4 months ago
The Christmas celebrations have receded to a dot in the background, so we are looking for another excuse for a party. Enter: Burns Night.
Bistro Union, Clapham, SW4 9NG
This is a perfect one if you want a little nod to the celebrations but aren’t fussed about the bells and whistles (addressing the haggis, bagpipers…). In classic Bistro Union style, the food will be fantastic and refined. The 3 course menu-plus snacks- will feature smoked haddock gougeres, cock-a-leekie soup, haggis, neeps & tatties and finish with salted caramel shortbread.
Fiddle Paradiddle, Balham, SW2 4XW
This Burns Night Ceilidh is the whole package. The evening kicks off at 7pm and there’ll be dancing starting from 7.15pm. Take a quick break for some haggis and a whiskey soaked pud at 8.15pm before returning to the dance floor. You’ll be lead through the ceilidh by Fiddle Paradiddle (aka ‘London’s wildest ceilidh band’) and there’ll be a pop up bar to keep the fun flowing.
The Little Orange Door, Clapham, SW4 7AB
If there are two thing we know it’s that The Little Orange Door know how to throw a party and Burns Night is the perfect excuse for a party. So we weren’t even a little bit surprised when we heard about their event: The Ultimate Burns Night Supper. It’s a 3 course dinner and a house party afterwards and it’s what Robbie would have wanted.
The Marlborough, Richmond, TW10 6NQ
Not only will you be in for a 3 course meal full of all the haggis, neeps and tattoos you could shake a kilt at, but this traditional Burns Night is also offering a whiskey tasting experience. The perfect way to wash down the Cullen skink!
Ginza, St. James, SW1Y 6AL
Do Burns Night differently at Ginza this year where they are fusing “Scottish tradition and Japanese elegance“. Sip your way through a flight of Scottish bourbon and nibble on bites of Japanese food that have been carefully selected to enhance the flavours in the whiskies.
The White Horse, Parsons Green, SW6 4UL
If you’re not free on the 25th January, then you’ll still be able to celebrate at the Sloany Pony. Your £40 ticket will get you your choice of a 3 course meal that’s all been influenced by Scotland. There’s the classics that you’d expect to see on a Burns Night menu, but if haggis isn’t your thing then there are some other options here for you: Scotch eggs, Scottish mussels and a gorgeous stem ginger sponge… served with Bourbon ice cream, of course. And on the whisky: you’ll have a flight of 3 different kinds to sip on throughout your meal (Monkey Shoulder, Glenfiddich 12 YO, The Balveie 12 YO).
Rose and Crown, Clapham, SW4 0JG
The Rose and Crown are putting their own spin on some of the Scottish classics. Their cullen skink is made with smoked eel and they’ll be serving it with a cheese toastie (obviously made with Isle of Mull cheddar). And though there are creative twists, the whole menu will be a “celebration of Scotland’s culinary heritage“, all topped off with a dram of Glenfiddich 21 year old grand reserva.
Boisdale Restaurant, Belgravia, SW1W 9LX
This is a Scottish restaurant, so obviously they’re doing something for Burns Night, and obviously they’re going all out for it. It’s not just a 4 course dinner, bagpiper and address to the haggis, oh no, because during your meal you’ll be serenaded by Ali Affleck and her band, Bedlam Swing. Dinner and a show all in one!
The Cadogen Arms, Chelsea, SW3 5UG
It couldn’t be a Burns Night guide without featuring The Cadogen Arms. This King’s Road spot has got a reputation for doing the 25th January really well for good reason. The whole evening costs £75 and you’ll be treated to a set 3 course meal, the first 2 courses are paired with an Aberfeldy 12yo based cocktail and the final course will be a simple dram of the good stuff. There’ll be an address to the haggis and a bagpiper too.
