West Lothian restaurant reopening after 40 years with huge launch party

The restaurant is reopening after being closed for 40 years
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A West Lothian restaurant is opening its doors again, 40 years after closing.

The Top of the Tower in Livingston is launching on October 3, with a huge party to celebrate. The towns 'oldest restaurant and pub' has been renovated for reopening, and will be serving up full meals including steak sandwiches and fish and chips.

Taking to Facebook, the owners said: "Not long to go until Livingston new towns first ever restaurant reopens after nearly 40 years.

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"Here is the first look at our new menu guys. We open at 5pm on Thursday the 3rd of October and then open every day except a Tuesday from 12-9pm.

"You can book at table any day after 11am, please call 01506 368122. Gluten free and vegan options also available, we look forward to serving you all soon."

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On October 3, the Tower, a pub which attaches to the new restaurant is holding a launch party.

They added: "To celebrate the long awaited launch of the Top of the Tower next Thursday night 3rd October, Livingstons oldest pub and restaurant presents The Festivals LIVE in the bar from 7.30 till 10.30pm.

"One of the best bands we’ve ever had rocking your world again, and it’s free entry too."

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The West Lothian pub was "immortalised" after being used as a filming location last year. Staff at the pub said the experience was "so special" after crews for the film Damaged, featuring Samuel L Jackson, hit the venue.

Taking to Facebook, The Tower Bar said: "So last year we were approached about the pub being used to film scenes for an upcoming film called Damaged.

"We were asked to close on a Friday night for filming, which meant cancelling our karaoke and we were sworn to secrecy and couldn’t tell anyone why we were closed. As soon as the film crews arrived inevitably word got out, it was so special for the Tower to be asked and a fantastic experience for the team to be part of too."