Burns Night 2024 celebrations in Derby include six-course Scottish feast and deep-fried Mars Bars

Burns Night is peeking around the corner and we can’t think of a better reason than to shuffle off to a Derby pub and enjoy a tasty tipple and hearty fayre.

It falls on Thursday, January 25, which is the same day as poet Robert Burns who was born in 1759. 

Burns Night celebrates the life and work of the prolific poet who penned over 550 verses before his untimely death at 37 years of age. 

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The first Burns Night was organised by his family and friends but 265 years later, the date is now a globally recognised event.

Nowadays, people make merry by listening to folk music, reciting Burns’ poetry, and tucking into traditional Scottish food. 

Sipping a wee dram of single malt whisky in a warm and cosy eatery is the perfect way to pay homage to one of the world’s greatest poets.

Luckily several Derby venues are doing special events for Burns Night.

So grab your Tam O' Shanter Scottish bonnet and head down the pub for good times. 

Burns Night Supper at Kedleston Country House 

Enjoy a sumptuous supper at this 18th-century home set in Derbyshire countryside.

The menu showcases the finest Scottish dishes, from Cullen Skink (traditional fish and onion soup), haggis with neeps and tatties (swede and potatoes), and battered Mars Bar.

The price is £28 for two courses or £34 for three courses. 

The supper will be held on Thursday, January 25. 

Address: Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JD

For more information visit their website by clicking here.

Derby Scottish Association and Burns Club’s Dinner at Mickleover Golf Club

This is one of the club’s three main functions of the year and one of the most traditional on our list. 

There will be songs, poetry recitals, a parade, and even a special ‘Address to the Haggis’ ceremony.

Expect dishes such as cock-a-leekie soup (chicken and leek), haggis and roast Aberdeen Angus. 

The price is £33 for a three-course meal.

The dinner will be held on Saturday, January 27.

Address: Mickleover Golf Club, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9AD

For more information visit their website by clicking here.

Burns Night Gourmet Supper at The Boot Inn at Repton

Tuck into good food against the backdrop of Scottish bagpipes at one of Derby’s popular gastropubs.

The taster menu will feature traditional Scottish dishes which you can enjoy with a tipple. 

The price is £69.99 for six courses.

The dinner will take place on Thursday, January 25.

Address: The Boot Inn at Repton, 12 Boot Hill, Repton, Derby DE65 6FT

For more information visit their website by clicking here.

Burns Night event at The Swan at Milton

Enjoy Burns Night at this 18th-century village pub that is packed with character. 

There will be a piper at the pub from 7pm who will ‘Pipe in the Haggis' and addressing the Haggis will take place at 7.30pm after which food will be served.

Diners can expect to enjoy hearty root veg and barley soup, pan seared salmon and champ potato, and chicken and haggis ballotine with dauphinoise potatates.

The price is £24.95 for two courses.

The event will take place on Tuesday, January 23.

Address: The Swan at Milton, 49 Main Street, Milton, Derby DE65 6EF

For more information visit their website by clicking here. 

Information is correct at the time of publication. It is advisable to check with the venue before travelling out.