A CELEBRATION of Scotland’s national poet will be held next week in not one, but two Reading pubs.
The Back of Beyond in Kings Road and The Hope Tap in Friar Street will adjust its menu to offer some delicacies from north of the border.
The meals at the two Wetherspoon pubs will help it mark Burns night on Wednesday, January 25.
The first is haggis, neeps and tatties, which is the traditional dish at any celebration of the poet, and costs £6.65 with a soft drink or £7.95 with a boozy one.
A smaller meal is available, for customers who want a smaller portion, priced at £5.15 with a soft drink, and £6.45 with a choice of an alcoholic drink.
The second item is a Caledonian Burger, comprising two 3oz beef patties, with haggis, whisky sauce, served with chips and six onion rings.
This costs £8.55 with a choice of soft drink and £9.85 with a choice of an alcoholic drink.
Among the drink choices for the Burns’ event meal deals are Belhaven Robert Burns Ale (4.2% ABV), being served especially for the event, as well as Scottish gins, whiskies and beer.
They include two Scottish single malt whiskies, Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich, as well as Haig Club Clubman, The Famous Grouse and Bell’s.
Scotland’s BrewDog Elvis Juice and Hazy Jane craft beers, as well as Scottish gins Hendrick’s and Edinburgh Gin Rhubarb & Ginger.
There are also Scottish-themed alcohol free options.
The Hope Tap’s manager, James Harris, said: “The seven-day celebration is a great opportunity for our customers to sample some traditional Scottish food and drink and to celebrate for longer than just January 25.”
The event runs from Monday, January 23, through to Sunday, January 29.
