6 min readIn honour of #NationalBurgerDay, we asked Bristol's very own Burger Queen, Natalie Brereton, to tell us about the best ones in town. Take it away, Nat...
Three Brothers Burgers
A serious Bristol burger institution with a far-reaching reputation, Three Brothers has nabbed probably the most picturesque location within the city, sitting on Welsh Back with lovely views over the water. I’m a big fan of the Blue Bro burger – a meaty patty topped with caramelised onions and creamy blue cheese.
There are also vegetarian and vegan burger options, as well as chicken burgers. A special mention has got to be made for the chilli cheese fries - a big portion of fries topped with Monterey Jack cheese and covered in slow-cooked beef brisket chilli. Don't miss their great value lunch deal, where you can get a burger and fries for just £7.50.
Image: Three Brothers Burgers
Burger Theory
Passionate about using local and quality produce, Rory and his team here are never afraid to experiment and be creative, and the menu here is a burger lover’s dream if you love to try something different. I’d recommend the KFC burger (Korean crispy fried chicken with chilli sauce, peanuts, fresh chillies, spring onion, lettuce and onion), and The OG (double Oklahoma-styler smashed patties with American cheese, bacon bits, gherkins, burger sauce and lettuce).
Keep an eye out for their Bottomless Burger Club, where you can enjoy unlimited slider burgers and drinks!
Image: Burger Theory
Asado
Asado burgers make me want to have a party. Not only are they consistently great, but the restaurant is also lively and funky, with bright décor and a banging soundtrack. Oh, and the Negronis are awesome too. Everything in Asado is cooked over a wood-fired grill, giving the patties that distinctive smoky taste and setting them apart from other burgers within the city. Owner and head chef Lucien is passionate about supporting and promoting local produce, and is very dedicated to serving only the best in quality beef.
I’d struggle to recommend a favourite burger here, as they are all so downright dirty and delicious, but if you are a first timer, go for the Asado burger or the El Don (beef burger, pulled beef, Cheddar cheese, dill pickles and garlic mayo) to get a taste of what this restaurant is about (or one of the many specials that change regularly). Fried chicken lovers don’t go uncatered for, as the Pollo Libre with chunky guacamole and chipotle mayonnaise has you covered. I’ve heard whispers that the vegetarian/vegan burger here is one of the best in Bristol, too.
Image: Burger at Asado, credit Natalie Brereton
Oowee Diner
Their strapline is ‘Deliciously Dirty’ and never has there been a truer word said when it comes to the fantastically filthy Oowee. They’ve developed quite the cult following in Bristol due to their loaded fries and banging burgers.
Some obvious go-tos for me are the Cluckin’ fries, a loaded portion topped with crispy buttermilk fried chicken, melted mozzarella, chicken gravy and spring onion. When it comes to burgers, there are SO many I could recommend, but two of my favourites are the Clucked Up burger (crispy chicken, smashed beef patty, double American and Swiss cheese, baconnaise) and the original Double C (smash patty, double American cheese, relish, mustard and gherkins).
Image: One of the burgers at Oowee Bristol, credit Natalie Brereton
Danny's Burgers
Having won multiple awards (including Burger Chef of the Year 2021 and Best UK Burger 2022 at the National Burger Awards) and often spotted by following the queues at markets and events around Bristol, as well as their residency at the Fierce & Noble brewery taproom in St Werburghs, Danny's Burgers do simple but delicious smash burgers. Choose from classic combos such as the bacon cheeseburger, or their vegan option with a Moving Mountains patty, American cheese, dill pickles, fresh onion and house sauce is very popular too!
Squeezed
Anyone who knows me will know my one true love is the St. Werburger, named after the part of Bristol Alex calls home. This bad boy consists of two beef patties, Monterey jack cheese, smoked bacon and caper aioli, chipotle and tomato relish and confit shallots (cooked in beef fat) – it’s an absolute dream of a burger, and teamed with his homemade lemonade, one you really should try if you want a banging bap in Bristol. You'll find Squeezed tucked into one of the shipping container units in Wapping Wharf.
Image: Burger at Squeezed, credit Natalie Brereton
MILKBUN
This gourmet burger joint in Clifton Village puts a lot of effort into their homemade buns as well as the burger patties. Choices include the classic Bronx (beef, American cheese, pickles, red onion, mustard, ketchup), Fumo (beef, house BBQ sauce, smoked applewood cheese, Birra Moretti™ onions) or the Chapo (beef, chimichurri mayo, shredded lettuce, chilli cheese, fresh chilli).
Honest Burgers
These guys know a thing or two about meat, having opened their own butchers within the business. This allows them to serve their burgers slightly pink (if you so wish) due to the traceability of the produce. Rosemary fries come as standard with every burger, so it's value for money as well. The Bristol burger menu option sees Honest collaborating with local producers, whilst they have also worked with Psychopomp Microdistillery on their own gin and their own ‘Honest’ drop with Good Chemistry brewery.
Image: Burger at Honest Burgers Bristol, credit Natalie Brereton
Wing's Diner
Not in the mood for beef? Head to Small Bar on King Street to try some of the best chicken burgers in town! Wing's Diner is well-known and loved for their choice of sauces, toppings and gravy to go with their top notch fried chicken, as well as their huge loaded fries! Choose to have your fried chicken burger with a Korean-style chilli sauce, Malaysian-style peanut sauce or a Thai-style spicy mayo.
About the author
Natalie Brereton writes local food blog Stuffed and is locally known as Bristol's Burger Queen.
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