What’s behind the blue doors? All will be revealed today. Pic: [Marchtown Facebook][1]. Today is the official opening day of Marchtown, a new bistro and wine bar in Strathbungo. In fact, bistro and wine bar doesn’t really...
The V & V Cafe: opening on Great Western Road. Glasgow’s restaurant and bar scene is well known for being veggie and vegan friendly. Those options are about to expand as The V and V Cafe prepares to launch. Taking shape on Great...
The Smokin’ Fox in Glasgow and The Bier Hoose in Edinburgh are launching soon. The Bier Hoose and The Smokin’ Fox will soon be pouring their first drinks in Edinburgh and Glasgow respectively. The Bier Hoose is taking shape on...
The Goods test the sound system before tonight’s relaunch of MacSorley’s Music Bar. Pic: [Facebook][1]. MacSorley’s Music Bar re-opens tonight after a swish refurbishment. The Jamaica Street bar has been taking care of...
Butternut squash soup with nasturtium ice cream is on the Hotel du Vin spring fixed price menu. The Hotel du Vin spring fixed price menu launched today. Given that a large proportion of the UK is being battered by Storm Doris – the...
A MEATLIQUOR Dirty Chicken Cheeseburger: Wayne Shaw’s next role? The 5pm Dining blog doesn’t follow much sports news but we loved the following story about MEATliquor and Wayne Shaw, the ex-Sutton goalkeeper. To put it all in...
Dine under the stars at Mezze in the Rotunda. Pic by [Dominic Martin][1] Glasgow’s new Mezze restaurant does what it says on the tin. From Bulgaria to Lebanon via Greece and Turkey, mezze or small plates of food have long been...
Beyond the charcuterie: a new survey has revealed the adventurous eating habits of British foodies. The Great British Chefs website has just released a survey of British foodies and it makes interesting reading. The national survey of...
Contini George Street is looking very dapper. Contini George Street has relaunched and promises Italian food for a new generation. The 5pm Dining blog was invited along to see the fresh look and try the new sharing menu at the popular...
NB Gin: from North Berwick to the BRIT Awards. Pic: NB Gin. Less than a week to go and our invite to the BRIT Awards has still to drop through the letterbox of the 5pm Dining blog. What’s going on? We’ve selected our frocks,...
It’s looking rosy for The Baker’s Arms in Leith. Pic: [bar Facebook][1]. Agoon Pani, the Indian restaurant on Henderson Street in Leith, has been replaced by The Baker’s Arms gastropub. The new venture opened in early...
Breakfast jaffles or toasties are popular at The Jaffle Joint. Pic: [Jaffle Joint Facebook][1]. Looking for new restaurants and bars in Edinburgh? Hello Mockingbird Bar and Kitchen and The Jaffle Joint. Step this way. We have a lot to...
The dining room at The Pompadour by Galvin. Saturday lunch at The Pompadour by Galvin is an indulgent treat. At the start of the year, The Pompadour by Galvin started to offer Saturday lunch. They invited the 5pm Dining blog along to try...
The Rosebud by Daffy’s Gin Booked your Valentine’s Day dinner yet? No? You are either very foolish or cool as a cucumber. Either way, 5pm Dining can help. Simply take a spin over to our Valentine’s Day restaurant...
Blair Athol is one of the distilleries giving free tours for International Scotch Day. Pic: [via Wiki][1]. International Day of the Doughnut? Not interested. World Sandwich Day? Meh. International Scotch Day? Where do we sign...
Stroganoff with Scotch Beef PGI: a winter warmer comfort food recipe. With winter weather forecast to make an unwelcome return, the time seems right for a comfort food recipe from Quality Meat Scotland. Depending on where you get your...
