The Best Burns Night Celebrations in London and Beyond
Burns Night is the perfect excuse to dust off the tartan, raise a dram and indulge in Scotland’s most beloved traditions — even if you’re celebrating south of the border. Each January, venues across London and beyond honour the life and legacy of Robert Burns with haggis-filled feasts, whisky pairings, live bagpipes and a lively sense of occasion that brings people together around the table.
From refined hotel dining rooms and cosy neighbourhood pubs to whisky-led supper clubs and full-blown bagpipe pub crawls, this year’s Burns Night celebrations offer something for every kind of reveller. Whether you’re after a classic haggis, neeps and tatties supper or a more modern take on whisky and Scottish-inspired menus, these are the best places to celebrate Burns Night in style.
CENTRAL LONDON
Traditional Scottish Fare at the Great Central Pub, The Landmark London | Marylebone – 23 January
Experience a taste of Scotland with a celebratory à la carte menu at Great Central Pub by Matt Fletcher. Located within The Landmark London, dine on classic Scottish dishes with starters of oat cakes with smoked salmon, dill, caper berries and cream cheese; mains of traditional haggis, neeps and tatties with a rich whisky jus; and an indulgent Tipsy Laird for dessert.
4pm-11:30pm on 23rd January and 12pm-11:30pm on 24th January
The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 6JQ
www.landmarklondon.co.uk/dining/great-central/
Scottish Set Menu at RAILS | Kings Cross – 23 January
Tucked away inside the cosy confines of RAILS Restaurant, a specially curated set menu of Scottish classics serving up hearty comfort and a limited-edition cocktail awaits. Start with the ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ cocktail, blending Scottish whisky, passionfruit and chilli, followed by a warming bowl of Cullen skink – a soup with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. The main course features haggis served alongside neeps, tatties and whisky sauce, before finishing with a traditional cranachan dessert for a perfect finale.
️ From £38pp, 12pm to 10pm on 23rd January
RAILS Restaurant, Kaya Great Northern Hotel, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB
SOUTH LONDON
House of Suntory Whisky Supper at Sticks’n’Sushi | Battersea – 22 January
For one night only, House of Suntory joins Sticks’n’Sushi for a whisky supper at Battersea Power Station. Enjoy a curated selection of Suntory’s renowned Japanese whiskies, perfectly paired with high-quality sushi and freshly grilled sticks, showcasing the elegant, crisp and subtly herbal profile of Suntory’s signature serves. A refined experience for whisky enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
️ £60pp, 7pm on 22nd January
Sticks’n’Sushi Battersea, 6 Electric Boulevard Battersea Power, London SW11 8AL
Burns Night Weekender at the White Hart | Barnes – 23 – 25 January
With a full weekend of celebrations planned, the White Hart is pulling out all the stops, from whiskey cocktails on Friday, to the big Saturday night complete with traditional four-course supper, including haggis and deep-fried mars bars, and a live bagpiper. Come Sunday, it is time to roast with a choice of haggis and venison to round off the festivities in true Scottish spirit.
Cocktails on 23rd January, four-course meal from £45pp on 24th January, roasts on 25th January
The Terrace, Riverside, Barnes, SW13 0NR
Three-Course Set Menu and Whisky Flight at Castle Pubs | Multiple locations – 23-25 January
Castle Pubs across the capital is serving a three-course set menu that celebrates the very the best of Scottish culture. Raise a dram and enjoy classics such as a Scotch egg; haggis, neeps and tatties; Balmoral chicken; and a traditional cranachan pud. To honour Robert Burns, the menu is paired with a curated whisky flight featuring pours of Glenmorangie, Jonnie Walker and Glenfiddich.
️From £45pp, 23rd – 25th January – times vary per site
Select Castle Pub’s across London, including Gipsy Moth (Greenwich) Jolly Gardeners (Putney), Windsor Castle (Kensington), Botanist on the Green (Richmond), Engineer (Primrose Hill), Sun Inn (Barnes) and the Southwark Tavern (Southwark)
WEST LONDON
Bagpipe Pub Crawl at the Cock & Bottle, Duke of Wellington & The Elgin | Notting Hill – 25 January
Embark on a fiery celebration of Scotland’s most famous bard with the Bagpipe Pub Crawl. Guided by a live bagpiper, join the lively procession on a journey between three West London Young’s pubs and raise a glass (or three) at each with a special dram of whisky poured to honour the spirit of Robert Burns.
️ From £20pp, 4pm on 25th January
Starting from The Elgin, 96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, W11 1PY
www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/notting-hill/the-elgin/burns-bagpipe-bar-crawl
AND BEYOND
Riverside Supper at The Weyside | Guildford – 22 January
Dust off the tartan and settle in for a hearty three-course feast paired with a curated whisky flight on the banks of the River Wey. Accompanied by the stirring sound of live bagpipes to toast the Bard in style, the evening promises a celebration worthy of Rabbie himself.
️£55pp with optional whiskey flight for £15, 6pm on 22nd January
The Weyside, Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3XJ
Nikka Whisky Tasting at Sticks’n’Sushi Glasgow – 21 January
Discover the world of Japanese whisky with a guided tasting from the experts at Nikka in the intimate bar of Sticks’n’Sushi’s newly opened Glasgow restaurant. Explore standout expressions including Coffey Grain, Miyagikyo, Yoichi and Nikka from the Barrel paired with mini maki, ebi bites and beef tataki. The evening concludes with Nikka’s Head of Education joining the bar team to shake up bespoke cocktails – a must for whisky lovers.
️£35pp, 7pm on 21st January
Sticks’n’Sushi Glasgow, 7 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DY
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