London’s burger scene has really upped its game in recent years, as American imports like Shake Shack and Five Guys have set the standard when it comes to quality fast food. We have the details on the best burger joints in London, from a neon-lit bar to a chic French bistro.
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meat liqueur
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74 Welbeck St , London W1G 0BA , United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7224 4239
This prolific London burger brand started life as a food truck (the MEATwagon) in a south London parking lot. When the original Marylebone outpost first opened, it had a cult reputation for its dive bar vibe, graffiti-filled walls, and tattooed servers. The winning formula has been replicated across London and there are now branches across the city from Covent Garden to Croydon. All burgers are made from ground beef and served with a winning combination of red onions, pickles, and mustard. The popular Dead Hippie sandwich features two mustard-fried beef patties topped with dead hippie sauce. For the full amount, order a side of fried pickles and a bowl of chili cheese fries.
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Hawksmoor
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10 Basinghall St, London EC2V 5BQ, UKGet directions
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+44 20 7397 8120
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It stands to reason that one of the best steakhouses in London is also one of the best places to sink your teeth into a powerful thin burger. The Signature Hawksmoor Hamburger is made from 100% grass-fed British beef and topped with a cow’s milk or stilton Ogleshield cheese and served with beef fries. It’s hard to resist this classic combo, but the Kimchi Burger is a tasty alternative topped with prime rib and spicy fermented cabbage. Burgers are only available from the bar menu (rather than in the restaurant area), which is the perfect excuse to browse through the impressive cocktail list.
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Patty & Bun
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22/23 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7PD, UKGet directions
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+44 20 7621 1331
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Vendors of some of London’s best steak sandwiches will typically see queues throughout the day at Patty & Bun’s London outlets, an impressive feat for a business that started out as a small pop-up burger joint. Order the signature ‘Ari Gold’ that brings together a British beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, ketchup and homemade smoked mayo on a brioche bun. Pair it with a serving of chicken skin salt-dusted fries.
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Dirty burger
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54, Arches, 6 S Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1SS, UKGet directions
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+44 20 7074 1444
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Owned by the Soho House group, Dirty Burger is a small chain of fancy burgers located throughout London. The lackluster but stylish interiors combine exposed walls, thick tables, and corrugated iron, and the simple menu features just three options (a cheeseburger, a bacon burger, and a veggie burger). All burgers are made from tender cuts of beef and bone marrow and are served with cheddar cheese, tomato, and Spanish pickles. Pair it with a cold beer and a side of onion fries.
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Bleecker Street
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B, Old Spitalfields Market, Lamb St , Londres E1 6EA , Reino UnidoGet directions
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+44 20 7998 8650
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Founded by a New York lawyer in 2012, Bleecker Street serves hamburgers made with dry breed beef from small farms across the UK. All burgers are topped with a secret spicy sauce and served between toasted seedless buns. The concept started out as a pop-up van that toured London’s best food markets, but now there’s a permanent burger kiosk in Spitalfields Market and a 12-seat takeout in Victoria.
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Chopped
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24 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7485 9100
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More posh than your average burger joint, Haché (which means chopped in French) started life as a small family restaurant on a nondescript lane of Camden High Street. The intimate space features beamed ceilings and chandeliers, and the excellent drink list is loaded with fine wines and French lemonades. Classic burgers are made with premium Scottish beef and served on a brioche or ciabatta roll with a mustard mayo. Are you feeling indulgent? Add truffle shavings and truffle aioli to your burger, or order the Steak Le Fume served in a smoke-filled dome at your table.
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Tommi’s Burger Joint
Direction
30 Thayer St, London W1U 2QP, United KingdomGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7224 3828
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Founded by Icelandic gourmet Tomás “Tommi” Tomasson (known as the man who introduced burgers to Iceland), Tommi’s Burger Joint is fun, tasty and affordable. Budget-conscious consumers will love the regular meal deals and discounts for students and families. Classic burgers are a mix of rump, rib, and steak, and it’s worth spending an extra £ 1 for a pot of bernaise sauce or chipotle mayo to spread on top. The simple menu offers a selection of craft beers, including Icelandic beers, and the interiors (movie posters, fairy lights, handwritten cardboard signs) are inspired by New York’s legendary Burger Joint, tucked away in Le Parker Meridien.
