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Burns Night at Fish Shop
Rooted in Ballater, Scotland, Fish Shop brings a taste of the Cairngorms to Washington. Join us on Saturday, January 24th from 6pm – 10pm as we celebrate Burns Night, with Scottish dishes with a Fish Shop twist, live music and poetry honoring Robert Burns. It’s an evening of tradition, storytelling, and Scottish hospitality.
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Celebrate Burns at Fish Shop
Join us every January to mark Burns Night – a celebration one of Scotland’s most beloved traditions. Our Burns evening will feature Highland-inspired cocktails, classic Scottish dishes reimagined with a Fish Shop twist, and live performances throughout the night; expect Scottish music including bagpipes alongside spoken word, celebrating the poetry of Robert Burns including the famous Address to a Haggis.
Traditional Scottish Fare
Guests will be welcomed with a selection of passed canapés celebrating Scottish flavors with a Fish Shop twist, including haggis croquettes, lobster crumpets and grilled oysters. Throughout the evening, food stations will offer heartier fare, such as our trout en croûte and of course the showcasing of the haggis. Finish with a sweet traditional dessert of Cranachan.
Whisky and Toasts
Raise a glass to Burns Night with our Scottish-inspired cocktails, each crafted to celebrate the flavors and spirit of the Highlands. Sip Isle of Raasay Scotch, Hebridean gin, or the refreshing non-alcoholic Feragaia – perfect for toasting the Bard and the night ahead.
What is Burns Night?
Burns Night is an annual celebration of Robert Burns’ life and legacy, typically held on January 25th – his birthday. The tradition began in 1801, when Burns’ friends gathered at his cottage in Alloway to honor him with food, whisky, poetry, and song. What started as a simple supper has grown into a beloved ritual, marked by shared meals, recitations of Burns’ work, and a toast known as the Immortal Memory. Today, Burns Night is celebrated wherever Scottish culture is cherished.
Who is Robert Burns?
Robert Burns is Scotland’s national poet and one of the country’s most celebrated cultural figures. Writing in the late-18th century, Burns captured everyday life, love, nature, and social justice in verse that still resonates today. Often called ‘Rabbie Burns’ or ‘the Bard’, his work helped preserve the Scots language and remains central to Scottish identity around the world.
Born in Ballater
Fish Shop was born in Ballater, a village in the Scottish Highlands where tradition, craftsmanship, and respect for the land and sea shape everyday life. Our Scottish roots are woven throughout Fish Shop. From the floating woven fish installation made with Scottish willow, to recycled-glass lamps, a hand-painted seascape mural, and bespoke Scottish tartans by Araminta Campbell, each detail reflects a shared tradition of craftsmanship and place.
Celebrating Burns Night at Fish Shop, DC is a way to honor our roots – bringing a piece of Scotland’s cultural heritage to Washington, and sharing the spirit of Scottish fare, hospitality and storytelling.