It is a busy time of year and actually getting around to buying presents can sometimes slide away. Fear not, 5pm Christmas Gifts make it easy.

As you may have noticed. It is cold outside and if it isn't sleeting as you read this then it will be soon. Even with the best will in the world, these are not ideal conditions for a long day down the shops.

With 5pm Christmas Gifts, you can browse a huge array of gift suggestions from the warm comfort of your sofa. Whether you are looking for dining deals, getaway breaks, stocking fillers or spa days,  they are easy to search and find with 5pm.

And if you have no idea what to get your nearest and dearest - maybe best not to shout about this - you can also buy a 5pm gift voucher so they can decide for themselves.

Of course, physical gifts can be sent to you but vouchers for meals, getaways, spa days and so on can be sent straight to your inbox for you to pass on to the lucky recipient.

Which means you could leave your present buying until Christmas Eve.

We're not that brave so here are five gift suggestions that we think would make marvellous Christmas presents. Whenever you buy them.

£50 for a 3 Course Meal with Cocktail for 2 at Ralph and Finns, Glasgow

What’s Included

Sleek restaurant & bar

From the team behind the iconic Vroni’s wine bar

3 course meal for 2 with cocktail each

Available Sunday to Friday

Upmarket city centre dining

Created by the team behind Vroni’s, Ralph and Finns is a sleek restaurant and bar on Glasgow’s St Vincent Place, housed in the former Scottish HQ of the Bank of England, mixing timeless elegance with playful touches.

This Big Deal is for two people to enjoy a three course meal with choice of cocktail each, available Sunday to Friday from January to April 2023.

Classic dishes made with Scottish produce

Acclaimed chef Kevin O’Neill promises classic dishes, bold flavours and an added international influence with their new winter menu, with dishes created using Scottish produce.

Taking Ralph and Finns in a contemporary direction, guests should expect a Big Deal menu like the following:

Starters

Soup of the day, sourdough bread

Confit duck terrine, spiced pear chutney, toasted bread

Fried whitebait, garlic mayonnaise, lemon

Caramelised Goat’s cheese, beetroot, onion chutney, rocket

Mains

Fish pie, sole, prawns, smoked cheddar topping

Highland venison stew, braised red cabbage, thyme suet dumplings, juniper & orange

Cauliflower steak, onion marmalade, cheese sauce

Free range chicken Kyiv, creamed potato, pancetta, pearl onions, & chestnut mushrooms

Desserts

Vanilla crème brulée, shortbread

Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream

Market cheese of the day, chutney, grapes, crispbreads

Cocktails include the Macadamia Espresso Martini, Lowland Smash, Grapefruit & Cucumber Cooler and Raspberry Caprioska.

Highly-rated by 5pm diners

‘Fantastic staff. Great atmosphere. Good food.’

‘Have been twice in the last week. Market menu is so delicious and interesting with good servings. Special thanks to the waitress who looked after us all so well last night. Will be back for sure.’

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1 or 2 Night B&B Stay with Dinner & Prosecco for 2 at 4* Piersland House; from £139

What’s Included

Handpicked for you

1 or 2 nights in gorgeous Tudor hotel

Choice of room type

Table d’hôte dinner & glass of fizz on 1st evening

Full Scottish breakfast

Handpicked for you – curated deals for 5pm customers

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This Handpicked Deal is for a one or two night break at the four star Piersland House in Troon.

Set in its own gardens, right in the heart of Burns country, this elegant, Tudor hotel overlooks the Royal Troon Golf Course and is a short walk from the sweeping beach at Troon. The main pic shows the exterior.

Available seven days per week, the deal is for a one night stay with full Scottish breakfast, or a two night stay with breakfast each morning.

A two course table d’hôte menu with glass of Prosecco each on the first evening is also included in the offer.

Stylish rooms

While featuring a warm, contemporary decor in the rooms, the hotel has retained its considerable period charms.

All of the individually appointed bedrooms are en suite and feature a queen bed, flat screen televisions, satellite channels, free WiFi and hot drinks trays.

Some rooms have views of the golf course or the hotel’s landscaped gardens.

With this deal, guests can choose from a standard, lodge, mews (cottage) and superior room.

Local produce

The kitchen brigade uses local produce as much as they can. The menus change regularly but popular main courses include the fillet of sea bass & king prawns topped with a chive cream sauce, or roast breast of Gressingham duck with a lavender honey glaze, wilted spinach & dauphinoise potatoes.

Steak dishes are not included in this offer.

Happy guests on TripAdvisor

‘Very enjoyable stay… Our room was lovely – immaculately prepared and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. It was freshly cooked to order. The staff were very polite and keen to please. We would love to go back for a longer stay!’

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£36.99 for Afternoon Tea & Fizz Cocktail for 2 at Glenskirlie Castle

What’s Included

Afternoon tea in a castle

Fizzy cocktail each

AA Rosette restaurant

Stirlingshire scenery

Dreamy gift idea

Stirling’s secret castle

With its romantic turrets and AA Rosette restaurant, Glenskirlie Castle is a place you won’t forget in a hurry.

With this Big Deal, two people can indulge in afternoon tea for two washed down by a fizz cocktail each.

Tempting menu

Individuals items can change, but here is a sample of what you can expect (veggie and gluten-free choices are available):

Mini ‘cup-a-soup’ to start your afternoon tea

Sandwiches – typically include tuna, tomato red pepper salsa, chicken & mustard mayo, egg & cress.

Scones with clotted cream and homemade jams.

Sausage rolls

Homemade cakes – white chocolate & raspberry cake, fresh cream meringues, milk chocolate orange gateau, coconut & jam cake.

Fizz cocktail.

Selection of teas.

Dreamy gift idea

It goes without saying that fizzy afternoon tea in a castle is a gift that would make anyone smile.

Plus as this Big Deal is available from 16th January ‘til the end of March, you could visit Glenskirlie in all of its snowy glory.

TripAdvisor praise for Glenskirlie Castle

‘Food was excellent, good choice. Staff very friendly and efficient, nothing too much bother. Surroundings lovely, outside area very nice. Would definitely recommend a visit to Glenskirlie Castle… 5/5’

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Case of 24 or 48 Mixed Highland Beers from WooHa; from £19.99

What’s Included

Handpicked for you

Case of 24 or 48 mixed beers

Taste of the Highlands theme

Award-winning indie brewers

Free delivery

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Award-winning Highland brewery

WooHa are an award-winning indie brewery based in the wilds of Kinloss in the Highlands.

They craft their beers using the cold, clear waters of Scotland, with a little marketing help from their trusty Highland cow mascot.

This Handpicked Big Deal is for a gift pack with 24 or 48 bottles of beer.

This includes equal amounts of Hello Friday, Hop Piñata, Northern Mischief and Rogue Clan.

All beers are bottle conditioned, this method creates carbonation, increases shelf stability plus develops a more complex, mature flavour!

The beers will be delivered to your door hassle free – with free delivery! Just imagine receiving them, then sitting back and cracking open that first beer…

Don’t worry, be hoppy

This Big Deal would make an excellent present for the craft ale connoisseur in your life.

Or why not order it for yourself and keep it by for your next get together?

Facebook reviews

‘Really enjoyed the lager, found it refreshing and full of flavour.’

‘Excellent service. Would highly recommend.’

What other 5pm bookers like about this deal...

'Third order! What’s not to like about this offer?'

This scribbler has bought this order. The beer is great and the price is just as tasty. Buy now.

£12 for a Ticket for Made In Liverpool - Tribute to The Beatles on Saturday 13th May 2023 at Oran Mor

What’s Included

Made in Liverpool Beatles tribute

World-renowned tribute band

Saturday night show at Oran Mor

Selection of classic hits

Soak up the spirit of the Fab Four

All You Need is The Beatles

Made in Liverpool are the resident band of the legendary Cavern Club where The Beatles shot to fame.

Born and bred in Liverpool (for that extra authentic feel), the band perform Fab Four classics worldwide.

Their performance as The Beatles is unique and mind-blowing, plus they genuinely sound like the band. You’re in for an electric, unmissable experience

Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Made in Liverpool are bringing the spirit of their Cavern Club show to Oran Mor in Glasgow for the second time on Saturday 13th May 2023, after their successful gig this year.

Expect hits from across the whole Beatles back catalogue, from fresh-faced pop ditties like ‘She Loves You’ and ‘Please Please Me’ to later classics such as ‘All You Need is Love’ and ‘I Am the Walrus’.

This offer is for one ticket to the standing room only show, which kicks off at 7.45pm. You can buy multiples, meaning you can take along a group of pals or treat your whole family to this gig as a gift.

Magical mystery gig

Based in a cavernous former church in the West End, Oran Mor restaurant, bar & entertainment venue certainly isn’t short on atmosphere. In other words, it is the perfect setting for enjoying some 60s nostalgia.

Why not make a night of it by dining on quality Scottish cuisine in the Oran Mor brasserie first? Afterwards, you can enjoy a post-gig drink in either the whisky bar or late night Champagne & cocktail bar.

Happy Beatles fans

Made in Liverpool have been attracting enthusiastic comments on their Facebook page, including the following:

‘If you like the Beatles, really recommend these guys, seen them in Liverpool, they are class.’

‘Made in Liverpool. Best Beatles tribute ever.’

‘Fabulous band!’

Don't Let it Be. Buy now.