The Citizen’s 3rd Annual Burns Night

Celebrate Scottish Culture at The Citizen’s 3rd Annual Burns Night

A celebration of the life and literary work of Scottish writer and poet Robert Burns, Burns Night returns to The Citizen for a night of Scottish-themed celebration on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (NEW DATE!). The Citizen’s third annual Burns Night will feature HOGgis (The Citizen’s whole roasted pig version of the traditional Scottish dish haggis), traditional Scottish food like neeps and tatties, whisky from Laphroaig and Bowmore, live bagpiping, spirited poetry readings and sing-alongs. This year’s theme is the ‘Elements of Islay: Peat, Fire and Salt,” which will inspire the menu and cocktails of The Citizen’s 2026 Burns Night.

The evening will be hosted by Simon Brooking, an Edinburgh native, member of the Robertson Clan and Senior Ambassador of Scotch Heritage at Beam Suntory. Simon will act as our guide through traditional poems and songs, as well as the ceremonial presentation and cutting of the hog.

What’s on the menu?

• Welcome Cocktail featuring Laphroaig Select Whisky
• Raw Bar of Local Oysters and Shrimp Cocktail
• Oyster Luge featuring Bowmore 12 Year (“Best Whisky of the Year, 2024)
• Whole Roasted HOGgis Pig Dinner
• Drams of Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish Whisky, Laphroaig Elements 3.0 and a couple surprises from Simon’s collection
• Seasonal Sides like Neeps and Tatties and more
• Toffee Bread Pudding

Event Details

• Location: The Citizen, 1310 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02215
• Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
• Tickets: $150/person are required for entry and include dinner, all cocktails and whisky pours, giveaways from Laphroaig, tax and gratuity. Tix on Resy.

About The Citizen

The Citizen is a bright, cozy neighborhood tavern where fine whisky and good company meet in The Fenway. Recognized by the Whisky Advocate as one of the Top 100 Whisky Bars in America, The Citizen pairs its whisky collection of 400+ bottles with an elevated menu of comforting dishes as well as its signature whole roasted pig dinner, a favorite since the restaurant’s opening in 2010. Website | Instagram

About Burns Night

Burns Night is celebrated annually on or around January 25th, the birthdate of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. A typical Burns Night features a traditional supper of haggis, neeps and natties (turnips and potatoes), whisky and poetry readings from Burns’ greatest work. The festive and spirited evening, hosted around the world, is a celebration of Scottish culture, literature, poetry, food, whisky and community.