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The best smash burgers in London is Bleecker in Multiple Locations. Started under a railway arch, now a London institution.

Last updated: 2026-03-18
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Bleecker

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.8 $$

Started under a railway arch, now a London institution. Dry-aged patties, American cheese, and a bun that holds up. Simple, devastating.

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Patty & Bun

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.7 $$

The Ari Gold (smoky mayo, pickled onions, ketchup) is what put London on the burger map. Messy, loud, perfect.

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Truffle

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.5 $$$

Truffle-infused everything — burgers, fries, shakes. Sounds gimmicky, tastes exceptional. The truffle burger with parmesan is their crown jewel.

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Honest Burgers

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

The rosemary salted chips alone are worth the visit. British beef, British attitude, consistently excellent across every location.

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Lucky Chip

Hackney ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

East London pub burger royalty. The El Chappo with chipotle mayo is a Hackney rite of passage.

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MEATliquor

Marylebone ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

Dark, loud, and the Dead Hippie burger is named perfectly. Double patty, mustard-fried, with dead hippie sauce. A London legend.

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Hawksmoor

Covent Garden ★★★★½ 4.6 $$$

The Sunday lunch burger — only available on Sundays — is made from dry-aged steak cuts. Worth planning your weekend around.

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Buns from Home

Covent Garden ★★★★ 4.3 $$

Small operation, big flavours. Korean-inspired burgers with gochujang mayo and kimchi slaw. Fresh and different.

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Flat Iron Burger

Soho ★★★★ 4.3 $$

From the people who brought you flat iron steaks. The smash burger is thin, crispy, and comes with their famous creamed corn.

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Le Bun

Various ★★★★ 4.2 $$$

French-inspired burgers with foie gras, raclette, and Burgundy sauce. As pretentious as it sounds, and worth every bite.

People Also Ask

Bleecker in Multiple Locations is our top-ranked smash burgers spot in London. Started under a railway arch, now a London institution. It consistently earns the #1 spot based on quality, consistency, and local reputation.
If you're near Covent Garden, Bleecker is one of the most accessible top-rated options in London. Patty & Bun is also worth the short trip — both are featured in our top 3.
Bleecker draws the longest queues and gets the most consistent praise from locals and visitors alike. Our rankings factor in editorial scores, community upvotes, and real-world reputation.
Yes — several spots on our list offer great value. Check the price range listed on each card. Our editorial team specifically looks for quality-to-price ratio, not just prestige.
Some spots on our list stay open late, especially on weekends. Check individual restaurant pages for hours. We update our listings when opening hours change significantly.
Our rankings combine editorial scores from local food experts, community upvotes from verified visitors, and ongoing quality checks. We re-evaluate the list when new spots emerge or existing ones slip in quality.

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