Get your stars and stripes on — here's how celebrate Thanksgiving in London.
Every year on 27 November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. While the United Kingdom does not officially observe the holiday, there are plenty of ways to mark the moment. Many restaurants embrace the event with special menus, often featuring turkey, pumpkin and pecan pies. So much so, Thanksgiving in London has become a staple.
The festival dates back to the early 17th century. In 1621, English Pilgrims settled in North America and shared a meal with the Wampanoag people following their first successful harvest. Since then, the holiday has been reimagined as a celebration for friends, families, and communities around the world. Here are the best places to spend Thanksgiving in London.
Café Royal Grill
The Café Royal Grill, located within Hotel Café Royal, dates back to 1865. The hotel has hosted many iconic events, including David Bowie’s farewell party for Ziggy Stardust. Today, the venue blends historic grandeur with modern luxury, making it a fitting backdrop for a Thanksgiving feast in London. The menu has been carefully crafted by Chef Kevin Gratton. The menu features Pumpkin Soup or Orkney Scallops, followed by Butter-Roast Herb-Fed Turkey and Brown-Butter Dover Sole. Desserts include Pecan Tart and Pumpkin Pie. While you might not bump into a celebrity, you will have stars and stripes in your eyes. The menu starts from £85 per person.
GO: Visit www.hotelcaferoyal.com for more information.
Christopher’s Grill
Christopher’s Grill is one of London’s top American restaurants. Spanning three spaces — the Martini Bar, Club Room and dining room — and housed in a Grade II listed building, it’s a favourite among Americans in the capital. Dishes include Seared Tiger Shrimps, Slow-Cooked Ballotine of Organic Turkey, and Pumpkin Pie. Don't leave without visiting the bar and tasting one America's finest inventions - the Martini, which was rumoured to have been created in California. The menu starts from £85 per person.
GO: Visit www.christophersgrill.com for more information.
CUT at 45 Park Lane
For a luxurious Thanksgiving in London, choose CUT at 45 Park Lane. It’s the London outpost of legendary chef Wolfgang Puck. Settle into the Art Deco surroundings and enjoy an elevated take on the tradition. On 27 November, the restaurant’s menu features Norfolk Turkey with all the trimmings. Alternative mains include Cornish Dover Sole and Queensland Wagyu Beef. The team have their fingers in plenty of pies, as dessert is a trio of pies — pumpkin, key lime and pecan. The menu starts from £210 per person.
GO: Visit www.dorchestercollection.com for more information.
Dante
Claridge’s has long welcomed American superstars, from Cary Grant to Katharine Hepburn. If you’d like to feel like Hollywood royalty, book a table at Dante, the Manhattan-inspired restaurant now extending its London residency. Start with celebratory cocktails, from a Spiced Cranberry Spritz to a Tiramisu Eggnog. The food menu includes Norfolk Turkey with all the trimmings — apricot-stuffed leg, glazed ham, mashed and roasted potatoes. The dessert spread features Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake with Crème Fraîche, and a Sticky Toffee Donut with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. The menu starts from £95 per person.
GO: Visit www.claridges.co.uk for more information.
Dean Street Townhouse
Dean Street Townhouse was the setting for one of the most famous Anglo-American alliances — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s romance. Part of the Soho House group, the pair met here on their first date and stayed at the hotel. In Harry's autobiography Spare, he recalls hiding under the covers from room service. This year’s Thanksgiving feast includes American-inspired bites from Scallops to Shrimps, plus Fried Chicken, Roast Turkey and Waffles with maple syrup. If it's good enough for royalty, it's good enough for us. The menu starts from £60 per person.
GO: Visit www.sohohouse.com for more information.
Joe Allen
A beloved fixture in the West End, Joe Allen feels authentically American — and even more so at Thanksgiving. The menu could have been transported straight from a New York diner, albeit with a London polish. Starters include Prawn Cocktail, while mains feature Roast Norfolk Bronze Turkey with Apple and Sage Stuffing. Desserts include Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake, Pumpkin Pie and Warm Apple Pie. You'll be asking for an encore. The menu starts from £50 per person.
GO: Visit www.joeallen.co.uk for more information.
Sea Containers London
All aboard. Sitting on the South Bank with stunning views of the River Thames, Sea Containers London offers a Thanksgiving celebration that blends American generosity with modern London dining. The four-course menu includes traditional favourites such as Norfolk Turkey with all the trimmings and a Bourbon Pecan Pie for dessert. Inspired by 1920s transatlantic liners, the interiors make you feel as if you’re setting sail across the Atlantic. The menu starts from £59 per person.
GO: Visit www.seacontainerslondon.com for more information.
sketch
sketch may be oh-so British with its eccentric tastes and quirky toilets, but for Thanksgiving, it proudly waves the stars and stripes. The three-course menu includes Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Stuffed Turkey with trimmings, and Pecan and Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Ice Cream. Singing the national anthem is optional, but visiting the Insta-worthy toilets is essential. The menu starts from £70 per person.
GO: Visit https://sketch.london for more information.
The Peninsula London
The Peninsula Hotels are known worldwide, from New York to Tokyo. In London, The Lobby — located on Grosvenor Place — is hosting an elegant four-course Thanksgiving meal. Enjoy Smoked Salmon, Dorset Crab and Lobster, Norfolk Bronze Turkey, and Key Lime Pie. Warning: the trimmings include Brussels Sprouts. The menu starts from £85 per person.
GO: Visit www.peninsula.com for more information.
Twenty8 Nomad
For those who want Thanksgiving with both tradition and luxury, head to Twenty8 at The NoMad London. Born in Manhattan, it is now firmly part of London’s dining scene, and bridges the gap between the Atlantic. The menu features Walsgrove Farm Turkey with all the trimmings, and a dessert table offering American-style pies — apple, chocolate, pecan and pumpkin. Make a night of it with the Give Thanks overnight package: enjoy cocktails at the bar, a pumpkin pie for two in your suite, and access to the Thanksgiving feast. The following day, you'll feel like part of the family with the leftover-turkey sandwiches served at lunch. The menu starts from £95 per person.
GO: Visit www.hilton.com for more information.
