5 Best Burger Restaurants in London (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Nearly 50,000 Google reviews sit behind London's busiest burger restaurants, and every one of them still rates 4.3 or higher, so volume alone will not tell you where to go. What splits them is what is actually on the plate: a whole lobster next to the burger, a hand-cut fry cooked in peanut oil, or a steak you finish yourself on a hot stone.

Short answer: The most-reviewed burger restaurant in London is Burger & Lobster Leicester Square (4.7 stars, nearly 15,000 reviews), followed closely by its Soho branch (4.6) and Shake Shack Leicester Square (4.3, almost 11,000 reviews). Expect £15 to £40 per person depending on whether you add the lobster.

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London's Top Burger Spots, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Burger & Lobster Leicester Square	4.7 ★	14,889	Burger and lobster combo	View ›
2	Burger & Lobster Soho	4.6 ★	10,360	Same menu, Soho location	View ›
3	Shake Shack Leicester Square	4.3 ★	10,965	Fast, casual, halal option	View ›
4	Steak and Company - Leicester Square	4.5 ★	6,667	Steak-forward menu with a burger side	View ›
5	Five Guys Burgers and Fries Charing Cross	4.4 ★	6,680	Customizable, hand-cut fries	View ›

5 Best Burger Restaurants in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

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Burger & Lobster Leicester Square

4.714,889 Google reviews

Burger & Lobster Leicester Square is the flagship of a chain built on a deliberately short menu: a burger, a lobster roll, and a whole lobster served steamed, grilled, or both. Part of a group with locations across London and abroad, this branch sits in the heart of the West End near Chinatown. It is the single most-reviewed burger restaurant on this page.

What people praise

Simple, focused menu that reviewers say the kitchen has mastered
Lobster roll and whole lobster both singled out as standouts
Staff repeatedly praised for warmth, including handling dietary needs
Reliable for group bookings and special occasions

Worth knowing

A 13.5% service charge is added automatically to the bill
Extra butter or sauce refills carry a small additional charge

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume14,889 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name on this list by a wide margin and the safe pick if you want the burger-and-lobster combo done at scale. Check the service charge before you sit down.

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10 Wardour St, London W1D 6QF

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Burger & Lobster Soho

4.610,360 Google reviews

Burger & Lobster Soho runs the same short menu as its Leicester Square sibling, burger, lobster roll, or whole lobster, from a Dean Street address in the middle of Soho's restaurant strip. It carries a slightly higher rating than the flagship branch on this list, built on a similarly large review base.

What people praise

Attentive, name-checked service comes up repeatedly in reviews
Lobster roll consistently called out as the standout order
Central Soho location convenient for a night out
Handles large groups and celebrations well, per reviews

Worth knowing

One recent reviewer reported cold fries and an overcooked burger
Weekend dinner service can run slow when the room fills up

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume10,360 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: Nearly identical to the Leicester Square branch on food and price, so pick this one if Soho is more convenient. The service consistency edges it slightly ahead on rating.

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36-38 Dean St, London W1D 4PS

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Shake Shack Leicester Square

4.310,965 Google reviews

Shake Shack Leicester Square is the London outpost of the US fast-casual chain, serving smashburgers, hand-spun shakes and crinkle-cut fries. This location now serves halal beef burgers, a detail reviewers specifically flag as a plus. It carries the second-highest review count on this page.

What people praise

Halal beef burger option, confirmed by reviewers and staff
Fast counter service even during busy periods
Fresh, well-cooked patties and crisp fries reviewers praise repeatedly
Open late, into the early hours most nights

Worth knowing

Bathrooms flagged as needing more attention in at least one review
Fried sides like chicken nuggets can run greasy on an off night

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume10,965 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown62% 5-star

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Our take: The quickest, most casual option here and the only one with a confirmed halal choice. Good for a fast bite rather than a sit-down meal.

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Square, Leicester, 1-2 Coventry St, London W1D 6BH

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Steak and Company - Leicester Square

4.56,667 Google reviews

Steak and Company in Leicester Square is built around cook-it-yourself steak served on a sizzling hot stone, with a burger and other pub classics rounding out the menu. Diners choose their cut, then sear it to their own taste at the table with a choice of flavored salts, butters and sauces. It holds the second-highest rating on this page.

What people praise

Interactive hot-stone format reviewers describe as genuinely fun
Cheeseburger spring rolls called out as a standout starter
Staff repeatedly praised for going out of their way on special occasions
Runs a 2-for-1 cocktail offer, per recent reviews

Worth knowing

A full dinner here runs well above the other names on this list
Reservations recommended, and waits can stretch over an hour without one

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume6,667 · 73rd

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown71% 5-star

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Our take: Less a burger restaurant than a steakhouse with a strong burger on the side, but it earns its spot on rating and repeat visits. Book ahead if you want the interactive stone experience.

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3-5 Irving St, London WC2H 0HA

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Five Guys Burgers and Fries Charing Cross

4.46,680 Google reviews

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Charing Cross is the London branch of the US chain known for its long list of free toppings and fries hand-cut on site daily and cooked in peanut oil. It has no freezers on the premises and cooks every burger to order. It sits at the lower end of the review-count range on this page but keeps a solid rating.

What people praise

Fries repeatedly praised as hot, crispy and generously portioned
Free-refill drinks and a wide topping selection reviewers like
Friendly, attentive counter staff mentioned across several reviews
Consistent quality reported across multiple visits

Worth knowing

No table service, so it suits a casual bite over a sit-down meal
Can get loud and crowded at peak lunch and dinner hours

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume6,680 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown60% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for anyone who wants to build their own burger exactly to spec. Not the place for a quiet dinner, but reliable for a fast, customizable one.

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9, 11 Villiers St, London WC2N 6NA

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Watch: 5 Best Burger Restaurants in London (2026)

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other London burger restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from thousands of reviewers carries more weight than a perfect score from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a burger cost in London? (2026)

Prices vary widely between a fast-casual counter and a sit-down restaurant with table service. Figures below come from price-per-person ranges reported in customer reviews on this page.

Job	Typical price
Fast-casual burger and fries (per person)	£10 to £20
Sit-down burger restaurant (per person)	£20 to £40
Lobster or steak add-on meal (per person)	£50 to £100+

Ranges compiled July 2026 from price-per-person figures reported in customer reviews on the businesses’ own Google listings.

Serving Central London

Every restaurant on this page sits in or near Leicester Square, Soho or Charing Cross, all a short walk from each other in the West End. Searching for a burger restaurant near me in central London? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a table

Is a service charge added automatically to the bill?
Do they take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
Are there vegetarian or halal options on the menu?
Is there an extra charge for sauces, sides or refills?
How long is the wait during peak weekend hours?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these burger restaurants?

We started from every burger restaurant in London with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these places is best for a quick, casual bite?

Shake Shack and Five Guys are both fast-casual counters, with Shake Shack notable for a confirmed halal beef option.

Do any of these charge a mandatory service fee?

Burger & Lobster adds a 13.5% service charge automatically at both its Leicester Square and Soho branches. Always check the bill before you tip on top.

The bottom line

Burger & Lobster Leicester Square is the safe default on sheer review volume and consistency, while Shake Shack is the faster, cheaper pick for a quick bite. Check for the automatic service charge before you settle up at either Burger & Lobster branch.

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