Where To Go For Burns Night In London
Looking to celebrate the life and work of poet Robert Burns? While we can’t quite promise the Scottish Highlands, restaurants across the city have pulled out all of the stops on the food and entertainment front for Burns Night [25th January] in London. From live bagpipe performances to obligatory haggis, neeps and tatties, here’s where to celebrate…
Windsor Castle
Part of the Castle Pubs Burns Night offering (and one of my favourite pubs in London), Windsor Castle serves a three-course Scottish set menu with a whisky flight to match. Expect elevated takes on haggis, neeps and tatties, Balmoral chicken and cranachan, with Glenmorangie, Johnnie Walker and Glenfiddich poured alongside.
when: 24-25 January
where: 114 Campden Hill Rd, London W8 7AR
website: www.thewindsorcastlekensington.co.uk
Daren Ross at Carousel
Scottish chef Darren Ross brings his fire-led cooking to Carousel for a five-night residency just ahead of Burns Night. The menu is minimal and focused, featuring dishes like haggis with fermented potato scone dumplings, scallops with whisky ponzu, and venison finished over open flame. A sharp, modern take on Scottish cooking, rooted in produce.
when:20-24 January
where: 19-23 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1RL
website: www.carousel-london.com
The Connaught
From 19th to 25th January, The Connaught Grill presents a five-course Burns menu built around premium Scottish produce and Aberfeldy whisky. Dishes include glazed haggis dumplings, cured Scottish salmon and Highland venison, with optional pairings for those committing fully to the occasion.
when: 19-25 January
where: The Connaught, Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL
website: www.sevenrooms.com
Xi Home Dumplings Bay Haggis Dumpling Masterclass
Xi Home Dumplings Bay takes Burns Night somewhere unexpected. For one Sunday only, its dumpling masterclass swaps fillings for haggis, guiding guests through dough-making, folding and cooking before sitting down to eat the results. Whisky cocktails are included, and the haggis dumplings remain on the menu for the rest of the week.
when: 25 January
where: 10 Blossom St, London E1 6PL
website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Bagpipe Crawl at the Cock & Bottle, Duke of Wellington and The Elgin
For those who prefer their Burns Night on the move, the Bagpipe Pub Crawl hits three Young’s pubs in Notting Hill on 25th January. Led by a live bagpiper, the crawl includes a whisky dram at each stop and plenty of noise, ceremony and momentum along the way, making for the perfect Scottish pub crawl.
when: 25th January from 4pm
where: Starting from The Elgin, 96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, W11 1PY
website: www.designmynight.com
Bourne & Hollingsworth Burns Night Banquet
Bourne & Hollingsworth’s Burns Night Banquet leans fully into spectacle. Across two nights, the townhouse hosts a full Scottish feast alongside poetry, live music, whisky tastings and ceilidh dancing. Expect ceremony, performance and a dining room that exemplifies the true spirit of Burns Night.
when: 23-24 January
where: 42 Northampton Rd, London EC1R 0HU
website: www.bandhbuildings.com
Sam’s Riverside
Sam’s Riverside does Burns Night with atmosphere built in. A welcome dram, live bagpipes and a three-course menu bring Scottish staples to the Thames, with Cullen Skink, Scottish salmon, vegetarian haggis and cranachan on the menu. Whisky cocktails, including the Rob Roy and Penicillin, keep things moving well into the evening.
when: 25 January
where: 1 Crisp Rd, London W6 9DN
website: www.samsriverside.co.uk
Bluebird
Bluebird turns Burns Night into a weekend affair. Across Saturday and Sunday, haggis specials take over the menu, from classic neeps and tatties to a beef and haggis Wellington designed for sharing. Plus, not only will there be bagpipes, but in true fashion, there will be a live Ode to the Haggis.
when: 24-25 January
where: Bluebird Chelsea, 350 King’s Rd, London, SW3 5UU
Bluebird City, 3 South Pl, London EC2M 2AF
website: www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
The English Grill at The Rubens at the Palace
The English Grill offers a more formal Burns Night affair, beginning with Champagne and canapés before a six-course dinner unfolds. A resident bagpiper performs throughout the evening, with Scottish produce and ceremony woven into every stage of the night. It’s a perfect offering for those looking to incorporate a bit more of a classy elegance to their Burns Night celebration.
when: 21 January
where: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
website: www.rubenshotel.com
Scottish Cheese & Whisky Pairing at Richard The First
At Richard The First in Greenwich, Burns Night is marked with a cheese and whisky pairing led by The Cheeseboard. Highland-inspired cheeses meet warming drams, backed by live bagpipes for a traditional flourish. A quieter, more focused way to toast the Bard.
when: 7pm 23 January
where: 52/54 Royal Hill, London SE10 8RT
website: www.richardthefirst.co.uk
Great Central Pub
Set inside The Landmark London, Great Central Pub marks Burns Night with a proper nod to tradition. Over 23rd and 24th January, the à la carte menu leans classic Scottish: oatcakes with smoked salmon to start, haggis with neeps and tatties finished with whisky jus, and a Tipsy Laird to round things off. Formal enough to feel like an occasion, relaxed enough to get properly stuck in.
when: 23-24 January
where: The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 6JQ
website: www.landmarklondon.co.uk
Babur
Babur reinterprets Burns Night through Indian culinary history. A one-night-only tasting menu pairs Indian-spiced haggis and rarely seen regional dishes with Indian single malt whiskies. The evening opens with bagpipes and ceremony, then moves through five courses that connect Scottish tradition with India’s layered food culture.
when: 25 January
where: 119 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JP
website: www.babur.info
Langan’s Brasserie
At Langan’s, Burns Night comes with pageantry. A one-night-only menu curated by Ben Mellor is paired with bagpipes, poetry and a complimentary tot of Glenturret 14 Year Old Peated on arrival. Expect Scottish canapés, haggis (of course), and a dining room that leans fully into the theatre of the evening.
when: from 6pm 25 January
where: Stratton St, London W1J 8LB
website: www.langansbrasserie.com
The Hunter’s Moon
The Hunter’s Moon keeps Burns Night rooted in pub tradition. A Scottish feast runs all day alongside the Sunday roast, starting with smoked trout and haggis before moving into venison Wellington or neeps and tatties. The Address to the Haggis takes place at 7pm, with the pub’s Aga stove doing quiet background work all day.
when: from 12pm 25 january
where: 86 Fulham Rd., South Kensington, London SW3 6HR
website: www.huntersmoonlondon.co.uk
Hawksmoor St Pancras
Burns Night at Hawksmoor St Pancras keeps things loose. On Sunday 25th January, the new Martini Bar pours Burns-inspired cocktails built around Aberfeldy 12-year-old whisky — a New Loch Sour, a Bobby Burns and the Hawkeye the Noo — while haggis nuggets circulate the room (they’re also on the menu from 19–25 January). There’s live music, no bookings, and a bar that fills quickly… as the Scots would have it.
when: 25 January
where: St. Pancras, Euston Rd., London NW1 2AR
website: www.thehawksmoor.com
