Where to find Gothenburg's best burgers

Popular spot among Gothenburg's burger aficionados. Meat comes from selected farms and is ground on site and the decor is a trendy mix of raw concrete and cosy details. Combine your burger with a cocktail from the bar.

Copenhagen meets Tokyo and the US in former industrial premises. Streetfood of various kinds is the common denominator and you'll find everything from a Japanese izakaya to a dining room and cocktail bar. If you're in the mood for a burger you've come to the right place, with a tasty selection of double smash burgers with various accompaniments, such as truffle, bacon and brie or the house dill pickles cheddar and silverskin onions. Don't miss their decadent fries.

At American-influenced Diné Burgers, centrally located on Drottninggatan, burgers are the order of the day. Everything is made from scratch in their kitchen and their popular dressings are made to their own recipe. Burgers are made from Swedish meat and there are vegetarian alternatives. The drinks menu includes shakes, beer and wine.

If you want an authentic American-style dining experience, Happy Days is the place to go. Burgers are served in red and white greaseproof paper with classic accompaniments – fries, dips, and, of course, decadent milkshakes. The generous menu offers a few burger options with something for both traditionalists and burger anarchists.

Burger Mansion is a hamburger restaurant that truly lives up to its name. It serves a variety of different types of burgers, sides, and milkshakes, and the burgers are considered by many to be among the best in Gothenburg. As a result, Burger Mansion has numerous loyal returning customers.

This smoky BBQ favourite has a street food concept with burgers and beers. Naturally, they smash their burgers and pair them with delicious toppings that draw crowds to Slakthuset.

The menu at this rocking bar follows an American theme and, naturally, juicy hamburgers have their place. All burgers are made with 100% Swedish beef, except for the vegetarian version. Tuck into tasty grub in a relaxed atmosphere, or time your visit to enjoy entertainment such as a quiz night, live music or one of the frequent theme nights.

Most people know what to expect from a classic hamburger. But if you want to take a deeper dive into the streetfood favourite, head to the far end of Andra Långgatan. Burgers here are influenced by cuisines from all over the world, and the menu includes a burger with South Korean flavours, one with Italian and a French vegetarian burger. They're all organic too.

From Tuesday to Sunday, you can enjoy truly tasty and affordable hamburgers at O's Streetfood on Hagbergsgatan. They serve everything from cheeseburgers and truffle burgers to a special burger named Göteborg. Each month, they introduce a new burger. The menu also includes various types of fries, chilli cheese and chicken pops, as well as a plethora of dipping sauces.

The Två Feta Grisar brewery has an industrial-style restaurant under the same roof named Two Fat Pigs. They serve their signature dish, a smash burger made from chuck steak. It comes in two different variations, with French fries and washed down with a beer from the brewery.

This rocking spot goes all-in on the American vibe, with awesome burgers taking centre stage on the menu. At lunchtime they serve a wide range of both smash burgers and chicken burgers. At dinner, the burger range is slightly smaller, but with equally well-thought-out and explosive flavour combinations. Combine with a cocktail, some natural wine or why not a delicious milkshake?

O'Learys oozes American influences and naturally the menu includes several different hamburgers. Pair your burger with a beer and watch a match on the big screen if you fancy. At O'Learys Södra Bowling you can also combine your meal with activities such as bowling or shuffleboard.

At Burgersson they flip burgers made from locally-reared, grass-fed beef, and serve fries with Västerbotten cheese, from afternoon till late evening. Vegetarians have as many options as carnivores and there's a plant-based kids' burger option. They bake their burger buns daily at their Friggagatan branch, which are also delivered to their Skanstorget restaurant. 

If you want to combine a tasty burger with an exciting game of billiards or shuffleboard, Biljardpalatset and BP Brasserie is the place to go. The menu includes a classic burger with brioche, cheddar and bacon flakes, as well as a vegetarian variation made of beans. If you like a cold beer with your burger there are some 20 draught beers to choose from.

As well as enjoying activities like disco bowling, shuffleboard, and a triathlon, you can also tuck into a hearty meal with influences from near and far at Gothenburg's largest bowling alley. If you like burgers, you'll find several options to choose from, including two vegetarian options. For younger guests, there's a special hamburger menu.

Holy Cow serves hamburgers in various varieties, seven days a week. Choose a burger with authentic bourbon dressing and cheddar, a burger with fried chicken or a veggie variation. As well as burgers with all kinds of tasty toppings, the menu also includes other classics. Why not try spicy cheese balls or skip straight to dessert and enjoy a milkshake with extra everything.  

Live the American dream - from the decor to the burgers and drink - at this popular Wild West burger joint. Decadent milkshakes, country music over the speakers, cow hides and bull horns set the tone. When the weather's fine you can enjoy your burger on their outdoor dining area.

This e-sports restaurant isn't just about e-sports and gaming, there's also a menu with hearty street food to fuel up with, or simply enjoy for dinner or weekend lunch with friends and family. Burgers are a staple on the menu and come in different varieties with meat, halloumi, chicken, and vegan options.

Staff at Beerista serve up food and drink in leather aprons and the surroundings have a similarly rustic feel, with muted colours and leather chairs. The menu includes both classic smash burgers with traditional accompaniments and variations with global influences. Whichever kind of burger you fancy, wash it down with a beer - there's a wide selection to choose from. 

Parts of an old barn from the nearby countryside form the backdrop to this hipster burger joint. 19th century America nostalgia meets locally-produced West Swedish ingredients. Meat is freshly ground on site every day and the burgers have memorable names.

Music and food go hand in hand here and the walls are adorned with pictures of countless rock legends. Burgers come in different variations and have music-related names. Add hot chicken wings to your order and round off your meal with something sweet from the dessert list.

Cuckoo's Nest at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel welcomes guests for post-work drinks and fun every Wednesday, with sliders from Italy, France and the USA, which can be combined with beer from these three countries. You can also enjoy views over Gothenburg harbour.