Tower Restaurant at Houstoun House

4.2

8 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

Located in our striking 16th century tower, experience traditional Scottish food with a modern twist as you take in a fitting historical setting complementing our hotel’s natural surroundings and tales of Scottish royalty visiting the site in previous centuries.

Our expert chef team will prepare a series of classic main dishes and tantalising desserts using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that can be paired with a variety of splendid fine wines.

Please note this restaurant is up two flights of stairs and due to the age of the building there is no lift/elevator

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, European
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstoun-house/food-and-drink
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Watson

Location
Uphall, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 6JS
Neighborhood
Broxburn
Cross street
Macdonald Houstoun House, Uphall, Broxburn, EH52 6JS
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea in West Lothian
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Afternoon tea is a great British tradition, and the choice of our Tower Restaurant or cosy Vaulted Bar offers the perfect spot to indulge with friends and family. Served 1pm-3pm At Houstoun House near Livingston, our dedication to serving afternoon tea in West Lothian using the finest, fresh ingredients ensures that dainty sandwiches and delicious cakes are always a delight. Why not make this treat even more decadent by adding a bottle of Champagne?
Christmas Dinner
£30.00 - £35.00 per person
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
🎄 Celebrate the Season with a Festive Feast! 🎄 Join us at Houstoun House Hotel for a delicious Christmas dinner served daily from 5pm - 8pm! Indulge in a mouth-watering seasonal menu crafted to capture the spirit of the holidays. Whether it's a cozy gathering with family or a jolly get-together with friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere, great food, and plenty of holiday cheer. Treat yourself to some yuletide magic—available until Christmas! 🎅✨
Christmas Lunch at Houtoun House
£25.00 - £30.00 per person
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
🎄 Celebrate the Season with a Festive Feast! 🎄 Join us at Houstoun House Hotel for a delicious Christmas Lunch served daily from 12pm - 2pm! Indulge in a mouth-watering seasonal menu crafted to capture the spirit of the holidays. Whether it's a cozy gathering with family or a jolly get-together with friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere, great food, and plenty of holiday cheer. Treat yourself to some yuletide magic—available until Christmas! 🎅✨

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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William
West Lothian
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upon arrival at the restaurant, we were greeted by a lovely young lady who showed us to our table. We were immediately offered water, and informed of the soup of the day, and the catch of the day. Another young lady then took our drinks order, which was delivered swiftly. The rosè was excellent! The food was fantastic and again, we didn't have too long to wait. The staff were in constant attendance and always so helpful. A lovely night and not too expensive. We will definitely come back again.
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Graeme
West Lothian
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and very friendly staff. Thank you very much!
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded 6 days ago
Hello Graeme, Thank you for dining with us! we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal and we hope to see you again soon. :) Sincerely Abigail White Restaurant Supervisor
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Louise
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal at Tower. Everything cooked to perfection. The Rack of lamb was amazing. Nice wine, great service.
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded on November 14, 2024
Hello Louise, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to share your experience. We are more than pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal and Ryan looked after you well, He is one of our key members of our team and this positive feedback will be shared with him. The chefs work very hard on producing the best meals to fill you after a long day, The rack of lamb being a fantastic choice and one of our best dishes. We are glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again. Sincerely, Abigail White Restaurant Supervisor
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Colin
West Lothian
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, reasonably priced and good service.
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded on November 14, 2024
Hello Colin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At The Tower Restaurant we are always looking to ensure everyone has the best dining experience and we are more than happy to hear how we can improve this. Your feedback for the sourdough will be shared with the kitchen team and adapted to suit the party size that is dining with us. Our 10% service charge is automatically put on everyone's bill and can be requested to be taken off via your server, Apologies if this felt forced on you. We hope to see you dine with us again. Sincerely, Abigail White Restaurant Supervisor
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Tyrone
West Lothian
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food and excellent service. Ambience was a bit low in terms of the decor and music, but still functional.
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded on October 30, 2024
thank you and we hope to see you again soon ...
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KAREN
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Piping hot delicious soup followed by the chicken main course which was one of the best meals I have ever had! The chorizo jam was amazing! Only problem was I didn’t have enough room left for a dessert!
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded on October 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the soup and that the chicken was one of the best meals you've ever had – that's music to our ears! The chorizo jam is a favourite, so we're glad it hit the spot. Can't wait to welcome you back!
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Ruthie
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious. My husband is a steak lover and he said it was beautifully cooked. The food was well presented and tasty. The value for money was good too. Waiting staff were friendly and helpful. Things I would like to note… for a fine dining experience, I felt the table and chairs were a bit shabby, with chips in woodwork. A tablecloth on the table would have been preferred. Whilst waiting staff were lovely, some did not have a knowledge of what was on the menu, particularly the catch of the day. Otherwise, we had a lovely evening and even received a surprise dessert for our special occasion.
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded on July 31, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and presentation. We'll pass your compliments on to our chef, especially about the steak. We appreciate your comments about the furniture and menu knowledge, and we'll work on improving these aspects. Your suggestion for tablecloths is noted. We're glad you had a lovely evening and enjoyed the surprise dessert. We hope to welcome you back for another special occasion!
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Belladm
Glasgow
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived and no other diners but staff made us stand with a menu to decide whether we wanted lunch or afternoon tea. They have no disabled access up to the restaurant area which wasnt disclosed, and there was a putrid smell in the entire room which was so strong I asked to leave and dine in another area. I was told to go to the bar downstairs, not a single staff member was there and when I went to reception to ask she the offered for me to eat at the reception area!! AVOID!! Place is like a nursing home from the 1970’s and needs a proper clean
Tower Restaurant at Houstoun HouseResponded on July 31, 2024
Dear Belladm, We're sorry for your disappointing experience. We regret the confusion at arrival, lack of disabled access, and the unpleasant smell. Your feedback about the ambiance and cleanliness is noted, and we're addressing these issues immediately. The service issues at the bar and reception area are also concerning, and we are reviewing our protocols to improve. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to making necessary improvements. I hope you will consider giving us a second chance and will note considerable improvements Sincerely, Chris Cornhill Food and Beverage Manager
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FAQs

Tower Restaurant at Houstoun House is rated 4.2 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Tower Restaurant at Houstoun House

Uphall, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 6JS

Additional information

Cross street
Macdonald Houstoun House, Uphall, Broxburn, EH52 6JS
Neighborhood
Broxburn
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, European
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Watson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstoun-house/food-and-drink

Tower Restaurant at Houstoun House

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea in West Lothian

Christmas Dinner

Christmas Lunch at Houtoun House

Menu

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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