Whether your closet is piled high with tartan or you're just looking for any excuse to indulge in a little too much whisky, the 25th of January is here and it's doing Scotland's most celebrated son proud. In honour of The Bard, raise a dram or two, get ready to address the haggis and tuck into neeps 'n' tatties galore with our guide to Burns Night 2026 in Manchester.
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A famed whisky spot in Manchester, The Briton's Protection boasts more than 300 bottles of the stuff. Standing proudly around the corner from Deansgate since 1806, this traditional boozer is the perfect place to celebrate Burns Night with a chilled out tipple.
In honour of bard Rabbie Burns, Browns is serving up drams, dishes and delights on the 25th only. Partnering with whisky specialists Glenfiddich, the Manchester restaurant will be fronting haggis, neeps and tatties, 15-year-old whiskies, Scottish mussels and more as part of a three-course meal. Plus, you can add drinks pairings too.
The Old Wellington is celebrating Burns Night in Manchester with five days of beautiful banquets. Their Burns Night supper offers cullen skink, haggis neeps and tatties and drams of whisky for those looking to tuck into an authentically Scottish meal this weekend.
Enjoy a three-course supper and whisky flight celebrating Burns Night in Manchester at The Bank, from the 20th to the 26th of January. From a starter of smoked Scottish salmon with oatcakes to classic mains, you're in for a fine feast at this boozer. As for your tipples? There's Highland Park 12-year-old and Johnnie Walker Black, to name just a few.
The Northern Quarter's rustic dram joint The Whiskey Jar will be bringing their whiskey festival to Manchester this January. From the 19th of January you'll be able to bag five measures and live music with every ticket; what more could you want to enjoy all things Scottish? It's the perfect place to have a drink on Burns Night.
The whisky cabinets are stocked, the traditional cuisine is on standby and there are Scottish folk songs aplenty at this Ancoats pub come the 25th of January. For drams and dinner to celebrate ol' Rabbie Burns, look no further than Edinburgh Castle.
Sister bar to Pomona Island brewery, The Gas Lamp is not only home to a great range of craft beer, but is also fronting hundreds of whiskies for you to try to celebrate Rabbie Burns on the 25th of January; just not all at once, eh? Better yet, this Bridge Street spot boasts a couple of rare bottles too.
Located in Salford, The Black Friar features a cosy, traditional pub in the front and a sleek, modern restaurant in the back. This Burns Night, they're hosting A Night with Highland Park - promising both a Scottish whisky experience and a five-course tasting menu from Chef Ben.
Boasting over three decades of experience, their Senior Whisky Specialist will take you on a journey through fine and rare whiskies - before you indulge in classic Scottish dishes.
