Whether you are looking for a meat feast or a veggie delight, Edinburgh has some first class restaurants and here is our pick of some of the best places in Edinburgh to grab a burger!
The Cambridge Bar
Set in a quiet backstreet in the New Town, the Cambridge Bar is a hidden gem that is popular among food lovers. The exterior is a classic Georgian townhouse, while the interior has been transformed to embrace a cosy farmhouse kitchen aesthetic. Unwinding beside the bare stone fireplace is sure to be a real treat on a cold evening, while this establishment is famous for its burgers, beer and televised sport. There is a huge variety of burgers to choose from including a large number of classic 7oz beef burgers, chicken breast burgers and bean patties. The teriyaki buffalo burger is topped with bacon, pineapple and teriyaki sauce with onion rings and Cajun fries on the side.
Byron Burger
Byron Burger has long been a national favourite among burger fanatics, This establishment boasts Edinburgh branches on both North Bridge and Lothian Road and serves up gourmet burgers and other treats. This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion and there are several different types of burgers to choose from. The side dishes are especially imaginative and in addition to chunky chips, diners can choose the innovative courgette fries. Byron Burger is also famous for its milkshakes and in addition to classic Oreo milkshakes for the kids there are also options that feature Baileys, spiced rum and bourbon.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Located at 137 George Street in the New Town, this establishment is open for lunch and dinner and sells super indulgent Gourmet Burgers in a laid back atmosphere. While beef burgers play a starring role on the menu there are also several different vegetarian and vegan burgers to choose from, while the chicken burgers are especially imaginative. The Satay burger features a chicken steak topped with garlic mayo, warm satay sauce, rocket, paprika onions and relish. The Hey Pesto comes with crispy bacon as well as basil pesto mayo, cheddar cheese, pesto, relish and salad.
Bread Meats Bread
Located on Lothian Road in Edinburgh’s West End, this restaurant is famous for its imaginative burgers. There are more than twenty different burgers to choose from here, including six that cater to vegans and vegetarians. One of the taste sensations that consistently proves to be popular with customers is the Luther burger, which features a doughnut bun piled high with strips of candied bacon and cheese and drizzled with maple syrup. The Lamburghini is another popular option and this smashed beef burger is topped with slow roasted and pulled BBQ lamb, a rich pomegranate molasses, tangy peppadews, cucumber and feta salad, while the whole burger is slathered in Harissa mayo. The restaurant is also famous for its halloumi fries, maple bacon sweet potato fries and Canadian poutine.
The Holyrood 9A
Set close to the Edinburgh University and Holyrood Park, this bright and airy gastropub is a great place to enjoy a burger and a beer in the evening. People who want to embrace true Scottish pride are sure to enjoy sinking their teeth into the Scotsman Burger. This 100% Scottish beef burger is topped with haggis, smoked cheddar and mayonnaise made from cracked black pepper and Scottish whisky. More adventurous dinner also have the chance to try the Black Deer, which features a patty made from venison and black pudding smothered with a rich and chunky beetroot chutney as well as blue murder and rocket.
