Celebrating U.S. Thanksgiving in London - any restaurant tips serving Thanksgiving?
Jul 14, 2014, 1:35 pm
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Thanksgiving (US-style) Dinner in London?
I'm going to be in London over the Thanksgiving holiday and, while this bothers me none, one of my friends is really hoping that we can find a traditional Thanksgiving dinner somewhere.
Does anyone have any idea of where such a thing might be had?
A restaurant frequented by US expats?
I was hoping to buy him a turkey sandwich and call it a day, but that probably won't fly.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Does anyone have any idea of where such a thing might be had?
A restaurant frequented by US expats?
I was hoping to buy him a turkey sandwich and call it a day, but that probably won't fly.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Jul 14, 2014, 1:51 pm
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It's a little early for official announcements from restaurants but from last year:
http://www.timeout.com/london/restau...eals-in-london
http://www.designmynight.com/london/...ents-in-london
http://gouk.about.com/od/festivalsan...ksgivingUK.htm
http://www.timeout.com/london/restau...eals-in-london
http://www.designmynight.com/london/...ents-in-london
http://gouk.about.com/od/festivalsan...ksgivingUK.htm
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Jul 14, 2014, 2:09 pm
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Wow - great resources! Thanks for the replies.
I guess I will be experiencing a tryptophan-induced coma in the UK this year!
I guess I will be experiencing a tryptophan-induced coma in the UK this year!
Jul 15, 2014, 7:42 am
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I've been attending the dinner organised by the Benjamin Franklin House for years. Best Thanksgiving dinner outside the States.
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org...ws/events.html
LOCATION: Clothworkers' Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AH
Thursday 27 November, 7.30pm
http://www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org...ws/events.html
LOCATION: Clothworkers' Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AH
Thursday 27 November, 7.30pm
Aug 24, 2015, 8:18 am
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Celebrating U.S. Thanksgiving in London - any restaurant tips serving Thanksgiving?
Hi all,
Do you have any recommendations for restaurants in London that serve a Thanksgiving-esque menu on the U.S. holiday? I have done a brief Google search, but would love to hear testimonials and recommendations from you guys.
There is a good chance we will be in London this year at the end of November.
Thanks in advance!
Do you have any recommendations for restaurants in London that serve a Thanksgiving-esque menu on the U.S. holiday? I have done a brief Google search, but would love to hear testimonials and recommendations from you guys.
There is a good chance we will be in London this year at the end of November.
Thanks in advance!
Aug 24, 2015, 8:59 am
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Aug 24, 2015, 10:10 am
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I'd suggest Big Easy... but no matter where you go, please set your bar very low for both quantity and quality compared to what Aunt Mabel and Grandma Dottie make back home.
As an aside, how is an LMGTFY link going to provide testimonials and recommendations from FTers?
As an aside, how is an LMGTFY link going to provide testimonials and recommendations from FTers?
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Aug 24, 2015, 11:25 am
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I ended up flying out of Heathrow T2 on Thanksgiving last year. As the United lounge was then taking Priority Pass, given the good reviews, I gave it a try. They had a surprisingly good Thanksgiving spread out in the hot food buffet area!
Otherwise, most butchers are able to get a turkey in around then, especially with a few days notice, or most big supermarkets will have them in the freezer if you've time to thaw it out. Book yourself an apartment with a kitchen, and cook your own
Otherwise, most butchers are able to get a turkey in around then, especially with a few days notice, or most big supermarkets will have them in the freezer if you've time to thaw it out. Book yourself an apartment with a kitchen, and cook your own
Aug 25, 2015, 4:40 am
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Merging with last year's thread on the same topic - still looking pretty current - to keep the information in one place.
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Aug 26, 2015, 1:27 am
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I also happen to be in the LHR T2 United Club last Thanksgiving and the turkey dinner looked quite decent.