Where to celebrate Burns Night in London

Big Penny Social is going big for Burns Night, with multiple ceilidhs spread across several days in its vast Blackhorse Lane beer hall. Over a thousand people are expected to get involved, so this is less an intimate supper and more a high-energy group dance. There's a live band and caller, bagpipes, plenty of whisky at the bar and haggis on the menu, plus a Burns supper on the Sunday. It's loud, busy and very social, so bring comfortable shoes and a sense of humour.

RAILS at the Great Northern Hotel is hosting a straightforward Burns Night dinner for £30 per person. The three-course menu centres on haggis, neeps and tatties with a whisky sauce, followed by a traditional cranachan topped with cream and raspberries. It's a calm, polished option compared to some of the louder celebrations around town. If you fancy extending the evening, you can always book a room upstairs, making this a neat choice for anyone after a low-effort Burns Night in central London.

The Oyster Shed is back with another Burns Night supper built around Scottish classics with a modern edge. After a welcome dram, guests sit down to a four-course menu that nods to tradition without being overly strict. Once dinner's done, bagpipes signal the shift from eating to dancing, encouraging everyone to work off the feast. It's a lively but well-organised evening, combining solid cooking with just enough ceremony and movement to feel like a proper celebration rather than a standard set menu.

On King's Road, this Chelsea spot is hosting a Burns Night that blends classic Scottish fare with a polished party atmosphere. The four-course menu includes hot-smoked salmon on tattie scones, Highland wagyu beef, and the essential haggis with neeps and tatties. Tickets include a whisky cocktail and a dram, thanks to a partnership with The Singleton. There's also live bagpipes and a poetry recital, giving the night structure without tipping into full pageantry.

Boisdale of Canary Wharf is stretching Burns Night into a full Burns Week, with multiple evenings of live music from Frank & Dean. Each night includes the familiar ceremonial touches, from a piper-led procession to the address to the haggis. The special menu covers smoked salmon, cullen skink, haggis and a classic cranachan to finish. It's theatrical, busy and well-suited to groups, especially if you want Burns traditions delivered with a side of cabaret-style entertainment.

The Little Blue Door and The Little Orange Door are both hosting lively parties in honour of Burns Night in the nights leading up to the holiday. These unique venues feel more like a house party than a bar. There are dinner parties taking place but you can also book tickets just for music, dancing, and on-theme entertainment until the early hours.

Celebrate next to the canal at the modern British restaurant Rotunda. This stylish spot prepares food with ingredients sourced from its own farm and offers scenic views and a relaxed ambience. For Burns Night, the venue is hosting a whisky tasting plus a classic Scottish meal. There will also be a live bagpiper and a traditional address to the haggis.

Innovative restaurant Carousel keeps things fresh by inviting chefs from around the world for short-term kitchen residencies. Of course, they've got some Scottish talent for January. Culinary star Tomás Gormley will be cooking seasonal dishes using the finest Scottish produce, served in the restaurant's contemporary and utilitarian dining space from 21 to 25 January.

Barge East is a 125-year-old Dutch barge that offers casual dining in a stylish and scenic space. The menus focus on seasonal British dishes prepared with sustainable ingredients. The venue is marking Burns Night with a night of social dining, poetry, and live music, accompanied by an indulgent four-course menu.

Enjoy Burns Night in West London at The White Horse in Parsons Green, also affectionately known as The Sloaney Pony. Visit this traditional and cosy pub on 25 January to sup on of Scottish dishes like haggis and cranachan, as well as enjoy fine Scottish whisky.

The Crown is a trendy and modern pub located next to Victoria Park. This unique setting combines traditional and contemporary pub decor, plus there's an outer terrace. The venue is celebrating Burns NIght with a limited edition Scotland-inspired menu that you can pair with a Scottish whisky flight.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings is turning Burns Night into a dressed-up affair inside its Clerkenwell townhouse. Across two nights, expect whisky cocktails, a multi-course supper and ceilidh dancing in atmospheric surroundings. There's the full run of traditions: Selkirk Grace, piped-in haggis, speeches, toasts and live music, all leading into dancing and Auld Lang Syne. You can opt for drink pairings with each course, making this one for those who enjoy ceremony, structure and a slightly more formal celebration.

OSO's Burns Night celebration opens with bagpipes before moving into a two-course supper, poetry readings and a proper ceilidh. A caller talks everyone through the steps, so no prior dance experience is needed. Whisky flows freely during the toasts, and tartan is very much encouraged. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and the whole evening is designed to keep things upbeat and sociable rather than stiff. It's a good pick if you want dinner, dancing and tradition wrapped into one ticket.

Celebrate Scotland's national poet with an evening of lively music, dance, and whisky-fuelled fun at this annual ceilidh. Led by the Wraggle-Taggle band, beginners and seasoned dancers alike can enjoy traditional folk music and guided steps from an expert caller. Whether you come solo or with friends, don't forget to bring comfy dancing shoes.

The Wolseley and The Wolseley City are marking Burns Night with a refined Scottish menu that keeps things classic. Dinner starts with cullen skink, followed by haggis, neeps and tatties finished with a whisky cream sauce, and ends with a neatly executed cranachan. A bespoke cocktail list riffs on Burns and Scotch whisky, while live bagpipes from the London Scottish Pipes and Drums provide a ceremonial welcome. It's elegant and measured, fitting neatly into the Wolseley's grand, old-school setting.

The Blue Stoops is handing the stoves to Hector Henderson of Rochelle Canteen for Burns Night, with Jake Farley involved too. The menu takes a thoughtful, ingredient-led approach to Scottish classics, with a few playful touches along the way. While there's plenty to get excited about, the deep-fried Mars Bar is likely to steal the attention. This is one for people who care about who's cooking as much as what's being served, and want Burns Night done with personality rather than spectacle.

Julie's does Burns Night the way you'd expect from a West London stalwart: plush room, fancy service, and a menu that sticks close to tradition while having a bit of fun. Expect haggis scotch eggs, lamb belly, and langoustines paired with black pudding, followed by the full haggis-neeps-and-tatties treatment. Dessert is a proper clootie dumpling with whisky ice cream. Drinks skew Scottish, with good whiskies, smart wines and even an Irn Bru daiquiri, plus bagpipes to set the scene.

Ria's Pizza is giving Burns Night the full filthy treatment across Soho and Notting Hill. The Scottish set menu kicks off with haggis pops before moving on to a haggis, neeps and tatties pizza that does exactly what it says on the tin. Dessert is unapologetic: deep-fried Mars bars and Irn Bru ice cream from Big Kid. Whiskey cocktails are on hand to wash it all down, making this one for anyone who likes their Burns celebrations loud, messy and carb-heavy.

The Gladwin brothers take a break from West Sussex farm fare to put on a Burns Night menu at Sussex in Soho. There's haggis, cranachan and whisky cocktails, plus a live piper and a bit of ceilidh action if you're up for it. Starters are more playful, with things like mushroom Marmite éclairs setting the tone. If you want something simpler, sister restaurants The Shed and The Pig's Ear are serving a straightforward plate of haggis, neeps and tatties without the full song and dance.

The Galvin brothers are marking Burns Night across their restaurants with menus ranging from modest to grand. La Chapelle is the full fine-dining affair, with luxe dishes like gin-cured salmon and lamb with haggis, plus pipers and poetry, while Galvin Bistrot & Bar offers a more relaxed bistro-style supper. Prices range accordingly, but all three promise an elegant but traditional take on the night.

Cut A Shine's Burns Night celebrations take over the Round Chapel for four nights of non-stop ceilidh dancing. The Hackney-based band knows how to keep the floor moving, with a friendly caller guiding everyone through the steps. There's a food stall serving traditional Scottish dishes (pre-ordering is essential) and a dedicated whisky bar for a bit of pre-dance courage. This one's very much about the dancing rather than a sit-down meal, so expect sore legs, a sweaty room and a great atmosphere.

London Shell Co is welcoming Burns Night as an antidote to winter's long wait for brighter days. Expect hearty, generous Scottish cooking, a wee dram or two, and a spirited toast to top-notch produce, with Glenfarclas flowing. The menu runs from Cullen skink with smoked caviar and treacle bread, through cod with haggis, neeps, and tatties, finishing on a clootie dumpling with whisky custard. The table is yours for the evening, so you can take your time.