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Best Burgers in London 2026

London's burger scene went from an afterthought to a world-class destination in under a decade, driven by the smash burger revolution, craft beer pairings, and a generation of chefs taking burgers seriously. From the legendary Bleecker Burger and Patty & Bun to late-night smash burgers in Soho and gourmet wagyu patties in Mayfair, London now offers some of the world's best burgers. This guide covers the best burgers in London.

Best Burgers in London 2026
  1. 1

    Bleecker Burger

    Featured

    City of London

    The cult smash cheeseburger that began as a New York-style food truck. Ruthlessly simple: excellent beef, cheese and a soft bun, done exceptionally well.

  2. 2

    Patty & Bun

    Soho & citywide

    Home of the legendary "Ari Gold" cheeseburger with smoky mayo and pickled onions. One of London's original smash-burger pioneers.

  3. 3

    Honest Burgers

    Brixton & citywide

    British-beef burgers with the signature rosemary-salted chips. Started in Brixton Village and now a London institution.

  4. 4

    Black Bear Burger

    Shoreditch

    "Keep it simple, do it well." Properly sourced beef and rich, dirty smash burgers out of Shoreditch's Boxpark.

  5. 5

    Burger & Beyond

    Shoreditch

    Famous for the bone-marrow-basted "Naked Cowboy". Grew from a street-food stall into a Shoreditch favourite.

  6. 6

    MEATliquor

    Marylebone

    Loud, dark and unapologetic; the cult "Dead Hippie" burger and secret sauce helped kick off London's dirty-burger era.

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