Turkey day is coming up! Just because you're far from home doesn't mean you can't have a wonderful Thanksgiving in the northern capital with your Beijing family. All events take place on November 24 unless indicated otherwise.
Dinners
Casual Thanksgiving at the Local
Enjoy a casual Thanksgiving at the local with lots of comfort food. Fun for everyone, no matter whether you're American or not. Advanced bookings are highly recommended, see the menu above (WeChat ID: localKenn). 6-10pm. The Local
Thanksgiving Feast (pictured at top)
Chapter will be hosting a traditional American Thanksgiving again this year. Enjoy all the traditional favorites including roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. RMB 388 (plus 15 percent service charge). 6-10pm. Conrad Hotel Beijing
Celebrate American Thanksgiving with LAD
Celebrate American Thanksgiving with LAD, either in-store (RMB 199 per adult, RMB 159 per child) or with home delivery, November 24-27. A whole roasted imported turkey will set you back RMB 139 per kilogram for delivery, and sides are RMB 30 per person. Lily's American Diner (all three locations)
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Feast
Enjoy a traditional American Thanksgiving buffet with a whole roasted turkey with chestnut apricot stuffing, chipolata sausages, roasted brussel sprouts, butter maple carrots, mashed potato, and of course a full range of baked goods for dessert come November 24. Book through 8414 9820. RMB 228 (plus 10 percent service charge, plus 6 percent VAT). Feast
Traitor Zhou's X Jing-A Thanksgiving Dinner
Slurp up some pumpkin ale while you feast on Traitor's famous fried chicken and a generous spread of cajun-inspired side dishes. Book in advance for seatings at 6pm and 8pm at the taproom and Okra across the courtyard. RMB 800 (group of 4, prior reservation), RMB 1,000 (group of 4, walk-in). Jing-A Taproom and Okra
Fairmont Beijing Thanksgiving Offerings
Enjoy excellent food and service at The Cut in the Fairmont Beijing. They have put together a tantalizing four-course menu especially for Thanksgiving. 6-11pm. RMB 588 (plus 10 percent service charge, 6 percent VAT). Fairmont Beijing
It's Turkey Time at Blue Frog
It’s turkey time at Blue Frog, where they'll serve roasted turkey served with corn bread stuffing, giblet plum gravy, sweet potato mash, and butter sautéed green beans for RMB 195. For dessert, grab a slice of caramel pumpkin pie with whipped cream for RMB 35. 4pm-close. RMB 195. Blue Frog
Thanksgiving Buffet at Home Plate BBQ
Kick off this holiday season the southern way at Home Plate BBQ on November 24. This Thanksgiving join us for a buffet of barbecued whole turkeys, smoked turkey breast, whole hog, and all the fixins'. End your meal with chocolate cake or bourbon bread pudding. Free-flow drinks include house red and white wine, ice tea, sodas, coffee, and Tsingtao. 6.30-9pm. RMB 388 (adults), RMB 288 (children under 12 years old). Home Plate BBQ
Staycations and Shows
Thanksgiving Sleepover
The Brickyard is offering two Thanksgiving sleepover packages, one on Thursday night (Nov 24, RMB 2,388) and one on Saturday night (Nov 24, RMB 2,588). Includes private transfers to and from Beijing, a superior queen Great Wall view room, a traditional Thanksgiving feast, for two.
Happy Thanksgiving: One Night of Opera, Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Enjoy a beautiful performance by the first and only fully privately-funded orchestra in Mainland China at Beijing Concert Hall on Thanksgiving. 7.30-9.30pm. RMB 50-280. Beijing Concert Hall
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