The 5pm Dining blog was very happy when a tasting sample of Bowmore Laimrig whisky dropped through the letterbox recently. Apparently, Laimrig is Gaelic for pier. The name refers to the old stone pier where Bowmore’s barley would once have...
Researching the many hotels in Edinburgh can be an overwhelming experience. Scotland’s most touristy city has plenty of excellent places to stay. Here’s our reasons why you should consider Channings in Edinburgh’s West...
Edinburgh’s West End is home to a number of theatres; the King’s Theatre, Traverse Theatre, The Lyceum and Usher Hall. There are many restaurants in area which offer excellent pre and post theatre deals. Whether you’re...
[][1]The busy beer garden at The Tinsmith. Pic via [Facebook][2] The Tinsmith is a new bar on Old Hawkhill Road in Dundee. It opened a couple of weeks back on the site of Tally’s bar. The new owners have already renovated two venues in...
[][1]The wait is over. The wraps come off Edinburgh’s Burger Meats Bun today. The 5pm Dining blog is delighted on two fronts this morning. First up, we would like to extend a warm welcome and manly hug to Burger Meats Bun, which...
[][1]Get ready to jamon it up at Serrano Manchego. The 5pm Dining blog first started blethering about Serrano Manchego last November. After months of delays, the Spanish-style bar on Edinburgh’s Leith Walk looks set to welcome its first...
[][1]A Welsh axeman gets to grips with his art. Need some culinary inspiration for the weekend? You might want to swing by the GWCT Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace this weekend. Running each day from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th July, the...
[][1]Afternoon tea at Johnny Depp’s was never a straight forward affair. It’s all going a bit Alice in Wonderland at Twenty Princes Street. The city centre restaurant has just launched its new Afternoon Tea Adventure and is inviting...
[][1]Vodka? From a bread van? Mais oui. Grey Goose vodka is behind a fun pop-up which will be appearing on Edinburgh’s Multree Walk later this month. From Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th, the Grey Goose Boulangerie François will be parked...
With so many bars and restaurants in the West End it can be difficult to know which one to choose for your night out. Here’s five reasons we suggest Hillhead Bookclub. The food Line your stomach before a night of drinking...
Forget Ashton Lane, Ruthven Lane is the West End’s most bohemian hangout. The quirky cobbled lane, easily missed between Oxfam and Subway, is home to a number of antique vintage and charity shops as well as a smattering of restaurants...
The Grosvenor front on Ashton Lane before renovations. Photos courtesy of scottishcinemas.org.uk Taking central stage on Glasgow’s Ashton Lane is the Grosvenor, a restaurant, bar and cinema that’s perfect for enjoying the bustling...
“The most noble entry to any city in Europe,” said Scottish politician Tam Galbraith about Glasgow’s Great Western Road. Stretching from Old Kilpatrick to Glasgow City Centre, Great Western Road certainly covers a big...
[][1]Neil Forbes: a dab hand with floury fingers and green fingers Regular readers of the 5pm Dining blog will already be well acquainted with the foodie adventures of Neil Forbes, chef at Edinburgh’s Café St Honoré. The restaurant...
[][1]‘Right lads, we’ll stop for a quick organic lamb burger and then it’s time for another do or die battle.’ If historical re-enactments float your boat then the mother of them all will take place this weekend as...
Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens A serious wine collection, fine food and stunning surroundings, Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens ticks a lot of boxes on the fine dining list of must haves. Housed over several converted grand...
