Thanksgiving is a traditional American and Canadian holiday where everyone takes the time to show gratefulness for all their loved ones. Nice and wholesome, huh? It's also the perfect excuse to blow off some steam over huge turkeys, pecan pies and cocktails galore. To make things easier, we've picked out the best places in London to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
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Last updated on 6th December 2024
Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden goes all-out on their dishes, and Thanksgiving is no exception. The menu features American classics like roast turkey, mac'n'cheese, sweetcorn fritters and a traditional pumpkin pie for dessert.
Blue Door Bistro at The Montague on The Gardens Hotel is a stunning and welcoming spot to celebrate Thanksgiving in the heart of London. With its rich mahogany panelled walls and charming mirrored glass, the bistro offers a cosy atmosphere adorned with panoramic views of London from 1849.
Gather with friends and family to indulge in a seasonal feast that captures the spirit of gratitude and togetherness. On the 28th of November, it'll be serving up all the trimmings for £70 per person, featuring ham hock terrine with toasted brioche to start, followed by a traditional roast turkey and chestnut stuffing.
If you're after Thanksgiving in a London pub, make your way to The Prince Alfred. The cosy spot promises a complimentary Brooklyn pilsner upon arrival, followed by a 3-course menu including the likes of pork loin with apple and leek stuffing and your choice between pumpkin and pecan pie.
On Thursday 28th November, Chiswick coaching inn The Hound is making sure you can get your fix of holiday magic in their historical former Victorian police station. Expect a traditional spread served family-style to share across the cosy space, including spiced pumpkin soup and braised short rib croquettes, roast turkey crown and pomegranate molasses ham with all the trimmings, and pecan pie. This menu is £85 per person.
Make your way over to Fenchurch Avenue to discover The Moniker, a sophisticated all-day restaurant in the heart of the city. Boasting cosy seating, floor-to-ceiling windows and an extensive wine list, this is a stylish spot to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast.
You can enjoy four courses for £49.95 here, starting off with a sweetcorn chowder, before moving on to roast turkey with all the trimmings or a Jerusalem artichoke risotto. They've got three pie-themed cocktails to choose from too, including a pumpkin-flavoured blend or the Cherry Crumble.
Drake and Morgan at King's Cross promises all the trademark features of this restaurant group - gorgeous, roomy interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek wooden furnishings and pretty plants.
There's plenty to enjoy there this Thanksgiving, from the pie-inspired cocktails to the four-course meal for just £49.95. We're talking classic roast turkey or a Jerusalem artichoke risotto, with pumpkin pie to finish.
This beauty of a steakhouse is rustling up quite the feast this Thanksgiving. Head to STK London, and you'll be treated to classic American cuisine. We're talking a signature turkey, alongside cornbread, sage stuffing and maple-baked sweet potatos. This all takes place at their Westminster and Strand sites.
On the 28th of November, The Cadogan Arms will be hosting a celebratory Thanksgiving dinner in its stunning space. While surrounded by historic features and glistening chandeliers, dig into juicy turkey with all the trimmings, as well as spiced pumpkin soup, pomegranate molasses roast ham and more. Finish up with an Oreo cheesecake for dessert, all for £85 per person.
Another top-notch restaurant from Drake & Morgan, The Fable can be found in Holborn. This gorgeous spot is inspired by all things mystical and magical, featuring a collection of fairytale books and lots of golden touches.
Dig into a an indulgent feast this November, comin in at £49.95 per person for four courses. Whether you're in the mood for a classic turkey dinner with all the trimmings or a Jerusalem artichoke risotto instead, you can also enjoy pumpkin pie to finish.
Head to charming Great Portland Street venue The George on the 28th of November for a scrumptious Thanksgiving feast to be reckoned with. While you may want to fill up on the stunning bronze turkey, accompanied by all the trimmings, make sure to save room for the decadent dessert - we're talking Oreo cheesecake or pecan pie.
Situated close to Bank station, The Anthologist is a swish City venue that offers all-day eats and great options for private dining. There are cracking cocktails up for grabs here, including three dessert-themed options to celebrate the holiday.
This Thanksgiving, enjoy four traditional courses for £4.95 per person. We're talking sweetcorn chowder, roast turkey with all the trimmings and even a toffee apple and marshmallow kebab.
Situated between Fleet Street and Chancery Lane, The Refinery New Street Square is a swish spot for fasting this Thanksgiving. The spacious venue promises both long table for large groups and snug corners for couples, with cracking cocktails up for grabs too.
For only £49.95 each, you can tuck into a four-course feast of sweetcorn chowder, Jerusalem artichoke risotto or a classic roast turkey, finishing up with a classic American pumpkin pie.
The Refinery CityPoint is a sophisticated restaurant in the heart of the City, boasting colourful interiors and an open-plan wine bar. But it's not just chic decor and plush velvet sofas that this place offers, as you can also enjoy a four-course meal for £49.95 on Thanksgiving this year.
Kick off with sweetcorn chowder and jalapeno cornbread, before indulging in a traditional roast turkey dinner or an alternative of Jerusalem artichoke risotto.
This stunning venue is filled with gorgeous floral displays, making for the perfect backdrop to your Thanksgiving pictures. You'll find The Folly on Gracechurch Street, with both a spacious restaurant area and private dining options available.
On the 28th, they're offering four sumptuous courses for £49.95 per person - think sweetcorn chowder, Jerusalem artichoke risotto and a classic turkey dinner, with pumpkin pie for dessert and creative cocktails to match.
Specialising in creative cocktails and serving over 40 different wines by the glass, The Parlour in Canary Wharf is an imaginative restaurant bar decked out in simple wooden furnishings and pretty light fittings.
Nab four courses on Thanksgiving for just £49.95, including a classic roast turkey with all the trimmings, toffe apple and marshmallow kebabs and pumpkin pie to finish.
RAILS Restaurant At Great Northern Hotel are honouring American roots with a traditional harvest-flavoured fest this Thanksgiving. Think New England clam and mussel chowder, roast turkey served with the likes of cornbread stuffing and maple roasted sweet potatoes, and pecan pie for dessert. Finishing off the £30 per person menu? A Bourbon macaron.
This holiday season, get stuck into a cracking meal this turkey day. Crack on with a three-course meal - think the likes of BBQ jackfruit tacos and bourbon-rubbed smoked salmon to prime ribs and deep-fried apple pie. And cheers with a glass of wine or Champagne.
Overlooked by St Paul's Cathedral, The Happenstance is an absolutely stunning venue, featuring chairs draped in fluffy blankets, comfy leather sofas and a gorgeous outdoor terrace that looks out over the area.
Kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a pumpkin pie-inspired cocktail, before indulging in a four-course feast for £49.95 per person. We're talking sweetcorn chowder, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and toffee apple kebabs with marshmallow.
Drake & Morgan venue Devonshire Terrace can be found on Liverpool Street, offering all-day dining and drinking in a relaxed environment. They specialise in creative cocktails, even offering some Thanksgiving specials like the Key Lime Pie or a Cherry Crumble.
Indulge in a delicious four-course feast for only £49.95 per person on the 28th, featuring traditional dishes such as sweetcorn chowder, pumpkin pie and, of course, roast turkey with all the trimmings.
Found close to Liverpool Street, The Otherist is a chic restaurant and bar that's full of cosy nooks to enjoy a meal in. Settle down in one of their plush booths to enjoy a festive feast, which you can enjoy at four courses for £49.95.
Whether you're after a roast turkey with glazed carrots and mashed potato or an alternative of Jerusalem artichoke risotto, you can follow it up with toffee apple and marshmallow kebabs and pumpkin pie - with matching pie-themed cocktails to wash it all down.
Bodeans BBQ in Soho and Tower Hill are celebrating Thanksgiving with a delicious feast this year. Get ready to indulge in a three-course feast and for those who want to enjoy the spirit of Thanksgiving without the smoky meats, they've crafted a vegan menu that's every bit as satisfying as the classic BBQ dishes.
The highlight of the special menu on the 28th of November is a show-stopping platter, overflowing with favourites. As for dessert? Choose from key lime pie or pumpkin pie -you'll want to make room for both, even if you're already full.
Found on the ground floor of the Salesforce Tower on Bishopsgate, you won't find a more bustling location for your Thanksgiving dinner than The Drift. The stylish, contemporary space looks out over the busy streets of the City, and you can nab a four-course meal for only £49.95 here.
Think sweetcorn chowder with jalapeno cornbread to start, followed by roast turkey with all the trimmings. Finish off with a delicious pumpkin pie, paired with one of their creative pie-themed cocktails too.
A spacious venue that's perfect for big groups of family and friends, The Refinery on Bankside is going all-out for Thanksgiving this year. Just a stone's throw from Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe, this conveniently located spot boasts huge glass windows, as well as colourful furnishings and lots of pretty plants.
Start off your meal with a pumpkin pie or cherry crumble-themed cocktail, before moving on to a tasty four-course feast for only £49.95 each - think sweetcorn chowder with jalapeno cornbread, traditional roast turkey and toffee apple and marshmallow kebabs.
The Refinery at Regent's Place is one of the cosiest places to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, thanks to their warm, fluffy blankets and rustic wooden interiors. They're offering up a traditional US-style feast on the 28th November, setting you back just £49.95 for four courses.
Whether you're keeping it traditional with roast turkey and all the trimmings or switching it up this year with a Jerusalem artichoke risotto, you can finish off your meal with an indulgent slice of pumpkin pie.
Head over to Thanksgiving restaurant, Plaquemine Lock, for a Creolean and Cajun inspired-festive feast. You and your pals can be treated to the musical stylings of New Orleans-style jazz all while wolfing down your favourite seafood dishes.
Head to the gorgeous 108 Brasserie in Marylebone Hotel for a Thanksgiving feast like no other. We're talking New England clam chowder, free-range bronze turkey, truffle mac'n'cheese and a classic pumpkin pie, while sipping on a gingerbread old-fashioned.
