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The Hopetoun Bar and Bistro sits on Hopetoun Street in the centre of Bathgate, in a building that has been a bar and restaurant for many years. It is run by an independent, family-run West Lothian catering company as a single venue, and it is not tied to a brewery, so the bar range is chosen freely rather than dictated by a pub group. The kitchen focuses on freshly prepared bistro cooking served in a relaxed, unfussy setting, covering lunch and dinner as well as drinks. Its central location makes it a practical stop close to Bathgate's shops and the train station, and it is used both for casual meals and for larger bookings. As a locally owned bar-restaurant rather than a chain outlet, it reflects the town's independent food scene.