Shoreditch, Burgers, Etc Restaurant Guide

“Wow, what a burger (and great hot dogs too)”, say fans of the trademarked ‘Dead Hippie’ and other mostly meaty treats at the MEATliquor group’s Hoxton outlet.

“People waiting outside in the rain for a table speaks volumes” for this expanding chain (the latest branches are in TV Centre and Borough High Street), which “really fulfils the craving for a juicy, tasty burger” (and is the equal-highest rated in town in that department). Other elements of the formula are, however, “nothing fancy”. Top Menu Tip: “the Lambshank Redemption is unparalleled in the hugely contested world of burgers”.

“Even for burgers the French do it better”, say fans of this small group with a Gallic-inspired take on American fast food: “steak haché comme il faut, and les frites are also perfect”.

“Unbelievably tasty ribs, worth crossing London for” and perfect pulled pork, again score high ratings for street-food star Mark Gevaux, who is to be found on Sundays on Brick Lane (and outside West Ham for home games). Delight your friends with a gift of his trademark ‘Holy F**k’ hot sauce.

“Mouth-watering steaks at eye-watering prices” is the harsh-but-fair summary on Huw Gott and Will Beckett’s famous and fashionable steakhouse chain. To its enormous cult following: “yes, it’s pricey, but – wow! – it’s worth it!”, thanks to its “melt-in-the-mouth” British-bred meat (some would say “the best in London”), “delicious sides”, “impressive cocktail menu”, and a “distinctly clubby” style that is, for a fair few expense-accounters, “perfect for business” too. With the inexorable expansion of the brand, though (next stop – NYC – with an opening in mid-2019, not far from Gramercy Park) has come an inexorable and ongoing decline in ratings, with increasing gripes about “hit-and-miss service”, an atmosphere that’s too “loud and busy”, and a feeling that “it’s not the Hawksmoor it used to be”.

This hip small chain has established a solid following with its “fun” grill shacks serving “quality” burgers and “generous desserts”. “Always good for families, with something for everyone”, including “excellent chicken and sides”.