16 best Thanksgiving dinners in London for 2024

While not officially a holiday in the UK, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving in London (which in 2024 falls on Thursday 23 November), not least the veritable feast that Americans rustle up for the occasion. A typical Thanksgiving dinner involves turkey, stuffing and various other trimmings, plus cranberry sauce, sweet potato pie and mac ‘n’ cheese, followed by a decent helping of pumpkin and/or pecan pie. And frankly, we won’t be saying no to any of it. The good news is, there are loads of Thanksgiving restaurants in London serving up special menus featuring all of the above, and more.

The tradition of Thanksgiving is celebrated across the United States, Canada and Brazil among other countries, and is intended as a way to pay homage and give thanks for a good year around the time of the traditional main harvest. Years on and this pivotal moment in the calendar is still upheld, allowing friends and families to gather together to show their appreciation for the people and things they’re fortunate enough to be surrounded by in their lives.

While on this side of the pond Thanksgiving isn't usually included in our holiday calendar, as foodies, we can't say no to an indulgent feast. We're ready to gobble up piles of roast turkey and huge slabs of pumpkin pie... call it a warm up for your belly in preparation for Christmas. And in our opinion, where better to celebrate it all than in London? The beauty of London's culinary scene is its universal offering so it's easily the best place to scout out your Thanksgiving turkey dinner, because who really wants to slave over an entire turkey a month before Christmas? Swap out the stress of cooking and head into the city to gobble up all Thanksgiving has to offer. Any excuse to avoid the washing up gets our vote.

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving every year or you’re a complete holiday newbie, dust off those Stars and Stripes (and your stretchiest jeans) and get ready to head to chow down on the best Thanksgiving feasts London has to offer.

BRIX, London Bridge

What: Trendy London Bridge hangout BRIX is putting on a huge feast for Thanksgiving - and it's one of the more affordable options in this list too. Celebrate on 23 November with a three-course meal for £40 (or £35 for two courses). Start with the likes of pulled beef truffled mac 'n' cheese, followed by roast Norfolk turkey with chicken and apricot stuffing. For dessert, there's a choice of three, although we have our eye on the Daim Bar cheesecake...
Where: 16 Great Guildford Street, SE1 0HS
Book now: BRIX

Sunday in Brooklyn, Notting Hill

What: One of London's best brunch spots is turning its hand to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on both the 23 and 24 November. Start with warming seasonal dishes like pumpkin-spiced soup, followed by a slow-roasted turkey parcel with creamy mac 'n' cheese and fresly baked cornbread. Rounds things off with a slice of pecan pie! The menu is priced at £55 per person, and the restaurant is able to host larger groups if you're bringing family and friends along. 
Where: 98 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU
Book now: Sunday in Brooklyn

Sette, Knightsbridge

What: The team at Sette have put their signature Italian-American spin on a traditional turkey dinner with an irresistible four-course feast to kick off the holiday season. Available for £95 per head, the affair comprises an amuse-bouche to start, followed by primi piatti, secondi and dolci. Choose from an array of decadent dishes, such as delica pumpkin ravioli with parmesan, butter, sake and almonds to start, followed by a roasted bronze turkey with all the trimmings. Desserts range from the classic to the contemporary. Stay safe with Sette’s pecan pie, or try the cinnamon sugar bomboloni for an Italian treat! Top it all off with live music throughout the evening.
Where: 4 Knightsbridge Green, SW1X 7QA
Book now: Sette

The Pem, Westminster

What: The Pem's five-course Thanksgiving menu comes in at £95 a head and features a selection of classic ideas executed with elegance and finesse. Start with snacks such as Wiltshire truffle gougeres and devilled quail's egg with trout roe, followed by a cornbread palate cleanser, and culminating with maple roast turkey served alongside duck fat hasselback spuds. Puddings are two-fold: firstly, pumpkin pie ice cream with shortbread, followed by a pecan tartlet. 
Where: 22-28 Broadway, SW1H 0BH
Book now: The Pem

The George, Fitzrovia

What: Thanksgiving is a major affair at The George, a classic British boozer in Fitzrovia that’s taking bookings for large groups on the 23 November. For one day only, it’s putting on a traditional roast dinner, with turkey and all the trimmings. We’re talking candied yams, green beans casserole, biscuits, roasties and pigs in blankets. The affair kicks off with a classic prawn cocktail and finishes with a Bourbon and pecan pie. You’ll be rolling home after this one.
Where: 55 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LQ
Book now: The George

Hard Rock Cafe, Piccadilly

What: Rock along to some American vibes at Hard Rock Cafe this Thanksgiving! Available from 23-26 November, guests can indulge in a traditional two-course dinner featuring slow-roast turkey with veg, stuffing, creamy mash and cranberry sauce, followed by pumpkin pie. Diners are also treated to a Live Music Unplugged Session from 6:30pm on 23 November. This is a great option if you want to entertain the whole family on the big day - there's a mini lil' rockers menu too, for just over a tenner. 
Where: 225-229 Piccadilly, W1J 9HR; 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ
Book now: Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe London

The Colony Grill Room, Mayfair

What: Of course this New York-inspired grill room at The Beaumont hotel is serving up a special Thanksgiving feast! Settle in to its stunning art deco dining room, with red banquets and colourful artworks, to indulge in the likes of pumpkin risotto with smoked ricotta and toasted hazelnuts, traditional turkey and pumpkin pie with coffee ice cream. The five-course menu is priced at £85 per person, or £40 for children.
Where: 8 Balderton Street, W1K 6TF 
Book now: The Colony Grill Room

Smith & Wollensky, Charing Cross

What: An ode to the American steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky is serving a three-course feast for Thanksgiving this year, priced at £85 per person. Its signature steaks are placed front and centre, with diners able to choose between premium cuts such as USDA prime sirloin, fillet or bone-in ribeye. Purists can opt for turkey instead, if they like, while all mains come served with family-style sides. Don’t skip pudding, which spans a traditional pumpkin pie to Oreo cheesecake.
Where: 1-11 John Adam Street, WC2N 6HT
Book now: Smith & Wollensky

The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea

What: Celebrate Thanksgiving in the cosy surrounds of British boozer The Cadogam Arms, a recent but well-integrated addition to Chelsea’s King’s Road. Just like at sister restaurant The George, it’s an all-singing-all-dancing affair with a heaving roast turkey dinner. While the special menu is only available on the day, it’s running a dessert special – a Bourbon and pecan pie – all week!
Where: 298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG
Book now: The Cadogan Arms

The Game Bird at The Stafford London, St James's

What: Lisa Goodwin-Allen's works alongside executive chef Jozef Rogulski to create a menu that showcases the finest British seasonal produce. Their Thanksgiving menu is no different, with the likes of a butternut squash veloute to start, followed by maple-glazed Kellybronze Turkey with garlic mash, sage and onion stuffing, green bean casserole and roasted pumpkin. For pudding, there’s a slice of chocolate pecan pie with mocha ice cream that has your name on it.
Where: 16-18 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NJ
Book now: The Game Bird at The Stafford London

Oblix at The Shard, London Bridge

What: At just under £100 per person, this Thanksgiving feast doesn’t come cheap, but Oblix at The Shard certainly pulls out the stops when it comes to special occasions. The meal kicks off with an array of sharing dishes, from burrata with serrano ham and truffle honey to beef carpaccio with mustard dressing. There’s a classic turkey roast for main course, while dessert features an epic platter of Oblix’s greatest sweet treats. Of course, epic views from level 32 of The Shard add to the theatre of the occasion.
Where: 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY
Book now: Oblix at The Shard

Cheneston's Restaurant at The Milestone Hotel and Residences, Kensington

What: Keep it classic with a traditional dinner at Cheneston’s, a hidden retreat tucked inside The Milestone Hotel in Kensington. Priced at £130 per person, you’ll be treated to an exceptional menu devised by executive chef Daniel Putz, who learned his trade at The Ritz. It’s a three-course affair, not including nibbles and petit fours, with starters such as 12-hour braised short rib with sweet potato, smoked onion and American mustard. You can go classic with turkey for main course, or branch out with confit salmon served with fennel, orange, wild rice and cranberry granola, and sauce americaine. We really couldn't choose between both dessert options: a caramelised apple tart with bourbon reduction, or dark chocolate fondant with salted pecan ice cream.
Where: 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL
Book now: Chenestons's Restaurant at The Milestone Hotel and Residences

No. Fifty Cheyne, Chelsea

What: With its picturesque riverside setting, No. Fifty Cheyne makes an atmospheric spot to soak up this year’s celebrations from. Iain Smith – the restaurant’s head chef – has come up with a particularly indulgent menu for Thanksgiving this year, a set offering with the option to choose two or three courses. If you go the whole hog, you’ll be treated to truffled butternut squash and chestnut soup, followed by roasted turkey with sausage and sage stuffing, maple roasted parsnips, pigs in blankets and boulangère potatoes. For dessert? It’s a pecan and condensed milk pie, of course.
Where: 50 Cheyne Walk, SW3 5LR
Book now: No. Fifty Cheyne

Darby’s, Vauxhall

What: Robin Gill’s oyster bar, bakery and grill oozes relaxed brasserie vibes, with its retro décor, banquet seating and impressive bar area. On 23 November, guests can enjoy a set menu for £75 per person, comprising truffle mac & cheese croquettes, Montgomery gougeres and lobster cocktail to start. A palate cleanser of potted shrimp on cornbread bridges the gap between starters and main course, which features lemon and thyme roast turkey with Brussel sprouts and beef fat potatoes. Finish with a slice of pumpkin pie served with toasted pecan and bourbon ice cream for the ultimate indulgent dinner.
Where: 3 Viaduct Garden, SW11 7AY
Book now: Darby’s

Duck & Waffle, City of London

What: Everyone’s favourite sky-high restaurant is serving up a feast for the big day with two sittings for either lunch or dinner. Start strong with pigs in blankets and English mustard mayo, and cheesy polenta croquettes with black truffle mayo, followed by a whole roasted bronze turkey with all the trimmings. Pudding is a Bourbon pecan pie with homemade clotted cream. Plus, kids under 10 years old eat at a reduced price!
Where: 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
Book now: Duck & Waffle

Indigo at One Aldwych, Covent Garden

What: Relax in the luxurious surrounds of One Aldwych's signature restaurant, Indigo, and indulge in a four-course feast. This is not your average Thanksgiving dinner though. Start things off with warm maple glazed rolls and a glass of Billecart-Salmon Champagne. Next, there’s pumpkin soup with glazed chestnuts, and a crab and citrus salad. Stuffed turkey legs served with sweet potato mash and cranberry relish is the star of the show, while dessert features pecan pie with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream.
Where: 1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ
Book now: Indigo

For US-style feasting all year round, check out our list of the best American restaurants in London.