Best restaurants on 5pm

  • Luci's Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

    14 High Street, EH18 1ND

    South East Edinburgh, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Italian, Pasta

    About Luci's Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

    Based in a charming village outside Edinburgh, Luci’s serves up Italian cuisine and cocktails in a setting overlooking the River Esk. Beyond its rustic stone walls is a sleek, minimalist interior with cheerful splashes of lemon yellow and a welcoming feel. Views of the river make for a relaxing dining experience.

  • Tolbooth Tavern

    167 Canongate, EH8 8BN

    Old Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Scottish, Traditional, Bar Food

    About Tolbooth Tavern

    Housed in a former toll collection point, prison and court that originally date back to 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy and traditional Scottish pub. The small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. The Royal Mile location attracts many visitors as well as a regular clientele of locals.

  • Juniper Bar

    20 Princes Street, EH2 2AN

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: British

    About Juniper Bar

    With its illuminated glass-fronted exterior, Juniper on Princes Street makes a very stylish first impression. Inside, you will find an imaginative cocktail spot offering city skyline views, plush purple seating and an engraved wooden bar. Alternatively, you can cosy up in the quieter Library area with its big picture windows, comfy chairs and original fireplace.

  • Mackintosh at the Willow

    217 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Scottish, Traditional

    About Mackintosh at the Willow

    So much more than an iconic afternoon tea spot, Mackintosh at the Willow is a fully restored restaurant offering gourmet main courses, sharing platters and cocktails. Step inside this Sauchiehall Street landmark and you will be whisked back into the Art Nouveau elegance of 1903, with dreamy decor and furnishings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. As well as this, the history exhibition, souvenir shop and tours mean that you can turn your visit into an occasion.

  • Ardnamurchan

    325 Hope Street, G2 3PT

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Scottish

    About Ardnamurchan

    Ardnamurchan is a contemporary Scottish restaurant on Hope Street, opposite the Theatre Royal. As the name suggests, the West Coast peninsula of Ardnamurchan has inspired the restaurant and its owners have close links to the area. Whisky barrels, Harris tweed, exposed brick and stone walls plus designer lighting all mean that the decor treads a neat line between rustic and city centre chic.

  • Alea Restaurant - Waterfront

    The Alea Casino, G5 8NP

    South Side, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Scottish

    About Alea Restaurant - Waterfront

    Alea Restaurant – Waterfront opened in the spring of 2017 in Alea Casino on Springfield Quay. The dining room has breathtaking and unrivalled city views over the River Clyde. The emphasis here is on having a good time, whether in the vibrant, colourful restaurant or in the wider casino complex where a packed entertainment schedule of tribute bands and sporting fixtures keep things lively.

  • ReCESS - Hilton Garden Inn

    Hilton Garden Inn, G3 8HN

    Finnieston, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Bistros & Brasseries, Gastro Pub

    About ReCESS - Hilton Garden Inn

    Part of the Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre, Recess is on Finnieston Quay, right by the River Clyde. A casual dining restaurant, it offers panoramic views across the Clyde by day and night. When the sun is shining, the outdoor terrace comes into its own for al fresco dining. Recess’ proximity to the SEC and Hydro makes it very convenient for and popular with diners going to shows and conventions.

  • Madha

    42 Albion Street, G1 1LH

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Madha

    Madha is a contemporary Indian restaurant on Albion Street in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. The bright, open dining room that looks onto the street gives way to a larger space tucked away beyond the bar. Opened in the summer of 2017, Madha is pleasingly different from traditional Anglo-Indian restaurants and offers an intriguing range of dishes which would not look out of place in Jaipur or Kochi. The menu is adaptable to any dietary requirement and even offers vegan wines, if required.

  • Brewhemia

    1a Market Street, EH1 1DE

    Old Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Scottish, Modern

    About Brewhemia

    Where to start? Brewhemia is a Czech beer palace, kitchen, Italian caffè and Prosecco bar spread over several spectacular spaces. The Market Street venue opens for breakfast and pretty much offers all things to everybody until late at night. The ‘brew’ of Brewhemia might mark the venue out as bloke-friendly. And it is. But it also appeals to couples, families and groups of women. With regular live entertainment, DJs, a novelty photo booth, tank beer, cocktails and Champagne plus a selection of spaces that run from a sleek Boudoir to the Beer Palace, Brewhemia has a space for all people and all occasions.

  • Rab Ha's

    83 Hutcheson Street, G1 1SH

    Merchant City, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, European, International

    About Rab Ha's

    Named after a legendary 19th century Glasgow glutton, Rab Ha’s is a welcoming bar and restaurant with rooms on Hutcheson Street. In the summer of 2017, new owners gave the much-loved Merchant City institution a thoughtful refurbishment. The very opposite of a bland chain, Rab Ha’s is an independent, family-run with business with oodles of character. Visitors can look forward to a cosy and tranquil space with stripped stone walls, an open fire and wood panelling in the bar and restaurant.

  • Bawarchi Indian Restaurant

    995 Crow Road, G13 1JP

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Indian

    About Bawarchi Indian Restaurant

    Bawarchi Indian Restaurant is on Crow Road in the Anniesland area of Glasgow’s West End. Under new ownership since autumn 2017, this cosy little restaurant has quickly established a glowing reputation for providing great food and a warm welcome.

  • Finsbay Flatiron West End

    160 Woodlands Road, G3 6LF

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Steaks & Grill

    About Finsbay Flatiron West End

    The sister bar and restaurant to the Finsbay in Milngavie, the Finsbay Flatiron is a steak restaurant on Woodlands Road. It is a good looking space. By day, it is light and airy with stripped walls, pale wood and white, bright furniture. By night it has an inviting, warm glow. A couple of professional rugby players are involved in Finsbay Flatiron so you can always be sure that they will be showing the big games.

  • Van Winkle - Barrowlands

    267 Gallowgate, G4 0TR

    East End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: BBQ

    About Van Winkle - Barrowlands

    Launched at the tail end of 2017, Van Winkle is an American-style bar on the Gallowgate in Glasgow’s Calton neighbourhood. Bourbon, BBQ and burgers are the mainstays of the menus and, as you might expect, the decor also takes its cue from the US of A.

  • Mharsanta Restaurant & Bar

    26 Bell Street, G1 1LG

    Merchant City, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Scottish

    About Mharsanta Restaurant & Bar

    Mharsanta is a newly launched restaurant & bar on Bell Street in the Merchant City. Named after the Gaelic for ‘merchant’, it serves classic comfort dishes alongside Scottish seafood and signature cocktails. Inside, you will find a smart minimalist space with windows prettily lit up at night by fairy lights. Mharsanta is a great spot for a relaxed lunch or to dine in the evening before heading to a concert or nearby bar.

  • Kilmurry & Co

    210 Kilmarnock Road, G43 1TY

    South Side, Glasgow

    Cuisine: European, Scottish, Seafood

    About Kilmurry & Co

    It’s always lovely to find a neighbourhood dining spot that can meet your brunch, lunch and evening dining needs with equal aplomb. The newly-launched Kilmurry & Co on Kilmarnock Road does just this. Branding itself as a ‘brunch to bistro’ restaurant, you can indulge in gourmet French toast and hearty pancake stacks by day, while by night, dine on everything from seafood to steak to stews.

  • Cul Cuil

    84-86 West Nile Street, G1 2QH

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Italian, Gastro Pub

    About Cul Cuil

  • La Vita Spuntini - City Centre

    40 Gordon Street, G1 3PU

    City Centre, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Italian

    About La Vita Spuntini - City Centre

    Move over dim sum and tapas, Spuntini is the hearty Italian version of small plate dining. And following the success of its West End venue, La Vita Spuntini has opened a second branch on Gordon Street. The restaurant aims to conjure up the atmosphere of a cosy Italian family meal where dishes are placed at the centre of the table for everyone to share. All food is crafted with passion, love and attention to detail, with candlelight and friendly staff adding to the atmosphere. The menu is massive and includes sharing portions of fresh pasta, mini pizzas, seafood, meat and salads, complemented by an extensive selection of fine wines.

  • F Pizza

    14 Stewart Street, G62 6BY

    Bearsden & Milngavie, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Italian, Pizza

    About F Pizza

    Brought to you by the winning team behind the Finsbay and Flatiron restaurants, F Pizza is a gourmet pizza spot just off Main Street. It started life as a pop-up but proved to be so successful that it’s now there to stay. Diners can sample a selection of sourdough pizzas and focaccias accompanied by cocktails, beer and wine. There is also a children’s menu available, should you want to introduce younger gourmets to pizza prepared with love.

  • La Lanterna West End

    447 Great Western Road, G12 8HH

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: Italian

    About La Lanterna West End

    A city centre institution for two decades, La Lanterna’s fairly recent arrival on Great Western Road has been a welcome addition to the West End. Decorated in soft whites and pale greys, the cosy stripped wood interior has an airy, rustic chic vibe. Classic and classy Italian might be the best way to describe the extensive menus, with fresh, quality cuisine being the focus.

  • Catch - West End

    27 Gibson Street, G12 8NU

    West End, Glasgow

    Cuisine: British, Fish & Chips

    About Catch - West End

    Bringing the fish supper firmly into the 21st century, this West End venue is the third branch of Catch after the success of its sister outlets in Giffnock and Netherlee. Both a restaurant and a takeaway, inside
    it’s all exposed brickwork, banquette seating and cool, post-industrial decor. Offering a much wider menu than your average chippy, diners can choose from classic fish suppers, tacos and burgers. Veggies and vegans are catered for as well, while a bar serving craft beer, wine and fizz adds extra pizazz to the proceedings.