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Volunteer Arms Lounge Bistro, Broxburn, West Lothian

Volunteer Arms Lounge Bistro

4.8
4.8
11 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Our modern bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed lunch or meet friends and family for an evening meal. Our menu offers a range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

The relaxed atmosphere of our lounge offers a place for you, your friends and family to relax, enjoy a drink, and catch up. We offer a wide range of quality wines, carefully crafted cocktails as well as premium beers and spirits.
We proudly serve freshly ground Italian Aroma coffee.

We are happy to accommodate bookings of more than 8 people, however we do request that you contact us directly on 01506 856478.

AFTERNOON TEA: A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, delicious homemade cakes and a freshly baked scone served with your choice of tea or coffee. Why not treat yourself by adding a glass of prosecco?
Please note: Requires 24 hours notice, please quote 'Afternoon Tea' as a special request when booking.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01506 856478
  • Website
    http://www.thevolunteerarms.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer different buffet options that are priced per head or we can create a sit down menu to suit you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect location to book your next function or private party?We can accommodate all your needs and deliver a day or night to remember.

Menu

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What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Volunteer Arms Lounge Bistro offers a "great wee place" with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "beautiful food" and "friendly staff," making it a favorite spot. The Scottish-themed dishes are locally sourced, and the "quick service" and dog-friendly policy add to its charm. Highly recommended!

11 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The volunteer arms was brilliant. Food was lovely and the atmosphere was great. Staff were very friendly and gave treats to the dogs too! I will be coming back again

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  2. Claire

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty Sunday roast and delicious desserts - friendly, polite and quick service

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  3. Alexandra

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wee place to eat, food was delicious and reasonably priced but the staff made the night. Keep up the good work

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  4. Jamielee

    West Lothian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been a couple of times now, and it's very quickly becoming our new regular! Food is beautiful with quick service, I especially love the Scottish them and that everything is sorced localy, staff are fabulous 👌 very friendly, accommodating and professional, the place itself is lovely! Very cossy, chilled vibe! Definitely recommend and looking forward to visiting again soon 👌

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  5. Lesley

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, great food and service. A small team here but everything was great. We'll be back for sure.

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  6. David

    West Lothian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and friendly staff, highly recommended.

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  7. Kym

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice place to eat or have a drink. Staff were friendly and efficient, food was lovely. The place just has a nice welcoming feel about it.

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  8. Vivienne

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The afternoon tea was brilliant! Booked for a friends birthday, really impressed, great vibe and the food was delicious , highly recommend!

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  9. William

    West Lothian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious the environment was nice had a really lovely meal the girl who served us our food was very friendly 10/10 service .

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  10. Lisa

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was to a high standard and delicious, service was very attentive considering how busy the place was. In addition we reserved the couches for a family celebration, the bar guy was non stop until we left at closing. The drinks and cocktails selection and pricing was excellent.

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Volunteer Arms Lounge Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Volunteer Arms Lounge Bistro

103-105 E Main St, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 5JA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Broxburn
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.thevolunteerarms.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01506 856478
  • Catering
    We offer different buffet options that are priced per head or we can create a sit down menu to suit you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect location to book your next function or private party?We can accommodate all your needs and deliver a day or night to remember.
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