Cocktails, beer and gin all star in three imminent drinks festivals in Glasgow. Unless you plan on living under a rock or retiring to a remote cave then you'll be aware that several festivals will take place in Edinburgh during August. As...
The Salon at The Principal Blythswood Square has sprinkled magic dust over its cocktail list in honour of a certain boy wizard... Afternoon tea is often enchanting but The Principal Blythswood Square has gone one step further with...
Our Big Summer Dine Out is almost over. This means that it's almost time to wave it off tearfully with a hanky as it sails across the horizon. Still, at least you enjoyed it while it was here. That's the main thing. What's that you say —...
With its balmy evenings and bright nights, summer is the perfect time for catching up with friends (before everyone heads off to hibernate in burrows for winter with nothing but Netflix and acorns for company). So whether you fancy...
Glasgow Cocktail Weekend will feature some of Glasgow's top mixologists and DJs. Pic: Martin Shields The first Glasgow Cocktail Weekend will take place in August. In addition to delicious cocktails, the event will act as a showcase...
Our Big Summer Dine Out is in full swing and we've got plenty of deals to tempt the carnivorous types among you. Whether you are craving a rare sirloin, juicy porterhouse or decadent Chateaubriand to share, we've got a range of fabulous...
Two Fat Ladies At The Buttery is one of the most luxurious, highly regarded restaurants in Glasgow. Dating back to 1856 (the Two Fat Ladies group took it over in 2007) it is the epitome of plush, with dark oak panelling, crisp white linen...
We're not entirely sure what's going on. But for the last month (or even longer?) the weather has been over 20 degrees in Scotland every day. The sun has been shining brightly. People have wondering what the heck work appropriate summer...
Beside Glasgow's infamous Barras market, with its stalls of fresh meat and designer knock offs, is its younger hipster sister, the Barras Art And Design Centre. The Barras Art and Design Centre (or BAAD as it's shortened to) is a glass...
We were treated to an afternoon tea at Cranachan in Princes Square Glasgow recently, and what an afternoon tea it was. The reviews from previous 5pm diners are certainly accurate, as 5pm diner Ann says: "My friend and I went to Cranachan...
Dishes at Borough include oyster, tomato and cucumber. Looking for new restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh? Pull up a chair, unfold your napkin and tuck in. We'll start with new restaurants in Glasgow. First up, we understand that...
Afternoon tea is served at The Salon. Advantage Blythswood Square Hotel. While the football may be making all the headlines, we shouldn't forget the tennis. Get into the swing of things with the newly launched Wimbledon afternoon tea at...
There are many fantastic restaurants in Glasgow's uber stylish shopping mall Princes Square but have you dined in Darcy's? The restaurant, in Princes Square's basement, serves a huge range of dishes to suit all tastes, including burgers,...
The Café Source family of restaurants is expanding with Nivens by Café Source in Strathbungo. Looking for new Glasgow restaurants? First up, we should mention Sualdo's which has set up shop in the Charing Cross premises formerly occupied...
When Chez Mal at Malmaison invited us to a special tasting evening to try out their new summer menu, this 5PM writer was out of the door flagging down a taxi faster than you can say 'a light, pleasing fusion of seasonal...
Boclair House hotel houses the Art Nouvea-style Annabel's Restaurant. Annabel’s Restaurant in Boclair House hotel has just joined 5pm Dining. Part of the Manorview group of hotels, the impressive Bearsden building opened in 2016 after a...
