London's best North American restaurants

Where do you go if you’re a homesick Yank in the UK or just in awe of all things American? No sweat, you’ve come to the right place – find diners to die for, cool cocktail bars and patriotic pick-me-ups with Square Meal’s list of the best North American restaurants in London.

The American Bar at The Savoy (pictured, right)

Few venues can match The American for its near-mythical status as the granddaddy of all cocktail bars. Go for the live pianist and immaculate cocktails.

Big Easy (pictured, below)

This ode to New Orleans is a pitch-perfect rendition of the Stars and Stripes in culinary form, from the finger-lickin’ extra-meaty ribs to the down-home pecan pie.

Bourbon Bar at Bodean’s

A celebration of Kentucky’s second-most famous export after the Colonel, this bourbon-and-whiskey den is the perfect place to work up an appetite before getting stuck into ribs, pulled pork and other Louisville classics in the restaurant.

Christopher’s

Turn up for a tipple at the Martini Bar, enjoy Stateside classics such as Maryland crab cakes or baked New York cheesecake in the dining room, or do a Champagne brunch, US-style.

Hawksmoor (pictured, right)

A carnivores’ delight, this temple to all things meaty serves US-size ‘dictionary-thick’ cuts of steak and rib-sticking sides such as macaroni cheese.

Henry J Beans

The flagship site of this now-global diner chain is right here in Blighty. Pig out on fried chicken wings, burgers, slaw, corn on the cob and onion rings, washed down with ice-cold beer.

Lucky 7

A chic, boutique diner in west London that serves breakfast all day, as well as malt shakes that come in three thicknesses.

Mulberry Street (pictured, left)

This dineresque pizzeria serves wagon wheel-sized pizzas and quality American lagers to fans of the Big Apple. There are also screens at the bar showing sports.

Red Dog Saloon

Wild West-style barbecue-and-burger feasts meet the East End at this good-looking saloon.

Spuntino

Draw up a stool at Soho’s coolest hangout, a 19th-century New York urban experience from restaurateur Russell Norman. US-style comfort food includes truffled egg toast – so good makes obesity seem like an attractive lifestyle choice.

And one for the road…Tortilla

OK, so this is a Mexican joint, but it’s being more than welcoming to visitors from north of its border. On 4 July, all Americans who can prove their nationality will receive a complimentary beer with their meal.