it
I visited around 5pm and there was no staff to charge me about 8 quid to look inside a hole, but the gates weren't locked so I took a gander anyway. I mean the door to inside the cairn was obviously locked anyway. I understand they probably need money to maintain this important bit of local history, I guess I would have been happy paying it if it got me an informative tour of the place. Anyway, amazing views on a clear sunny day, including views of Arthur's Seat and even as far as the hill next to North Berwick. I'm a Bathgate Bairn so I felt connected in a way, really quite astonished to read that this site is older than the ancient Egyptian pyramids. A place of cultural significance to the areas ancestors. (And mine?) I wonder if the people of this remote hill on an island on the periphery of Europa had any idea their children's children would go on to invent and contribute towards inventions and industries that would change the world, from South America to China.
My tour guide and I were the only ones there a gus cuz people don't want to pay the £8. helpful tip. just get the 14-day historic Scotland explorer pass or an annual membership for ree entery to all HS sites. If you have mobility issues, this will not work. there's a steep set of stairs and then a steep hill but once you get at the top you have a amazing views. also note the parking lot only has room for three cars.
Decent views of the Forth Valley, interesting history. Seems Historic Scotland charges around £8 to walk around this in the summer. That's a diabolical liberty!. Give us a break!
Really interesting site with beautiful views in all directions! Lucy gave us a great talk about the site and its history. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in ancient civilizations - Cairnpapple Hill was a site of significance from the early Neolithic period, through the bronze age and even contains burials dating to early Christian times.
When I first saw the sign I thought it was a joke. In the summer they actually want money to go here and it's not cheap £7.50 per adult 😂 Idk who in their right mind would pay it. There's nothing really up there it's about a 5min walk from the street you go up some stairs and see the "monument" which if your driving down that road anyway might be worth a stop but definitely not worth going just for it and definitely not worth paying. We spent maybe 10-15min there altogether. The view is quite nice considering you don't walk much but that's about it. We were there in the winter so there was nobody there. If there was I definitely would not pay for it because its on borderline of being a scam. I would totally understand having a donations box or something but having to buy tickets is laughable. In short if you want to visit I'd recommend it only if your in the area or want to see other places like we did then you can have a quick stop but don't come in the summer.
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Even the most seasoned adventurers need a break to chow down some food. Close to Livingston United FC, these restaurants are about a 7-minute walk away.
China Palace Takeaway
3.8
(102)
affordable
Chinese takeaway
China Palace Takeaway is a popular choice for Chinese cuisine, known for its friendly staff and prompt delivery service. Customers praise the delicious and well-cooked dishes, particularly highlighting the chicken curry and fried rice. While some have expressed concerns about delivery times and hygiene standards of certain drivers, overall, the restaurant is commended for its fresh and flavorful food as well as excellent customer service.
Not usually one for submitting reviews online but, after last night’s tea (special satay) bought from China Palace, I just had to.
Quite possibly the best value and best tasting Chinese meal I have ever eaten., so refreshing to eat a sauce that didn’t start out as a powder.
I’ll definitely be back for more from now on!
Phil E — Google review
Just called to make them aware of what I found in my chicken tonight. Instead of taking it onboard or even ask to see it no no no we only use chicken breast. Well depending on how the chicken breast has been cut. But as you can see from the pictures definitely a bones in my sweet and sour chicken.
Waited over 2 hours food was cold asked for chips to be well done they can half cooked phoned shop there answer get free next time no I have paid so send out more they came still half cooked will not be ordering again waste of money
We have been using the China Palace for over 30 years and today had the worst meal ever. Supposed to be a chicken curry and it definitely was not any kind of chicken I have ever had, it was watery and rubbery with nothing like the taste or texture of chicken . The container was cool to touch even before opening and we only live a few minutes from the premises. We also had a prawn dish that had more onions than any other content and the Prawn crackers tasted stale. We will definitely not be returning.☹️
Not sure when the food was cooked but I doubt very much it was the same week as I bought it but that wasn't the main problem. The biggest issue I had was there was an absolute ton of salt in it, so much so that I only managed a few bites before chucking it in the bin.
Overpriced, the rice wasn’t fried, onion rings were too salty to eat. Chips were rotten, chicken satay, am not even sure that was chicken slimey rubber 🤮 couldn’t eat it won’t be back. £35 what a waste.
Absolutely horrendous. I’m a pescatarian and do not eat meat for personal snd religious reasons. I ordered a king prawn fried rice dish, when I got home and was about to start eating it, I noticed there was something that looked like meat in the dish. I asked my in-laws to try and as they eat meat and they mentioned it tasted like ham. We called and went to the restaurant and when we confronted the owner, she said they always put ham in their dishes. It DOES NOT state anywhere on their menu or on display that all dishes come with Ham regardless of what is said on the menu. They weren’t very apologetic and they even charged us for another king prawn fried rice but without the ham. Absolutely ridiculous and rude, will not be going there again - be careful if you do not eat meat because they won’t warn you that all their dishes come with meat and then will charge you again for their incompetence.
Ordered a chicken and sweet corn soup and beef and mushroom with fried rice. I got my delivery opened it and smelt curry they sent me a beef curry. Now I’ve never had curry for over 20 odd years can’t do spicy food. Called them back that’s ok I’ll get that changed great another driver turned up I went to get it and it’s another beef curry. Now refusing to change it saying I asked for a beef curry when I stay myself not. So definitely won’t be using them anymore and wouldn’t recommend there customer service. Been using it for years and now get treated like this shocking.
10 Glen Rd, Livingston, EH54 8DF, United Kingdom•
Saltire
4.1
(1471)
3.9
(695)
affordable
Pub
Restaurant
Saltire Pub & Bar Grill, located in Carmondean, Livingston, is a popular British pub known for its community atmosphere and diverse menu. As part of Greene King, it offers a range of grills and global comfort food at reasonable prices. The establishment hosts various events such as quizzes, DJ nights, and free Sunday pool to entertain its patrons. Additionally, Saltire provides different menus including a Gluten-Free menu to cater to various dietary preferences.
I had heard from my neice about the mixed grill in the Saltire and I'm glad she suggested it as it was the best meal I have had in a very long time it was stunning. I said to Nathan that I enjoyed my meal more than I had in other places and I said I would be back for more and I certainly will be soon. Top food and service made even better with Nathan asking if everything was fine mid meal.
Rab C — Google review
Enjoy a rainy Sunday noon, clean environment, with my wife.
Slow late morning if it’s a real “life luxury”, we are glad to spend the time here. They even have the pool ball table to play, yet to try.
Had a lovely night at Saltire last night! We came for the sports, darts, and pool, and ended up being most grateful for the lovely locals and service we were met with at the bar! The bar staff were really warm and welcoming and made us thankful we chose to spend the evening there.
Really affordable food compared to other similar places we’ve eaten at, and really tasty food too!
What a badly run pub! Busy football day, one guy in the bar, the Tennents in the bar isn’t on so every round he had to go to the other bar. If you go to the other bar the officious (assume was manager) says you can’t go there as there are no seats. See photo it’s not great but I can see about 20 empty seats from table outside! Weird place
Food was mediocre. It was a bit like eating out at a Haven holiday camp.
On the plus side, the staff were really friendly and service was good. Also why are the speakers so loud over some of the tables?? Can hardly hear what people are trying to say if you are sat near a corner with a speaker.
We had broken down and were looking for somewhere to get a late breakfast. We didn't think we would find much at a pub but the breakfast we had was very tasty, not greasy and came quickly. The staff were friendly, helpful and considerate. The bathrooms were immaculate.
Great value for money. Great offers on through the week. Quick and friendly service. The portion sizes are very reasonable even when ordered as part of the offer. Great place for a family meal. Cozy atmosphere. The mobile phone app works perfectly. Always recommend.
Visited today and we were delighted with the service. The food was delicious. Staff were very attentive and polite. Will definable return. Great place
Carmondean Centre, Livingston, EH54 8PT, United Kingdom•
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Zaika
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4.3
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Temporarily Closed
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Indian takeaway
Zaika in Livingston is a renowned Indian restaurant and bar that has been serving innovative and classic Indian cuisine for over 23 years. The restaurant offers a buzzing and sophisticated setting for dining in, as well as convenient takeaway and delivery services. Customers praise the consistently high quality of the food, with particular mention of the delicious veg pakora. The establishment's punctual delivery service ensures that meals arrive hot and on time, providing a phenomenal taste experience.
One of the best Indian restaurants nearby. We have ordered paneer balti, aloo gobi and tarka daal. All the items were delicious and off good quality and decent quantity. Must visit if you are nearby in Scotland!!
Jinesh K — Google review
Lovely meal as usual. Lamb chops are my favourite and beautiful as always. Top class service from the boys. Thanks guys
South Indian chilli chicken, Daal, vegetable pakora, chicken pakora, beef madras, steamed rice, egg rice, spiced onions and popadoms was our families order tonight. First time tryers and I can honestly say this was the best takeaway Indian we have had. Easy to order online and pay for, we decided to collect but you can get it delivered.
The staff at Zaika Livingston even called when it was almost ready so that it wouldn't be sitting there getting cold.
10 outta 10. By far the best Indian meal to date.
I've been ordering from Zaika for 10+ years. The meal for two offers a fantastic variety of dishes, each bursting with flavors. My order is always ready in under 15 minutes. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Indian cuisine!
This has been our main outside source of meals for around 23 years and the quality of the food never wavers. It is the best in town. It serves up the best veg pakora we have ever tasted. 😋😋 The service is first class and totally reliable. 👏👏 It's a must for any who appreciates a quality service and quality cuisine. Love it. 😍
I've been coming here since 2003 and I always leave feeling satisfied. Food is great staff are attentive and very pleasant and decor is very tasteful. Look at the reviews they speak for themselves.
Delicious food from Zaika Spot on as usual will definitely recommend
Just had our first meal delivered. We had the set meal for 2. It arrived quick and hot. Very tasty we will def order again. Thanks
1 Follyburn Pl, Livingston, EH54 6BF, United Kingdom•
Deer Park Golf & Country Club
4.2
(401)
Golf club
Bowling alley
Deer Park Golf & Country Club is a well-established destination in West Lothian, offering an 18-hole championship golf course with challenging water features and strategically placed bunkers. The club also provides luxury amenities such as a swimming pool, spa, gym, and tenpin bowling alley. After a round of golf, visitors can enjoy the nearby cafes and restaurants.
I booked the champions lounge for my sister surprise baby shower. The afternoon was so lovely. The communication from Val was really good I would highly recommend if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion. Amy and the rest of the bar staff were so helpful on the day and couldn't have been any more accommodating even the kitchen staff. Thank you for making my sisters day so lovely. I would highly recommend and I would book another event here again.
Aisha — Google review
The course was in a very good condition. For me as a high handicap player was challenging. A negative point was that they don't rent lady's clubs, so I had to play with men's clubs
The course is in great condition.
Greens are fast and true.
We had a works outing here and everyone was raving about the course.
Great layout with lots of different challenges. The greens are well protected!!
Well stocked pro shop on site.
Food and drink available in the restaurant.
I’d recommend here for a round or an outing.
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We had our wedding at Deer Park and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful surroundings that made the most amazing backdrop for our photos. Everything felt elegant yet relaxed, exactly what we wanted for the day.
The staff were fantastic! attentive, professional, and so friendly. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they made sure everything ran smoothly so we could just enjoy the day. Our guests commented on how lovely the service was and how well taken care of they felt.
The food and drinks were brilliant, with so many people telling us afterwards how much they enjoyed it. From the planning stages right through to the evening celebrations, the team at Deer Park really went above and beyond.
We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate our wedding, thank you so much for helping make it the best day of our lives. Highly recommend Deer Park to anyone looking for a wedding venue that’s both beautiful and stress free. Thank you Val & Natasha yous are amazing ❤️
My daughter had her wedding reception at deer park golf and country club, deer park road Livingston on Saturday 28/06/2025 there was 180 guests at this reception and everyone had a great time bar prices were on average catering was good, and the DJ was excellent the room was spacious and the staff were very pleasant, the food for the buffet also was very good. My daughter was given a room to put all extra items in and presents and given the key to go back when she wanted to collect all the items. All in all very good and I can highly recommend this venue
Attended a charity event here for Maggies. First time playing here.. Course was in very good condition and the greens were superb.
All club facilities looked very good including a ten pin bowling alley
Decent food on offer a the drinks were reasonably priced
First time visiting the club for a few drinks and dinner since moving to the area and it was a nice experience. The food menu was limited but enough to choose from and tasty. Reasonably priced for both food and drink. The only downside is the opening hours during the week which means we can't visit for a meal after work.
Edit 28/09/23
We've visited now numerous times for food and drink as it's a quick 5 minutes walk, always enjoying it whether it's at the weekend or after work.
However, tonight we found service for food stops at 6pm during the week again so that cuts out our spontaneous mid week visits 😟
Went for dinner to meet a friend. Lovely atmosphere despite being busy. Staff are friendly, food service was quick and very tasty at competitive prices.
Golf Course Rd, Livingston, EH54 8AB, United Kingdom•
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