Burns Night 2026: 28 of the best suppers in London

A day held fondly in the heart of any Scot – plus all and any adoptive Scot – is Burns Night, the country’s official unofficial national day. While St Andrew’s Day might mark the calendar as the formal celebrations of Alba, Burns Night is when the main magic really happens.

On the 25 January each year the Scottish poet Robert Burns is celebrated in all his artistic glory. Giving him his appropriate dues, the day is filled with haggis, neeps, and tatties and usually a little bit of ceilidh dancing too, for good measure. Those who are happy to be out and about partying can expect a traditional three course meal – typically bookended by something like Cullen skink soup and a smoky cranachan pud.

While of course the very best Burns Night celebrations are to be had in Scotland, with Edinburgh hosting many a soiree, the best place in England for a right royal knees-up is certainly London. The UK’s capital has taken it upon itself to create a home from home for any revellers who choose to get stuck into a night of merrymaking. From fine dining, fancy dinners through to rough and rustic slap-up meals, Burns Night in London has something for everyone.

If it’s your first-time celebrating Burns Night in London then you’re in for a treat, and may we suggest a dress code of wearing something tartan for the evening. Other optional extras include finding a deep-fried Mars bar somewhere, partaking in a dram or three and of course indulging in a glass of Irn Bru to keep energy levels up. Guests are typically also encouraged to perform at Burns Night suppers, by showing off their Scottish country dancing, reciting a classic poem or presenting a song. If you have a hidden talent, now’s the time to dust it off and take a moment to shine. 

When is Burns Night 2026?

Burns Night falls on the 25 January every year, which means it'll be celebrated on Sunday 25 January in 2026. 

Dishoom, Various Locations

What: Dishoom is declaring Burns Night early and extending the celebrations well into February, with a limited-edition, haggis-filled breakie available from 19 January to 15 February! The Haggis Pau takes the classic Scottish dish and gives it a Dishoom twist - spiced pork haggis is stuffed into hot, buttered pau and topped with a crispy fried egg, salty bacon rashers, honeyed chilli chutney, cream cheese and coriander. Luckily, it's available across all Dishoom cafes and permit rooms, but for a strictly limited run only, so don't miss out - you've been warned!
How much: £12.90
Where: 12 Upper St Martins Lane, WC2H 9FB; 7 Boundary Street, E2 7JE; 5 Stable Street, N1C 4AB
Book now: Dishoom Covent Garden; Dishoom Shoreditch; Dishoom King's Cross and more

Hawksmoor, St Pancras

What: If you haven't yet visited the new Hawksmoor in St Pancras, Burns Night is a great excuse. On Sunday 25 January, the swanky steakhouse will be pouring Burns-inspired cocktails from its slick Martini Bar. Made with Aberfeldy 12-year-old whisky, choose from a New Loch Sour, or Bobby Burns, and enjoy some live music too. Need something to line the stomach? Don't worry - there will be plenty of haggis nuggets to go around!
How much: Various from bar menu
Where: St Pancras Hotel, Euston Road, NW1 2AR
Book now: Hawksmoor St Pancras

The English Grill at The Rubens at the Palace, Victoria

What: Raise a dram to the baird in style as The English Grill goes Scottish for a night. Kick things off in the sumptuous Palace Lounge with canapes and a glass of top-notch Scottish whisky, before sitting down to a six-course feast of smoked salmon, haggis, tattie scones and more. Expect poetry, live music and the skirl of a resident bagpiper throughout the night, bringing the room to life and turning the celebration into a full-blooded tribute to Scotland’s famous bard.
How much: £138 per person
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
Book now: The English Grill at The Rubens at the Palace

The Macbeth, Hoxton

What: It's Burns Night subs over at The Macbeth this January. Teaming up with Dom's Subs, the beloved Hoxton boozer is serving up square sausage, pakora sauce and haggis, neeps and tatties on Saturday 24. Want some more? There's a Burns sub running all week long. An ode to the pub's musical roots, Glaswegian DJ F17 will also be on the decks. Now that sounds like a good ol' Burns Night knees up.
How much: A la carte
Where: 70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP
Book now: The Macbeth

The Wolseley Piccadilly & The Wolseley City, St James's & City of London

What: This year, both The Wolseley Piccadilly and its city-centric counterpart are throwing a one-night-only Burns Night celebration. The three-course menu will include all the classics - cullen skink, haggis, neeps and tatties, and Cranachan served with raspberries, cream and toasted oats. Match your plate to your tipple, with two exclusive Scottish-inspired cocktails, including a whisky-fuelled Bobby Burns. Of course, it wouldn't be Burns Night without bagpipes, courtesy of London Scottish Pipes and Drums - one of the oldest pipe bands in the world.
How much: Three courses for £44.50
Where: 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB; King William Street, EC4N 7HR
Book now: The Wolseley Piccadilly; The Wolseley City

Big Penny Social, Walthamstow

What: Fancy getting up and out of your seat on Burns Night? Big Penny Social is putting on a whole host of ceilidh style parties, from 21 to 25 January. The five-day string of events kicks off with live music from The Sassenachs and a caller to lead everyone through the Gaelic dances. Friday and Saturday is when the late-night partying really gets going, with the beer hall and a DJ going till 1am. During the day is a family-friendly affair, with Scottish dancing for all ages, and Sunday marks the full Burns Night supper, with both meat and vegan options available.
How much: From £8.50 to £35 for food, drinks and dancing
Where: 1 Priestley Way, E17 6AL
Book now: Big Penny Social

Rotunda, Kings Cross

What: If you can't wait for the Burns Night celebrations to begin, Rotunda is kicking things off a little early on Friday 23 January. The three-course extravaganza promises a traditional Burns Night feast, including cullen skink, and haggis, neeps and tatties, as well as a boozy cranachan trifle. What's more, there'll be a Glen Moray tasting experience (with a complimentary cocktail), a live bagpipe performance, and a traditional address to the haggis.
How much: Three courses with drinks pairing for £70.20
Where: 90 York Way, N1 9AG
Book now: Rotunda

The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea

What: Where better to celebrate Burns Night in London than in a cosy 18th-century boozer? The Cadogan Arms is renowned for its dram-fuelled celebrations and this year is no different. Expect a four-course set menu including whisky-cured Scottish salmon with pickled cucumber, dill and crowdie creme fraiche, served with oatcakes - yum! For mains, its a roast rump of Scotch beef with bone marrow gratin, and there's also a welcome Bonnie Bramble cocktail!
How much: Four courses for £85 (£75 for vegetarians)
Where: 298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG
Book now: The Cadogan Arms

Barge East, Hackney

What: This year, Barge East is celebrating Burns Night all weekend long and continuing the festivities into Monday 26 January. It's going to be a proper knees-up with live Scottish folk music, the address to the haggis, and a complimentary whisky dram per guest. In terms of food, there's four courses including cullin skink, haggis, neeps and tatties, and a carachan-inspired dessert - all in keeping with Barge East's signature sustainable ethos.
How much: Four courses for £65 (£60 on Monday 26 January)
Where: White Post Lane, E9 5EN
Book now: Barge East

Sam's Riverside & Sam's Waterside, Hammersmith & Brentford

What: On 25 January, Robin Turnball will the travelling between Sam's Riverside and Sam's Waterside, bringing his live bagpipe music with him. To accompany Robin's symphonies, both sites will offer a three-course Burns Night menu, including cullin skink, Scottish salmon, vegetarian haggis, rump of lamb, and cranachan. All of that is paired with Scottish whisky cocktails, and there's even a complimentary dram on arrival.
How much: Three courses with welcome dram for £65
Where: 1 Crisp Walk, W6 9DN; 3 Kingham Avenue, TW8 8GP
Book now: Sam's Riverside; Sam's Waterside

Mr Porter, Mayfair

What: Park Lane steakhouse Mr Porter is focusing on their drinks offering this Burns Night, with a dedicated cocktail menu to celebrate. Inspired by the poetry of Robert Burns, the menu is an array of Aberfeldy 12 Scotch Whisky infused creations. At one end of the scale is 'A Man's a Man for A'That' which uses bold flavours like cacao liqueur, sugar syrup, and Angostura bitters, and at the other is a lighter, fruitier option called 'To a Mountain Daisy.' The special menu kicks off on 28 January and will be available until 13 February. 
How much: Bar menu
Where: 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE
Book now: Mr Porter

The Hound, Chiswick

What: Over at The Hound in Chiswick, Burns Night means a four-course feasting menu, a complimentary Bonnie Bramble cocktail, and live bagpipes all night long. To eat, expect a twist on the classics - there's a cullen skink croquette with Isle of Mull cheddar, venison carpaccio with pickled mushroom, and Highland Wagyu bavette with haggis. Dessert is a traditional Ecclefechan and a dram of The Singleton 12 Year Old Whisky for good measure!
How much: Four courses for £85 (£70 for vegetarians)
Where: 210 Chiswick High Road, W4 1PD
Book now: The Hound

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, Mayfair

What: On Sunday 25 January, Bentley's is switching up its signature set menu in favour of classic Scottish dishes. Expect meat, fish, and everything in between, as well as some rarer spotted drams from Singleton Whisky. As is tradition, resident piper Maggie will be on hand to play the annual address to the Haggis throughout the restaurant, bagpipes in tow. There's also still time to secure a spot at their special Burns Night Oyster Masterclass, complete with whisky pairings.
How much: Oyster Masterclass for £85, set menu is a la carte
Where: 11-15 Swallow Street, W1B 4DG
Book now: Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

Julie's, Holland Park

What: Iconic West London jaunt Julie's is bringing a slice of Scotland to Holland Park for a one-night-only Burns Night celebration. A comprehensive menu includes your choice of lamb belly with a haggis Scotch egg, crispy langoustines with black pudding, or caviar rarebit. You'll also get to enjoy cullen skink, haggis, neeps and tatties and a selection of canapes, as well as a Clootie dumpling with whisky ice cream and drunken truffles.
How much: Feasting menu with welcome drink for £85
Where: 135 Portland Road, W11 4LW
Book now: Julie's

Rake at The Compton Arms, Islington

What: Rake is renowned for their roasts, and on Burn's Night they're putting on a special roast dinner, with Scottish trimmings, haggis in blankets, and rumbledethumps. They'll also be haggis pressed potato, served with green onion mayo as well as Arbroath smokies on soda toast. Room for dessert? A Caledonian cream - made with whipped cream and marmalade - is worth the trip alone. Oh, the whisky will be flowing till late!
How much: A la carte
Where: 4 Compton Avenue, N1 2XD
Book now: Rake at The Compton Arms

Giacco's, Islington

What: Home to one of the coolest residencies in town, Giacco's is marking Burns Night with a chef collaboration between Tasca founder Josh Dallaway and pastry aficionado Emily Skimming. Having grown up in Glasgow, Emily brings her passion for Scottish flavours to Josh's Iberian-inspired kitchen. The pair have devised a four-course menu, which will be served family-style across two sittings. On the menu, you'll find a Portuguese cullen skink, cock-a-leekie pie, and whisky baba for dessert.
How much: Three courses plus snacks for £49
Where: 176 Blackstock Road, N5 1HA
Book now: Giacco's

Ria's, Soho & Notting Hill

What: A Detroit-style pizza place is perhaps not the first place you'd think of when planning a Burns Night out, but pies aren't the only thing that Ria's excels at. Turns out, they have a secret haggis pop recipe up their sleeve, and their bringing it back on Sunday 25 January across both sites. That's not all - a neeps and tatties pizza is also on the menu, as well as an Irn Bru soft serve. Thirsts will be well and truly quenched with a whisky and Buckfast cocktail, and they'll be staying open till late. Now that's how you do Burns Night.
How much: Three courses for £35
Where: 29 Foubert's Place, W1F 7QF; 29 All Saints Road, W11 1HE
Book now: Ria's Soho; Ria's Notting Hill

Auld Hag at LOCK Warehouse, Bethnal Green

What: Auld Hag is the heart of Scottish food and drink in London, and you'd struggle to find somewhere more fitting to spend Burns Night in the city. This year, they're taking their Scottish scran over to Lock Warehouse in Bethnal Green for a night of haggis, ceilidh and Tom o Shanter. Expect a traditional address to a haggis, plenty of heartwarming grub, and whisky for days. There's also rumours of a special guest performance...
How much: Tickets for £71.13
Where: LOCK Warehouse, E2 9DT
Book now: Auld Hag

The George, Fitzrovia

What: In the heart of Fitzrovia, The George is a quintessential London pub and a cosy spot to celebrate Scotland's biggest holiday. Settle in, sip on a Bonnie Bramble welcome cocktail, and enjoy four courses spanning whisky-cured Scottish salmon with pickled cucumber, and haggis, neeps and tatties croquette with crispy leeks. Later on, indulge in a roast rump of Scotch beef served with bone marrow gratin, and finish with a dark chocolate and whisky tart.
How much: Four courses for £85 (£70 for vegetarians)
Where: 55 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LQ
Book now: The George

The Prince Arthur, Dalston

What: Dalston locals will be pleased to know that their favourite local boozer is putting on a Burns Night spread. The three course set menu sees cullen skink come together as a Westcombe tagliatelle, haggis, neeps and tatties morphed into a boulangere, and tiramisu receive a Cranachan twist. If you don't fancy a full-blown meal, opt for a Scottish-inspired snack instead, like pig's head croquette with pickled walnut, and venison tartare with hash brown.
How much: Three courses for £45
Where: 95 Forest Road, E8 3BH
Book now: The Prince Arthur

Mount St. Restaurant, Mayfair

What: From 19 to 25 January, Mount St. Restaurant is offering a full-blown, Highlands-inspired feast, fit for a real Scotsman. We're talking seared Orkney scallop with cullen skink, followed by venison and haggis pie, as well as Isle of Mull cheddar with oatcakes. To top it all off there's a honeycomb, ginger and rhubarb tipsy laird. Get your reservation in early - you won't want to wait another year to try this!
How much: Four courses for £130
Where: 41-43 Mount Street, W1K 2RX
Book now: Mount St. Restaurant

Bourne & Hollingsworth, Clerkenwell

What: Celebrate the life of Robert Burns in style at Bourne & Hollingsworth's Burns Night Banquet. On 23 and 24 January, guests are invited to don their finest tartan and gather around candelit tables for a Scottish feast. Each course is paired with a dram or cocktail, and the evening will follow all the traditions - the Selkirk Grace recital, the address to the haggis, and a lively rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
How much: From £90 for multi-course menu with one dram 
Where: 42 Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU
Book now: Bourne & Hollingsworth

Pivot Bar & Bistro, Covent Garden

What: Does a Scottish sharing roast sound like your perfect Burns Night? Then head down to Covent Garden and grab a seat at Pivot Bar & Bistro. On 24 and 25 January, this classy restaurant is serving up a mighty feast for four, including scotch eggs and haggis, neeps and tatties. Dive into Pivot's impressive whisky collection or ask the bar to stir you up a smokey Old Fashioned cocktail. 
How much: £99 for four, or £30 for a solo portion
Where: 3 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8LU
Book now: Pivot Bar & Bistro

Xi Home Dumpling, Shoreditch

What: Step into the world of fusion cuisine, with Xi Home's special Burns Night dumpling masterclass. On Sunday 25 January, guests are invited to put their cooking skills to the test by learning how to make haggis dumplings! Enjoy a complimentary whisky cocktail on arrival, before diving into the history of dumplings in China. Also included in your ticket is your very own Xi Home apron, a certificate, and some personalised tips to take home with you. The haggis dumplings with also be available in the restaurant from 25 to 31 January. 
How much: Haggis dumpling masterclass (including complimentary cocktail, apron and more) for £65.71
Where: 10 Blossom Street, E1 6PL
Book now: Xi Home Dumpling

The Connaught Grill, Mayfair

What: Running from 19 to 25 January, The Connaught Grill is celebrating the legacy of Robert Burns with a special five-course Burns week menu. Each dish will showcase top quality produce from the Scottish terroir, and high-end drams from the prestigious Aberfeldy Distillery. From Scottish glazed haggis dumplings, to Highland venison loin with whisky cream sauce, The Connaught promises a culinary experience to remember.
How much: Five courses for £140 (with optional drinks pairings for £120, or £200 for a prestige pairing)
Where: The Connaught, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL
Book now: The Connaught Grill

Layla Bakery, Notting Hill

What: Back by popular demand, Layla Bakery will be serving up its beloved Burns Night pies between 22 and 25 January. Packed full of hearty haggis, caramelised onion, and topped with fluffy mash, these pies make for a warming snack on-the-go, or a delightful meal from home. Large pies are available for pre-order with 24 hours notice, while the mini pies can be enjoyed on site or for takeaway.
How much: Large pie for £18 or mini pie for £7
Where: 332 Portobello Road, W10 5SA
Book now: Layla Bakery

Duke of Cambridge, Islington

What: The Duke of Cambridge is all about organic produce, upbeat vibes and a welcoming atmosphere, and on Burns Night it's no different. On Thursday 22 January, this charming pub will be hosting an evening of Scottish festivities, including live bagpipes and plenty of whisky! Making the most of their excellent produce, the menu will feature haggis made in-house using Rhug Estate lamb. Book a table and settle in for a night of pure fun. 
How much: Three courses for £60
Where: 30 St Peter's Street, N1 8JT
Book now: Duke of Cambridge

The Jugged Hare, Barbican

What: For a slice of Highland heritage, head over to The Jugged Hare this Burns Night. Offering authentic Scottish flavours, top shelf whiskies and live bagpipes, the evening kicks off with a five-course menu honouring the best of Scotland's produce - think haggis suet pudding, Isle of Mull cheddar, and spiced fruit cake. Drinks pairings span 10 Years Old Port Charlotte, to orange wines, and a layered New York cocktail, made with Bruichladdich Classic Laddie whisky.
How much: Five courses for £65
Where: 49 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA
Book now: The Jugged Hare

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