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.

Sunday in Brooklyn, Notting Hill and Marylebone

What: One of London's best brunch spots is turning its hand to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 27 until 30 November. Start with warming seasonal dishes like barbecue celeriac fondant, followed by turkey and gravy with cheddar and jalapeno 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. Alternatively, head down to the sister restaurant in Marylebone for an exclusive two-and-a-half-hour-long Thanksgiving Day experience.
Where: 98 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU; 10-12 James Street, W1U 1EE
Book now: Sunday in Brooklyn Notting Hill, Sunday in Brooklyn Marylebone 

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 £110 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, sage 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 salted caramel espresso budino 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: Last year, The Pem's five-course Thanksgiving menu came in at £95 a head and featured a selection of classic ideas executed with elegance and finesse. Sally Abe’s, best of British menu included 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 were two-fold: firstly, pumpkin pie ice cream with shortbread, followed by a pecan tartlet.
Where: 22-28 Broadway, SW1H 0BH
Book now: The Pem

Hard Rock Cafe, Piccadilly

What: Rock along to some American vibes at Hard Rock Cafe this Thanksgiving! Available from 28 November to 1 December, 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 live music and rock n roll, so 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 into its stunning art deco dining room, with red banquets and colourful artworks, to indulge in the likes of spiced pumpkin veloute with clementine and smoked ricotta, traditional turkey and pecan pie with brown butter bourbon ice cream. The four-course menu is priced at £70 per adult (with a glass of bubbles on arrival), or £25 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 £86 per person. Its signature steaks are placed front and centre, with diners able to choose between premium cuts such as USDA prime sirloin and bone-in ribeye. Purists can opt for turkey instead, if they like, and 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 Game Bird at The Stafford London, St James's

What: Lisa Goodwin-Allen 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 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

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 £145 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 caramelised onion relish and American mustard. You can go classic with turkey for the main course, or branch out with confit salmon served with New England clam chowder, crispy clams and collard greens.
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. 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 the famous bronze turkey with pigs in blankets, Brussels sprouts, maple bacon and boulangere potatoes with lashings of homemade gravy.
Where: 50 Cheyne Walk, SW3 5LR
Book now: No. Fifty Cheyne

Blue Door Bistro at The Montague Hotel

What: The star restaurant at The Montague Hotel, Blue Door Bistro is serving up a feast to be thankful for. Kick things off with a cream of cauliflower soup or king prawn and crayfish cocktail with avocado and Bloody Mary dressing before diving into a traditional roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, roast potatoes, and pigs in blankets. To finish it’s a coffee sundae or baked vanilla cheesecake. There are other options too, all for £75 a meal at Blue Door is a Turkey Day to remember.
Where: The Montague on the Gardens, 15 Montague Street, WC1B 5BJ
Book now: Blue Door Bistro

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 28 November, guests can enjoy a set menu for £85 per person, comprising truffle mac & cheese croquettes, Cornish crab sliders, and fried pickles. For the main, picture 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 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. Stuffed turkey legs served with sweet potato mash and cranberry relish is the star of the show, while dessert features key lime pie with whipped coconut 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.