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.
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Last updated on 1st August 2025
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'.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hailed for bringing American-style sarnies with an English twist to the seaside droves, MEATliquor is one of the best burger restaurants in Brighton. Graffiti walls and neon lights set the scene nicely, while cheese-smothered mouthfuls and hard shakes are on hand to keep you fuelled up.
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.
