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

Jump to: Durham City Centre Gilesgate Neville's Cross Viaduct

🍔 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

Get Directions Website @thefoodpit

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

+44 191 370 9699 Get Directions Website @fathippofood

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

+44 191 303 9039 Get Directions Website @tangodurham

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

+44 191 359 2130 Get Directions Website @turtlebayuk

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