The Oceanic Awards proudly revealed the winners of the inaugural British Burger Awards powered by QSR CNCT, recognising not only the finest burgers nationwide, but also the passionate individuals and innovative businesses behind them. The British Burger Awards 2025 stood out as a prestigious celebration of creativity and dedication within the UK’s vibrant burger scene, honouring gourmet innovators as well as beloved independents.
The award ceremony took place on Monday, 17 November at the Novotel Centre Birmingham, bringing together independent operators, high street chains, and street food pioneers to compete for the coveted title of the UK’s best burger.
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Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the British Burger Awards, commented: “Businesses shortlisted for these awards have represented the very best of the UK’s burger scene, from gourmet pioneers to classic independents serving unforgettable flavours. This event recognised the creativity, passion and hard work within every bun, spotlighting the outstanding talent shaping the nation’s burger culture. Congratulations to all of our winners.”
Winners of the 1st British Burger Awards 2025
Scotland
- Burger Island (Burntisland): Best of Scotland
- Saints Sizzle Classic Hamburgers (St Andrews): Outstanding Achievement
- Burgur Grill (Hamilton): Recognised for Excellence
North East England
- Ati’s Home of Smash (Sunderland): Best of North East England
- Craft Burger (South Shields): Outstanding Achievement
- Craft Burger Boro (Middlesbrough): Recognised for Excellence
Yorkshire
- Mr Ts (Leeds): Best of Yorkshire
- Cowshed Burgers (Scarborough): Outstanding Achievement
- Dope Burger (Doncaster): Recognised for Excellence
North West England
- Bürgshake (Lancaster): Best of North West England
- Big Buns Burgers (Burnley): Outstanding Achievement
- Low Slow and Dough (Wirral): Recognised for Excellence
East Midlands
- Hickory’s Smokehouse (Nuthall): Best of East Midlands
- Red Dog Saloon (Nottingham): Outstanding Achievement
- BVRGRY (Nottingham): Recognised for Excellence
West Midlands
- Libertine Burger (Leamington Spa): Best of West Midlands
- Grill N Shake (Oldbury): Outstanding Achievement
- Beef ‘N’ Buns (Solihull): Recognised for Excellence
South East England
- Blip (Reading): Best of South East England
- Big Boy’s Kitchen (Slough): Outstanding Achievement
- Burger Brothers (Brighton): Recognised for Excellence
South West England
- Guru J’s (Cheltenham): Best of South West England
- Holee Cow (Cheltenham): Outstanding Achievement
- Burger Theory (Bristol): Recognised for Excellence
Wales
- Hickory’s (Rhos-on-Sea): Best of Wales
- BRGR (Bridgend): Outstanding Achievement
- Dinos Llandudno (Llandudno): Recognised for Excellence
London
- Burgers LDN: Best of London
- Burger and Beyond Soho: Outstanding Achievement
- Burger and Beyond: Recognised for Excellence
Glasgow
- Three Brothers: Best of Glasgow
- NOLA Soul: Outstanding Achievement
- Smokey Trotters Kitchen: Recognised for Excellence
Edinburgh
- Bucks Bar: Best of Edinburgh
- Burgers and Beers Grillhouse: Outstanding Achievement
- Shakedown: Recognised for Excellence
Newcastle
- Spice Hut: Best of Newcastle
- Smashburger: Outstanding Achievement
- Brack Burger: Recognised for Excellence
Manchester
- So Famous: Best of Manchester
- The Blues Kitchen: Outstanding Achievement
- Legends Desserts & Burger Bar: Recognised for Excellence
Leeds
- Mr Ts: Best of Leeds
- Bill’s Leeds: Outstanding Achievement
- Meat:Stack: Recognised for Excellence
Liverpool
- Cosy Club: Best of Liverpool
- Boss Burgers: Outstanding Achievement
- Free State Kitchen: Recognised for Excellence
Birmingham
- BRGR BOX: Best of Birmingham
- Boo: Outstanding Achievement
- HANBAO: Recognised for Excellence
Leicester
- WingTrapp: Best of Leicester
- Cosy Club Leicester: Outstanding Achievement
- Knight & Garter: Recognised for Excellence
Cardiff
- The Grazing Shed: Best of Cardiff
- Hub Box (Cardiff): Outstanding Achievement
- The Bagel and Burger Kitchen: Recognised for Excellence
Special Category Winners
| Category | Winner | Outstanding Achievement | Recognised for Excellence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Veg/ Vegan Burger Restaurant | Meat The Vegans (London) | Vegan Shack (Manchester) | Holee Cow (Cheltenham) |
| Best Independent Burger Joint | B.U.N (Manchester) | Smashie’s (Bacup) | CW2 Burger by Local Burger (Crewe) |
| Best Street Food Burger Vendor | Bustler Nottingham (Nottingham) | Street star (Manchester) | Two Guys (Cardiff) |
| Best Burger Independent Chain (≤10 sites) | Burger Shop (Worcester) | The Beefy Boys (Shrewsbury) | Urban (Sheffield) |
| Best Burger Independent Chain (>10 sites) | Archies | Phat Buns | Fat Hippo |
| Best Restaurant Burger | Libertine burger’s (Rugby) | Koop (Northallerton) | Smokin Griddle (Cardiff) |
| Best Takeaway Burger | Big Juicy Burgers (Aylesbury) | Burger Buddies (Tunbridge Wells) | Dope Burger (Leeds) |
| Best Customer Experience | Cosy Club (Liverpool) | The Alchemist (Liverpool) | The Barn (Leicester) |
| Burger of the Year – People’s Choice | Burger Drop | Grill Box (Halesowen) | Burger Shop (Worcester) |
| Chicken Burger Brand of the Year | Chicking | Thunder Bird Chicken (London) | Chicken Shop (London) |
| People’s Choice Burger Brand in the UK | Chicken Cottage | Burgshake (Lancaster) | Pepes Peri Peri |
The evening recognised the creative drive, quality, and hard work at the heart of Britain’s burger culture, with each winner earning their place amongst the best for 2025.
