Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in London

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. From 27 to 29 November, they're also offering a Thanksgiving dinner featuring classics like roast turkey with buttermilk mash and pecan pie with cranberries and nougat. The Thanksgiving menu is available by preorder only.

On Thursday 27 November, these three sibling pubs will offer a traditional Thanksgiving feast featuring classic American dishes. The menu includes starters like shrimp salad or baked brie, followed by roast turkey crown with traditional sides such as baked sweet potato and green bean casserole. Guests can complete their meal with desserts like pecan pie or smores.

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 four-course Thanksgiving menu, including autumnal dishes like sweetcorn and brown crab chowder, bacon-wrapped turkey ballotine with chestnut & pork stuffing, and a traditional pumpkin tart topped with a marshmallow witch's hat.

The Thanksgiving menu at the lavish Firmdale Hotel restaurants has a way of blowing everyone else's out of the water. On 27 November, you can start the celebrations with a welcome drink accompanied by snacks like cheddar and green chilli cornbread with maple butter. Then it's onto traditional US favourites like roast turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, Deep South gumbo, and more.

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

Historic restaurant Joe Allen, founded in 1977, has been the go-to spot for theatregoers for decades, but once a year it also serves a top-notch Thanksgiving feast. The set menu comprises three courses, with dishes like chilled prawn cocktail for the starter, roast Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings for the main, and New York cheesecake for dessert.

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.

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 bourbon pecan pie. 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 with cornbread and Michigan cherry chestnut stuffing is just one of the works of art by the team behind Christopher's menu served on 27 November, along with smoked duck tacos, pumpkin pie, and other goodies.

Bridget Fojcik, long-time chef and manager at Honey & Co, is bringing back her highly popular Thanksgiving Supper Club on 27 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 annual event.

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 festive set menu is served family-style and includes roast turkey with sausage and cornbread stuffing and all the other trimmings, followed by pumpkin pie.

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 27 November, featuring buttermilk cornbread, jumbo shrimp cocktail, roast Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings, and your choice of bourbon pecan pie or ice cream & sorbet to round things off.

Vibrant Kensington restaurant 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.

This year's bespoke Thanksgiving dinner at Oblix consists of different sharing starters, including salmon carpaccio and truffle flatbread, followed by a succulent roasted turkey breast with trimmings. Make sure you leave room for dessert – the pecan mont blanc tart with vanilla ice cream is next level. The best bit? You'll get to enjoy panoramic views of the city while you dine.

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.

Boasting excellent views of the River Thames, this contemporary Hammersmith restaurant offers a tastefully furnished seating area, as well as a private dining room for hire. Thanks to its steadfast British provenance, Sam's Riverside celebrates Thanksgiving by putting a twist on the classic American holiday, serving dishes such as maple-glazed pumpkin, dry-aged sirloin, and pecan pie.

108 Brasserie & Bar is marking Thanksgiving on Thursday 27 November with a lavish four-course feast, capped off with desserts from its indulgent pie room. The menu features lobster rolls, crab cakes, roasted pumpkin salad, and a traditional Bronze turkey with all the trimmings. To finish, guests can enjoy classic American pies with playful toppings like M&Ms, alongside the option of a rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon tasting flight.

The prestigious Kensington hotel is celebrating Thanksgiving from 27–30 November with a special menu inspired by classic American flavours. Guests can start with dishes like squash soup, endive salad, or dressed Dorset crab, followed by Norfolk Bronze turkey leg with traditional trimmings. To finish, desserts include pumpkin pie, apple crumble, or chocolate fondant, with the option to pair the meal with champagne, a Bloody Mary, or rare bourbons at The K Bar.

If you'd prefer to spend Thanksgiving at home but would prefer to have someone else do the prep, outsource your feast to Ottolenghi's catering service. Though chef Yotam Ottolenghi and his restaurants are known mainly for their Middle Eastern spreads, they can put together a memorable Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings too, putting their own spin on tradition with dishes like lemony brussels sprouts with pomegranate and herbs.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Southern flair at Lil' Nashville, where London meets the heart of country music. Chef Allison from Louisiana is serving a festive menu featuring tea-brined smoked turkey with sage gravy, lentil-stuffed squash with soy chorizo sauce, and indulgent desserts like pecan pie with whiskey cream. Enjoy it all to the sound of live country music and authentic Nashville vibes.

Heliot Steak House at the Hippodrome Casino is offering a bottomless turkey dinner this Thanksgiving, complete with all the traditional sides, and homemade pumpkin pie available for dessert. Guests can also watch the live NFL Thanksgiving Day games on the big screens while they dine, from the afternoon doubleheader to the primetime match. It's a cosy, festive celebration ideal for both American expats and anyone who enjoys hearty food, cocktails, and game-day atmosphere.