22 Jan Burns Night/ Australia Day in Hammersmith
This weekend looks set to be a busy one in Hammersmith. With Burns Night on the 25th and Australia Day on 26th January, many of Hammersmith’s finest institutions are offering a wild weekend of celebration, be that Scottish, Australian, or a mixture of the two.
For hard-core Burns fans, the Ceilidh Club are offering a yearly highlight: a night of authentic Scottish food, dance and drink at Hammersmith Town Hall. Tickets for Saturday 24th Jan are already sold out, however there is limited availability for Fri 23rd, Fri 30th and Sat 31st Jan. You can book here: www.safeconcerts.com/artists/115558/burns-night-ceilidh-club/
The Swan in Hammersmith Broadway is also providing a special, Burns Night menu available from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th January. You can choose between a three-course option, for £15.95, or two-course for £12.95; however both include a dram of Glenfiddich whisky. For more information and to book your table, visit: www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theswanhammersmithlondon/offer/burnsnight2015/
The Dartmouth Castle are tying together Burns Night and Australia Day to provide an unlikely yet irresistible combination, consisting of haggis and Shiraz. Available Sun 25th and Mon 26th, you can book on their website or by calling 0208 748 3614. For the full menu, see www.thedartmouthcastle.co.uk/downloads/dartmouth-burnsaus.pdf
The Hammersmith Ram is celebrating Australia Day, encouraging everyone who visits to dress in Aussie colours and enjoy some tucker, amber fluid, sing along to Kylie and Jason and have a fair dinkom time. More info on their website: www.thehammersmithram.co.uk/party
Belushi’s also has a special line-up for Australia Day 2015. Doors open at midday and special offers include Bundy Rum, loads of drink specials, freebies and giveaways, Aussie Works burger, Aussie Sports on the Big Screen & classic Aussie tunes. Make sure you don’t miss out. www.belushis.com/blog/uk/australia-day-2015