Best Burgers In Belfast

• Gastropub
• 149 Ballyskeagh Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom, BT17 9LL

A friendly local bar and restaurant located amongst the trees of South Belfast, Robert Stewart’s is a historic spirit grocer founded all the way back in 1620. Renowned among locals for serving fabulous food and drinks seven days a week, you can always expect a great atmosphere each and every time you dine here. Their menu is creative yet unpretentious, offering a wide array of gastropub favourites that showcase the very best of seasonal Irish produce. Whether you choose to sit in the cosy indoor dining area or relax and soak up the sun in the beer garden, this is the perfect location to spend some time catching up with friends and family over a few pints and some hearty grub.

Alongside menu offerings such as their classic Seafood Chowder and Lisdergan 10 oz Sirloin Steak, they serve some delicious burgers that are full of flavour and flair. You can choose from their classic ‘Bob’s Burger’, complete with a 6oz Carnbrooke beef patty, chorizo jam, Irish cheddar cheese, beef tomato, and lettuce or their ‘Vegan Burger’, which comes with a plant-based patty, red onion, rocket and vegan spicy mayo.

Lavery’s and The Woodworkers

A city centre bar and restaurant that is a firm favourite among students, inner city workers, and people from all across Belfast, Lavery’s and The Woodworkers is a great spot to enjoy some delicious, indulgent dishes inspired by both local and global flavours. With a relaxed vibe and several indoor and outdoor dining areas to choose from, this is a great spot for all occasions.

Their burger bar is extensive with tasty loaded burgers to suit everyone. Whether you go for the steak, chicken or halloumi, you'll get a delicious burger in a fluffy bun, filled with delicious toppings like cheddar, crispy onion rings and succulent smoked bacon.

 

The Errigle Inn

• Burgers
• 312-320 Ormeau Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, United Kingdom, BT7 2GE

Located on the Ormeau Road, The Errigle Inn is a much-loved Belfast bar and restaurant serving flowing pints and a great menu of delicious pub grub. Hosting various events, live music nights, and sports showings, the atmosphere here is always alive and welcoming, bringing together both locals and visitors to the city looking to have the craic.

And when it comes to the burgers, this joint doesn't hold back: The Errigle beef burger is topped with smoked streaky bacon, cheese, an onion ring, relish, lettuce and tomato, the Southern fried chicken comes with fragrant chipotle mayo and the veggie spiced beet burger is made with beetroot and root vegetables, complemented with mango chutney and mint yoghurt. Even better, they all come with homemade chips.

Standing Stones Lodge

• Gastropub
• 16 Divis Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom, BT17 0NG

Serving up a fantastic array of mouthwatering delights that are sure to impress, the Standing Stones Lodge is one of our favourite places for burgers in the city. Set on the Divis Road in the Belfast hills, the Standing Stones Lodge offers a relaxed atmosphere and friendly local feel, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a family meal or catch up with friends.

If burgers are on your mind, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From the burger bar, you can choose from a crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger or a classic Stones Burger, both of which come served on a buttery brioche bun with chipotle mayo, baby gem lettuce, tomato slices, tobacco onions, and your choice of side. Alternatively, you can opt for their indulgent and meaty ‘Best of Both Burger’ which features a 6 oz beef burger, a 4 oz southern fried chicken burger, loaded up with cheese, bacon, tobacco onions, baby gem, and tomato, complete with a side of your choice.

 

Top Blade

• Burgers, Steak
• Unit 5, St Anne's Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, BT1 2LD

Top Blade specialises in flat iron steak, so you can expect their beef burgers to be exceptional. Paired with a delicious selection of sides, which include local favourites such as Buttery Belfast Champ and onion rings, and you’re onto something special. Meat-eaters will love the beef burger, elevated with Ballymaloe relish, pickled pink onions and Top Blade burger sauce, as well asthe Hickory burger, featuring a premium beef patty and tobacco onions, while those on a plant-based diet will adore the hefty vegan burger.

 

City Picnic

• Burgers
• Unit 5 McAuley House, Castle Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, BT1 1HB

Located in the heart of the city, City Picnic is one of the best city centre spots for delicious burgers. Their menu offers a huge array of delicious comfort food favourites, including nachos, fries, pizzas, and more, making for the perfect indulgent lunch or relaxed evening meal.

The burger menu here is one of the most extensive in the city with a huge selection of delicious beef, veggie, and chicken burgers that are bursting with spice and flavour. Their famous dry-aged shorthorn beef burgers are smashed and stacked and come complete with a toasted brioche bun, lettuce, mayo, sweet pickle and a crispy onion ring. Meanwhile, their crispy double-stacked buttermilk chicken burgers are a fan favourite complete with all the same toppings listed above. Menu favourites include ‘The Famous Carnivore’, which features slow smoked pulled BBQ pork, classic American cheese, and crispy bacon, the Buffalo Bird, with triple maple bacon and blue cheese dressing, and their flavourful meat-free ‘Crispy Veggie and Bean Burger’.

 

The Burger Club

• Burgers
• 164 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT14 6LP

If the name doesn’t make it obvious, The Burger Club is one of the top places you need to go for burgers in Belfast. Laidback and unpretentious, this spot can be found on the Cliftonville Road serving up delicious burgers to hungry locals looking for a delicious and hearty bite to eat. Perfect for hanging out with family and friends, The Burger Club offers a unique casual dining experience that is suited to all occasions, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on the go or want to spend some time catching up with old pals over great food.

Their burger menu is creative and extensive with something to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. For beef lovers, they offer everything from a classic Hamburger or Cheeseburger to an indulgent ‘Young Buck’ Blue Cheeseburger. If chicken is more your style, then we recommend trying out the Korean, Mexican, or Pepper Chicken Burger for an all-round flavour experience. Even if meat isn’t on the menu for you, then you can enjoy their delicious Sweet Potato and Chickpea BBQ Burger or their Black Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Burger.

 

Northern Lights

• Bar
• 451 Ormeau Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, BT7 3GQ

Located on the Ormeau Road, the Northern Lights is part of the Ireland-wide Galway Bay Brewery Company, which operates some of the country’s most beloved bars and eateries. Known for their creative yet simple menus, flowing pints, and lively atmosphere, these spots are beloved among people from all across the Emerald Isle – and the Belfast outlet is no exception!

Their menu is fun and diverse, with everything from spicy chicken wings to fish and chips, a succulent steak sandwich to a creamy yellow lentil curry. If it’s burgers you’re after, you’ll have plenty to choose from including a classic 100% Irish beef patty packed inside a fluffy brioche bun complete with pickles, baby gem lettuce, mayo, and a juicy slice of beef tomato and a a Cave Hill, featuring a beef patty topped with crispy bacon and Cashel blue cheese. As for veggies, dig into a sweet potato and bean burger with tobacco onions.

 

Stix and Stones Meat Wagon

• Bar
• 12-14 Wellington Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, BT1 6GE

Just two minutes from Belfast City Hall at the heart of the city, you can find the fantastic Stix and Stones Meat Wagon. Offering slow-braised meat, creative cocktails, and good vibes, this is the perfect place to enjoy succulent, perfectly prepared cuts of meat and a relaxed dining experience. All beef is sourced from local Irish farms to ensure the very highest quality produce. It is then aged in-house and prepared in the Stix and Stones Butcher before being braised and slow cooked for at least 24 hours to ensure tender, mouth watering flavours. With various wings, platters, and sides to choose from, as well as steak and fish dishes, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

However, it’s their epic burger selection that really sets them apart from the rest. The ‘Plain Jane’ smashed cheeseburger is a firm favourite among those who like to keep it simple, while the Beef and Bird burger features a Southern fried chicken burger with smoked brisket and honey BBQ.