[][1]The banks of Loch Fyne [][2]Marc Gardner, GM of Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa is situated on one of Argyll’s most stunning beauty spots and has proven to be a popular destination for 5pmers. We spoke to Marc...
Malmaison Leith is a sophisticated boutique hotel based on the banks of the stylish Leith dock. However, the building wasn’t always such a high class establishment. Built in 1883, it was originally used as a seamann’s mission – a...
[][1]Sunshine on Leith’s Malmaison. The weather may have been a little mopey this week but the 5pm Dining blog has been consulting the tea leaves and we reckon that the rest of the summer is going to be scorchio. In Edinburgh, both...
[][1]Chef Jacqueline Jacqueline O’Donnell is one of the most recognisable figures in the Scottish food industry. Founder and head chef of The Sisters Jordanhill and Kelvingrove, the restaurants she owns with her younger sister Pauline, she...
If you’re craving a curry, Finnieston has a number of Indian restaurants to satisfy your palate and not only this, a lot of them have some fascinating facts that we’re sure will enrich your experience. Bukharah & healthy Indian...
[][1]Rotunda in day’s gone by Separated by the Clyde the iconic rotundas sit each side of the river bank and once linked the south and north sides of the city via underpasses below the river. Pedestrians, horse and carts and later...
It is a common belief within the restaurant industry that dining is a type of performance. Here at 5pm, during our visits to various restaurants, we’ve spotted the same sign at the door of several of the kitchens, the last thing the...
[][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...
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...
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...
Located on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen is a sleek restaurant within the Radisson Blu Hotel serving a range of Scottish and international dishes. Have a look at the fantastic videos below from their...
Carina Contini and her husband Victor are familiar faces on Edinburgh’s restaurant scene. Together, they have run Centotre on George Street for ten years and The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant on The Mound for five. Last night, Carina...
We asked 5pm Customer Care team member Scott McGowan about his favourite restaurant in the Merchant City, SoHo on Miller Street, which serves an extensive range of Italian food to suit pizza and pastas lovers alike. We asked Scott a few...
With an impressive location in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City on Ingram Street, Mediterraneo Italian restaurant has become a popular restaurant with 5pm consumers. A sleek interior, quality Italian dishes and great...
[][1]The Surgeon’s Hall is again the venue for the Edinburgh Whisky Stramash. Like whisky? Yes? Then you will probably already know that Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month gets underway in May. There are loads of events...
http://youtu.be/ZZ9OLuoDSpY Rather like Edith Piaf, the 5pm Dining blog ne regrette rien. Except perhaps that large wedge of Camembert we rather unwisely demolished just before bedtime last night. We’re certain that you won’t regret...
