National Burger Day: Burger Roundup

Anthony Bourdain once said that “a hamburger is perfection wrapped up in a bun.” It’s a statement that’s hard to contest with. Juicy beef patties topped with fresh sliced tomato, crunchy lettuce and cheese served in a soft bread roll is an undisputed favourite of British grillers, as research from Calor proved earlier this year. To celebrate National Burger Day on 27th August, a selection of great burgers to try in London and beyond, so you can pay homage to the humble barbecue staple.

Chilly Cheese Burger (£13) – The Latimer, West London

Located in West London’s North Kensington, The Latimer’s Chilly Cheese Burger consists of an aged beef patty, pickled chillies, onion, cucumber pickles, American cheese and sliced baby gem lettuce dressed in the house sauce. What takes this burger to the next level though is pairing with a crisp pint on the Latimer’s sun-trap terrace.

Fowl Burger (£15) – FOWL, St James’s, London

Escape the chaos of Piccadilly Circus and head towards St James’s where you’ll find FOWL: a dedicated chicken restaurant from the chefs behind acclaimed restaurant, Fallow. The Fowl Burger with Alabama white sauce, cheese, lettuce and pickles is best washed down with a frozen margarita or one of FOWL’s beer towers out on the terrace.

Forerib of Beef and Bone Marrow Cheeseburger (£20) – Daffodil Mulligan, Shoreditch, London

One of the more indulgent burgers on offer in London is Daffodil Mulligan’s Forerib of Beef and Bone Marrow Cheeseburger. The classic beef patty is smothered in rich bone marrow and melted cheese with a beef fat brioche bun and is served with a generous helping of thick cut chips. Add a properly poured pint of Guinness for a suitably decadent way to celebrate National Burger Day.

The Byland Burger (£21) – The Abbey Inn, Byland, North Yorkshire

The Byland Burger, from Tommy Banks’ The Abbey Inn in North Yorkshire, is a smash burger made with provenance in mind. The patty is made with Dexter beef sourced a mile down the road from the Banks’ family farm and is topped with cheese, pickles, bacon and chicory root jam as well as a burger sauce made from beef garum and fermented chillies. Beef fat fries accompany, while one of the nostalgic ice cream sundaes from the menu make a great chaser.

The Mariners Burger (£24.50) – The Mariners, Rock, Cornwall

Paul Ainsworth’s pub, The Mariners, overlooks the picturesque Camel Estuary in Rock, Cornwall. While this region is associated with fresh seafood and you’re spoiled for choice with places to eat, The Mariners’ namesake burger is a classic option worth sticking to. The 100% grass fed, dry aged beef patty from Phillip Warren butchers is paired with smoked bacon, oozy Cornish brie, pickles, lettuce, tomato and a tangy tomato and nigella seed relish and served in a clotted cream bun with skinny fries.