The Ceilidh Club is a dance club in London established in 1998. The night is based on a traditional Scottish

cèilidh A ( , ) or () is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering. In its most basic form, it simply means a social visit. In contemporary usage, it usually involves Dance (event), dancing and playing Gaelic music, Gaelic folk music, eithe ...

. The word ceilidh is Gaelic for ‘gathering’ and describes a social event where people come together and provide entertainment for each other. In more recent times it has become synonymous with dancing to a live band. The Ceilidh Club operates 2-3 times per month, often on Fridays. Around

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larger events are held where haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) are served. The Ceilidh Club has been covered many times in the press including '' Time Out'', ''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ceilidh Club 1998 establishments in England Entertainment in London Clubs and societies in London Recurring events established in 1998