Best Burgers in Durham

This UNESCO World Heritage city combines ancient history with a vibrant student-driven food scene including excellent burgers.

4 burger spots across 4 areas

🍔 Burger Spots in Durham

Parma La Familia (The Food Pit)

4.5
No-frills smash burgers with top-quality Angus beef, also famous for chicken parmo £

Street food vendor inside Durham's vibrant Food Pit hub. Focuses on no-frills satisfaction with juicy, affordable smash burgers made with top-quality Angus beef. Also known for their towering Teesside chicken parmo.

The Food Pit, Framwelgate Waterside, Durham DH1 4SL

Fat Hippo Durham

4.3
Big, messy, indulgent burgers with creative toppings like the PB&J burger ££

Three-storey burger restaurant on the cobbles of historic Saddler Street with river views. Known for big, indulgent, flavour-packed creations including classics and adventurous options. Offers daily specials with two courses for 17 pounds between 5-6pm weekdays and 20% student discount.

36 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU

Tango Durham

4.2
Classic burgers like Bacon & Blue, famous cheese bomb dip ££

Located in an iconic 1771 building, serving comfort food with a modern twist. Features a huge outdoor terrace with river views. Known for quality burgers alongside Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and fresh desserts. Cocktails by trained mixologists.

39 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU

Turtle Bay Durham

4.0
Caribbean-inspired burgers with jerk seasoning and unique toppings ££

Vibrant Caribbean restaurant overlooking the River Wear near Framwellgate Bridge. Features burgers with Caribbean flavours including jerk seasoning and spicy mayo. Central island bar, open kitchen with flaming jerk-pit, and upstairs D'Rum room with veranda views of Durham Castle.

Unit R07 The Riverwalk, Durham DH1 4SL