The best burgers in the world have been revealed – with London restaurants taking four of the top 10 spots.
The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurant awards announced the globe’s 25 finest contenders at a ceremony last week – and while many may associate the US with being the king of all things grilled and fried, it failed to reach the top ten.
Meanwhile, across the pond, the UK made its meaty mark on judges, snapping up eight spots in total, including seven in London, despite its comparatively smaller geographical size.
Awarded the highest accolade went to Hundred Burgers, a Valencia-based restaurant that combines fresh, delicious Spanish ingredients with the owner’s culinary experiences, having travelled through New York and countless other sandwich spots worldwide.
The European eatery boasts a selection of the signature dish in its name, made by ‘grinding their dry-aged beef daily and shaping it by hand’.
They also bake their own brioche bun recipe every morning on site – promising ‘no additives’ – with online reviews advising diners can expect to spend some €25 (£22) per person there.
Coming in at second place was closer to home however, with Bleecker Burger, a no-frills venue in London, Bloomsbury, that focuses on using simple ingredients to spotlight its premium quality beef patty.
The menu features options from £9.75 to £14.95, and was set up by Zan Kaufman, a former corporate lawyer from New York.
Awarded the highest accolade was Hundred Burgers, a Valencia-based restaurant that combines fresh, delicious Spanish ingredients with owner’s culinary journey travels though New York and countless other sarnie spots worldwide (No1, pictured)
‘In 2010 I tried the best burger I had ever eaten at Zaitzeff, an East Village burger joint,’ she wrote on the brand’s website.
‘Soon, I started moonlighting there in my free time. I wanted to know everything about this burger: how it was made, where the ingredients came from and how it tasted so damn good.
‘When I moved to London in 2012, I decided to leave my previous career behind for good.
‘I bought an old van, converted it into a food truck and then this loud-mouthed American broad started grilling up burgers for hungry Londoners. This was the beginning of Bleecker St. Burger.’
It promises dry aged beef which guarantees ‘an intense, beefy flavour’, a sesame seed bun, ‘scratch burger sauce and good old American cheese’.
Delivering their verdict on the burger, judges praised its ‘excellence’ as coming ‘from restraint’.
‘By focusing on the fundamentals – premium beef, precise cooking, and a straightforward presentation – Bleecker Burger delivers London’s best burger experience, earning its place as No. 2 on the World’s 25 Best Burgers 2025,’ they added.
It currently has eight locations across London, including Victoria, Soho, Seven Dials, and Spitalfields, as well as delivery kitchens in Battersea and Canary Wharf.
Coming in at second place was Bleecker Burger, a no-frills venue in London, Bloomsbury, that focuses on using simple ingredients to spotlight it’s premium quality beef patty. (No2, pictured)
It was even voted the nation’s best burger by David Carter, the chef and founder of London-based Smokestak, earlier this year.
In third place, continuing the English capital’s reign, was Black Bear Burger – which had won the National Burger of the Year award at the 11th annual competition.
It’s a winning selection – which can be sampled at venues including Exmouth Market, Brixton, Victoria, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, and Camden – which features two 45-day aged beef patties, cheese, smoked bacon, miso butter mayo, and onion, sandwiched between a bespoke sesame seed bun.
Fans online have previously called it a ‘freaking beautiful burger’, which ‘looks sensational’.
Princes range from £11.50 for a ‘Classic’ while more special variants like the ‘Brisket’ will set you back £14.50, and the ‘Hot Honey’, £13.
Copenhagen’s Popl Burger won fourth place for its deliberately simple cheeseburgers, featuring a straightforward composition of organic, free-range cattle raised on Denmark’s west coast, American-style cheese, and a plush bun.
For 295 Danish Krone – around £35 – those dining at the venue can enjoy a starter, burger and ‘seasonal side’ as part of a lunch special, or spend some 150 Krone (£18) on just the one simple cheeseburger at dinner.
A ‘Deer Burger’ with cep mushroom, pine emulsion, lingonberries and sorrel is also on the menu, as is a ‘Lion’s Mane Sandwich’ with ‘smoked and fried Lion’s mane mushroom, sorrel leaves, forest pesto, mushroom glaze and pumpkin bushi’. Both are 250 Krone – £29.
This was then followed by Black Bear Burger in third place, another London restaurant that earlier this year won the National Burger of the Year award at the 11th annual competition (No3, pictured)
Sweden won over judges for fifth place, the Funky Chicken Foodtruck whetting appetites with its deliciously gooey sandwiches, packed with a generous cross-section of cheese, sauce, and pickles (No5, pictured)
Back on home soil, the famous Hawksmoor ‘Big Matt’ burger has won eighth place (No8, pictured)
The UK bagged yet another place in the top 10, with London’s Burger & Beyond, based in Shoreditch, handed ninth spot (No9, pictured)
Meanwhile, Sweden won over judges for fifth place, with the Funky Chicken Foodtruck whetting appetites with its deliciously gooey sandwiches, packed with a generous cross-section of cheese, sauce, and pickles.
Originating in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, the food truck embraces nostalgic and traditional burger dining experiences with messy bites, quick delivery, and a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.
‘The creations are indulgent yet playful, with a street-food character that captures the joy of eating a burger with both hands,’ judges said. ‘Every bite is juicy, messy, and full of character – exactly how a great burger should be.’
Sixth place took the competition back to Denmark, where Gasoline Grill, which won the judges’ taste buds with its signature potato bun and ‘semi-smashed’ organic beef patty.
‘We grind the meat for our patties in-house at each location every morning. That way we make sure that we get the selected cuts of meat that we want and we are able to serve a completely fresh burger. We hand form each patty with care,’ the website boasted.
‘We carefully plan our production each day to make sure that we do not prepare too much food that we would have to waste.
‘We are SOLD OUT every day – That is your guarantee for eating a fresh and juicy burger at Gasoline Grill!’
Seventh place, meanwhile, was awarded to La Birra Bar in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires. Packed full of indulgent flavours, textures, and rich ingredients, the decadent burgers are known for their outrageously indulgent sarnies that have punters queuing around the block.
There, foodies can feast on a selection of succulent options, including a ‘5.3.2 Burger’ with five whole patties – worth 28,000 Argentine pesos (£16). More humble options also go from about 12,000 pesos (£7).
Back on home soil, Hawksmoor’s £19.50 ‘Big Matt’ burger won eighth place.
The menu item amassed hundreds of adoring fans when it was added to the restaurant’s menus in 2017, and it was even ranked as the world’s best burger in 2023 by World’s Best Steak Restaurants.
It returned to the UK after a nearly decade-long hiatus earlier this year, to the delight of fans who were devastated when it was removed from the chain’s menus.
‘”The Big Matt” achieves something rare: it reimagines a fast-food classic with soul, refinement, and unmistakable Hawksmoor quality,’ the judges said.
‘Its bold yet familiar flavours, paired with – at least most of the time – perfect execution, make it a true highlight, even within the context of the outstanding steak restaurant excellence Hawksmoor offers.’
The UK secured yet another place in the top 10, with London’s Burger & Beyond, based in Shoreditch, earning the ninth spot.
The venue packs a punch with premium cuts of dry-aged beef, house-baked buns, signature bone marrow mayonnaise, and crispy pancetta.
It’s known for its experimental flavours infused into the classic sandwich, such as ‘French Dip’ and ‘Hot Honey’.
Burgers there can set you back a whopping £18, but there are also options for £12 (a simple cheeseburger with a dry aged beef patty, double American cheese, smokey mayo, onion and a ‘demi-brioche’ bun.
Finally, in tenth place was the Sydney-based fine-dining restaurant, Next Door. The eatery has crafted a standout sandwich that combines the delicious comfort of a cheesy burger with the culinary expertise of professional chefs.
For 25 Australian dollars, or £12.27, diners can enjoy a 160g Copper Tree American Cheeseburger with Rose Mayo, Onion and Pickles.
‘It proves that even a seemingly simple dish like a burger can become unforgettable when prepared with care and expertise,’ the judges said.
‘A bold, flavourful tribute to tradition – and a compelling reason to step into Double Bay’s culinary scene. A must for anyone seeking familiar flavours elevated through precision and premium sourcing.’
The remainder of the list was filled with delicious burgers from all over the world, including additional venues in the UK.
Among the British venues mentioned was also Dove, known for its trendy rep with foodies in the capital, which has a burger available ‘off menu’.
Salt Shed in Brighton also took 20th place, while London’s Heard – which offers everything from a ‘Truffle Shuffle’ to a ‘Smoke Stack’ with a ‘smoked bacon jam’ – was number 25.
The US however finally received a pat on the back, too, with a handful of wins in New York, as well as one in Chicago and another in LA.
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