Pub to host the ultimate Burns Night
ACOMMUNITY pub in Glasgow’s West End is set to host the ultimate Burns Night on January 25. The Storm Queen will be celebrating all things Rabbie Burns after one passionate staff member suggested the event.
Attendees can expect an all- tartan dress theme, bagpipes, whisky- themed cocktails, and of course, haggis.
Afton McAdams, who began working at the Dumbarton Road pub in October, was named after the famous poem Afton Water, by Burns.
People often describe her name as ‘ unusual’, but Afton says she ‘ takes great pride’ in telling people that it’s Scottish.
After ‘ falling in love’ with the pub she wanted to host a Burns Night celebration, something very important to her family.
Afton told the Glasgow Times: “I started working in the Storm Queen in October and just fell in love with the pub, it’s got such a nice family feel.
“Celebrating Burns Day has become a yearly get- together for my family after my granny Betty passed away on Burns Day, 21 years ago.
“The owner of the Storm Queen, Tracey Lawson, was really supportive of my idea to have a big Burns Night.”
Children are welcome at the event until after dinner and a special kids’ menu will be available. Afton, whose son is currently learning about Burns in school, says it’s a great way to share the
Scottish background with the next generation.
She said: “Kids are welcome until 8pm so they can see the piper and have a bit of excitement or even go up and recite a few poems.”
A three- course special menu with Scottish favourites like haggis, neeps and tatties and sticky toffee pudding will be available on the night for £ 18.95.
Afton said: “Our chef Steven has been working on the theme menu. He is fantastic. He worked previously for Devonshire Hotels and has cooked for some famous celebs throughout the years.”
Walk- ins are welcome but bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Customers can call 0141 334 4579 or click here to inquire.