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Places in Manchester to celebrate Burns Night this month
The 25th January is a special day in the Scottish calendar – Burns Night, a celebration of the poet and lyricist Robert Burns. Traditional Burns Night celebrations usually involve poetry readings, bagpipe music and ceilidh dancing. Most importantly though, Burns Night is also a time to enjoy authentic Scottish fare – haggis served with neeps and tatties, cranachan, and whisky, of course. If you’re looking for somewhere in Manchester to celebrate Burns Night, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our guide on the best places in Manchester to celebrate Burns Night.
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Hearth of the Ram is owned by Scottish couple, Euan and Dena Watkins who have 20 years’ experience in the trade. With this in mind, you can expect an extra special celebration for Burns Night. On Friday 27th January there will be traditional toasts by the Reverend Hugh Bearn M.A. Chaplain to His Majesty The King, followed by pipes by Frederick W.M. Bearn, Scots Guard ACF. The celebration menu includes cock-a-leekie soup, Macsweens Chieftain haggis with neeps ‘n Tarbolton tatties, slow braised shin of Galloway beef with peppered winter greens and tipsy laird. With plenty of live music and dancing by ‘Siamsa’ this promises to be a night to remember.
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Looking for something a little different to eat on Burns Night? Then consider Roti – one of the best Indian restaurants in Manchester. At Roti, diners can expect the unexpected. Indian dishes with Scottish twists, such as haggis pakora, (Indian) Scotch egg and duck biryani are served tapas size in traditional metal tiffin boxes. There’s also an extensive choice for vegans, too!
Wednesday 25th January sees the annual celebration of the Bard Robert Burns, and Browns has created three courses of traditional Scottish specials to mark the occasion. Enjoy a hearty Burns Night supper with Scottish Mussels, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, and an irresistible Cranachan, each perfectly paired with a wonderful Glenfiddich whisky. This mouthwatering Burns Night menu is only available on Wednesday 25th January, so get booking!
Celebrate the life and work of Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns by booking a table with The Bank between Friday 20th – Wednesday 25th January to celebrate Burns Night. Get your friends together and enjoy a traditionally Scottish two or three course set menu with a curated Whisky Flight including Johnnie Walker Red Label (Spicy), Talisker Skye (Smoky) and Monkey Shoulder (Sweet).
For starters enjoy Smoked Scottish Salmon or a hearty Scotch broth. Then indulge in the main event with haggis, neeps and tatties served with mashed swede, potatoes and gravy. Or try the Puy Lentil Cottage Pie, a perfect vegan alternative. End the Burns Night supper with a bowl of Cranachan made with whipped cream, honey, a dash of whisky, raspberries, and toasted oats. You’ll experience a lively evening filled with Scottish tradition in an historic pub — bookings are now being taken, so click the link below to secure your table.
Reserve your space at Manchester’s Castlefield Hotel for a Burns Night blind whisky tasting and three course Scottish-themed dinner. Here you can expect a delicious range of Scottish-themed food to enjoy, accompanied by a variety of different whiskies from around the world. This exciting event will be taking place on Friday 27th January from 7pm.
