Whether you like them filled with piles of meaty morsels or you're after a stack of the vegan variety, you really can't beat a good patty and bun combo. To save you the trouble of searching around our seaside town, we've done the hard work and compiled this guide about where to find the best burgers in Brighton.
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Last updated on 19th June 2024
There's a fantastic selection available over at The Joker, a seriously stylish spot that even boasts a beaut rooftop terrace. Options include a vegan patty paired with kimchi slaw and mayo, as well as fried chicken accompanied by blue cheese and sliced mozzarella.
Honest Burger Brighton are definitely up there. After all, the clue's in the name. Popular throughout the country for their extensive range of bites and rosemary-salted chips, the Duke Street restaurant's a no-brainer for a great meal.
This microbrewery and drinking den is plying you with fresh pints and perfectly prepared patties. North Laine Brewhouse's menu will have you tucking buns such as the El Paso, featuring beef layered with cheddar, salsa, guacamole and jalapeños.
A traditional boozer with swathes of rustic charm, Bath Arms is the perfect plot for chomping on what might just be the best burger in Brighton. Make your way over to tuck into dishes like the wagyu beef with salad leaves, chipotle mayo and triple-cooked chips.
The Brunswick might just have the best burger in Hove; though the halloumi with smashed avocado and basil mayo sounds enticing, our favourite is the dry-aged beef patty accompanied by braised short rib and beer onions.
The best burgers in Brighton town centre? The Black Lion's are worth shouting about. Not only do they come with home-cut fries, but there's also a crowd-pleasing selection of beef, chicken, vegan chorizo and deep-fried mac 'n' cheese.
Bringing an East-meets-West vibe to its menu thanks to Umami Nation at the helm, The Mesmerist is slinging out a unique lineup of eats. Curried bean patties with slaw, raita and an onion bhaji are on the cards, although there are also a few meaty choices.
Get on down to The Victory and indulge in a range of hearty bites. Not only can you gobble down a classic cheeseburger, but also buns filled with chicken shawarma, pepperoni, falafel and so much more. Topping it off? The enticing selection of sides and beers.
They're not just purveyors of great craft pints you know... BrewDog are also behind some of the quirkiest Brighton burgers with everything from chorizo and black pudding-stuffed buns to vegan crispy Tindle chicken bites.
East Street Tap's menu is 100% vegan, featuring a range of lip-smacking patty and bun combos that are sure to satiate any cravings. So if you keep searching for "the best burgers near me"? Head here for plant-based creations elevated with satay sauce and chilli jam.
The Dorset is making us drool with its enticing collection of burgers. The Brighton blue is a bit of a sensation, showcasing cheese, caramelised onions and homemade sauce, although it would also be hard to pass up the Korean BBQ, made up of battered chicken and gochujang mayo.
Welcome to GBK Brighton, where the sea meets the sizzle. Nestled in the lively Lanes, this place serves up some seriously stacked gourmet creations. These include top-quality patties made from the finest cuts of chuck, brisket, flank, and 30-day dry-aged steak, all grilled to mouthwatering perfection. Pair your patties with their famous crispy onion rings and legendary milkshakes, and you'll be on a first-class seat to food coma town.
While there's plenty on The Cricketers' menu to lure you in, it's the burgers that have us in a tizzy. All served in a brioche bun and with chunky chips, the patties include dry-aged steak beef, free-range chicken, Sussex halloumi and vegan chick'n'.
The Vurger Co. are dishing up the best vegan burgers in Brighton. Expect innovative patties of aubergine and chickpea, black bean and red pepper or alarmingly realistic meat alternatives covered with droolworthy additions.
Prone to pick poultry over beef for your burger filling? Then The Bok Shop is the place for you. The chicken specialists top their birds with everything from fiery Korean-style Bokadoosh to their award-winning honey and ginger buffalo sauce. What's more, all the dishes can be made vegan.
Hailed for bringing American-style sarnies with an English twist to the seaside droves, MEATliquor is one of the best burger restaurants in Brighton. Graffiti walls and neon lights set the scene nicely, while cheese-smothered mouthfuls and hard shakes are on hand to keep you fuelled up.
An award-winning seafront kitchen, Lucky Beach is whipping up locally sourced bites from its archway abode. Feast on organic beef cradled in a parmesan truffle butter bun accompanied by chicken fat onions and 'ketchup leather' at this fantastic Brighton burger restaurant.
