The 5pm Dining blog had a fine time last week at One Square in Edinburgh. We spent the morning filming Bar Manager Hugh Gibb as he talked us through One Square’s splendid collection of over 50 gins. He filled us in on gin’s chequered...
[][1]Tom Kitchin prepares to go back to the 1860s at John Lewis in Edinburgh. As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations, John Lewis has teamed up with top Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin to create an intriguing historical menu. The...
[][1]Neil Forbes of Cafe St Honore demonstrates his flour arranging skills Next week is Slow Food Week and the Edinburgh branch of the movement has all sorts of goodies planned: Forgotten foods On Monday 2nd June, celebrations kick off...
[][1]Charcoal-burning Josper ovens give a smoky flavour. Blackwood’s Bar and Grill in Edinburgh’s Nira Caledonia hotel is re-launching its Sunday roast lunch. For £25 a couple, guests can tuck into the best British sirloin beef with...
[][1]Giorgio Locatelli will be busting some kitchen moves at Cucina this Thursday. Giorgio Locatelli is no stranger to these parts having often dropped by to help rattle the pans at Cucina with his former employee and protégé, Mattia...
[][1]Joris Brams raises a glass of Heverlee. The 5pm Dining blog had an entertaining evening last week when we met up with Belgian brewer Joris Brams in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Having worked in the brewing industry in both his native...
[][1]How would Breaking Bad’s Walter White take his Drambuie? This 5pm blogger will be spending some of this weekend making merry at the Edinburgh Whisky Stramash. At the time of writing, tickets for the two Saturday...
[][1]The eye-catching interior at the Bread Street Brasserie. Just a quick note to point out that Bread Street Brasserie’s regular vegan night takes place this Thursday. Three courses are yours for £16. Just in case you missed it,...
[][1]Steven from Tower Restaurant A location inside one of Edinburgh’s most visited buildings, spectacular views of the castle, the finest Scottish produce, and maybe even a celebrity spot or two, Tower Restaurant is one of the most...
[][1]Chris and Jeff Galvin with Craig Sandle, Executive Chef at The Pompadour by Galvin Chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin will be hard at work as they prepare to launch their second Galvin Festival of Food and Drink later this month. The series...
As well as pics of Sean Connery and Robert De Niro in the window, Ciao Roma has another way of drawing in customers: the ice cream display in the shop window. Usually showing at least 22 different flavours, the display unit is an...
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...
[][1]The new menus at Bar Soba specialise in pan-Asian street food. It was a busy night in Edinburgh’s Bar Soba last night. Along with the two Glasgow branches on Mitchell Lane and Byres Road, the Hanover Street bar and kitchen was...
The four star Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is one of the capital’s most luxurious hotels. With elegant rooms, fine dining, a cigar bothy, whisky snug and wine cellar, the boutique hotel offers one of the cosiest and most enjoyable stays in...
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...
