Burns Night 2019: Five best places to celebrate the Scottish bard in London

Burns Night, the annual celebration of the life of Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns, is held each year on his birthday, 25 January.

While festivities are prevalent across Scotland, there are plenty of ways to celebrate south of the border too.

From ceilidhs to whisky tasting, indulgent Burns Night meals and poetry recitals, there’s something for everyone.

So, whether you’re looking for an excuse to ditch dry January, are a homesick Scot or simply want to join in on all the fun, here’s our pick of the best Burns Night events happening across London tonight.

Burns Night – Skylight Winter Closing Party

London's newest rooftop bar located at Tobacco Dock in East London, Skylight is hosting a Burns Night bash that will featured special guest DJs, party favours, live pipers and ice skating.

Sponsored by Glenfiddich, there will be offers on the drink all night, including a complimentary cocktail on arrival.

The event starts at 5pm with tickets costing just £3. Buy your tickets here.

Macallan Burns Night Dinner at Bread Street Kitchen

This Burns Night, why not raise a dram to the great poet and enjoy a bespoke four-course feast of traditional Scottish dishes at Bread Street Kitchen.

Created in partnership with Scotch whisky brand Macallan, each course will be paired with a different drink, while specially curated cocktails will be served alongside a selection of canapés before the feast starts.

You can expect to find a host of dishes with a haggis twist including the Highland Venison and Haggis Wellington, which is served alongside boulangère potatoes, and Macallan whisky sauce

End your meal with Clootie pudding, custard and a selection of Scottish cheeses.

The event starts at 7pm with tickets costing from £70. Buy your tickets here.

Burns Night Special with Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky

Celebrate Burns Night with an evening of interactive cocktail masterclasses.

Held at Reverend JW Simpson, a cosy cocktail bar in Fitzrovia, guests will be joined by a host at their table to discuss the history and production of Monkey Shoulder’s Scotch whisky, while experienced bartenders will be on hand to create unique concoctions.

Guests will also have the opportunity to use their newly learnt skills to create their own cocktails at the bar.

There are two sessions available, 6:30pm and 8:30pm, with tickets starting from £15. Buy your tickets here.

Burns Night Outdoor Cinema – Braveheart

The Ship in Wandsworth is going the whole nine yards for Burns night with an outdoor screening of Braveheart.

Nab a £10 ticket and retreat to their garden where you can snuggle up with a warm blanket, drink and popcorn to watch the Oscar-winning film.

The film start time is 7:30pm, but you’ll want to get there early to grab a good seat. Buy your tickets here.

Burns Night Silent Disco

Scottish restaurant Mac & Wild are honouring the country’s bard with a Silent Disco/Ceilidh Shindig and of course haggis, neeps and tatties on the Terrace of its Devonshire Square Restaurant in the City.

Tickets cost £25 and include entry to the silent disco as well as a Glenfiddich high ball. However, capacity is limited to 200, so you’ll want to be quick. Buy your tickets here.