Shoreditch, Burgers, Etc Restaurant Guide

“The messiest, most delicious burgers ever; and a good selection of craft beers as well” – still the deal at this “hip” spin-off from the Meatliquor group, which brings the worship of meat to an old Christian missionary building (complete with stained glass windows and illuminated ceiling).

There’s “clear blue water between Patty & Bun and other wannabe mass burger offerings” – the only drawback is “you have to queue all the time”. Having started out as a pop-up, the small chain has grown to eight branches and two spin-offs: Smash Patty and Jefferies, a chicken specialist. The core of the offer is “burgers dripping in all the good stuff, loud tunes, friendly vibes and lots of napkins”. Top Tip – the “legendary lamb burger always makes me smile”.

“Unbelievably good ribs and pulled pork” continue to win top marks for street-food legend Mark Gevaux – even though he “concentrates more on his outrageously hot Holy F**k chilli sauce these days”. “The meat is melt-in-the-mouth, superbly cooked and exceptional value” – it’s “a pain that you have to wake up early-ish on a Sunday” to scoff a portion on Brick Lane, but the only other option is outside the Boleyn Tavern before West Ham home games.

London's love affair with plant-based food offerings continues as this vegan burger pop-up goes permanent in Shoreditch thanks to a successful £180k crowdfunding campaign. Alongside aubergine, mushroom and bean burgers there will be non dairy milkshakes and a selection of beers and wines.