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The Guildhall & Linen Exchange (JD Wetherspoon), Dunfermline
Dunfermline
KY12 7DR

Reviews of The Guildhall & Linen Exchange (JD Wetherspoon) (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Guildhall & Linen Exchange (JD Wetherspoon)
Landmark building, the spire of which can be seen for miles around, converted well into a 'spoons on the ground floor and linked hotel above. Features a slightly split-level, 'U'-shaped arrangement of seating / dining areas, with the far end away from the bar being the most characterful. Also has a few outside tables by the entrances. Only five of eight handpumps in operation, but several interesting beers available including the Cairngorm Black Gold (excellent, and just £2.19).
On 18th February 2018
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about The Guildhall & Linen Exchange (JD Wetherspoon)
This is a JDW hotel as well as a pub. The bar area is split level with the bar counter on the lower level. I thought the interior was rather garish for such an old building.
The bar has eight hand pumps which had one unused, Deuchars IPA, Abbot, Edinbrew 85 Shilling, Sharps Atlantic, Burton Bridge Battle Brew, Conwy Rampart and Titanic Steerage. I went for the Battle Brew (£2.19) which was so good I had another as the "free" drink with the chicken club.
I thought this was a good Spoons and is GBG 2017 listed.
On 21st August 2017
- rating: 7
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peter ashworth left this review about The Guildhall & Linen Exchange (JD Wetherspoon)
The foundation stone was laid in 1807 but they soon found themselves in financial difficulties and the 42 metre spire was added in 1811 paid for by public donations.It was originally what it says on the tin a Guildhall and Linen Exchange and in later life has been a Sheriffs court,police station and finally a job centre.
Cannot add much to the 2 previous reviews and agree the place is small with very few features with furnishings set out like that of a café bar.
There was a few cask beers on that I was not familiar with and in all fairness the friendly barmaid let me sample 3 small glasses of beer before I made my choice.
On 24th November 2016
- no rating submitted
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 20 August 2017 by Aqualung .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No - just the 50p vouchers - last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 25 June 2016 by Quinno _
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