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January 25th 2016 - 'Pleading to the Duke of Alcohol' A Burns Night Beer & Whisky Dinner at The Duke's Head, Highgate

Matthew Curtis December 28, 2015

7.00pm, 25th January 2016, The Duke’s Head, 16 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JG.

SOLD OUT

Following a sold out year of events in 2015, award-winning North London pub The Duke’s Head Highgate and beer expert in residence, Total Ales own Matthew Curtis return with a Burns' Night extravaganza: Pleading to the Duke of Alcohol.

As part of their January kitchen residency at The Duke’s Head, Scottish street food legends Deeney’s will be whipping up a modern classic four course Burns’ Night menu. Not only has award-winning beer writer Curtis matched each dish to a beer but he has also chosen a complimentary whisky, as is befitting of such an occasion. As each dish is served, Curtis will lead a tutored tasting, explaining why he thinks each drink benefits each dish. There will of course be plenty of The Bard's wonderful verse read on the night, including the irrefutable address to the haggis.

Curtis and the team at the two-times Timeout Highgate pub of the year have form in producing one of a kind, energetic events that often continue into the small hours of the evening – Pleading to the Duke of Alcohol looks to ensure this trend will continue. Tickets are extremely limited and already selling fast, we suggest that you don’t delay if you don’t want to miss out on the best Burn’s Night party in town.

Full menu as follows – a full vegetarian alternative menu is available, simply request this when purchasing your tickets.

 

Arbroath Smokie & Roasted Beetroot Salad

Ardbeg Uigeadail

Brew By Numbers 01|14 Saison Jarrylo 


Miniature Haggis, Neeps & Tatties Stack (or Vegetarian Haggis)

Macallan Gold

Williams Bros. Fraoch Heather Ale 


Venison & Redcurrant Stew w/ Roasted New Potatoes rolled in Skirlie (or pearl barley & veg stew)

Talisker 10yr

Brewdog Cocoa Psycho 


Deep-fried Dark Chocolate Mars Bar & Ice Cream

Balvenie Caribbean Rum Cask 14yr

Brasserie D’Achouffe McChouffe

 

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