You don’t have to travel all the way to Scotland to celebrate Burns Night, there are a few Burns Night suppers in Norfolk. It’s a fun night out in January.
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What is Burns Night?
Burns Night is the celebration of Robert Burns, the author of many Scottish poems and Auld Lang Syne which is traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve.
The tradition goes back more than 200 years. The first Burns supper was held at Burns Cottage in Alloway, South Aryshire, on 21 July 1801 on the fifth anniversary of Burns’ death. Since then the gatherings have been held on or around his birthday on 25 January.
Burns Night in Norfolk Events for 2023
When you are celebrating Burns Night in Norfolk, you can expect Scottish food (i.e. haggis and more), whisky, bagpipes, poetry, singing, and more.
Burns Night at Carrow Road
When: 25 January
Delia’s Canary Catering will be hosting a Burns Night celebration with special guests Norwich City Football Club captain Grant Hanley and his teammate Kenny McLean. Fellow Scotsman and Norwich legend, Bryan Gunn will also be there.
It will be an evening of poetry, whisky and fine Scottish dining prepared by the talented chef Neil Borthwick from Soho’s French House, alongside his wife and Michelin starred chef, Angela Hartnett, and their friends James Ferguson and Alethea Palmer from the award winning Kinneuchar Inn in Kilconquhar, Fife.
Tickets are priced at £80 and will include a five-course meal.
Get more information and book here.
Burns Night at The White Horse Chedgrave
When: 25 January
If you are looking for an evening full of poetry, bagpipes, songs and Scottish fayre then you will want to head to The White Horse in Chedgrave. They will be serving a three-course meal for £28 and there are two sittings.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Dinner at The Britons Arms
When: 25 January
Book your table now for the Burns Night Dinner at The Britons Arms complete with haggis, neeps and tatties.
Get more information here.
Burns Night at The White Horse, Upton
When: 25 January
Enjoy a five course meal and raise your glass to the Haggis for Burns Night at the Upton White Horse. Spaces are limited so its essential that you book and preorder.
Get more information here.
Burns Night at King’s Arms in Reepham
When: 25 January
Celebrate Burns Night on Robert Burns’ birthday with a three-course Scottish meal for only £20 per person. You should book in advance.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Beers at Brewdog Norwich
When: 25 January
Get ready for Fyne Ales Tap Takeover and Scottish Treats. At 19:00 they will have a tasting session with 5 beers and haggis balls for £15 a person. Sign up at the bar or email norwichbar@brewdog.com.
Burns Night at the Queen’s Head at Burgh Castle
When: 25 January
At the Queen’s Head they will be having a whisky tasting all day with eight to choose from. There will also be a special Burns menu served 17:00-21:00, so you can try some SCOTTISH delicacies and cocktails. Kilts are optional.
Get details here.
Burns Night at the Cellar House
When: 25 January
Enjoy a taste of Scotland including some haggis and other Scottish dishes! Along with the food, there will be some Scottish tunes from local accordionist, Alan Sissons.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Dinner at Red Lion Swaffham
When: 25 January
Enjoy a traditional Burns Night Dinner with vegetarian options at the Red Lion in Swaffham. It’s £35 per person. Space is limited so you will need to book and make a £5 deposit.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Supper at the Angel in Watlington
When: 25 January
There will be Burns Night specials in addition to the full menu at the Angel in Watlington. You can look forward to Cockaleekie soup, haggis neaps and tatties, Cranachan and other Scottish favourites to celebrate the occasion.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Menu at Rivergarden Bar and Kitchen
When: 25 January
The Rivergarden will have a special Burns Night menu featuring Cullen Skink, Scotch Eggs, Haggis, Neeps, Tatties, and more. Booking is essential but wearing kilts is optional.
Get more information here.
Bottomless Burns Night at Peggotys Lounge
When: 25 January
Head to Peggotys in Great Yarmouth where they will have haggis, neeps, and tatties with whiskey sauce and a wee drum of Scotch plus unlimited selected cocktails, prosecco, or Fosters. It’s only £30 per person.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Pub Quiz at Lollard’s Pit
When: 25 January
Join in a Scottish themed Liam’s Pub Quiz on Burns Night. You will need to reserve a table and you might get extra points if your team has some tartan. They will have drink specials too.
Get more information here.
Burns Night at the Ranworth Maltsters
When: 25 January
The Ranworth Maltsters Pub in the Norfolk Broads will be having a special three course evening menu for £25 per person for Burns Night. You can enjoy the traditional Scottish food and maybe a whiskey or two, but you need to make a reservation.
Get more information here.
Burns Night at The Brewery Tap in Norwich
When: 26 January
Get ready for a night of all things Scottish including the traditional address to and stabbing of the haggis, live Scottish music, Scottish beverages, and Haggis, Neeps & Tatties including a Vegan option from @motherchips. For a guaranteed seat, you need to buy a ticket and get food and a tot of whiskey for £14.00, but walk ins are welcome on the night.
Get more information here.
Burns Night at The Grove in Cromer
When: 26 & 27 January
Enjoy an evening of poetry, piping, and 3-courses of fine Scottish food for £35.00 per person.
Get more information here.
You might also enjoy reading our review of afternoon tea at The Grove Hotel.
Burns Night at the Maids Head Hotel in Norwich
When: 27 January
Celebrate Burns night at one of the most haunted places in Norwich. Your themed evening includes a 4-course Scottish meal with a dram of whisky and Scottish bagpipes to bless the haggis for £40.00 per person.
Get more information here. They also have packages that include overnight stays.
Burns Night at How Hill
When: 27 January
How Hill is hosting an evening to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns and all things Scottish. You can enjoy a three course meal with the option to stay overnight so that you can enjoy the whisky in true Scottish spirit.
The meal is £30 per head and booking is essential. Get details here.
Burns Night at The Waters Edge
When: 28 January
A celebration of Burns Night with a traditional bagpiper and Addressing of the Haggis. Enjoy a three-course meal for £32 per person. They have veggie and non-haggis options available.
Get more information here.
Burns Night Supper at Willow House
When: 28 January
This Burns Night supper includes a 3 course meal, tea or coffee and a toast to the haggis and king with a dram of willows choice. Ray Russell will be the host and bagpipe player.
It’s £25 per person. They required a £10 per head deposit and your pre orders by 22 January.
Get more details here.
Burns Carvery at the Crown Fakenham
When: 29 January
The Sunday Carvery at the Crown in Fakenham will be Scottish-themed. It will feature sous vide beef, haggis, turkey, gammon, and roast pork. The sides will include oven roasted potatoes, cauliflower cheese, neeps, stuffing, homemade Yorkshire puddings, red cabbage, peas, carrots and green beans.
It’s only £9:45 per person. Call 01328 855278 to book your table.
Get more information here.
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