Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in London

Naturally, Sunday in Brooklyn is hosting an epic Thanksgiving celebration. The American-owned brand has restaurants in Brooklyn and London, including a brand-new one in Marylebone. Both venues will get in on the action, throwing a family-style Thanksgiving feast in honour of their American roots. Regarding food, they prefer to keep things classic – expect a classic Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings, pecan tart, a double-baked souffle, and the like.

The elegant Rails eatery in the Great Northern Hotel by St Pancras Station is serving traditional fare with all the trimmings on 28 November. Start your culinary journey with a hearty New England clam & mussel chowder before continuing with a roast turkey with cornbread stuffing, maple roasted sweet potatoes, collard greens, and cranberry sauce. To finish things off, there's pecan pie, as well as a bourbon macaron.

The Thanksgiving menu at the 5-star Ham Yard Hotel has a way of blowing everyone else's out of the water. On 28 November, you can start the celebration with a signature Ham Yard cosmo accompanied by bacon biscuits and mac 'n' cheese croquettes. Then it's onto a three-course menu with US-inspired dishes such as NYC-cured lox salmon with mustard, cream cheese, bagel crunch, and dill pickles, or New Orleans-style beignets with bourbon butterscotch, to accompany the classic turkey.

Every year, The Game Bird serves up a decadent three-course Thanksgiving menu. It usually kicks off with butternut squash velouté, followed by traditional roast turkey served exactly how it should be – with all the trimmings. You'll enjoy your mains with helpings of mash and other mouth-watering sides before finishing with a hefty slice of homemade pecan pie topped with ice cream.

The Gladwin Brothers are known for bringing the countryside's flavours to the buzzy capital, but this Thanksgiving, they have something special in store. Make your way to any of their Local & Wild locations in London to enjoy their exquisite Thanksgiving menu, including dishes like sweetcorn and brown crab chowder, Yorkshire turkey parmo served with hispi cabbage coleslaw, and traditional pumpkin pie topped with marshmallow witch's hat.

On Thursday 28, these three sibling pubs will offer a Thanksgiving feast featuring classic American dishes, curated by Executive Chef John Sparks and Culinary Director James Knappett. The menu includes starters like prawn cocktail and spiced pumpkin soup, followed by a bronze turkey and pomegranate molasses roast aam with traditional sides such as corn bread, roast potatoes, and green bean casserole. Guests can complete their meal with desserts like Oreo cheesecake and pecan pie, served with whipped cream.

As befits a pub named after the very ship that carried the pilgrims across the ocean, The Mayflower celebrates Thanksgiving with a two or three-course menu featuring all the hits – stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and so forth. The pleasant riverside pub features an intimate interior lit by candles, adding to the 1600s vibes. There's even a Descendants Book, which can be signed by those who can prove a family connection to the original pilgrims.

You're probably not surprised to hear that 5-star hotel Claridge's doesn't do things by halves when it comes to Thanksgiving. If it's a complete blow-out feast you're looking for, this is the place to go. The hotel's Foyer and Reading Room serves a three-course Thanksgiving menu for lunch and dinner, while Claridge's restaurant serves a set menu consisting of an amuse bouche, a first course, a main, and dessert. Expect refined takes on classic dishes such as maple-glazed ham hock, roasted Norfolk bronze turkey, and blueberry tart.

If you're looking for a Thanksgiving celebration with epic skyline views, then Turkey, pardon, Duck & Waffle is where it's at. This sky-high restaurant always puts on a decadent feast for Thanksgiving, with dishes served with all the trimmings. Chow down on classics like roasted bronze turkey, green bean casserole, and an assortment of sides served family-style, in true Thanksgiving style. You can also add wine pairings for a surcharge.

If you're looking for an American spread in a sophisticated spot in Covent Garden, Christopher's has got you covered. Slow-cooked ballotine of organic turkey served with cornbread and Michigan cherry chestnut stuffing is just one of the works of art by the team behind Christopher's menu served on 28 November, along with smoked duck tacos, pumpkin pie, and other goodies.

This Italian restaurant in Mayfair knows how to put on a show when it comes to Thanksgiving. Sette's set menu includes options like celeriac, porcini and truffle soup, roast bronze turkey, delica pumpkin ravioli, braised short rib, and pecan pie cheesecake with gelato. Both lunch and dinner sittings are available, and there will also be live music playing in the background while you feast.

It's all go go go at Riding House Cafés, where they host a magnificent American feast in the name of Thanksgiving at all of their restaurants. The seasonal set menu is served family-style and includes roast turkey with sausage and cornbread stuffing and all the other trimmings, followed by pumpkin pie. Groups of six can also add a bit of pizzazz to the proceedings by adding a cocktail fountain.

For a show-stopping Thanksgiving dinner, head to Sea Containers London. The 5-star hotel's restaurant will be plating up a comprehensive three-course set menu designed for sharing on 28 November, featuring buttermilk cornbread, prawn cocktail, roast turkey with all the trimmings and your choice of pumpkin or bourbon pecan pie.

A vibrant Kensington spot, Ffiona's is known for its homey setting, overflowing with its namesake owner's character, and classic British food. Thanks to its owner's “fanatic” love of the American holiday, however, the restaurant also offers a delectable Thanksgiving menu. Started out of gratitude to the area's American residents, the lunch and dinner sittings feature a set menu with traditional dishes and signature specialities such as cornbread with pickled jalapenos and cheese, or sweet potato meringue pie. Takeaway is available as well.

The Lanesborough Grill, the timeless flagship restaurant at the 5-star Lanesborough hotel, celebrates Thanksgiving with a three-course lunch and dinner menu. Highlighting seasonal flavours, the menu at the richly furnished establishment starts off with a native lobster chowder, continues with a traditional Thanksgiving roast, and finishes things off with a warm pumpkin pie. An optional wine pairing and cheese course are available as well.

This year's bespoke Thanksgiving tasting menu at Oblix consists of different sharing starters, including charred salmon and beef carpaccio, followed by a succulent roasted turkey breast with trimmings. Make sure you leave room for dessert, the caramelised pecan pie with bourbon ice cream is next level. The best bit? You'll get to enjoy panoramic views of the city while you dine.

Darby's in Nine Elms, run by husband and wife duo Robin and Sarah Gill, is inspired by New York City. For Thanksgiving this year, they're offering a special three-course menu that includes American favourites. You can expect dishes like truffle mac 'n' cheese croquettes, lemon and thyme roast turkey with cranberry sauce and gravy, and a pumpkin tart with toasted pecans and bourbon ice cream. Wash it all down with boozy Whistlepig cocktails and listen to live music as you feast.

The Jones Family Kitchen is a popular restaurant located in the open-air Eccleston Yards in the heart of Belgravia, known for its inviting and chic atmosphere. Day-to-day, it's a go-to spot for those seeking a premium cut of British grass-fed steak, but for Thanksgiving, they also host a special menu featuring classics like roast turkey with buttermilk mash and pecan pie with cranberries and nougat.

The Pem inside the prestigious Conrad Hotel showcases the very best of British cuisine, celebrating much-loved, seasonal ingredients. For one night a year, they also embrace traditional American Thanksgiving, offering a mouth-watering menu with a British twist. You can expect dishes like buttermilk and jalapeño cornbread, maple roast Cumbrian turkey, and pumpkin pie ice cream with shortbread and hazelnut, all enjoyed in an elegant dining room.

Bridget Fojcik, long-time chef and manager at Honey & Co, is bringing back her highly popular Thanksgiving Supper Club on 28 November. The family-style feast will feature traditional dishes like turkey, buttermilk mash, Waldorf salad, and pumpkin cheesecake. Having worked with Honey & Co. for over a decade, Bridget's Thanksgiving dinner is a highly anticipated event, now in its second year as part of Honey & Co's Autumn Supper Club Season.

Fowl, the acclaimed Fallow's chicken shop spin-off, is promising a Thanksgiving dinner like no other, served in the heart of St James. The menu features unique twists on classic dishes – corn ribs with salt-n-pepa seasoning, malted waffle with fried chicken and maple syrup, Turkey ballotine with cranberry and smoked bacon, all the trimmings, and pumpkin pie to round things off.

Highlighting creative Californian cooking, Soho's SOLA brings culinary prestige to the table this Thanksgiving. The Michelin-starred restaurant is serving a no-holds-barred feast featuring multiple courses of sophisticated takes on classic Thanksgiving fare – think pheasant croquettes with cranberry escabeche, or Copas turkey with all the trimmings. An optional wine pairing is available as well.

Motcombs Belgravia has just opened its second location in St John's Wood. To celebrate, they're offering a special four-course Thanksgiving menu for lunch and dinner. The menu reflects the restaurant's heritage, blending classic British, European, and Asian favourites made with seasonal game, meats, and fish. Head Chef Rafal Novak's four-course menu on 28 November features pumpkin sage soup, lobster mac 'n' cheese, roasted Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings, and pecan tart with gingerbread ice cream. Available for both lunch and dinner.

The recently launched Odyssey, home to more than 600 kinds of American whiskey, is offering a three-course Thanksgiving meal this year – turkey, pie, and so on. What sets them apart is the aforementioned whiskey collection, however, as they're offering unique whiskey-based cocktails to go along with the food. In addition, they'll also be hosting an exhibition of works by local artist Annamaria Pennazzi.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a classic two-course meal at the original all-American diner. Savour slow-roast turkey with all the trimmings, and end the feast with a slice of Hard Rock Cafe's famous pumpkin pie topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream. Kids can enjoy a mini roast turkey dinner, while adults can complement their meal with a refreshing cranberry mojito. The menu is available from 28 November to 1 December.