Well bur-gger me. No food is more convenient, chomp-worthy, most-likely to result in mess and completely and utterly satisfying than a big ol' burger. The rise of said burger has been one of great acclaim. Who does it better? Is that candied bacon? Do you use caramelised onions? Are there pickles involved? All of those questions are about to be answered for here lies our selection of London's best burgers.
Last updated on 15th December 2022
From the minds behind Signature Brew craft beer and patty slingers We Serve Humans, The Collab is home to some of the best burgers in London. Check out the Walthamstow kitchen and taproom for the chance to enjoy delicious bites in a cool setting, with live DJs every weekend.
Inspired by Great British produce and all served with their famous rosemary chips, Honest Burgers know how to knock up a decent bun. Head to their Soho outpost for delicious burgers topped with cheese and pulled pork, all washed down with tin-cup cocktails or ice cold beers.
For some of the most cracking burgers in London, check out Britannia for a top-notch lunch or dinner. Toting classic beef patties, buttermilk fried chicken and pulled pork, their burgers pair well with a pint of beer of the venue's impressive list of whiskies.
Looking to up your stack game? Then it's about time you got stuck in at Burger & Beyond Shoreditch. Home to the Insta-baiting bacon butter burger and mouthwatering fries smothered in bone marrow gravy, this is one of the best junk food spots around.
The craft beer bros might be famous for their IPAs and chicken wings, but their food offering is also worth a trip to your local BrewDog. Alongside beefy bites, the spot has plenty of vegan alternatives - and what better than a pint of Punk to wash it down?
With a buzzing ambience and a few celebrity chefs to boot, it comes as no surprise that Sessions is a great Angel find. Settle into this casual restaurant, as you check out their Korean buttermilk chicken burger, alongside a craft lager and kimchi fried rice.
Offering some of the best burgers in Westminster, The Loose Box boasts a hefty selection of stacked patties. Tuck into juicy beef, crispy fried chicken and mouthwatering vegan options, or keep it light with wraps, sandwiches and hot dogs.
Whether you're poorly, sad, happy or mad, there's only one thing that can keep you on the steady up, and that's some of the best London burgers around. Join Dirty Bones as they, as the name suggests, churn out some of the dirtiest burgers in the city, even boasting one with mac 'n' cheese should your gut take you there.
Knowing no bounds when it comes to the art of the burger in London, join Maxwell's for some of the biggest and best in the business. From donut buns to whopping patties, this American bar and restaurant know how it's done - and yes, that is a jug of melted cheese being poured on top.
Sally on down to Tooting and pop into Meat & Shake if you're hungry for all things patty. Notorious for their big plates and even bigger milkshakes, these guys are sure to cure any and all burger cravings.
If you want burgers in London that are loud and very proud, then you've come to the right place. Some of the biggest in the city, these burgers come paired with some of the finest craft pints in the business.
Having won London's best burger award, you know you're in safe hands at Hache in Camden. Around since 2004, this joint knows what it's doing, with bites such as a chicken katsu sando burger, steak and truffle, and rosemary sea salt lamb patties.
Home to meaty stacks and juicy vegan patties, The Lock Tavern should be on your burger hitlist. Head over to the Camden pub and get stuck into mouthfuls of fried chicken, high-grade beef and mushroom and black bean, washed down with tasty crafty beers.
It's one of the coolest places to stop for a drink in Camden, all owed to its riverside plot, but it's also one of the best for burgers. Giving you giant patties with international twists, head on over to Lockside for your burger fix.
Stomach rumbling for a delicious patty and bun? Over in Hackney, the beaut canal-side hotspot Two More Years is slinging out some of the best burgers around, including a Rice Krispie fried chicken number with miso maple butter and ranch pickle slaw.
If you love a good burger, then Marsha's in Soho is definitely a must-visit. Choose between frilled or buttermilk fried chicken or they also have a plant-based version if you're looking for more vegan-friendly options. All three are sublime.
Searching for scrumptious scran? Flat Iron Square is coming in hot with delicious burgers from Gamekeeper. We're talking classic venison and halloumi patties piled high with toppings such as melted cheese, pickles and maple bacon.
With a burger called The Face Melter, is there any need to continue your hunt for London's best burger? No, I don't think so. Just look at it in all it's fried pickles, double meat dose, cheesy, sauce dripping mess. Good Lord Blues Kitchen in Camden have knocked up a real hero of a burger right there.
If you're on the hunt for one of the best burger joints in London, then Porky's will be your spot. With American-inspired bites, you can try their signature burger or try something different with their Hawaiian option.
Queens isn't just any old burger restaurant. While they supply delicious burgers courtesy of MEATliquor, they also have a great cocktail list, an ice-skating ring and 12 bowling alleys to make it that much better.
