The Smokin’ Fox is lookin’ suave on Hope Street. Way back in the mists of time, towards the end of February, we told you about some new Glasgow restaurants which were in the pipeline. Well, as it turns out, both The...
Wild Island Botanic Gin has launched. The 5pm Gin Map of Scotland will need topped up. Looks like the 5pm Gin Map of Scotland will need updating. Again. It is said that death and taxes are the only two things in life which we can be...
Whiski Rooms are new to 5pm Dining in Edinburgh. There are always new restaurants being added to 5pm Dining in Edinburgh. As the owners of Herpes Pizza or The Golden Shower Restaurant (plenty more here) will tell you, choosing the right,...
Ingram Wynd is one of many restaurants with enticing menus for Mother’s Day dining. Pic: [restaurant Facebook][1]. Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Check out 5pm’s Mother’s Day dining offers. We all owe our...
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Scotland is holding a special dinner in Scholars’ Restaurant at City of Glasgow College. Some of Scotland’s finest chefs are taking part in a Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Scotland dinner in...
Burgers form the backbone of the menu at Monterey Jack’s. Pic: [restaurant Facebook][1]. Monterey Jack’s is planning to ride the burger wave with a new branch in Glasgow’s West End. To be honest, we thought that Glasgow...
Six by Nico is reinventing the chippie menu. After last week’s soft opening, Six by Nico launches officially today. Run by the same team as Cleveden Road’s 111 by Nico, the Argyle Street restaurant aims to serve a new concept...
Raise a glass to Edinburgh Beer Festival at Stewart Brewing. Scottish craft brewer, Stewart Brewing, has announced the return of its annual Edinburgh Beer Festival on Saturday 13th May. Apparently, it is already Monday morning. Which...
Like whisky? Hit Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival takes place from 27th April to 1st May this year and it has some unexpected events on the programme. As the name suggests, the festival is held in...
Steaks take pride of place in the new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse in the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton hotel. Pic: [Restaurant’s own][1]. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill has opened in the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel. You...
One pot wonder made with Specially Selected Pork: big on flavour, low on washing up. A one pot wonder is perfect when you really can’t face piles of washing up after dinner. The 5pm Dining blog made this recipe with Specially...
Learn about the fascinating food history of Edinburgh Old Town restaurants. One of the earliest accounts of eating and drinking in Edinburgh come from the sixth century poet Aneurin. He tells how King Mynyddog fed an army in the great hall...
Edinburgh International Science Festival takes place 1st-16th April. Pic: Neil Hanna. Edinburgh International Science Festival 2017 runs 1st to 16th April and tickets for the most popular events will sell out quickly. We advise that you...
Breakfast is popular at The Paper Mill in Lasswade. Pic: [Facebook][1]. The Paper Mill is one of the most recent restaurants to join 5pm Dining. An all-day restaurant and bar on Westmill Road in the tranquil conservation village of...
Scotch lamb pasta bake recipe: winter warmer. Spring is definitely coming but there is still time to tuck into winter warmer dishes likes this lamb pasta bake recipe. Quality Meat Scotland kindly sent the 5pm Dining blog a voucher...
The Mallard Bar opened on Glasgow’s Great Western Road just over a month ago. We mentioned it briefly on the blog but, now that the menus are available, we reckon it merits another kick of the can. It is run by the same team that...
