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.
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Last updated on 20th March 2024
Fronting sites in Stratford, Waterloo, Wimbledon, South Kensington and Shepherd's Bush, GBK is a must-visit for burger joints. Pair your meaty mains with onion rings, halloumi fries or chicken tenders, alongside a lip-smacking milkshake.
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.
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 or Peckham outpost for delicious burgers topped with cheese and pulled pork, all washed down with tin-cup cocktails or ice cold beers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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 love a good burger, then Paradiso Burger & Cocktail Bar 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.
Inspired by all the burger capitals of the world, including Miami, Vegas, Berlin and London, Burger & Beyond is making its stamp on our city's patty and bun scene. Get your smackers around the Bacon Butter Burger (£12.50) featuring their signature dry-aged beef patty, oozing with double American cheese, burnt butter mayo, onions and crisp pancetta bacon - phwoar. Or if you're partial to poultry? Try the Krispie Fried Chicken (£12.50) on for size, made with miso maple butter, ranch and crinkle pickles.
When it comes to meat, Blacklock really know what they're doing, sourcing their native and rare breed beef from Cornwall's oldest family of farmers and butchers. Make your way to their Shoreditch outspot (which boasts trendy interiors made up of bare-brick walls and leather banquettes alongside mid-century-style tables and chairs) to try their one and only bun - The Blacklock Burger (£13). This beauty is a double cheeseburger 'Blacklocked' with vermouth-caramelised onions. You can also pair that with beef dripping chips (£4.80) and their own-brand Blacklock Lager (£4.5) for the perfect feast.
With a trader bringing you all the delights of America, you can be sure Arcade Food Hall has your covered for burgers. Order a kimchi or classic smash burger from Manna, or take it up a notch with the Hot One. Plus, there's chicken versions, tenders, waffle fries and whole platters to boot.
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.
After moving to London in 2012, Zan Kaufman started slinging out burgers from her food truck, where her delish patty and buns quickly gained a cult following. She now runs a permanent restaurant in Victoria, as well as Old Spitafields Market, where you can sink your teeth into their iconic, award-winning buns. Here, it's all about the beef, so you'll find juicy, rare-breed, dry-aged patties cooked fresh to order, nestled within a sesame seed bun with sauce and American cheese. A classic cheeseburger will only set you back £8.95, although you can also opt for extras like bacon, blue cheese and more.
