Burns’ Suppers have been a part of Scottish culture for about 200 years. The ritual was started by close friends of Robbie Burns’, Scotland’s most loved bard, a few years after his death in 1796 as a tribute to his memory.

The basic format for the evening has remained unchanged since that time and begins when the speaker invites the company to receive the haggis.

Read more about Burns' Night traditions



*The full Burns’ ritual is only available for parties of eight guests or more. An additional charge is payable for the services of the piper and the speaker (please ask for details). An optional £4.50 per person jazz charge will be added to the bill in The Macdonald Bar at Boisdale of Belgravia.

**Burns Night set menus must be    booked in advance

Burns’ night at Boisdale is a fortnight celebration which will last from Monday 14 January until Saturday 26 January 2008. All the ritual and ceremony associated with a Burns’ Supper will be on offer at our restaurants in Belgravia and Bishopsgate (21-25 January at Bishopsgate).

A piper in full Highland regalia will pipe the haggis at each participating table* from 7pm until 11pm and the speaker will address the haggis with all the verses of An Ode to Haggis by Robbie Burns and conduct the ceremony in the traditional manner.

Three set menus, featuring Scottish sourced ingredients, are available**. In keeping with tradition, a noggin of Macallan whisky will be served with the haggis. The menu options include:

  • Macallan 10 yr Old Burns’ Night Menu at £47.50
  • Macallan 15 yr Old Burns’ Night Menu at £55.00
  • Macallan 21 yr Old Burns’ Night Menu at £69.00

Boisdale of Belgravia menus
Boisdale of Bishopsgate menus

At Boisdale of Belgravia a classic jazz band will be performing live jazz from the '20s, '30s and '40s from 10pm until midnight throughout the week.