Best of London
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.
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Bleecker Burger
FeaturedThe cult smash cheeseburger that began as a New York-style food truck. Ruthlessly simple: excellent beef, cheese and a soft bun, done exceptionally well.
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Patty & Bun
Home of the legendary "Ari Gold" cheeseburger with smoky mayo and pickled onions. One of London's original smash-burger pioneers.
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Honest Burgers
British-beef burgers with the signature rosemary-salted chips. Started in Brixton Village and now a London institution.
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Black Bear Burger
"Keep it simple, do it well." Properly sourced beef and rich, dirty smash burgers out of Shoreditch's Boxpark.
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Burger & Beyond
Famous for the bone-marrow-basted "Naked Cowboy". Grew from a street-food stall into a Shoreditch favourite.
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MEATliquor
Loud, dark and unapologetic; the cult "Dead Hippie" burger and secret sauce helped kick off London's dirty-burger era.