There’s a new menu at Tron Bar & Kitchen in Glasgow which perfectly showcases fresh and seasonal Scottish ingredients. Balsamic roasted pork belly with pistachio-crusted black pudding bon bon and fig and apple jam; cullen skink...
Hummingbird Glasgow invited us into their Bath Street kitchens to watch Nora McMeekin make their delicious Pad Thai. From their new pan-Asian menu, this dish is a great example of the authentic tasting food brought from chefs who’ve...
An enduring neighbourhood favourite, the new menu at the Hyndland Fox in Glasgow is sure to please the palates of its fans and should give an excuse for those who’ve never tried ‘the Fox’, as its affectionality known, to...
We couldn’t help but notice that the Metropolitan private dining deal currently on the 5pm Big Deal looks like the perfect option for a group celebration. You can get a private dining experience for 15 people for only £295. Here are...
Did you know Scotland has a rum distillery? We discovered Scotland’s first and only rum Dark Matter while trying a Westroom cocktail. Westroom’s Bar Manager Matt gave us a demo of their Dark Matter Scottish Rum cocktail, Bloc...
From the 1st December and throughout the month, you will have the chance to win 12 amazing prizes in our Huge Christmas Giveaway. Every other day we’ll be giving away a fantastic prize that would make a perfect Christmas Gift...
We were lucky enough to visit the kitchen of Tower Restaurant, above Edinburgh’s National Museum of Scotland, and meet with Head Chef Jose Dalto who showed us how to cook hand-dived scallops with skordalia potato, crispy ham...
The 5pm blog was asked to try afternoon tea at the Apex Hotel in Glasgow recently and what a treat it was. Here are four reasons why you should give it a try. 1. Shake your bon bon… Savoury treats are part of the enjoyment of an...
As the 5pm blog reported last month, Ibérica, the casual dining Spanish restaurant chain, was due to open its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow last week. We attended its opening to experience the restaurant before opening its doors to...
Get a free glass of Glayva October is going to get considerably cosier for 5pmers. Throughout the month you can get a free Glayva whisky liqueur when you book at selected restaurants on 5pm Dining. Seventy restaurants across Glasgow and...
Soon to be brides and grooms should get their newly engaged selves over to Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens for their next Wedding Open Day. On 28th August from 2-4pm couples can exclusively view House 5 as it would be set for your...
In a top location in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Malones Edinburgh offers hearty home cooking, a perfect accompaniment to the Irish bar’s fantastic pub atmosphere. We visited Malones to film head chef Oliver making a chicken curry...
Peter’s Seafood & Grill in East Kilbride has been a popular local restaurant for many years, winning consistently great praise from 5pm diners (“Another fabulous experience at Peter’s” – Patricia;...
Never been to The Wide Mouth Frog restaurant? Here are three reasons why you should dine at this great local restaurant. 1. Fresh, local & sustainable The Wide Mouth Frog’s menus are full of fresh, local and sustainable...
Get under the hood of The Honours in Glasgow’s Malmaison and experience the cooking of one of Scotland’s most successful chefs, Martin Wishart. This new series of events gives diners a 360 degree view of the restaurant with a...
The 5pm blog headed to the newest Turkish restaurant to open in Glasgow, Bosphorus, on Dundas Street (behind Buchanan Galleries and next to Queen Street Station) and was treated to a feast of Turkish delights and a welcome atmosphere from...
