[][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]The raft race is always a highlight of Mhor Festival. The 5pm Dining blog is no great shakes when it comes to predicting the future. However, we are confident that the weekend of Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May will see heavy...
[][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...
[][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...
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...
[][1]Chorizo and hake stew at The Hyndland Fox. Although it’s already a sleek neighbourhood filled with beautiful people, Hyndland looks set to become that little bit more foxy this week as The Hyndland Fox gears up for its official...
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...
[][1]Like beer? Clerk#s bar has lots of it. And bbq. And sport. The 5pm Dining blog was at the official launch of Clerk’s Bar in Newington last week. Formerly the Dragon Way Chinese restaurant, the South Clerk Street bar has been...
[][1]Guillermo of El Gusto. Hot on the heels of both Ox and Finch plus the NY American Grill opening in Glasgow this week, we see that El Gusto has started its fiesta on Gibson Street. Billed as offering Spanish breakfasts, tapas and...
Around three weeks back, the 5pm Dining blog mentioned the whisky dinners taking place at Arisaig restaurant to celebrate the Homecoming Whisky Month. The first dinner takes place in the Merchant Square restaurant this Friday with Scotch...
[][1]Black Wolf Brewery: proves old dogs can learn new tricks. The 5pm Dining Blog was at the launch of the Black Wolf Brewery last night. Held at the lovely Whighams wine and seafood bar in Edinburgh’s West End, the event...
[][1]Hot Rum Cow beer: no cows were used in the production of this beer. You’ve got to like the drinks magazine Hot Rum Cow. While most drinks mags are content to merely write about interesting beers, wines and spirits, this...
