Tomorrow Robert Burns will be celebrated across the city. Burns Night can be considered the first big party of the year, a bright spot after January hibernation, a nod to Scotland’s literary past and a good excuse to gather with friends and break out the whisky.
Whether you are looking for tartan-clad formality or alternative literary shenanigans, make sure to find a place for tomorrow night. Yes, you should probably have booked weeks ago but there is still potential for songs, poetry, food, drink and good times. Here is some inspiration.
Tam o’Banter: Burns at Hillhead Bookclub
Head chef Paddy and his band of rogues are really pulling it out the bag this year and will be making not only fresh haggis but fresh vegan haggis at Hillhead Bookclub. Two courses and a dram with some fine Scottish humorous poetry from GRS poetry and some Scottish tunes. All for £19.95. Call them on 0141 576 1700 or drop them a line on info@hillheadbookclub.co.uk to get booked.
Ardnamurchan Scottish Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy a Burns Night in Glasgow’s contemporary Scottish restaurant & whisky bar. For £29.95, enjoy an authentic, locally-sourced four course Burns inspired dinner with a dram. Vegetarian haggis too. To book a table now, call 0141 353 1500.
Burns Night for Govan at The Amethyst
Traditional Burns Night
Katee Kross – Songs
Pipes – Ross MacKay
Recital – Donny McIntyre
WORDS – Rabbie Burns
Hosted by Helen & Amethyst Crew
4 Course Scots Dinner £14.99
Vegan options will be available
Burns Supper at The Bothy
Burns night is well and truly a night where we come into our own! Over the last few years we have been working on creating one of the best Burns Suppers that Glasgow has to offer and this year we hope to keep the tradition going!
So join us on the 25th January for a Traditional Burns Night 3 course meal, featuring the very best Scottish Produce for £37.95
The night is hosted by the one & only Caledonian Cowboy who will start the night off by playing bagpipes on arrival, he will then take you on a journey through Rabbie Burns’ best known poems, songs and stories including a traditional Address to the Haggis!
The event begins at 7pm, advance booking is required along with a £10pp deposit to secure your booking .
This event did sell out last year and we also have a fair few bookings already, so if you would like to join us this year just give us a call on 0845 166 6032!
BrewDog
We’re going all out this Burns’ Night; with a free beer for all folk wearing kilts; the launch of a new Lone Wolf Spirit as well as a new BrewDog Beer that is suitable for Dry January heroes! We are also looking at some of the finest beers from our wonderful country and a Scottish themed food special or two. Also keep your eyes peeled for a very BrewDog ‘Tae a Haggis’ at 7pm.
Bar Gandolfi
Enjoy a night of Scottish tradition with a twist on Thursday 25th January from 7pm
Come join a right parcel of rogues for a celebration of the bold bard and lover of life – Ayrshire’s ain Robert Burns. Follow the sound of the pipes to a couthie time of Scots fayre, a dram, appropriate addresses and soaring songs from his fair hand.
STARTER
Cullen Skink
MAIN
Cockburns of Dingwall Haggis with Neeps and Tatties
served with a dram of Isle of Jura 16 Year Old Single Malt, Diurach’s Own
DESSERT
Bramble Cranachan
Vegetarian options available. Call 0141 552 6813 to book.
Sugar Boat
Come and celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard – the great Robert Burns. We’ll pipe in the Haggis followed by the customary Address to a Haggis. There will be a 4 course seasonal menu and the evening is generously sponsored by The Loch Lomond Distillery. £35 per person.
The menu is…
Smoked salmon, pickled cucumbers and apple
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Haggis neeps and tatties
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Roast loin of venison, beetroot and braised carrots
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Light Dundee cake, orange custard, poached raisins
The Gannet
The Gannet have last minute availability for tomorrow night’s evening celebrating Robert Burns. Call on 0141 204 2081 to secure your spot for Thursday 25th January at 7pm.
Poetry, music and theatre with Iain Robertson and friends, along with a menu of reinterpreted Scottish classics. Priced £55 per person, including a toast to the haggis with a dram of The Shackelton.