Well the burger craze has started and it is showing absolutely no signs of stopping. Maybe its because it reminds us of the iconic American pastime, or maybe it’s just because burgers are one of the greatest food inventions ever. Want to know which places have done the hard work and found the magic formula that makes a good burger an amazing burger? Check out our tasty, beef-filled list of London’s best burger joints.
1) Bar Boulud
Starting at the top end of town, we have the creative genius of Daniel Boulud of Bar Boulud. The burger obsessed creator has spared no expense in delivering us Londoners the best of the best in terms of burger ingredients. With inspired dishes such as The Yankee, The Frenchie, and The Piggie, a BBQ pulled pork delight, Mr. Boulud will not disappoint.
Address: 66 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7201 3899
2) Shake Shack
The saying goes “a dog is a man’s best friend”, well a close second is probably the humble hamburger. And at Covent Garden’s Shake Shack everyone is catered for. With the Pooch-ini dog biscuits, your four legged friend will be quite happy while you tuck into locally inspired burgers crafted from locally sourced ingredients. The fun doesn’t stop with shake’n’dogs (milkshakes and hotdogs) also on the menu.
Address: 24 Market Building, London, WC2E 8RD
Tel: +44 (0)20 3598 1360
3) The Diner
For the best burger experience you need a classic American diner. Think neon signs, booth seats, and old school tunes playing in the joint. You can get all of this at The Diner. With 6 locations spread out across the coolest haunts in London, you won’t have any trouble steeping into a bit of the good ole’ US of A. Try the California Burger and the Cheese Fries for a quick trip to a delicious food coma.
Address: 2 Jamestown Rd, London, NW1 7BY
Tel: +44 (0)20 7485 5223
4) Dirty Burger
At the end of the day, the reason we all love the burger is its simplicity. The no fuss attitude has led to the creation of Dirtyburger. Don’t let the name fool you, these guys have just gotten back to basics. The only thing on burger on their menu is the iconic Cheeseburger. They also have a Dirtybreakfast for you to try but here we’ve learnt the lesson “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.
Address: 78 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TL
Tel: +44 (0)20 3310 2010
5) Honest Burgers
This place lives for their namesake. Nothing but honest, wholehearted produce, attitude and delivery have gone into creating simple yet amazing burgers. Honest Burgers call the Brixton Village home and it is the perfect fit, with saw-cut wood furniture and an open kitchen to boot. This place will make you feel at home while satisfying your burger cravings.