Best American bars, grills and baking in London
Ribs, cheesecakes, craft beer and much more to celebrate US of A holidays in London
Just because the US declared independence from the British Empire over 200 years ago, that doesn't mean you can't still get the best of American food and drink on this side of the pond. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a sit down meal, or you have a sweet tooth or crave their drinks and sports, there's definitely something for you at the heart of the city America turned its back on.
From classic brews to crafty IPAs: where to drink
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Strongroom Bar
With the biggest outdoor drinking and dining area in the neighbourhood, Strongroom has an expansive drinks menu to match. Sporting a varied selection of IPAs, ales, lagers, whiskeys and bourbons, you can definitely find something with American roots to your taste in the menu.
Strongroom Bar, 120–124 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3SQ
Bianca Road Brew Co
Even though it's a craft brewery located in South London, Bianca Road Brew Co focuses on American flavours. While their creations are available in a variety of restaurants and bars, you can go straight to the source from Thursday to Saturday and see for yourself what they are all about.
Bianca Road Brew Co, 19 Page's Walk, SE1 4SB
From burgers to BBQ: where to eat
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Sticky Fingers
Bill Wyman, former Rolling Stones bass guitarist, did not have to brainstorm much when it came to naming his restaurant chain. Serving chicken wings, ribs, nachos and other hands-on treats, eating at Sticky Fingers is surely a messy, but delicious, affair.
Sticky Fingers, 1A Phillimore Gardens W8 7QB
Maxwell's
If a diner-style restaurant is what you're after, Maxwell's is just the place. Hosting Rib Meat Revolution every Thursday, with limitless fresh pulled pork included, you can have an early start to the weekend with more American-style meat than you can fathom.
Maxwell's, 34 King Street Covent Garden WC2E 8JD
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Missouri Grill
For a special occasion (or if you're just not a fan of getting your hands dirty), Missouri Grill offers a fine dinning menu at sensible prices. They select only the highest quality cuts of meat and fish and pair them with classic sides for a delectable experience.
Missouri Grill, America Square, 14 Crosswall, EC3N 2LJ
Porky's BBQ
With a self-proclaimed 'porky-heavy' menu, Porky's BBQ cooks its meat Memphis-style: slow and low. If you need to burn some calories off after such a mouthwatering meal, you can test your aim with a Beer Pong Challenge, featuring the famous red party cups.
Porky's BBQ, 18 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DR
As American as apple pie: where to indulge your sweet tooth
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Hummingbird Bakery
The home of quality American baking in London for over 10 years, you can find all the classic desserts at Hummingbird Bakery. You better not have the appetite of a hummingbird, though, if you are hoping to make it through their selection of pies, including pumpkin, lime and pecan.
Hummingbird Bakery, 155a Wardour Street, W1F 8WG
Outsider Tart
Cupcakes, sweet pies, fresh tarts and cheesecakes straight from New Yorkers' hands. Outsider Tart also fills their shelves with American groceries, leaving you to savour the fresh treats now and have some to hide away at home for later.
Outsider Tart, 83 Chiswick High Road, W4 2EF
Hit a home run: where to watch US sports
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Belushi's
At first glance, Belushi's might look like just a regular bar, but it definitely sports American vibes, if you know where to find them. You can book a themed cave for yourself and some friends, the most Yankee of them being the baseball-inspired Dugout Cave, with beer pong games just a throw away.
Belushi's, 28 Hammersmith Broadway, W6 7AB
Aces & Eights
For a taste of the Old West, Aces & Eights is a saloon-inspired bar and venue, which regularly receives comedy and music acts. The available selection of American whiskeys and bourbons will definitely help send you back in time.
Aces & Eights, 156-158 Fortess Road, Tufnell Park, NW5 2HP