September 2025 by Derrick Gannon
Stopped in the Mid Calder Inn / Tapshop on Saturday evening after the football with some mates for a quiet drink and a blether. Decent number of local people in which is always the sign of a good local bar. My first visit and was impressed with what to me is an excellent and very welcoming community pub. We were able to chat amongst ourselves over the hum of contented patrons and the musician playing at the far end of the bar. All very enjoyable and the Guinness was really braw at a great price, certainly not trying to rob you blind and take the mick with these excellent prices. All in all a great couple of hours in a fantastic local bar.
Give the Tapshop a visit, it?s well worth it.???
October 2024 by Margaret Matthews
A lovely pub, family, dogs and a place to enjoy a small gathering. Meals or even just a pizza from the wonderful restaurant La Vita
Vegetarian options: Readily available
Dietary restrictions: Will cater to your needs. Gluten free choices available
Parking: Street parking
Kid-friendliness: Colouring books and pens
Wheelchair accessibility: No issues
February 2024 by Derek mclean
Great place, great staff,great atmosphere.
July 2023 by Cheryl Anne Y
Lovely restaurant, food is always amazing. Chicken kebab is one of my favourites, always recommend this when people ask Staff are very friendly, welcoming and always attentive. Have always recommended la vita to friends and family and they?ve always said how good it is and been back numerous times for different occasions :)
July 2023 by Seychelles21
We have visited this restaurant many times over the years and it's always been a great experience. The steak with sauce is perfect and the pizzas and pasta dishes are a favourite. Some of our party had dietary requirements and there were a range of gluten free/vegetarian options available. We find the staff friendly and helpful and would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
June 2023 by Janet L
We done takeaway because in the situation we had no alternative. I was hoping for something different, but left totally unimpressed, the flavour for the gnocchi was good, but there was so much sauce it was hard to find the gnocchi, risotto made with basmati rice is really nothing like a good risotto, it was what it was, rice and sauce. This is why I dont do takeaway you end up with slopping food that lacks any kind of structure. Last time we done takeaway was 10 years ago, guess what nothing changes
June 2023 by susanwF231IU
One of our party had been before and raved about the kebabs so three out of our party of six ordered the chicken kebabs and said it was ok. You?d honestly think there would have been an option of a flat bread and various sauces to make it more authentic, not just chips or rice. The smallest ramekin of ?sauce? was for all of the three dinners?.. The tomato, ham and mushroom risotto had very little ham and was made with basmati rice. Risotto is made with risotto rice and is associated with Italian cuisine. Basmati is associated with many cuisines but mainly Indian or Pakistani?. The carbonara was bland and should have pancetta or at the very least, bacon. The meat in this one was more like cold meat cut into bits. Credit where it?s due, the salmon La vita was delicious. Three of the party had desserts and they all loved them! We had a birthday cake with us and one had a slice of that which the server brought to the table. Overall, we were disappointed in the food. Nothing special, overpriced and we won?t be back.
May 2023 by Robbie James Mccutcheon
It?s a great place to be at the weekend
April 2023 by David Thomson
Great night out as usual
March 2023 by Sheila Taylor
Friendly atmosphere and great service
February 2023 by loobylo
First time here although my friends had all been before. Have to say was very happy with price, food and service. We all had something g different sow as good to compare. We all loved our food absolutely no complaints. The serving staff were all lovely and very attentive. Knowledge of food very good. Only gave 4 star as I feel the ambiance need a bit of tweaking. Perhaps lowering the lights and light candles on tables. Room was very bright and not very cozy
February 2023 by Katrina Brown
Very welcome staff
August 2022 by bree marshallhibs
Best pub and Italian ? restaurant in west lothian well recommended great service and staff aswell nice family pub dog friendly aswell ???????
August 2022 by David Tainsh
Excellent
August 2022 by Anthony little
Friendly staff
