The best burgers in London

The Jones Family Kitchen is particularly famous for its award-winning steaks, but its house burger is a banger worthy of inclusion in any round-up of London's best burgers. Expertly cooked in the restaurant's Josper charcoal oven, the chuck burger is topped with slow-cooked
oxtail, iceberg, tomato, and sesame pickle. A plant-based alternative is available as well, and they both come with fries on the side.

Everything is made using the freshest British ingredients at this popular burger joint, and flavour is at the front and centre of their ethos. Everything served is made fresh in-house on a daily basis and they are committed to using high welfare, high-quality meat from local suppliers.

Dumbo has arrived from Paris, and the Shoreditch crowd has already caught on. The draw is a tight lineup of smashburgers with dry-aged beef that hits the grill hard and forms a crisp edge while staying juicy inside. American cheese melts into every corner, and the pickles, ketchup and mustard keep things sharp rather than heavy. It is a straightforward setup that works because the details are dialled in. You will queue, and you will probably walk away planning your next visit.

Heard is the burger concept from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, and it's quickly setting a new standard for London burgers. Drawing on his fine-dining background, Bailey brings precision and quality to every detail, using 35-day aged regenerative beef, artisan cheese, and butter-toasted roast potato buns. The menu features both smashed and thick patty options, including 'The Heard' with jalapeño hot honey and Ogleshield, and the Soho-only 'The Soho', layered with gruyère, cornichon, and tarragon mayo. Each burger comes with suggested wine or beer pairings, the cocktails are spot-on (the spicy margarita is a must-order), and dessert, a sea salt brownie ice cream sandwich, seals the deal.

Bake Street is a renowned brunch and lunch spot in Lower Clapton that's earned a cult following for its legendary burger. It's simple, but that's what differentiates it from its bougie competition. Opt for the fried chicken bun or keep it classic with their smash burger, made with a 125g patty, cheese, pickles, fried shallots, umami ketchup, and French mustard squished between a glossy brioche bun.

This burger regularly makes it into articles listing the best burgers in London and for very good reason. It's inspired by a classic New York City burger but uses high-quality, grass-fed beef from British suppliers. It's pretty simple really, but the taste is all in the beef. It's cooked so that it's still pink in the middle, and you have the option to add extra bits, too, like sweet potato fries.

Four Legs is located inside a classic London boozer in Finsbury Park called The Plimsoll. The space is old-school and has everything you should expect from a traditional city pub: football matches on the screen, traditional rich wood furnishings and a light-soaked space that makes for a casual but pleasant dining experience. The food has a reputation for being pretty special, and the Dexter Cheeseburger appears on many 'best burgers in London' lists.

Lagom's smash burgers are 60% aged beef and 40% fat, sandwiched between a 100% fluffy burger bun. Everything here is cooked on an open flame, including the burgers. They come with zingy vinegar slaw, mustard mayo, and American cheese sandwiched between the fluffiest bun. Wash yours down with beers from Hackney Church Brewery Co. This one certainly deserves a spot on our list of the best burgers in London.

Since its launch in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2010, Fat Hippo has become famous for its mouthwatering burgers and dirty fries. The UK-based chain prides itself on its use of premium ingredients and creative flavour combinations. In addition to their signature dishes such as the PB + JJ with a double patty, American cheese, chunky peanut butter, bacon jam and smoked chilli jello, they also provide an extensive selection of vegan, gluten-free, and children's options.

Beer + Burger Store is a family-owned chain located throughout London and a haven for beer and burger enthusiasts. The menu balances meat and vegan options, with pea protein patties as a delicious plant-based alternative. Monthly guest burgers are available alongside classic burger choices, best paired with a cold beer. 

Fast-growing burger chain Supernova is committed to creating mouth-watering burgers featuring the finest ingredients. Their menu offers a limited selection of smash burgers – a classic cheeseburger or a house take on one. Additionally, they offer a variety of sundaes and fries to round off your meal.

The crew behind Dom's Subs and Rasputin's have turned their attention to burgers with this compact Netil Market counter. The set-up is simple, and the focus is on a short run of patties made with Hill and Szrok beef that sit in soft Martin's potato rolls with Jupiter sauce, pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce. It nods to the In-N-Out format while still feeling very London. Everything arrives hot, messy, and satisfying, making it a great spot when you want something quick that still feels properly put together.