The best 8 burgers in Edinburgh

Looking to dig into the best burgers in Edinburgh? Scotland's capital is home to many excellent burgers. Here are our favorite places in Edinburgh to get a great burger.

1. The Cambridge Bar

20 Young Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JB

0131 226 2120

If you are looking for great burgers in Edinburgh in a relaxed local setting, The Cambridge Bar is a very popular choice in the New Town. It is especially well known for its strong burger selection and excellent range of beers.

The atmosphere is casual and lively, with good music and friendly service, making it a great option if you want a straightforward place that focuses on doing burgers well.

The Cambridge Bar

2. Bread Meats Bread

92 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BE

0131 225 3000

If you are looking for a great burger in Edinburgh, Bread Meats Bread remains one of the best-known places to try. Their Edinburgh Lothian Road restaurant is especially convenient if you are staying near the city centre.

They offer a wide variety of burgers, sauces and sides, and are especially well known for combining big flavours with fast, friendly service. There are also vegetarian and vegan options available.

Bread Meats Bread

3. O'Neill's

9 Hunter Square, Edinburgh EH1 1QW

0131 225 3784

If you want a casual burger and pub experience in the Old Town, O’Neill’s Edinburgh is a solid option. Located in Hunter Square, it is especially handy if you want something central and lively.

As well as burgers, it is a good place to watch live sport, making it a popular choice for football and rugby fans looking for a relaxed meal and a pint in the heart of the city.

O'Neill's

4. Fat Hippo

95 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES

0131 605 0126

If you are looking for one of the best burger places in Edinburgh, Fat Hippo is a very strong option. Located on George Street, it is especially well known for its indulgent burgers, loaded sides and bold flavours.

The restaurant offers a full menu of signature beef burgers, buttermilk chicken burgers and vegan options, making it a good choice whether you want something classic or a little more over the top.

Its central location in the New Town also makes it an easy stop if you are exploring the city centre and want a burger in a lively setting.

Fat Hippo in Edinburgh

5. Butta Burger

137 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JY

If you are after a seriously indulgent burger in Edinburgh, Butta Burger is a good option to consider. The restaurant is especially known for its rich flavours, buttery style and Scottish Wagyu beef patties.

As well as burgers, they also serve fried chicken, wings and veggie or vegan options, making it a great choice for groups looking for plenty of variety.

Butta Burger in Edinburgh

6. Paradise Palms

41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HB

0131 225 4186

If you are looking for a great vegan burger in Edinburgh, Paradise Palms is a strong option. Located in the Southside, it is one of the city’s best-known vegetarian and vegan spots, with a lively atmosphere and a menu full of bold flavours.

It is a particularly good choice if you want a burger in a more alternative setting, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan comfort food as well as cocktails and a late-night bar feel.

Paradise Palms in Edinburgh

7. Red Squirrel

21 Lothian Road, EdinburghEH1 2DJ

0131 229 9933

Good food in a very nicely decorated place. Ideal to eat if you are in the West End of Edinburgh and you fancy a menu of this type.

They prepare very tasty burgers on brioche bread, accompanied with potatoes and coleslaw. It has a wide selection of beers, combining the greatest of both worlds.

8. The Standing Order

62-66 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR

0131 225 4460

The Standing Order is one of Edinburgh's best-known pubs. It is located in a former bank, which creates a very unique atmosphere.

Both food and drinks are offered at affordable prices. Here you can have one of the cheapest pints of beer in Edinburgh and accompany it with a very tasty hamburger at a good price.

The Standing Order
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