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South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Cwmbran burger place that's better than McDonald's and KFC
Burger Base, located in Cwmbran Leisure, is a fast food restaurant known for its extensive menu, which features everything from burgers to desserts such as Kinder Tiramisu. It has received rave reviews from customers, with some describing it as better than other major fast food outlets like McDonald's and KFC. The UK's favourite takeaways What customers have said about Cwmbran's Burger Base Burger Base in Cwmbran has a 3.6 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 15 reviews (at the time of writing). Customers have described Burger Base as "delicious" and a "Cwmbran treasure", while another said it had the "tastiest burger and fries in the world". One person, commenting about their Burger Base experience on Tripadvisor, said: "Fantastic place to eat. This place is so underrated. "The food here is tastier than McDonald's, Burger King and KFC put together." Another customer added: "This was a great place to eat very nice and visual was amazing good customer service food was 10/10 would definitely eat here again." While a third person commented: "I LOVE this place. Their chicken supreme and bbq chicken topped fries are stunning. Don't get me started on the Oreo milkshake. "Quick service & lovely lady at the counter. Brilliant customer service. Highly recommend." Burger Base shortlisted for national award It's not just customers that think highly of Cwmbran's Burger Base, but food experts as well. It was recently shortlisted in the 'best in Wales' category at the British Burger Awards 2025. Burger Base will be battling it out against the following burger restaurants for the title of Wales' best: Burger Freakz (Swansea) Hills (Brecon) MARINA LA CUCINA (Porthmadog) Dinos Llandudno (Llandudno) BRGR (Bridgend) Burger boyz (Port Talbot) Burger Base (Cwmbran) MAG – Banwen (Neath) Hickory's (Rhos-on-Sea) Harvey's New York Bar & Grill (Llandudno) The awards are a "prestigious celebration, recognising not just the best burgers in the country, but the passionate people and innovative businesses that bring them to life". RECOMMENDED READING: Spokesperson for the British Burger Awards, Irfan Younis, 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.' Have you been to Burger Base (Cwmbran) before? What did you think? Let us know in our poll above or the comments below.
Scotsman
13-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
British Burger Awards 2025: The full list of finalists
Here is a list of potential winners of new burger awards 🍔 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The British Burger Awards recognise the excellence of the burger industry Finalists have been announced from establishments across the UK Winners will be revealed on Monday September 8 The finalists of the first-ever British Burger Awards have been announced, recognising the talent of those working in the burger industry across the UK. Oceanic Awards has launched the prestigious celebration, which will announce the winners at a ceremony which will take place on Monday September 8. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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.' Here is the full list of finalists in the British Burger Awards 2025: 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 North East England Iceberg, Hull Craft Burger Boro, Middlesbrough 40 Ounce, Gateshead Ati's Home of Smash, Sunderland Simply Smash Burgers, Durham Tango Durham, Durham Craft Burger, South Shields Burger 8 Birtley. Birtley Lou & Joe's Burger Co, Holmfirth Yorkshire Rumpus Burger, Shipley Burgsy's, York Mr Ts, Leeds Brgr Time, Bradford Dope Burger, Doncaster Boo, Huddersfield Maison De Burgers, Sheffield Cowshed Burgers, Scarborough Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen, York North West England Super Smash, Oldham Born Up North, Wirral Burgerize, Oldham Burgerism Salford, Salford Big Buns Burgers, Burnley Smashed Out, Preston Ice Burg, Preston Low Slow and Dough, Wirral BURGER STOP, Sale The Round, Keswick East Midlands Smash N Burger, Derby BOHNS Best Burgers, Nottingham Smash N Burger, Derby BurgaTing Peri Peri, Castleford BRRGRR® CO Handmade Burgers, Nottingham BVRGRY, Nottingham Red Dog Saloon, Nottingham Hungrilla Gourmet Grill, Nottingham Slix Burger, Derby Hickory's Smokehouse, Nuthall West Midlands Libertine Burger, Leamington Spa The Beefy Boys, Hereford Burger Shop, Worcester 7Bone Burger Co., Coventry Grill N Shake, Oldbury Jo's Burgers and Shakes, Smethwick Burger-Me-Up, Birmingham Beef & Buns, Solihull Keebo Burgers, Tipton Stourburger, Stourbridge British Burger Awards 2025: The full list of finalists across the UK for brand-new awards | Joshua Resnick - South East England Burger Guys, Bristol Burger Brothers, Brighton Squeezed, Bristol Burger Theory, Bristol Chuck and Blade Burgers, Maidenhead Big Boy's Kitchen, Slough Burger Daddy BBQ & Smokehouse, High Wycombe Honest Burgers, Windsor Chuckies Smash Burgers, Aylesbury Cattle Grid, Windsor South West England Burgers n Barrels, Bath Holee Cow, Cheltenham The BBQ Society, Gloucester Coq Restaurant, Chippenham Smiths, Cheltenham Burger Master, Bath Ranzoaz, Gloucester Boston Burger, Chippenham Guru J's, Cheltenham Burger Star, Cheltenham Wales Burger Freakz, Swansea Hills, Brecon MARINA LA CUCINA, Porthmadog Dinos Llandudno, Llandudno BRGR, Bridgend Burger Boyz, Port Talbot Burger Base, Cwmbran MAG - Banwen, Neath Hickory's, Rhos-on-Sea Harvey's New York Bar & Grill, Llandudno London Burger and Beyond, London Burgers LDN, London Heard. Smash Burgers, London Bruce Burgers, London Lord Nelson, London Burger and Beyond Soho, London The Burger Firm, London Patty & Bun James Street, London Burgeri, London Dirty Bones London 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 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 Newcastle Lola Jeans, Newcastle Pattymelts, Newcastle Smashburger, Newcastle Friez & Burgz, Newcastle Wings N More, Newcastle Hen & Hop, Newcastle Yum Yum Burgers & Desserts, Newcastle Cog and Wheel, Newcastle Brack Burger, Newcastle Spice Hut, Newcastle Manchester Crunchy Bite, Manchester So Famous, Manchester Almost Famous NQ, Manchester Phatboyz, Manchester Burger Joint MCR, Manchester Legends Desserts & Burger Bar, Manchester Burger Joint MCR, Manchester The Blues Kitchen, Manchester Grand Daddy's Diner, Manchester 0161 Flamin Grill, Manchester Leeds Big Buns @ Northern Market, Leeds Meat:Stack, Leeds Hooyah Burgers, Leeds Smash Down, Leeds El's Gourmet, Leeds Brgr Time, Leeds A Nation Of Shopkeepers, Leeds Bill's Leeds, Leeds NYK Leeds Fried Chicken, Leeds Mr Ts, Leeds Liverpool Free State Kitchen, Liverpool Woffle, Liverpool Almost Famous, Liverpool Boss Burgers, Liverpool Albert's Schloss, Liverpool Smoke & Dough, Liverpool Churrasco Steak House, Liverpool Pattersons, Liverpool Cosy Club, Liverpool The Alchemist, Liverpool Birmingham Burger-Me-Up, Birmingham HANBAO, Birmingham BRGR BOX, Birmingham Original Patty Men, Birmingham Jo's Burgers and Shakes, Birmingham Flamin' Patties, Birmingham Boo, Birmingham Burgershack, Birmingham ME YOU / Desserts & Burgers, Birmingham Stack Shack, Birmingham Leicester The Barn, Leicester Moo Moo Meat & Grill, Leicester Crafty St Martin's, Leicester Burgrill, Leicester Grizzlers, Leicester Knight & Garter, Leicester Rockin Diner, Leicester Cosy Club, Leicester Mad Cook, Leicester WingTrapp, Leicester Cardiff Eat The Bird, Cardiff GOODBGR, Cardiff Hub Box, Cardiff The Ladz, Cardiff The Grazing Shed, Cardiff You Want Beef, Cardiff The Smoke Haus, Cardiff Fowl & Fury Cathays, Cardiff The New York Deli, Cardiff The Bagel and Burger Kitchen, Cardiff Best Vegetarian/Vegan Burger Restaurant VeBurger, Bristol Down To Earth, Glasgow Meat The Vegans, London Vegan Shack, Manchester The Vurger Co, Manchester Love Shack, London Unity Diner, London Oowee Vegan, Bristol Vegan Munch UK, Birmingham Holee Cow, Cheltenham Best Independent Burger Joint B.U.N, Manchester Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Like Creperie & Burgers, Wirral Burgerism, Gatley Cowtown Grill, Sale Smashie's, Bacup Smashed Out, Preston CW2 Burger by Local Burger, Crewe Bürgshake, Lancaster Bulan Burger Joint, Seaham Stack Shack, Birmingham Best Street Food Burger Vendor Burger Theory, Bristol Build A Burga, Brierley Hill Two Guys, Cardiff Craft Burger, Cambridge Herbert's Yard, Birmingham Pitta & Bun, London Street Star, Manchester Heard. Smash Burgers, London Bustler Nottingham, Nottingham Burger Bros, Kingston upon Thames Best Burger from an Independent Chain (10 or less locations) Urban Burger Drop Brgr Lab The Beefy Boys Shakedown Wall Street Burgers Friez & Burgz Brack Burger Boo Burgers MEATliquor Best Burger from an Independent Chain (10 + locations) Burger & Sauce Ohannes Burger Fat Hippo Phat Buns Smash Burger Burger Boi Bleecker Burger Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) Archies Smacks Best Restaurant Burger Cowtown Grill, Sale Smokin Griddle, Cardiff The Laundrette, Manchester Koop, Northallerton Libertine Burger's, Rugby Hawksmoor, Manchester 81 Hamburger Heaven, Northampton Burger Nine, London Burger Brothers, Brighton Roddyburger, Tunbridge Wells Best Takeaway Burger Brgr Time, Leeds Dope Burger, Leeds BurgaTing Peri Peri, Castleford Smashed and Pulled, Sheffield 12th Street burgers & shakes, Milton Keynes Big Jucy Burgers, Aylesbury Burger Buddies, Tunbridge Wells Gourmet Burger and Fries, Cambridge Burger, Hounslow Burgerbox, Manchester Best Customer Experience Almost Famous NQ, Manchester Phatboyz, Manchester Big Buns @ Northern Market, (Leeds Meat:Stack, Leeds Cosy Club, Liverpool The Alchemist, Liverpool HANBAO, Birmingham Original Patty Me, Birmingham The Barn, Leicester Moo Moo Meat & Grill , Leicester Burger of the Year – People's Choice Grand Daddy's Diner Bucks Bar Burger & Sauce Ohannes Burger Archies Smacks Fat Hippo Phat Buns Burger Drop Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) Chicken Burger Brand of the Year Thunder Bird Chicken Wingers Makhalal Black Rooster Sides Southern Fried Chicken Chicken Shop CoqFighter Perfect Fried Chicken Chicking People's Choice Burger Brand in the UK Chicken Cottage Morleys Popeys Slim Chicken Jollibee Pepes Peri Peri German Doner Kebab (GDK) Wimpey Amigos Burgers & Shakes Honest Burgers What is your favourite burger place in the UK? 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Scotsman
13-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
British Burger Awards 2025: The full list of finalists
Here is a list of potential winners of new burger awards 🍔 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The British Burger Awards recognise the excellence of the burger industry Finalists have been announced from establishments across the UK Winners will be revealed on Monday September 8 The finalists of the first-ever British Burger Awards have been announced, recognising the talent of those working in the burger industry across the UK. Oceanic Awards has launched the prestigious celebration, which will announce the winners at a ceremony which will take place on Monday September 8. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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.' Here is the full list of finalists in the British Burger Awards 2025: 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 North East England Iceberg, Hull Craft Burger Boro, Middlesbrough 40 Ounce, Gateshead Ati's Home of Smash, Sunderland Simply Smash Burgers, Durham Tango Durham, Durham Craft Burger, South Shields Burger 8 Birtley. Birtley Lou & Joe's Burger Co, Holmfirth Yorkshire Rumpus Burger, Shipley Burgsy's, York Mr Ts, Leeds Brgr Time, Bradford Dope Burger, Doncaster Boo, Huddersfield Maison De Burgers, Sheffield Cowshed Burgers, Scarborough Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen, York North West England Super Smash, Oldham Born Up North, Wirral Burgerize, Oldham Burgerism Salford, Salford Big Buns Burgers, Burnley Smashed Out, Preston Ice Burg, Preston Low Slow and Dough, Wirral BURGER STOP, Sale The Round, Keswick East Midlands Smash N Burger, Derby BOHNS Best Burgers, Nottingham Smash N Burger, Derby BurgaTing Peri Peri, Castleford BRRGRR® CO Handmade Burgers, Nottingham BVRGRY, Nottingham Red Dog Saloon, Nottingham Hungrilla Gourmet Grill, Nottingham Slix Burger, Derby Hickory's Smokehouse, Nuthall West Midlands Libertine Burger, Leamington Spa The Beefy Boys, Hereford Burger Shop, Worcester 7Bone Burger Co., Coventry Grill N Shake, Oldbury Jo's Burgers and Shakes, Smethwick Burger-Me-Up, Birmingham Beef & Buns, Solihull Keebo Burgers, Tipton Stourburger, Stourbridge British Burger Awards 2025: The full list of finalists across the UK for brand-new awards | Joshua Resnick - South East England Burger Guys, Bristol Burger Brothers, Brighton Squeezed, Bristol Burger Theory, Bristol Chuck and Blade Burgers, Maidenhead Big Boy's Kitchen, Slough Burger Daddy BBQ & Smokehouse, High Wycombe Honest Burgers, Windsor Chuckies Smash Burgers, Aylesbury Cattle Grid, Windsor South West England Burgers n Barrels, Bath Holee Cow, Cheltenham The BBQ Society, Gloucester Coq Restaurant, Chippenham Smiths, Cheltenham Burger Master, Bath Ranzoaz, Gloucester Boston Burger, Chippenham Guru J's, Cheltenham Burger Star, Cheltenham Wales Burger Freakz, Swansea Hills, Brecon MARINA LA CUCINA, Porthmadog Dinos Llandudno, Llandudno BRGR, Bridgend Burger Boyz, Port Talbot Burger Base, Cwmbran MAG - Banwen, Neath Hickory's, Rhos-on-Sea Harvey's New York Bar & Grill, Llandudno London Burger and Beyond, London Burgers LDN, London Heard. Smash Burgers, London Bruce Burgers, London Lord Nelson, London Burger and Beyond Soho, London The Burger Firm, London Patty & Bun James Street, London Burgeri, London Dirty Bones London 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 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 Newcastle Lola Jeans, Newcastle Pattymelts, Newcastle Smashburger, Newcastle Friez & Burgz, Newcastle Wings N More, Newcastle Hen & Hop, Newcastle Yum Yum Burgers & Desserts, Newcastle Cog and Wheel, Newcastle Brack Burger, Newcastle Spice Hut, Newcastle Manchester Crunchy Bite, Manchester So Famous, Manchester Almost Famous NQ, Manchester Phatboyz, Manchester Burger Joint MCR, Manchester Legends Desserts & Burger Bar, Manchester Burger Joint MCR, Manchester The Blues Kitchen, Manchester Grand Daddy's Diner, Manchester 0161 Flamin Grill, Manchester Leeds Big Buns @ Northern Market, Leeds Meat:Stack, Leeds Hooyah Burgers, Leeds Smash Down, Leeds El's Gourmet, Leeds Brgr Time, Leeds A Nation Of Shopkeepers, Leeds Bill's Leeds, Leeds NYK Leeds Fried Chicken, Leeds Mr Ts, Leeds Liverpool Free State Kitchen, Liverpool Woffle, Liverpool Almost Famous, Liverpool Boss Burgers, Liverpool Albert's Schloss, Liverpool Smoke & Dough, Liverpool Churrasco Steak House, Liverpool Pattersons, Liverpool Cosy Club, Liverpool The Alchemist, Liverpool Birmingham Burger-Me-Up, Birmingham HANBAO, Birmingham BRGR BOX, Birmingham Original Patty Men, Birmingham Jo's Burgers and Shakes, Birmingham Flamin' Patties, Birmingham Boo, Birmingham Burgershack, Birmingham ME YOU / Desserts & Burgers, Birmingham Stack Shack, Birmingham Leicester The Barn, Leicester Moo Moo Meat & Grill, Leicester Crafty St Martin's, Leicester Burgrill, Leicester Grizzlers, Leicester Knight & Garter, Leicester Rockin Diner, Leicester Cosy Club, Leicester Mad Cook, Leicester WingTrapp, Leicester Cardiff Eat The Bird, Cardiff GOODBGR, Cardiff Hub Box, Cardiff The Ladz, Cardiff The Grazing Shed, Cardiff You Want Beef, Cardiff The Smoke Haus, Cardiff Fowl & Fury Cathays, Cardiff The New York Deli, Cardiff The Bagel and Burger Kitchen, Cardiff Best Vegetarian/Vegan Burger Restaurant VeBurger, Bristol Down To Earth, Glasgow Meat The Vegans, London Vegan Shack, Manchester The Vurger Co, Manchester Love Shack, London Unity Diner, London Oowee Vegan, Bristol Vegan Munch UK, Birmingham Holee Cow, Cheltenham Best Independent Burger Joint B.U.N, Manchester Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Like Creperie & Burgers, Wirral Burgerism, Gatley Cowtown Grill, Sale Smashie's, Bacup Smashed Out, Preston CW2 Burger by Local Burger, Crewe Bürgshake, Lancaster Bulan Burger Joint, Seaham Stack Shack, Birmingham Best Street Food Burger Vendor Burger Theory, Bristol Build A Burga, Brierley Hill Two Guys, Cardiff Craft Burger, Cambridge Herbert's Yard, Birmingham Pitta & Bun, London Street Star, Manchester Heard. Smash Burgers, London Bustler Nottingham, Nottingham Burger Bros, Kingston upon Thames Best Burger from an Independent Chain (10 or less locations) Urban Burger Drop Brgr Lab The Beefy Boys Shakedown Wall Street Burgers Friez & Burgz Brack Burger Boo Burgers MEATliquor Best Burger from an Independent Chain (10 + locations) Burger & Sauce Ohannes Burger Fat Hippo Phat Buns Smash Burger Burger Boi Bleecker Burger Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) Archies Smacks Best Restaurant Burger Cowtown Grill, Sale Smokin Griddle, Cardiff The Laundrette, Manchester Koop, Northallerton Libertine Burger's, Rugby Hawksmoor, Manchester 81 Hamburger Heaven, Northampton Burger Nine, London Burger Brothers, Brighton Roddyburger, Tunbridge Wells Best Takeaway Burger Brgr Time, Leeds Dope Burger, Leeds BurgaTing Peri Peri, Castleford Smashed and Pulled, Sheffield 12th Street burgers & shakes, Milton Keynes Big Jucy Burgers, Aylesbury Burger Buddies, Tunbridge Wells Gourmet Burger and Fries, Cambridge Burger, Hounslow Burgerbox, Manchester Best Customer Experience Almost Famous NQ, Manchester Phatboyz, Manchester Big Buns @ Northern Market, (Leeds Meat:Stack, Leeds Cosy Club, Liverpool The Alchemist, Liverpool HANBAO, Birmingham Original Patty Me, Birmingham The Barn, Leicester Moo Moo Meat & Grill , Leicester Burger of the Year – People's Choice Grand Daddy's Diner Bucks Bar Burger & Sauce Ohannes Burger Archies Smacks Fat Hippo Phat Buns Burger Drop Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) Chicken Burger Brand of the Year Thunder Bird Chicken Wingers Makhalal Black Rooster Sides Southern Fried Chicken Chicken Shop CoqFighter Perfect Fried Chicken Chicking People's Choice Burger Brand in the UK Chicken Cottage Morleys Popeys Slim Chicken Jollibee Pepes Peri Peri German Doner Kebab (GDK) Wimpey Amigos Burgers & Shakes Honest Burgers
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Best burger restaurants in Britain revealed including chain ‘tastier than McDonald's and KFC' – is there one near you?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S best burger restaurants have been revealed - and there could be one near you. The first British Burger Awards is being held by Oceanic Awards and QSR CNCT and it's brought together a list of the 261 best restaurants across the country. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Patty&Bun is one of the big chains named in the nominations list Credit: Trip Advisor 4 Honest Burgers also made the list as one of the People's Choice Burger Brand nominations Credit: Honest burgers 4 Another big brand that got a mention is Gourmet Burger Kitchen Credit: GBK 4 Wimpy was the first chain to bring the hamburger to the UK back in the 1950s Credit: Alamy The judges have picked out the best burger restaurants across 19 different regions. Each region has either 10 or 11 restaurants up for an award. There are also awards for: Best Burger Restaurant (by region) Best Veg/Vegan Burger Restaurant Best Independent Burger Joint Best Street Food Burger Vendor Best Restaurant Burger Best Takeaway Burger Burger of the Year - People's Choice Chicken Burger Brand of the Year People's Choice Burger Brand in the UK Best Customer Experience Public voting is now open - so you can help your local favourite to win. The winners will be announced in September. The shortlist includes well-known brands like Patty&Bun, Chicken Shop, Morleys, Popeyes, Slim Chickens, Honest Burger and Chicken Cottage. But there are also plenty of local favourites that have made the list too. You can read the full list of nominations below - but we've also picked out a few of the restaurants that burger fans have been going wild for. For example there's Heard. Smash Burger in London, which is run by two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. 'World's best burger' finally returns to UK after nearly a DECADE of fans begging 'this is a need, not a want' Reviewers say it's "the best burgers I've ever had!!!" - and the "best fast food I've ever had". Meanwhile reviewers say Burgers and Beers Grillhouse in Edinburgh has "top notch" burgers. It's got favourites such as the Frying Scotsman, which includes a beer-battered haggis patty, beer battered onion rings, and mature Scottish cheddar with a side of creamy peppercorn sauce. Burger Base, located in Cwmbran, has been nominated in the Best of Wales category. Reviewers on Tripadvisor say: "The food here is tastier than than mcdonalds, burger king and kfc put together." Birmingham's Hanbao is known for its LA and New York-inspired burgers with crazy twists. Reviewers say it has "the most phenomenal food" and "absolutely incredible" burgers. Manchester cult burger spot Almost Famous is known for its crazy loaded burgers. Reviewers say it "never misses" and is "beyond ordinary". Some of the bigger brands have also got great reviews from fast food fans. For example, one reviewer wrote about Morleys: "Best chicken I've ever had, I've been round world and this is awesome, better than KFC!!" Another wrote about Chicken Shop: "Best chicken in a restaurant i have had, tender and lots of flavour. "Great staff and freshly cooked, clean place and lots of choices. I thought wingstop was good, this was better." Meanwhile another reviewer said Patty&Bun has "one of the best burgers in London". A spokesperson for the awards has said the competition picks out the "boldest, most passionate burger brands in the UK". How burgers became so popular You may not realise but burgers were introduced to the UK by American fast food chain Wimpy. It brought over the concept of hamburgers back in the 1950s. The first McDonald's opened in the UK in 1974. Its first branch was in southeast London. Now it serves more than 3.8million customers a day in the UK. Burger joints have become massively popular among Brits since those early days. It means there's now thousands of chains competing to be the best. Full list of finalists 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 North East England Iceberg (Hull) Craft Burger Boro (Middlesbrough) 40 Ounce (Gateshead) Ati's home of smash (Sunderland) Simply Smash Burgers (Durham) Tango Durham (Durham) Craft Burger (South Shields) Burger 8 Birtley (Birtley) Lou & Joe's Burger Co (Holmfirth) Best of Yorkshire Rumpus Burger (Shipley) Burgsy's (York) Mr Ts (Leeds) Burgsy's (York) Brgr Time (Bradford) Dope Burger (Doncaster) Boo (Huddersfield) Maison De Burgers (Sheffield) Cowshed Burgers (Scarborough) Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen (York) Best of North West England Super Smash (Oldham) Born Up North (Wirral) Burgerize (Oldham ) Burgerism Salford (Salford) Big Buns Burgers (Burnley) Smashed Out (Preston) Ice Burg (Preston) Low Slow and Dough (Wirral) BURGER STOP (Sale) The Round (Keswick) Best of East Midlands Smash N Burger (Derby) BOHNS Best Burgers (Nottingham) Smash N Burger (Derby) BurgaTing Peri Peri (Castleford) BRRGRR® CO Handmade Burgers (Nottingham) BVRGRY (Nottingham) Red Dog Saloon (Nottingham) Hungrilla Gourmet Grill (Nottingham) Slix Burger (Derby) Hickory's Smokehouse (Nuthall) Best of West Midlands Libertine Burger (Leamington Spa) The Beefy Boys (Hereford) Burger Shop (Worcester) 7Bone Burger Co. (Coventry) Grill N Shake (Oldbury) Jo's Burgers and Shakes (Smethwick) Burger-Me-Up (Birmingham) Beef 'N' Buns (Solihull) Keebo burgers (Tipton) Stourburger (Stourbridge) Best of West Midlands Libertine Burger (Leamington Spa) The Beefy Boys (Hereford) Burger Shop (Worcester) 7Bone Burger Co. (Coventry) Grill N Shake (Oldbury) Jo's Burgers and Shakes (Smethwick) Burger-Me-Up (Birmingham) Beef 'N' Buns (Solihull) Keebo burgers (Tipton) Stourburger (Stourbridge) Best of South East England Burger Guys (Bristol) Burger Brothers (Brighton) Squeezed (Bristol) Burger Theory (Bristol) Chuck and Blade Burgers (Maidenhead) Big Boy's Kitchen (Slough) Burger Daddy BBQ & Smokehouse (High Wycombe) Honest Burgers (Windsor) Chuckies Smash Burgers (Aylesbury) Cattle Grid (Windsor) Best of South West England Burgers n Barrels (Bath) Holee Cow (Cheltenham) The BBQ Society (Gloucester) Coq Restaurant (Chippenham) Smiths (Cheltenham) Burger Master (Bath) Ranzoaz (Gloucester) Boston Burger (Chippenham) Guru J's (Cheltenham) Burger Star (Cheltenham) Best of Wales Burger Freakz (Swansea) Hills (Brecon) MARINA LA CUCINA (Porthmadog) Dinos Llandudno (Llandudno) BRGR (Bridgend) Burger boyz (Port Talbot) Burger Base (Cwmbran) MAG – Banwen (Neath) Hickory's (Rhos-on-Sea) Harvey's New York Bar & Grill (Llandudno) Best of London Burger and Beyond (London) Burgers LDN (London) Heard. 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Edinburgh Live
10-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh's best burgers named in shortlist ahead of first UK-wide awards
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh's best burgers have earned a place in the shortlist for the first UK-wide awards. The British Burgers Awards have named ten spots in the capital on the list, with a range of independent eateries and street food vendors. They've been listed alongside competitors from across England and Wales with the winners to be revealed at an awards ceremony on September 8, reports the Daily Record. 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." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox All Scottish finalists for the first British Burger Awards 2025 Best of Edinburgh Burgers and Beers Grillhouse Bucks Bar Bubba Q The Boozy Cow Fatt Boyz Shakedown Good Burger Side Street Burgers Hollywood Burgers & Shakes Salt Horse Beer Shop, Bar & Burgers Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. 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)
