THE BURGER.
the 6 best burgers in london whether you love smash burgers, unique twists, elevated cuts, or just a classic patty
● THE PLIMSOLL
CULT-STATS PUB SMASH
What happens when the legendary Four Legs team takes over a backstreet Finsbury Park boozer? Total burger hysteria. Their cheeseburger is a simple masterpiece: two smashed dry-aged beef patties, gooey American cheese, diced onions, pickles, and a secret sauce tucked inside a squishy bun. It’s unpretentious, insanely juicy, and widely considered the single best burger in the capital.
● LUCKY CHIP
NOSTALGIC DIRTY-GOOD TITANS
Long before burger joints took over every high street, Lucky Chip was flipping patties out of a van in Kensal Rise and setting the standard for the entire city. Named after pop-culture icons, from the Kevin Bacon to the El Chapo, their burgers feature aged beef, smoky bacon jam, and just the right amount of grease.
Battersea
thethieves.pub
photos from @lucky_chip
● BLACK BEAR BURGER
GRASS-FED BEEF, ZERO GIMMICKS
Born out of a love for Canadian brisket and top-tier butcher craft, Black Bear Burger’s mantra is simple: "Husbandry first". Using high-welfare, dry-aged British beef, their signature burger comes loaded with smoky bacon, oak-smoked cheddar, onion jam, and garlic mayo. It’s rich, savoury, and engineered so every bite stays together.
Brixton
blackbearburger.com
photos from @black_bear_burger
● MANNA
THE SMASHED SMASH-HIT
Brought to you by the team behind Bake Street, Manna at Arcade Food Hall is a love letter to American diner culture. We’re talking lacy, ultra-crispy smashed edges, potato buns soft as a pillow, and a hot chicken or smash burger that hits every single craving spot. It’s fast, highly addictive, and proves that simple ingredients done with precise technique will win every time.
Covent Garden
mannaburgers.co.uk
photos from @manna_burgers
● MEATLIQUOR
LOUD MUSIC, DARK ROOMS, FILTHY BURGERS
MEATliquor didn't just join the London burger revolution, they started the fire. Born from a legendary parking-lot pop-up, this is where you go when you want your dinner served with a side of heavy metal, neon lights, and hard liquor. The Dead Hippie, with its double mustard-fried patties and secret sauce, remains a rite of passage for every Londoner.
Soho
meatliquor.com
photos from @meatgram
● PATTY & BUN
THE SMOKY GLAZE SUPERSTAR
Wrapped tightly in greaseproof paper so all the steam, melted cheese, and smoky juices meld together, a Patty & Bun burger is an event. The Ari Gold (beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, smoky P&B mayo in a brioche bun) is an absolute icon of the London food landscape. Pair it with their rosemary salted chips and a cold craft beer for the ultimate comfort meal.
Canary Wharf
pattyandbun.co.uk
photos from @pattyandbun