The Blythswood Square restaurant in Glasgow is a favourite of 5pm diners, receiving great reviews and 4.3/5 overall in 5pm ratings. Here are four reasons why we think you should dine at Blythswood Square. 1. Beautiful surroundings The...
A posh London restaurant caused a furore recently when it refused to let a diner take leftovers home claiming ‘council policy’ prevented them. Now, leftovers at the end of a meal is almost unheard of in the 5pm office but we do...
As well as celebrating its 10th (yes 10th!) birthday this year, WEST Brewery has opened a stunning new function space called WEST Courtyard that has been in development since November last year. Situated in the Templeton building, like...
The 5pm blog was kindly invited to Glasgow’s latest steak restaurant on Ingram Street, CAU, for an interactive steak masterclass. Buenos Aires inspired CAU brings the vibrancy and fun of the city as well as the cuisine. Burgers,...
We think Sygn Bar & Kitchen in Edinburgh is a winner if you’re looking for a laid back venue with a great cocktail list and bar food menu. 1. The Offer First is first, the offer Sygn Bar & Kitchen has on 5pm Dining is...
The Food Standards Agency has launched a new campaign for diners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to identify if a restaurant adheres to the food hygiene rating scheme set by the Agency. Did you know to check restaurants...
Number 16’s brownies We were lucky enough to pay Number 16 in Glasgow’s west end a visit where chef Helen Vass showed us how to make her chocolate brownies with salted caramel decorated with Scottish chocolates...
Oysters & chicken terrine Kir Royal Aside from providing a stunning backdrop to a Valentine’s meal, the Corinthian in Glasgow’s Merchant City has a new Valentine’s menu sure to make the celebration special. Kir Royal...
Malt whisky fans should keep an eye out for upcoming events hosted by the Rare Malt Whisky company; the company specialises in sourcing limited edition whiskies and the 5pm blog attended a recent event pairing Scottish whiskies with local...
Three generations of the world’s most famous culinary dynasty, Albert, Michel and Emily Roux, are coming together to open two new restaurants in Glasgow’s Crossbasket Castle and Inverlochy Castle near Fort William, in first half of...
Are you an afternoon tea lover? Then you need to take a look at the afternoon tea at Hilton Garden Inn’s City Cafe; here are three reasons why. 1. Presentation & views Forget your tiered cake stand, the Hilton Garden...
The BBC Good Food Show Scotland hits Glasgow’s SECC this November. Join some of Britain’s most popular chefs including Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Michael Roux Jr. and James Martin who will be educating and entertaining throughout the...
The 5pm blog was invited to a weekend of Highland indulgences by Glenfiddich whisky and it proved to be the perfect tutorial on how to be a Highlander. 1. Attend a Highland Games Kyle Randalls sets a new weight over the bar record at...
The 200th anniversary of the Braemar Royal Highland Society will be celebrated at this year’s Braemar Gathering on September 5th and helping to celebrate the occasion is Glenfiddich whisky, who have supported the heavy athletics element of...
When planning the perfect weekend, a Saturday or Sunday brunch has to feature in the line up. Whether the cure to an over indulgent Friday night out or a wake up boost after a long lie, a weekend brunch is a comforting treat. The...
We took a visit to Twenty Princes Street in Edinburgh and Executive Chef Tony Sarton gave us a delicious recipe for salt and rosemary baked seabass. Perfect for a dinner party, read the recipe below and watch Tony cooking the dish...
