25th January is a special day in the Scottish calendar, as parties featuring traditional food and music take place to celebrate the life of the country’s greatest poet: Robert Burns. There are plenty of suppers and events to be enjoyed in London too, as restaurants and bars host special one-offs across the city with haggis, neeps, tatties, whisky, ceilidhs and everything in between.
Check out our shortlist of the best places to celebrate Burns Night in London right here, giving Rabbie Burns the ultimate birthday celebration.
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Up for some Scottish fun and frolics? Join Small Beer Brewery for a Burns Night London ceilidh and supper with tickets from £48.60 per person.
But that's not all; they're hosting fests and live-music events year-round, with delicious brews, tasty tapas and plenty of space to boogie all night. See you on the dance floor.
A charming Victorian pub in Lewisham, The Lord Northbrook is hosting a special evening for Burns Night. Relax in this cosy boozer with friends and family, before getting stuck into their set menu.
Munch your way through plates of haggis, neeps and tatties, cranachan and more. Plus, you can elevate your evening with a hand-selected whisky flight, perfectly paired with your meal.
With floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor of the Royal Festival Hall, Skylon is serving up epic Thames views with its Burns Night celebrations. Head on up to toast Scotland's poet with a feast of fine whiskey pairings.
Take your pick of Classic Laddie from Islay, Glenrothe from Speyside and Glemorangie lasanta from Highland. To perfectly complement every dram, there's a wee bit of haggis fritter on the side.
Celebrate Scotland's national poet with dinner fit for a king at The English Grill. With views into the kitchen and over The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, there's plenty of theatre while you feast.
Kick off your night with canapes and Scottish whisky in The Palace Lounge before tucking into a six course dinner of Scotch broth, smoked salmon and the traditional haggis, neeps and tatties. Secure your seat for a night or drams and drama from just £120 per person.
Expect great food, cracking company and spirited celebrations at 1 Lombard Street this Burns Night. There'll be bagpipes from the Scotia Pipers, plenty of poetry and whisky to wet your whistle.
When dinner is served, you'll tuck into top tier Scottish classics. We're talking Cullen skink, haggis, neeps and tatties, plus deep fried Mars Bars and cranachan.
For £38 per person, RAILS Restaurant at the Great Northern Hotel is hosting a marvellous Burns Night meal, with courses featuring haggis neeps and tatties served with a whisky sauce.
Dessert consists of the traditional Scottish Cranachan topped with homemade cream and raspberries. If you don't want the evening to end, why not stay overnight?
Fancy a Burns Night supper? London's The Hound has got you sorted. Found inside an old Victorian police station in Chiswick, this is a historic pub that's been a big part of the local community for decades. They're embracing all things Scottish on Monday the 26th of January, including a live bagpipe player and a traditional recital of Burns' famous poem 'Address to a Haggis'.
They're also whipping up a four-course menu in collaboration with The Singleton Whisky. Tuck into the likes of Cullen Skink croquettes with Isle of Mull cheddar, Highland wagyu bavette, and ecclefechen tart, complete with a whisky cocktail on arrival and a dram of Singleton 12yo. This comes in at £85 per person, or the vegetarian option costs £70.
Situated in Canary Wharf, Gun is a stylish pub and restaurant that looks out over the water from its large windows. You'll find it within a stunning Grade II-listed building, creating a relaxed space for your Burns Night meal.
They've got a set menu for the occasion, coming in at £40 for three courses. Think haggis, neeps and tatties, Glasgow potato scones, cullen skink soup and much more, followed by traditional cranachan for dessert.
Head over to the buzzing King's Road in Chelsea for a brilliant Burns Night London celebration at Cadogan Arms, promising a great atmosphere and classic Scottish fun. They've created a special four-course menu for the occasion, complete with whisky-cured Scottish salmon, roast rump of Scotch beef, and dark chocolate and whisky peated tart.
Tickets cost £85 per person, or £70 for the vegetarian menu. Thanks to their partnership with The Singleton Whisky, each guest will also receive a whisky cocktail and a dram of Singleton 12yo as part of this. What's more, there'll be a live bagpipe player, alongside a traditional poetry recital.
Café Royal Grill is going all out for Burns Night on the 25th, launching a one-night-only four-course menu that puts a refined, seasonal spin on classic Scottish flavours, You'll be welcomed with a Scottish Highball before tucking into dishes ranging from whisky-cured Loch Duart salmon with shaved fennel and pickled cucumber, and a game scotch egg with caper mayonnaise, to mains such as fillet of red deer with stovies and January king cabbage or smoked haddock with colcannon, a poached Cacklebean egg and grain mustard sauce.
In true Burns Night tradition, haggis with neeps and tatties will be ceremoniously served to the sound of a live piper and recitations of Robert Burns' poetry. Desserts keep things distinctly Scottish, with cranachan with rhubarb, Glenturret chocolate tart, and a final course of Strathdon blue cheese with pickled walnuts and celery, all rounded off with a warming dram of limited-edition Glenturret whisky.
Langan's Brasserie in Mayfair hosting a one-night-only feast on Sunday the 25th of January for Burns Night. You'll be welcomed with a tot of The Glenturret 14 Year Old Peated before settling in for a menu from Executive Head Chef Ben Mellor, blending classic Scottish dishes with Langan's signature flair.
Start with canapés like mutton tartare, black pudding scotch eggs and whisky-cured salmon, before moving on to haggis, neeps & tatties, braised venison or skate with brown butter mash. Dessert brings sweet Scottish classics to the table, from Ecclefechan tart to Dundee cake, petit fours or a cheese selection.
Taking place on the 24th of January, Berners Tavern will be going full Highland mode for a one-night-only Burns Night celebration, with the restaurant dressed in tartan and dotted with wild thistles and heather in honour of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns.
You can expect a proper taste of tradition as classic Scottish dishes are served alongside a signature whisky cocktail, the Spread Eagle, while a live piper and ceilidh band bring the room to life with unmistakable Scottish flair. Miss the main event? You're still in luck: the Burns Night menu will also be available at Sunday lunch on the 25th, with the Spread Eagle flowing in the hotel's Lobby Bar throughout the weekend.
To mark Burns Night, a thoughtfully curated menu at The Wolseley and The Wolseley City celebrates the very best of Scotland's produce and culinary heritage. The evening begins with a comforting bowl of Cullen Skink, before moving on to the quintessential haggis, neeps and tatties, elevated with a silky whisky-infused cream sauce. Dessert is a classic cranachan, a luxurious combination of raspberries, softly whipped cream and toasted oats. offering a fittingly indulgent finale.
Complementing the menu is a bespoke cocktail list, created especially for the occasion. Each serve draws inspiration from the life of Robert Burns and Scotland's long-standing reputation for producing some of the world's finest whiskies. No Burns Night would be complete without the stirring sound of bagpipes. In the evening, London Scottish Pipes and Drums, one of the world's oldest pipe bands, founded in 1859, will welcome you to The Wolseley City.
A cult favourite restaurant in Soho, Ria's is the younger sibling of their iconic Notting Hill spot. It specialises in Detroit-style pizza and natural wine, and they're bringing you something a little different for Burns Night - while still retaining its Scottish charm.
Their £35 set menu is available at both sites, featuring a haggis, neeps and tatties pizza, haggis pops and Irn Bru soft serve, made in collaboration with Big Kid ice cream. Plus, there'll be whisky cocktails too.
Notting Hill's beloved The Pelican is bringing a taste of Scotland to London this Burns Night, hosting a cosy celebration in its upstairs private dining room, The Pelican Room, on Sunday the 25th of January for £75 per person.
Look forward to four indulgent courses of haggis croquettes with smoked apple dipping sauce, velvety Cullen skink, tender Scottish venison with crushed turnip mash, and a sweet finish of sticky toffee pudding with whisky sauce, as well as some classic cheese and oatcakes. There'll also be a curated wine and whisky pairing, the thrum of bagpipes, poetry readings, and traditional Scottish folk tunes like Flower of Scotland and Mairi's Wedding.
A luxury steak restaurant in Mayfair, Mr Porter is a stylish space to celebrate Burns Night in. The decadent venue is filled with plush velvet seating and dark decor, illuminated by sultry low lighting. Here, you can enjoy a special set menu for Burns Night.
Indulge in the likes of chateaubriand, king crab leg and grilled lobster, paired with one of their themed cocktails. These include the To a Mouse, made with Vejus, quince cordial and Angostura orange bitters, or a fruity To A Mountain Daisy.
