No compromise pizza
[][1]Peter’s Yard pizza: no short cuts As usual in the run-up to the Festival in August, Edinburgh’s restaurateurs have gone into a frenzy of opening new venues. As well as the Galvin brothers opening two new upmarket...
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The Longhouse looks set to go the distance
[][1]The Longhouse in Kilmarnock is finding its feet The ever busy team at Ayrshire’s Buzzworks have just launched a new venue. The Longhouse has set up shop on the Titchfield Street premises where the Auld Hoose used to be. Running...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Fleming's Bar & Grill
It’s not often a Manhattan, Friends-style loft bistro comes to Scotland so at we at 5pm think this rare phenomenon should be celebrated when it does. Why not try Fleming’s Bar & Grill in Newton Mearns for a varied menu,...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Zorba
Fancy some dolmades, moussaka or other Greek delicacies? Why not try Zorba, one of Glasgow’s premier Greek restaurants in a prime city centre location. ...
The Southern in new hands
[][1]The beer tap gantry at Red Squirrel: sister bar to The Southern The Fuller Thomson pub group have recently stamped their mark on The Southern, a long standing bar in Edinburgh’s Southside. As well as pubs such as Duke’s...
Drink up
[][1]Ian Meldrum is shaking things up at the Scotch Whisky Experience After a quiet few months, the Edinburgh bar scene has perked up of late with a little bit of shuffling around and a couple of new, sort of, ventures. Last weekend...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Cup Tea Lounge
5pm is always happy to bring dining firsts to its subscribers and what could be more innovative than a restaurant dedicated to delicious desserts. Try Cup Tea Lounge and indulge your sweet-tooth in Scotland’s first late-night dessert...
Fancy another Cup?
[][1]Cupcakes are a must at Cup Cup cafe on Byres Road has expanded in to the city centre. The Cup Tea Lounge opens on Renfield Street today. Following the blue print of the popular West End venue, visitors can expect a similar range of...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Kirkton Inn
Do you enjoy good, home-cooked pub fare with a modern twist? Look no further than the Kirkton Inn, Carluke, now listing on 5pm.co.uk ...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Carrot Top's Cafe
If home-cooking is your bag, look no further than Carrot Top’s Cafe. A sumptuous mix of baking and and lunch deals in a great city-centre location. ...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Creedence
If you have a liking for seafood or steak, then look no further than Creedence. With delicious fresh produce, a chilled atmosphere and Creole-themed decor, Creedence is certain to be a hit. ...
New Glasgow restaurants
We’re not exactly quick off the blocks with this one but Nardini’s of Largs has branched out and, in the last month or so, opened Nardini’s on Byres Road in Glasgow. Ice cream, cakes, coffees and sarnies are on the...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Ashoka South Side
A mainstay of the vibrant Glasgow curry scene for more than 20 years, the Ashoka South Side has now joined 5pm. Enjoy some great Indian cuisine! ...
New openings
[][1]It’s an Easter squirrel, obviously. So, Easter weekend. A time for renewal and sure sign that spring is here; even if the weather does keep on forgetting and slipping back into January mode. While most of us will be putting our...
Indian reviews
About three weeks back, the blog mentioned the arrival of Akbar’s restaurant and also Cafe Darna, two new Indian restaurants in Glasgow. Ron Mackenna reviewed Akbar’s in The Herald and his review is here while Trampy and the...
New Restaurants on 5pm – Tide at the Secret Space
5pm is happy to welcome the latest incarnation of the Secret Space, Tide. Specialising in west-coast produce, whether it be seafood, meat or veg, Tide truly brings that home-cooked goodness back to Glasgow. Set just above Arisaig in the...