Scotland's best burgers revealed in shortlist ahead of first UK wide award
Scotland's burger scene is sizzling with excitement as some of the nation's favourite burger joints prepare to battle it out for the title of the best in Britain.
Venues from both the east and west coasts have earned a place on the shortlist for the inaugural British Burger Awards, with a strong showing from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Ten burger spots from each city have been named as finalists, highlighting the country's growing reputation for mouthwatering patties and bold flavours.
Independent eateries, high street chains and trailblazing street food vendors are all in the running, alongside competitors from across England and Wales. The winners will be revealed at a glitzy awards ceremony on September 8, hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Stoke-on-Trent.
Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the British Burger Awards, said: 'These businesses 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 finalists and wish them the best of luck.'
All Scottish finalists for the first British Burger Awards 2025
Best of Scotland
Maggie's Grill (Aberdeen)
Burgur Grill (Hamilton)
Burger7 (Coatbridge)
Strips N Dips (Ayr)
The Niche Restaurant (Irvine)
Burger Island (Burntisland)
Three Little Pigs (Falkirk)
BlackHorn Burgers (St Andrews)
Smokey's@17 (Stirling)
Saints Sizzle Classic Hamburgers (St Andrews)
Best of Glasgow
NOLA Soul (Glasgow)
Three Brothers(Glasgow)
Dennistoun Bar-B-Que(Glasgow)
Thundercat Pub + Diner(Glasgow)
Bloc+ (Glasgow)
Bread Meats Bread(Glasgow)
The Duke's Umbrella (Glasgow)
Meat Bar(Glasgow)
Chillos (Glasgow)
Smokey Trotters Kitchen(Glasgow)
Best of Edinburgh
Burgers and Beers Grillhouse (Edinburgh)
Bucks Bar(Edinburgh)
Bubba Q(Edinburgh)
The Boozy Cow(Edinburgh)
Fatt Boyz(Edinburgh)
Shakedown(Edinburgh)
Good Burger(Edinburgh)
Side Street Burgers(Edinburgh)
Hollywood Burgers & Shakes (Edinburgh)
Salt Horse Beer Shop, Bar & Burgers(Edinburgh)
Best Veg/ Vegan Burger Restaurant
Down To Earth (Glasgow G)
Among the national contenders announced for this year's competition are big names and cult favourites alike.
In the Burger of the Year, People's Choice category, the shortlist includes Grand Daddy's Diner, Bucks Bar, Burger & Sauce, Ohannes Burger, Archies, Smacks, Fat Hippo, Phat Buns, Burger Drop and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK).
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Chicken Burger Brand of the Year features Thunder Bird Chicken, Wingers, Makhalal, Black Rooster, Sides, Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Shop, CoqFighter, Perfect Fried Chicken and Chicking.
Meanwhile, the People's Choice Burger Brand in the UK category showcases Chicken Cottage, Morleys, Popeyes, Slim Chickens, Jollibee, Pepe's Peri Peri, German Doner Kebab (GDK), Wimpy, Amigos Burgers & Shakes and Honest Burgers.
In the Best Burger from an Independent Chain (10 or fewer locations) category, nominees include Urban, Burger Drop, Brgr Lab, The Beefy Boys, Shakedown, Wall Street Burgers, Friez & Burgz, Brack Burger, Boo Burgers and MEATliquor.
For Best Burger from an Independent Chain (more than 10 locations), the finalists are Burger & Sauce, Ohannes Burger, Fat Hippo, Phat Buns, Smash Burger, Burger Boi, Bleecker Burger, Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), Archies and Smacks.
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