When
On and around 25th January 2009
Where
Locations across London. See feature for more info.
Check our Burns Night London guide for a pick of the best pubs, bars and restaurants. Celebrate Burns Night in London on Sunday 25th January 2009 with some fantastic events.
Burns Night is the annual celebration of the seminal Scottish poet Robert Burns, alive in the 18th Century. The event takes place on 25th January each year, on Robert Burns’ birthday, and is traditionally celebrated with poetry, song and a hearty Burns Supper. This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, so expect some extra special celebrations in honour of Scotland's favourite son.
Burns Night at Finborough TheatreFinborough Theate will be serving up a suitably dramatic Burns Night with a three course meal plus music and poetry from the Live Canon ensemble and special guests. At The Immortal Memory night you can feast on a delicious Burns supper of Scotch broth, haggis, neeps and tatties, while listening to the word art of the great man himself. Tickets cost £24.00 - £28.00 and can be booked by clicking on the link below.
Finborough Theatre Official SiteThe big dance at Ronnie ScottsIf you're looking for a venue where you can dance away Burns Night with some top class live music, then Ronnie Scotts might be the place for you. The 18 piece house orchestra will be playing songs with a Scottish slant throughout the night, and you can join in the fun from £20.00 - £36.00.
Burns Night at Ronnie ScottsAlbannachScottish favourite Albannach will be serving a five course gourmet supper, along with all the traditional Burns Night displays, including a traditional piper to pipe in the haggis. After dinner head to their elegant bar for some ceilidh dancing and customary Celtic tunes. Reservations are required for the Burns Night celebrations taking place from Saturday 24th January - Sunday 25th January 2009. Prices are from from £85.00 per person without drinks and £125.00 per person with drinks.
Albannach Venue InformationBoisdaleLasting from Monday 19th January - Wednesday 28th January, Boisdale's celebrations will make you think you're up in Scotland. Expect all the classic Burns Night traditions, complemented with bagpipes, set menus featuring Scottish sourced ingredients and plenty of whisky. Reservations are required. Prices range from between £47.50 and £69.00.
Burns Night at Boisdale of BelgraviaFusions at LSO St LukesFor something a little different for Burns Night 2009, try the live music on offer at LSO St Lukes. The atmospheric Hawksmoor church will host a concert that will fuse traditional Scottish folk music with Latin beats, as the harp and fiddle are accompanied by a vibrant salsa band.
Burns Night at LSO St LukesHackney Cyclists Burns NightCelebrate Burns Night in London at the 13th annual Hackney Cyclists Burns Night dinner and dance on Saturday 24th January. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. After dinner there'll be dancing courtesy of The Muckers.
Hackney Cyclists Official SiteCeilidh ClubEnjoy traditional Scottish dancing courtesy of the Ceilidh Club, who will be holding four separate events between Friday 23th January and Saturday 31st January at Hammersmith Town Hall. There'll be plenty of haggis, neeps and tatties included in the price of the tickets.
Ceilidh Club Burns NightBuchansBuchans runs one of the most popular Burns night London sees, so be quick to get your tickets. A four course menu and live bagpipe music will be on offer on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January 2009.
Burns Night at BuchansCharity Burns NightThe Grand Hall in Fulham's Town Hall welcomes along a fantastic Burns Night all in aid of charidee. Tickets cost £25.00 and will raise money for Beating Bowel Cancer, so not only will you enjoy traditional dancing, a complimentary drink and a fantastic buffet, you'll be doing good too.
Burns Night Charity CeilidhHootananny Brixton Burns NightTaking place on the 25th January 2009, Hootananny will be hosting a great Burns Night with Saor Patrol. Described as a gaelic Motorhead, Saor Patrol will preside over a night of pipes and drums so you can rock all night long in honour of Burns and his legend.
Hootananny Venue InformationBurns Night VinopolisVinopolis will be hosting a Burns Night celebration with a hearty supper and live ceilidh music. With unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks plus whisky tasting, you'll have plenty of opportunities to toast the great Scottish poet throughout the night.
Vinopolis Venue InformationBurns Night BallTo help raise funds for the Help a London Child Charity, the Marriott Grosvenor is holding a grand Burns Night Ball on Friday 23rd January. The event will featurw a Champagne reception, ceilidh dancing, whisky shots and a four course dinner. For more information and to book tickets, call 020 7973 1000
Marriott Grosvenor Venue InformationBest of Scottish tasting menu at PrismPrism is holding an extended celebration for Burns Night with a fortnight long Best of Scottish tasting menu. A different whisky will complement every dish and more whisky cocktails will be served in the bar.
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