The best burgers in Central London

Known for its award-winning steaks, The Jones Family Kitchen also serves one of Central London's best burgers. Cooked to perfection in the Josper charcoal oven, the Jones Family Kitchen chuck burger comes loaded with slow-cooked oxtail, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and sesame pickle, served alongside crispy fries. You can add Ginger Pig bacon or mature cheddar for extra indulgence, and a plant-based alternative is available as well.

With branches across the capital, Patty & Bun is a top choice for a great burger in Central London. Their patties use premium beef from H.G. Walter, sourced from small British farms, and are paired with quality cheese from Neal's Yard Dairy. The menu features classic beef options, halal-friendly choices, and plant-based alternatives.

Supernova in the heart of Central London specialises in serving irresistible burgers made from top-quality ingredients. Their confidence shows in a stripped-back menu offering only two takes on the smash burger, paired with fries and sundaes. It's a no-fuss, flavour-first approach that works, in part also thanks to a savvy social media presence.

Riding the wave of smash burger fever sweeping London, Junk arrived from Paris with a supersized approach – you can stack up to five of their thin patties in your burger for the ultimate meat feast. A variety of burger styles are on offer, alongside sides and sweet treats to round things off. Their cookies are so popular, in fact, that they have their own spin-off shop, Puffy.

Crowned UK Burger of the Year back in 2020, Bleecker Burger takes inspiration from the classic New York City burger at the legendary Zaitzeff. These Central London burgers are crafted from rare-breed, grass-fed British beef, dry-aged and cooked to order for an exceptionally rich flavour. The menu keeps it simple with burgers topped with American cheese and house-made sauce, plus fries and shakes on the side.

Honest Burgers follow their “Honest Farming” ethos, focusing on sustainability, quality produce, and transparent sourcing. With locations across Central London, they serve flavour-packed chicken and beef burgers in unfussy, casual spaces at reasonable prices. The menu also features monthly and location-specific specials, plus vegetarian and vegan options, sides, and drinks.

The burger part of this Central London burger joint's name is pretty self-explanatory, but it's the less defined beyond where things get really interesting. Burger & Beyond draws inspiration for its burgers from all over the world, resulting in, for example, the chopped cheese focaccia burger, or the British French dip variant. The burger variety is complemented by sides like tacos, wings, or mozzarella sticks.

Byron's Central London burger menu ranges from crispy Korean-style buttermilk chicken to a satisfying vegan double bacon and cheese, ensuring there's something to suit every taste – you can even pick which kind of patty you'd prefer, a juicy thick classic or a trendy smashed version. Sides include chicken strips with sriracha mayo, homemade slaw, and loaded halloumi fries.

Set aside your preconceptions – yes, Five Guys is a global burger chain, but its popularity speaks for itself, with even Michelin-starred chefs rating it among Central London's best burgers. Known for consistent quality, they serve up affordable, juicy burgers with impressive speed. With numerous locations, they're a reliable go-to for flavour and convenience.

Adding the rich aroma and flavour of truffle oil to the classic burger, Truffle Burger's offerings attain luxurious new heights. The concise menu at the Central London burger restaurants includes tried-and-true options like a cheeseburger, as well as more extravagant ones like the double-coated buttermilk chicken thigh burger with bacon ketchup, truffle honey, and whipped goat's cheese. Needless to say, if you're a fan of truffles, you won't want to miss this one.

Founded in Newcastle in 2010, Fat Hippo has built a reputation for indulgent burgers and loaded fries made with quality ingredients and decisive flavours. Their menu caters to everyone, with generous vegan, gluten-free, and kids' options alongside their signature messy, hands-on eats.

At Goodman, chefs have spent years forging close relationships with the farmers who supply their meat. The beef is dry-aged on-site for maximum flavour, then cooked over specially imported charcoal ovens. Steaks are the main draw at the original Goodman flagship in Central London, but they do a mean house burger too. Choose this steakhouse when you want the pizzazz of a fancy night out with all the comfiness of your favourite street food.

If a serious burger craving hits you while in Central London, Zula is the place to satisfy it. Located near Marble Arch, this joint specialises in standout burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries, and indulgent desserts. Their pride and joy is the daily house-baked brioche bun, on the belief that every great burger begins with exceptional bread. The space is airy, modern, and filled with light, with an open kitchen offering a front-row view of the cooks in action.