Ode to The Haggis in Henley
Robert Burns wrote his ‘Address to a Haggis’ to celebrate his appreciation of the Haggis. Burns and the Haggis are therefore forever linked and celebrated around the world on or around January 25th.
At a traditional Burns Supper the Haggis gets proudly carried in on a silver platter during the meal accompanied by a piper in full Scottish regalia who plays a rousing tune on the bagpipes applauded by the guests with a slow hand clap. The ‘Address to a Haggis‘ poem follows and once finished the haggis is then theatrically cut open with a ceremonial knife.
If you’re not celebrating at home here’s where to celebrate Burns Night and get your fix of haggis, neeps & tatties in and around Henley.
The Argyll Pub & Kitchen – Thursday 25th January £25pp
The Red Lion, Peppard Common – Thursday 25th January: Themed dishes alongside their seasonal a la carte menu. *Use your Experience Henley Card at The Red Lion for a 15% discount on your food bill.
The Golden Ball – Thursday 25th January £75pp
The Bottle & Glass, Binfield Heath – Thursday 25th January: 2 courses £20 – 3 courses £25
The Greyhound, Gallowstree Common – Thursday 25th January: £49.95pp
If you fancy cooking up a Burns Night supper yourself here’s a collection of Burns Night Scottish recipes from Great British Chefs – Scottish Recipes For Burns Night – Great British Chefs
