Best Burgers in Edinburgh

Scotland's capital combines festival atmosphere with year-round foodie excellence. The burger scene here is as impressive as the castle.

14 burger spots across 6 areas

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🍔 Burger Spots in Edinburgh

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Burgers & Beers Grillhouse

★ 4.6
Handmade Gourmet Burgers ££

Award-winning gourmet burger restaurant on Edinburgh's Royal Mile next to St Giles Cathedral. 40-60 hours a week spent hand-making all patties from fresh local produce.

192A High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RW

0131 226 1214 Get Directions Website @burgersnbeers
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Fat Hippo Edinburgh

★ 4.5
Signature Beef Burgers ££

Based on George Street, one of the main shopping streets in the city centre. Heated outdoor seating area and dog-friendly. Ten minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverley station.

95 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES

0131 605 0126 Get Directions Website @fathippo

Bread Meats Bread

★ 4.5
Stacked Triple Burgers ££

One of the original burger experts in Edinburgh. Don't hold back on the cheese - some go for the triple patty. Stacked high and tastes every bit as good as they look.

92 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BE

0131 225 3000 Get Directions Website @breadmeatsbread

Bread Meats Bread Edinburgh

★ 4.5
Generous portions with inventive toppings ££

Must-visit for burger enthusiasts. Known for generous portions and inventive toppings including pulled pork, crispy bacon, and BBQ sauce. Original burger experts.

Lothian Road, Edinburgh

Get Directions Website @breadmeatsbread

Lioness of Leith / Burger Mama

★ 4.5
Creative burgers in busy pub setting ££

Busy pub where Burger Mama lives, known for monster burgers like the Bohemoth with three patties and chili con carne

21-25 Duke Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8HH

0131 629 0580 Get Directions @lionessofleith

Burgers and Beers Grillhouse

★ 4.5
Gourmet burgers with locally sourced produce ££

Award-winning stylish Bar & Grill on the Royal Mile with rustic décor and impressive menu of locally sourced gourmet burgers

195-197 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PE

0131 220 3390 Get Directions Website @burgersandbeers

The Red Squirrel

★ 4.4
Gastropub Burgers ££

Independent gastropub with modern but cosy interior, short walk from Edinburgh Castle. Their Red Squirrel Burger features steak burger, smoked cheddar, onion rings and beer mustard mayo.

21 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ

0131 229 9933 Get Directions Website @redsquirreledinburgh

Chop House Leith

★ 4.4
Butchery with remarkable cheeseburgers ££

Bar & Butchery priding itself on steaks but also offering a fairly remarkable cheeseburger

102 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AW

0131 553 1399 Get Directions @chophouseleith

The Boozy Cow

★ 4.3
Cocktails & Burgers ££

Funky basement bar and restaurant serving tempting burgers and cocktails in a lively space. All burgers in brioche bun with gem lettuce, house pickles and fries. Add haggis as a topping!

17 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EY

0131 225 2231 Get Directions Website @boozycow

Boozy Cow

★ 4.3
Authentic American burgers and dirty fries ££

Vibrant celebration of authentic American cuisine with indulgent burgers and dirty fries in punk rock-inspired aesthetic

17-19 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EY

0131 225 2920 Get Directions Website @boozycow

SoBe Burgers Edinburgh

★ 4.2
Miami-style smash burgers £

Miami-style smash burger brand opened February 2025, casual sit-in and takeaway

75 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9AW

Get Directions @sobeburgers

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