I must admit that most of the jobs I’ve had so far have tended to follow a particular daily routine. Working at 5pm.co.uk however, you never know what each new day is going to bring. Hence on a drizzly Wednesday morning in the middle of...
As I mentioned last week it’s nomination time for this years Scottish Restaurant Awards. One of the award categories which caught my interest was for Best Pub Grub of the Year. Aided in no so small part by the recent smoking ban, the last...
Apart from Snooker – surely the least physically demanding of all sports- there aren’t really many areas in which Scotland can claim to be a world leader. When it comes to food however, we know what we’re doing. Not only can...
Does anyone remember that scene in Swingers where the main character explains to his out of town friend that the coolest places in LA are the underground venues which don’t really have a name and whose whereabouts are revealed only through...
The Long Way Home and Upstairs at Brel are hosting an Oktoberfest Festival from Monday 27th of September to Sunday 3rd of October. The week long celebration will offer revellers over twenty-five different German beers to try as well as a...
At 5pm Towers we’re always on the lookout for new restaurants and cuisine, so are very pleased to welcome Yak & Yeti Restaurant to the site! Located on Edinburgh’s Newington Road, the quirkily-named Yak & Yeti...
Good afternoon, folks! We’re pleased to announce two new restaurants on the 5pm site! 5pm are happy to have Greenock’s very own Tribeca on board! Located in the town’s Clyde Square and has a laid-back and cosy ambience....
Hello 5pm’ers! Incase you haven’t noticed, we have a few new restaurants on site for you to try! Borsalino is an Italian restaurant based in Aberdeen that not only serves traditional cuisine but new style Italian dishes. The...
Blog readers may recall at the start of the year the excitement that was brewing at 5pm Towers over the Scottish Restaurant Awards 2010. Restaurants were nominated and chosen for various categories including Best Newcomer Restaurant (won...
Anyone looking to stay busy over the next few weeks should sneak a peak at the upcoming events taking place at 29 – The Grill At The Square. On Friday the 3rd of September the more patriotic among us will have an opportunity to enjoy...
Are you a fan of all things Swedish? If so, get along to Firebird, Glasgow this Thursday 26th of August! The traditional crayfish party offers a superb Swedish spread including Smorgisboard and ofcourse Schnapps! It is sure to be a fun...
Hang on to the taste of summer with Ristorante Piccolo Mondo’s amazing Variety Menu offer – enjoy 2 courses for £10 or indulge in 3 courses for £15. Fully inclusive of: 1. Choice of aperitif: Martini Rosso, Bianco or Secco,...
Having spent last weekend wandering around the Edinburgh Festival, I’ve come to the conclusion that soaking up all that culture can be hard work. We at 5pm.co.uk therefore feel it’s important for festival goers to grab a bite to eat and...
5pm was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of the new Zizzi restaurant in Glasgow’s West End on Friday night. It was an interesting evening of food, wine and art, as the walls of the restaurant were decorated by five recent art...
We’re happy to announce four new restaurants on site! Don’t say we’re not good to you 😉 The Crown Hotel, located in Lockerbie, is first on the list. A few minutes walk from the town’s railway station, the restaurant...
Glasgow, Edinburgh and London food fans – we’ve got new restaurants on site in your cities that you may be interested in! Starting off in Glasgow, we’re pleased to welcome Nick’s Italian Bar and Grill to 5pm....
