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Eat, drink and dance to celebrate the life and work of Scotland’s national bard on Burns Night 2026 in London.
Born in 1759, Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist who became a national icon. Burns Night is marked with a traditional supper and music on or around the anniversary of his birth, 25 January, in Scotland and across the UK.
Many London restaurants and bars hold Burns Night events, serving up suppers of haggis and tatties with a wee dram of Scottish whisky. More elaborate London Burns Night celebrations also include poetry readings, toasts and bagpipe music, before everyone joins in the ceilidh dancing.
Whether you choose to don your finest tartan outfit or otherwise, there are plenty of things to do on Burns Night in London, from whisky bars to full-out Scottish festivities.
Iconic Burns Night experiences and events
Celebrations in London
Each January, many of London's top venues put on a memorable party for Burn's Night. Events for 2026 are yet to be released - here are some highlights from 2025 celebrations:
- Burns Week celebrations at Boisdale Canary Wharf featuring Frank and Deans Hootenanny which included an exciting dinner with a show.
- The Gladwin Brothers hosted a legendary Burns Night at Sussex, Soho, with whisky cocktails, a bag-piper and brilliant menu to boot.
- The Wolseley put on an evening of feasting, tucking into classic Scottish dishes and a bespoke cocktail menu inspired by the famous poet's life.
- Party-goers devoured haggis and aced dance steps with the lot from the Ceilidh Club in a three-hour evening of food, dancing, piping and poetry.
- Sampled the very best of contemporary Scottish cuisine from four talented chefs with a fine dining evening at Carousel London.
- People raised a glass at Barge East to Scotland's favourite bard with a delectable four-course menu with a twist, live music, toasts, poetry readings, and more.
- Burns Night at Brown's Covent Garden where you could enjoy quintessentially Scottish delights.
- People savoured the flavours of Scotland with an indulgent Burns Night feast at The Libertine, including a delicious three-course dinner paired with three different whisky expressions from Glenmorangie.
Whisky tasting experiences in London
Discover a whisky tasting experience on and around Burns Night.
- Savour the famous tipple paired with delicious cheeses and tapas with MAP Maison on a Macallan Whisky Experience. Tues-Sun year round
- Pair two of your favourite tipples at a Whisky and Beer Pairing Masterclass at Brewhouse and Kitchen. Twice weekly, year round
- Take a journey into the world of whisky at a Whisky Tasting Experience with Sharing Dishes at The Rubens Palace. Daily year round
- Delight in a luxury Whisky Experience at Kanishka for two and enjoy a curated drinking and dining experience in the heart of Mayfair. Daily year round
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