Thanksgiving might be an American holiday, but London has fully embraced the festive spirit — especially when the NFL is involved. Whether you’re an expat craving the flavours of home, a Brit who loves the sport, or a Londoner just looking for something fun to do on a Thursday night, Thanksgiving 2025 in London is shaping up to be bigger, better, and more football-filled than ever.
With epic late-night screenings, special menus, fried chicken feasts, bingo cards, score-guessing competitions and venues staying open way past normal hours, this is the year to celebrate Thanksgiving NFL-style across the capital. Here’s your complete guide to where to eat, drink, cheer, and celebrate on Thursday, November 27th, 2025.
The NFL Thanksgiving Lineup (BST Times)
The 2025 matchups are absolute bangers — and London venues are rolling out the red carpet for all three:
- Packers vs Lions – 6:00pm BST
- Chiefs vs Cowboys – 9:30pm BST
- Bengals vs Ravens – 1:20am BST (early hours of Nov 28)
Most venues will show the first two games, while a few hardcore spots are staying open well past midnight for the final matchup.
1. Nordic Bar — The Biggest, Latest NFL Thanksgiving Party in London
📍 25 Newman St, London W1T 1PN
🕒 Open until 5am
💻 nordicbar.com
If you want the proper late-night NFL marathon — Nordic Bar is the place. They’re calling it an “all-night NFL party,” and they mean it. This is one of the few London bars staying open until 5am, so you can actually catch the early-morning Bengals vs Ravens game live.
Why Nordic Bar is a Top Pick
- All three games shown live
- Huge screens
- Party atmosphere — this is a Thanksgiving blowout
- Central London location
- They always get busy — so book ahead
From their own announcement:
“There’s no better place in London to catch the NFL, enjoy great vibes, and feast on our bumper food and drinks menu.”
NFL fans fill the venue every Thanksgiving, so turn up ready for noise, cheers, and a lot of banter.
If you’re looking for the most complete Thanksgiving NFL experience, this is the city’s headline event.
2. KERB Social Club — A Modern American Sports Bar with a Thanksgiving Menu
📍 Old Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch, E1 6EW
💻 kerbsocialclub.com
🎉 Thanksgiving burger, contests, and Only Jerkin residency
KERB Social Club is quickly becoming one of London’s best American sports bars — and Thanksgiving 2025 will show why. Located right in Old Spitalfields Market, this venue hits the sweet spot between quality food, great screens, and proper NFL-friendly atmosphere.
Thanksgiving Highlights
- Showing Packers vs Lions and Chiefs vs Cowboys
- Thanksgiving burger (chicken + gravy)
- Sweet potato loaded fries
- Only Jerkin’ in the kitchen (one of London’s best fried-chicken outfits)
- NFL bingo cards
- Guess-the-score competitions
- Tons of big screens — every seat can see multiple TVs
- Free entry but booking required
What they say:
“We’ve purposefully designed the venue so every seat has a great view. We know how annoying it is when only a few seats are any good!”
What’s on the Menu?
Only Jerkin’s famous Caribbean-inspired fried chicken is front and centre. Their menu () includes items like:
- Signature Jerk Fried Chicken Burger
- Ginger, Soy & Garlic chicken
- Hot Pepper wings
- Loaded jerk fries
- Grilled jerk chicken salad
- Three-cheese mac & cheese
KERB will also have their exclusive Thanksgiving specials available on the day.
If you want a guaranteed seat, great food, and a lively but not chaotic atmosphere, KERB is a perfect middle-ground option.
3. Forest Road Dive Bar — Thanksgiving Party with Better Beer
📍 Arches 354–356 Westgate Street, E8 3RL
💻 forestroadbrewery.com
⏰ Open until 1am
🎯 Cornhole, beer pong & NFL all day
Forest Road Dive Bar is hosting a Thanksgiving party described as “like Thanksgiving at home, only with better beer” — and honestly, that’s hard to top.
What to Expect
- NFL on all screens through the day
- Beer pong
- Cornhole
- £20 pitchers
- Proper craft beer (Forest Road Brewery is excellent)
- A chill, East London atmosphere
While they won’t stay open for the 1:20am game, this is an ideal venue if you want a Thanksgiving experience with less chaos and more craft beer.
Other Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in London
If you’re not sitting in front of a screen all night, there’s still plenty to do:
Grab a Thanksgiving-style meal
Plenty of London kitchens offer:
- Roast turkey
- Pumpkin pie
- Sweet potato sides
- American-inspired comfort food
Restaurants in Soho, Shoreditch, and West London traditionally run Thanksgiving menus — but book early.
Host an NFL watch party at home
With three huge matchups and late-night games, Thanksgiving makes for a brilliant friends-and-food night in. Pick up wings, order loaded fries, cook a turkey, or sample local fried chicken — London has endless takeaway options.
Final Tips for Thanksgiving 2025 in London
- Book early: venues always sell out.
- Plan transport: especially if you’re chasing those 1am kickoffs.
- Check menus: many places offer limited specials.
- Arrive hungry: Only Jerkin alone is worth the trip.
- Know your kickoff times: the games start earlier in the UK than in the US.
From late-night bars to modern sports venues, this year is shaping up to be one of London’s biggest Thanksgiving NFL celebrations yet. Wherever you go, you’ll find great vibes, great food, and a whole community of football fans keeping the tradition alive across the Atlantic.
