Celebrating Burns Night at London bars is a fantastic way to beat off the January blues. Celebrating Robert Burn's birthday on 25th January is always going to bring a smile to your face and a dram to your hand. Events to celebrate Burns Night at London bars range from low key to lavish but they all have one thing in common - there will be plenty of glasses of whisky to toast the haggis. The best ways to enjoy Burns Night at London bars, wherever you are in the capital.
Once you have finished feasting upstairs in the ever-popular Albannach restaurant, roll downstairs for a few drams of whisky.
Downstairs at Albannach,
66 Trafalgar Square,
Trafalgar Square,
London,
WC2N 5DS
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The Alma is dedicating an entire week of festivities in the lead up to Burns Night, with Scottish ales, food and entertainment the order of the day. On Wednesday 25th there will be a traditional piper to get you in the mood for the night ahead. If you arrive wearing a kilt you'll be entitled to a drink on the house!
59 Newington Green Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 4QU
This revamped pub and dining room in the heart of theatreland will be serving up a traditional three course meal on Wednesday 25th January. Cock-a-leekie soup, haggis and sherry triffle are the dishes on offer and it costs £25 per person. Naturally, a fine range of Scottish malt whiskies will also be available.
58 St Martin's Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4EA
In honour of Robert Burns, The Avalon is hosting a very special malt whisky tasting tutorial on Wednesday 25th January. Starting from 6.30pm in the venue's Blue Room, guests will be able to taste a range of malts, with several whisky experts on hand to share their expertise. Tickets cost £15 and that includes drinks Scottish-themed canapes. Contact the venue for more info.
16 Balham Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9EB
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When it comes to enjoying Burns Night at London bars, this west London favourite is a superb place to head. They'll have a piper and poetry to get you in the mood before you dig into traditional Scottish food in the first floor dining room (bookings essential) including haggis, neeps, tatties. Naturally, malt whiskies will be flowing on the night in the ground floor bar.
90 Westbourne Park Road,
Bourne Green,
London,
W2 5QH
There aren't many more appropriate places to toast Robert Burns' birthday on 25th January - they've over 200 whiskies to choose from.
82 Seymour Street,
Marble Arch,
London,
W2 2JB
If you can't bear the idea of another full on Burns Night party but you are hankering after a few glasses of whisky to kickstart the week, head to Slim's. They've got over thirty types to choose from - enough to satisfy even the most discerning of palates.
112 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QN
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On Wednesday 25th January, a 5 course meal with beer to match costs £45 per person at this cracking pub in Parsons Green. The night is a showcase of Scottish ales, so expect some great tipples to go with your traditional meal.
1-3 Parsons Green,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 4UL
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After a day at work in the City, head to this excellent foodie pub on Fetter Lane for a three course meal on Wednesday 25th January. Priced at £25 per person, the menu includes haggis for main course and sherry trifle for dessert.
108 Fetter Lane,
City,
London,
EC4A 1ES
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