Whether you like them filled with piles of meaty morsels or you're after a stack of the vegan variety, you really can't beat a good patty and bun combo. To save you the trouble of searching around our seaside town, we've done the hard work and compiled this guide about where to find the best burgers in Brighton.
Bringing an East-meets-West vibe to its menu thanks to Umami Nation at the helm, The Mesmerist is slinging out a unique lineup of eats. Curried bean patties with slaw, raita and an onion bhaji are on the cards, although there are also a few meaty choices.
East Street Tap's menu is 100% vegan, featuring a range of lip-smacking patty and bun combos that are sure to satiate any cravings. So if you keep searching for "the best burgers near me"? Head here for plant-based creations elevated with satay sauce and chilli jam.
Honest Burger Brighton are definitely up there. After all, the clue's in the name. Popular throughout the country for their extensive range of bites and rosemary-salted chips, the Duke Street restaurant's a no-brainer for a great meal.
Get on down to The Victory and indulge in a range of hearty bites. Not only can you gobble down a classic cheeseburger, but also buns filled with chicken shawarma, pepperoni, falafel and so much more. Topping it off? The enticing selection of sides and beers.
While there's plenty on The Cricketers' menu to lure you in, it's the burgers that have us in a tizzy. All served in a brioche bun and with chunky chips, the patties include dry-aged steak beef, free-range chicken, Sussex halloumi and vegan chick'n'.
Mash Tun is a raucous indie pub serving knockout burgers in Brighton city centre. On the menu? Steak patties topped with candied beetroot relish, smoked paprika chicken and maple bacon buns, chilli poppers and more boisterous flavours.
Blue cheese and truffle, buffalo chicken and one served in a cloud of smoke under a dome.. Revolution is an unexpected champ when it comes to a Brighton burger. Come here for a chilled daytime meal or for a pre-night-out feast.
Just a pebble skim from the beach, Burger & Lobster is no stranger to stuffing a bun. You can get all kinds in burger form, from the classic beef or smashed wagyu to smashed lobster and prawn, chicken, plant patties and short rib.
Each succulent creation is served with fantastic fries and topped with all kinds. We're talking cheese, onion, pickles, slaw and every dressing under the south coast sun.
The best burgers in Brighton town centre? The Black Lion's are worth shouting about. Not only do they come with home-cut fries, but there's also a crowd-pleasing selection of beef, chicken, vegan chorizo and deep-fried mac 'n' cheese.
A traditional boozer with swathes of rustic charm, Bath Arms is the perfect plot for chomping on what might just be the best burger in Brighton. Make your way over to tuck into dishes like the wagyu beef with salad leaves, chipotle mayo and triple-cooked chips.
There's a fantastic selection available over at The Joker, a seriously stylish spot that even boasts a beaut rooftop terrace. Options include a vegan patty paired with kimchi slaw and mayo, as well as fried chicken accompanied by blue cheese and sliced mozzarella.
The Brunswick might just have the best burger in Hove; though the halloumi with smashed avocado and basil mayo sounds enticing, our favourite is the dry-aged beef patty accompanied by braised short rib and beer onions.
The Dorset is making us drool with its enticing collection of burgers. The Brighton blue is a bit of a sensation, showcasing cheese, caramelised onions and homemade sauce, although it would also be hard to pass up the Korean BBQ, made up of battered chicken and gochujang mayo.
An award-winning seafront kitchen, Lucky Beach is whipping up locally sourced bites from its archway abode. Feast on organic beef cradled in a parmesan truffle butter bun accompanied by chicken fat onions and 'ketchup leather' at this fantastic Brighton burger restaurant.
Bringing its legendary cult London reputation straight to the South Coast, Burger & Beyond is the ultimate destination for anyone serious about their patty game. This cool spot in Brighton's buzzy food scene focuses on big, bold flavours, stacking up unapologetically indulgent creations dripping with house-made sauces and perfectly melted cheese.
Whether you are dropping in for a casual date night or a post-work fix, their premium take on comfort food delivers exactly what you need when only a proper, messy, top-tier burger paired with a craft beer will do.
Prone to pick poultry over beef for your burger filling? Then The Bok Shop is the place for you. The chicken specialists top their birds with everything from fiery Korean-style Bokadoosh to their award-winning honey and ginger buffalo sauce. What's more, all the dishes can be made vegan.
