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8 places to celebrate Burns Night
Celebrate the life and work of Scotland’s greatest poet (or the fact that January’s almost over) with one of these Robert Burns Day celebrations taking place around Bristol. Expect tartan, bagpipes, whiskey and lots of people that appear to be talking to inanimate hunks of meat – it’s called ‘addressing the haggis’, read about it here.
Friday, January 22: St Anne’s Church, Easton
A charity ceilidh with live music and Scottish snacks, all proceeds go to Bristol Hospitality Network. £7.
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Saturday, January 23: Bristol Marriott Royal, College Green
A full four-course meal and ceilidh, including a bagpipe entrance and whiskey cocktail to start. £40.
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Monday, January 25: The Ox, Clifton
A Burns Night supper complete with four Scottish-inspired courses and a flight of whiskey. £40.
www.theoxclifton.com/events/burns-night
Monday, January 25: Primrose Cafe, Clifton
Three courses and a tot of malt whiskey. Don Cameron of balloon fame will address the haggis. £25.
www.primrosecafe.co.uk/2016/01/burns-2015.html
Monday, January 25: Red Light, Unity Street
Arrive before 9pm to get a free whiskey in a special dram cup which is yours to keep.
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Monday, January 25: Rose & Crown, Wick
A taster menu that features several achingly-Scottish dishes, including haggis in a whiskey sauce. £19.99.
www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/rose-and-crown-wick-bristol/c3394/events/burns-night
Monday, January 25: Loch Fyne, Welsh Back
The seafood specialists celebrate their heritage with a set menu of three traditional courses. £24.95.
www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk/articles/burns-night-25th-january-set-menu
Monday, January 25: The Three Tuns, St George’s Road
A full night of music, pipes, poetry, haggis, neeps and tatties, with veggie options available.
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Monday, January 25: The Milk Thistle, Colston Avenue
An intimate four-courser and whiskey flight guided by expert Russell Jackson. £45.
www.milkthistlebristol.com/burns-night-supper-at-the-milk-thistle/
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