The best ways to celebrate Burns Night in London 2024

What is Burns Night?

Every year, the Scottish – and admirers of the Scots – celebrate Burns Night in London; an annual party in honour of the life of Romantic poet Robert Burns. Burns is one of the country’s most celebrated writers – you probably know him as the man who penned ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – who lived in Scotland in the 18th century. Every year, Scots mark the occasion with a Burns Supper that incorporates lots of traditional food and dress (think kilts, haggis and whisky).

When is Burns Night?

Each year, Burns Night falls on 25 January – not great for those committed to dry January or Veganuary, sure, but a wonderful excuse to throw caution to the wind a little early.

Below, we round up the best events to book to celebrate Burns Night in London 2024.

Origin City, West Smithfield

Celebrate Burn’s Night at West Smithfield’s Nose-to-tail restaurant Origin City with tasty produce and whiskies from Scotland. Enjoy a bespoke whisky cocktail on arrival before a four-course menu. Dishes include bread with bone marrow and whisky butter, Loch Fyne oysters, and haggis served with neeps and tatties. The meat comes from the owner’s 600-acre organic farm in Argyll, Scotland, and seafood comes from the aquafarm, Loch Fyne Oyster.

Address: Origin City, 12 W Smithfield, London EC1A 9JR
Website: To check availability, email reservations@origincity.co.uk
Price: £75 per person
Dates: Thursday 25 January; 7pm

Carousel, Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia’s culinary hub, Carousel, marks Burn’s Night by celebrating the work of Scotland’s national poet through Londoners’ stomachs. Tomás Gormley is back in the kitchen for his second iteration of festivities; expect lobster and squid ink crumpets, venison with quince, and other seasonal treats. Wash dishes down with Aberfeldy Highland single malt Scottish whiskey tumblers, the evening’s drinks partner.

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