2018 food forecasts - did we get it right?
Food trends. Last year we predicted that plant-based diets would go mainstream. We were right but how is it playing out? ...
Christmas archives
Looking for last minute presents? We got you!
5pm Christmas Gifts make last minute present buying simple. ...
Merry Christmas Errington Cheese!
Errington Cheese are planning a merry Christmas after reappointing two members of staff it was forced to make redundant during its legal battle with South Lanarkshire Council. ...
Find your festive with afternoon tea
Fancy a festive afternoon tea? We have suggestions. ...
Hangovers and how to avoid them
Sensible drinking avoids hangovers but here is what to do if things slide over the festive season. ...
Food news round-up: The Pantry at Dovecot and lots and lots of whisky
New Edinburgh opening and rare single malts are released - it's the latest 5pm Food blog. ...
A holly jolly festive dinner at Ollie's
It is safe to say that these days, Christmas dinner is no longer just for Christmas Day (and quite right too — why should the 25th get all the fun?)... ...
Krug: Tails of the Sea
Krug Champagne House has teamed up with two Scottish restaurants to showcase how well their Grande Cuvée pairs with fish. ...
Get the party started
Five 5pm restaurants which are perfect for a festive meal out with friends or family. ...
In the pink with Old Curiosity Distillery
Old Curiosity Distillery has added a limited edition Christmas gin to its portfolio of colour-changing tipples. ...
Putting the fizz into Christmas with Chez Mal's afternoon tea
At some point during the festive season, you have to back away slowly from the gift shopping and unwind over a fizzy Christmas afternoon tea... ...
A very merry Moët at Blythswood Square Hotel
If there is one phrase sure to set our hearts fluttering at 5pm HQ, it is ‘Magical Christmas Champagne bar’... ...
5pm Christmas Gifts are live. Fill your stockings!
Offering an amazing variety of present ideas, 5pm Christmas Gifts make mincemeat of seasonal gifting. ...
Hangover avoidance tactics
The Hangover: funny film. Less amusing in real life. As is traditional at this time of year, the 5pm Dining blog has some words of advice on the hangover. And how to avoid them. Or at least, how to reduce their severity. With the...
Gourmet Christmas gift ideas from 5pm Christmas gifts
Looking for a gourmet Christmas gift? Here are some suggestions from the 5pm Christmas Gifts page which might tickle the palate of the food-lover in your life. And if they are not exactly what you are looking for, you can browse all of...
Get cosy with these romantic Christmas gifts
Looking for some romantic Christmas gifts? Here are some suggestions from the 5pm Christmas Gifts page which might fit the bill. And if they are not exactly what you are looking for, you can browse our gifts for men and our gifts for...