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Where to celebrate Burns Night in Dorset

Burns Night is one of the biggest days on the Scottish calendar as the nation celebrates the life of famous poet Robert Burns. Dorset are joining in the fun and are hosting various Burns Night events around the county that are certainly worth checking out.

Wimborne

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Burns Night at Little Pickle at The Mill

Location: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, Stone Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1NL

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

About: Little Pickle at The Mill are hosting a Burns Night supper! This supper will include an authentic Burns Night 3 course meal, the night will be soundtracked by live bagpipe artists and will include a haggis address. 

For those who want to get involved, attendees are encouraged to bring along their favourite poems to recite during the Rabbie Burns renditions throughout the night.

Price: £40pp

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Dorset

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Burns Night at Heartwood Inns

Location: 

  • The Britannia, Parkstone
  • The Oaks, Highcliffe
  • Brasserie Blanc, Bournemouth

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

About: Heartwoods Inn locations and Brasseries will be throwing a Burns Night bash! Available as set menu with free Glenfiddich 15YO Buck and free dram included or priced separately as individual specials. Enjoy Cullen Skink, Haggis Wellington and a Raspberry Cranachan.

Wimborne

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The Old Thatch

Location: The Old Thatch, 285 Wimborne Road

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

About: The Old Thatch will be celebrating the life & works of Robert Burns famed Scottish poet & writer on the 25th January. Enjoy a 3 course meal, alongside a night of poetry recitals and bagpipes!

Price: £50pp

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Poole

Sam’s Supper Club - The Rabbie Burns Experience at Guildhall Tavern

Sam’s Supper Club - The Rabbie Burns Experience at Guildhall Tavern

Location: 15 Market Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NB

Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025

About: The Rabbie Burns Experience draws inspiration from a traditional Burns night, which is celebrated in January by our Scottish friends and many more around the world.

Enjoy one of Jake’s expertly crafted Scottish Whiskey cocktails on arrival to the sound of the bagpipes, followed by a four course menu featuring Sam’s twist on some classic Scottish dishes.

There will be an optional wine flight available featuring four wines expertly paired to each course by our team, and a Burns night special wine list featuring some and delicious wines at a special one off price.

Robert Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. We have chosen four pieces of his work for you to enjoy after each course is served.

Price: 

  • £65 per person
  • £85 per person with wine flight
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Christchurch

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Burns Night in Christchurch

Location: Harbour Hotel Christchurch, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3NT

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

About: Christchurch's stunning Harbour Hotel is hosting a traditional Burns Night supper that see's guests enjoy a stunning Scottish four-course meal along with unique appetisers such as whisky popcorn. Their Burns Night menu has been designed by Chef Patron Alex Aitken who has used his links to Scotland to design a menu that perfectly honours Robert Burns.

Price: £55pp, or £90pp with wine pairing.

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