Where to celebrate American Independence Day

Looking for somewhere to celebrate the Fourth of July – aka American Independence Day? Haute Time has the low-down on five London haute spots offering an all American menu

 

  • 1. Big Easy

    Big Easy is going all out for 4 July this year and introducing a world exclusive to mark the occasion in style: step forward the Cloof Burger. Priced at £20, the ‘Cloof Burger’ is made up of Hoof + Claw + Fries + Salad + Beer. For one day only, in honour of our Stateside friends this 8oz burger stacked high with lobster meat is available at Big Easy Covent Garden and Kings Road. The Big Easy team will also be serving their limited edition, Stars & Stipes Slushie made with strawberry daiquiri, topped with piña colada and a blue Curaçao float.

    www.bigeasy.co.uk

  • 2. Manhattan Grill

    Steak restaurant, Manhattan Grill, has launched its new burger menu with a special Independence Day offering, which sees the British Isles go head to head with America - in the form of two delicious burgers. Chef Damian Trejo, who earned his culinary stripes cooking for President Barack Obama, has conjured up The American (streaky smoked bacon, sautéed garlic mushrooms, and melted Monterey Jack served in a toasted sesame seed brioche bun). Defending our British culinary reputation is The British, which sees succulent Aberdeen Angus beef topped with juicy gammon steak, fried egg and zingy tomato relish. For those who don’t want to take sides, there’s The Other - a beautifully tender lamb burger, topped with pickled red onions, coriander and mint yoghurt.

    Marriott Executive Apartments, West India Quay, 22 Hertsmere Road, E14

  • 3. M

    M Restaurants is celebrating Independence Day with an evening of stars and stripes, sure to set the city on fire. M is offering all diners on 4 July a complimentary Bulleit bourbon cocktail on arrival and a special Independence Day 500g Prime Rib of Beef, that even the wolf of Wall Street would be proud to tuck into! The USDA Short Rib, is first marinated in Bulleit Bourbon and then braised in Bulleit Rye, before being served with a smoked potato puree. The Sugar Sisters swing band will be performing and will transport guests back to a 1950s High School Prom fit for any American sweetheart.

    2-3 Threadneedle Walk, 60 Threadneedle Street, EC2

  • 4. Q Grill

    This year celebrate Independence Day in style at acclaimed BBQ restaurant Q Grill, Chalk Farm. The special Red, White & Q menu, created by executive chef Lee Bull, features traditional American fare such as Rock shrimp hush puppies with smoked chilli dip, Crispy corn dog topped with frenchies mustard in a butter bun and Chocolate cheese cake with bourbon flaming cherries. Q Grill have also created a unique red, white and blue cocktail called the Watermelon Julep that’s made with Maker’s Mark bourbon mixed with apple juice, watermelon jam, topped with lime and mint. A live band and spectacular decorations will dress the rustic wooden interiors and provide an atmosphere as festive as anywhere in the USA.

    29 - 33 Chalk Farm Road, NW1

  • 5. STK London

    In celebration of Independence Day, STK London has today launched a six course USDA beef tasting menu. Created by executive chef Barry Vera the tasting menu features four small dishes: beef ceviche (with lime, chilli and coriander), STK’s signature Lil BRGR, shin of beef ravioli (with bone marrow sauce) and Asian beef (with hot and sour dressing). The main course is a 300g USDA sirloin steak served with parmesan truffle chips and STK sauce. To finish, guests get to enjoy STK’s playful Taste of the fairground dessert - think candy floss, toffee apples, cookie milkshake, peanut butter and raspberry macarons, salted caramel doughnuts and sweet shop marshmallows. Mmmm!

    336-337 Strand, WC2