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The British Burger Awards 2025 stand as a prestigious celebration, recognising not just the best burgers in the country, but the passionate people and innovative businesses that bring them to life.
The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony which took place on Monday the 17th of November at the Novotel Centre Birmingham. These awards gathered together independent operators, high street chains, and street food pioneers to compete for the coveted title of the UK’s best burger.
Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the British Burger Awards said: “The businesses shortlisted for these awards represent the very best of the UK’s vibrant burger scene, from gourmet innovators to beloved independents serving up unforgettable flavours.
This celebration is all about recognising the creativity, passion and hard work behind every bun, and we can’t wait to honour the outstanding talent shaping the nation’s burger culture.
We would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
The winners for the 1st British Burger Awards 2025 are:
Best of Scotland
Burger Island (Burntisland)
Outstanding Achievement went to Saints Sizzle Classic Hamburgers (St Andrews)
Recognised for Excellence was Burgur Grill (Hamilton)
Best of North East England
Ati’s home of smash (Sunderland)
Outstanding Achievement went to Craft Burger (South Shields)
Recognised for Excellence was Craft Burger Boro (Middlesbrough)
Best of Yorkshire
Mr Ts (Leeds)
Outstanding Achievement went to Cowshed Burgers (Scarborough)
Recognised for Excellence was Dope Burger (Doncaster)
Best of North West England
Bürgshake (Lancaster)
Outstanding Achievement went to Big Buns Burgers (Burnley)
Recognised for Excellence was Low Slow and Dough (Wirral)
Best of East Midlands
Hickory’s Smokehouse (Nuthall)
Outstanding Achievement went to Red Dog Saloon (Nottingham)
Recognised for Excellence was BVRGRY (Nottingham)
Best of West Midlands
Libertine Burger (Leamington Spa)
Outstanding Achievement went to Grill N Shake (Oldbury)
Recognised for Excellence was Beef ‘N’ Buns (Solihull)
Best of South East England
Blip (Reading)
Outstanding Achievement went to Big Boy’s Kitchen (Slough)
Recognised for Excellence was Burger Brothers (Brighton)
Best of South West England
Guru J’s (Cheltenham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Holee Cow (Cheltenham)
Recognised for Excellence was Burger Theory (Bristol)
Best of Wales
Hickory’s (Rhos-on-Sea)
Outstanding Achievement went to BRGR (Bridgend)
Recognised for Excellence was Dinos Llandudno (Llandudno)
Best of London
Burgers LDN (London)
Outstanding Achievement went to Burger and Beyond Soho (London)
Recognised for Excellence was Burger and Beyond (London)
Best of Glasgow
Three Brothers (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to NOLA Soul (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Smokey Trotters Kitchen (Glasgow)
Best of Edinburgh
Bucks Bar (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Burgers and Beers Grillhouse (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Shakedown (Edinburgh)
Best of Newcastle
Spice Hut (Newcastle)
Outstanding Achievement went to Smashburger (Newcastle)
Recognised for Excellence was Brack Burger (Newcastle)
Best of Manchester
So Famous (Manchester)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Blues Kitchen (Manchester)
Recognised for Excellence was Legends Desserts & Burger Bar (Manchester)
Best of Leeds
Mr Ts (Leeds)
Outstanding Achievement went to Bill’s Leeds (Leeds)
Recognised for Excellence was Meat:Stack (Leeds)
Best of Liverpool
Cosy Club (Liverpool)
Outstanding Achievement went to Boss Burgers (Liverpool)
Recognised for Excellence was Free State Kitchen (Liverpool)
Best of Birmingham
BRGR BOX (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Boo (Birmingham)
Recognised for Excellence was HANBAO (Birmingham)
Best of Leicester
WingTrapp (Leicester)
Outstanding Achievement went to Cosy Club (Leicester)
Recognised for Excellence was Knight & Garter (Leicester)
Best of Cardiff
The Grazing Shed (Cardiff)
Outstanding Achievement went to Hub Box (Cardiff)
Recognised for Excellence was The Bagel and Burger Kitchen (Cardiff)
Best Veg/ Vegan Burger Restaurant
Meat The Vegans (London)
Outstanding Achievement went to Vegan Shack (Manchester)
Recognised for Excellence was Holee Cow (Cheltenham)
Best Independent Burger Joint
B.U.N (Manchester)
Outstanding Achievement went to Smashie’s (Bacup)
Recognised for Excellence was CW2 Burger by Local Burger (Crewe)
Best Street Food Burger Vendor
Bustler Nottingham (Nottingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Street star (Manchester)
Recognised for Excellence was Two Guys (Cardiff)
Best Burger from a Independent Chain (10 or less locations)
Burger Shop (Worcester)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Beefy Boys (Shrewsbury)
Recognised for Excellence was Urban (Sheffield)
Best Burger from a Independent Chain (10 + locations)
Archies
Outstanding Achievement went to Phat Buns
Recognised for Excellence was Fat Hippo
Best Restaurant Burger
Libertine burger’s (Rugby)
Outstanding Achievement went to Koop (Northallerton)
Recognised for Excellence was Smokin Griddle (Cardiff)
Best Takeaway Burger
Big Juicy Burgers (Aylesbury)
Outstanding Achievement went to Burger Buddies (Tunbridge Wells)
Recognised for Excellence was Dope Burger (Leeds)
Best Customer Experience (Burger Venue)
Cosy Club (Liverpool)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Alchemist (Liverpool)
Recognised for Excellence was The Barn (Leicester)
Burger of the Year – People’s Choice
Burger Drop
Outstanding Achievement went to Grill Box (Halesowen)
Recognised for Excellence was Burger Shop (Worcester)
Chicken Burger Brand of the Year
Chicking
Outstanding Achievement went to Thunder Bird Chicken (London)
Recognised for Excellence was Chicken Shop (London)
People’s Choice Burger Brand in the UK
Chicken Cottage
Outstanding Achievement went to Burgshake (Lancaster)
Recognised for Excellence was Pepes Peri Peri
