Leith is filled with celebrity chef restaurants and innovative cooking. Here are 3 smaller alternative Leith restaurants, you might not have tried before but are most definitely worth a visit. Mintleaf Just round the corner from the...
The Granary in Leith is in the perfect location to enjoy the comings and goings of this trendy Edinburgh area. Leith has been revitalised over the last 20 years, from Edinburgh’s primary shipping port to a hub of trendy bars and...
For that classic bodega feel, Tapa is a must-visit; it’s situated in a converted warehouse in Edinburgh’s Leith and is all open stonework and natural materials. Equally authentic are the tapas on offer. The head chef is from...
[][1]The banks of Loch Fyne [][2]Marc Gardner, GM of Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa is situated on one of Argyll’s most stunning beauty spots and has proven to be a popular destination for 5pmers. We spoke to Marc...
[][1]Antonio Muloku from Villa Toscana Villa Toscana is an established Italian in Finnieston, making its roots in the area before most of the current fashionable crowd. We spoke to chef owner Antonio Muloku about his popular...
If you’re craving a curry, Finnieston has a number of Indian restaurants to satisfy your palate and not only this, a lot of them have some fascinating facts that we’re sure will enrich your experience. Bukharah & healthy Indian...
[][1]Rotunda in day’s gone by Separated by the Clyde the iconic rotundas sit each side of the river bank and once linked the south and north sides of the city via underpasses below the river. Pedestrians, horse and carts and later...
Fashion is always fickle but Finnieston’s hip restaurant and bar scene is almost in danger of becoming (best whisper it) well established. While newcomers such as Ox and Finch or The Gannet are deservedly attracting headlines for their...
We asked five 5pmers who either live in Finnieston or dine in the area frequently, just exactly why they love it so much. [][1]Margaret Thomson [][2]Sonja Smith [][3]Paula Duncan [][4]Vicky Allison [][5]Randolph Sweeny What do...
[][1]Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa Neal and Hilary Goldsmith are the General Managers of the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa. Hugely popular with 5pm customers, it sits on the crescent shaped Craignure Bay. We went to visit them on Mull and chatted...
Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh (previously the Point Hotel) has an historic location on Edinburgh’s Bread Street on the edge of the Old Town. Nowadays, it’s a modern hotel with every amenity you need for a relaxing stay including two...
Our Old Town Local Voice, Sarah Gibson This week’s local voice is from regular restaurant goer and 5pm customer Sarah Gibson who tells us why she’s a fan of the Old Town in Edinburgh. What do you most like about Edinburgh’s Old...
Steeped in history and with magnificent architecture, Edinburgh’s Old Town is a wonderful place to walk around and explore but did you know there are some restaurants that let you experience the beauty of the city whilst enjoying a...
Located on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen is a sleek restaurant within the Radisson Blu Hotel serving a range of Scottish and international dishes. Have a look at the fantastic videos below from their...
We asked 5pm Customer Care team member Scott McGowan about his favourite restaurant in the Merchant City, SoHo on Miller Street, which serves an extensive range of Italian food to suit pizza and pastas lovers alike. We asked Scott a few...
With an impressive location in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City on Ingram Street, Mediterraneo Italian restaurant has become a popular restaurant with 5pm consumers. A sleek interior, quality Italian dishes and great...
