It’s that time of year again: National Burger Day. On Thursday 27 August, London’s restaurants and burger joints will be pulling out all the stops, with everything from juicy smash burgers and dry-aged beef to Wagyu patties, fried chicken creations and seriously indulgent toppings. There’ll be plenty of one-day-only specials, limited-edition burgers and tasty deals to get stuck into, too. Here are the National Burger Day 2026 happenings we’re loving in London this year:
1. For Creamy Mac with your Burger: Madisons
The Lowdown: If your idea of a burger involves maximum indulgence, Madison’s The Big M is one to put firmly on the list. This decadent creation takes the humble burger and gives it a distinctly luxurious makeover, pairing a beef burger patty with braised beef, creamy mac and cheese, gherkin, beef tomato and baby gem, all tucked into a soft brioche bun.
It’s rich, messy and unapologetically excessive – essentially comfort food turned all the way up. The burger comes served with chips, making this one for those who believe that when it comes to National Burger Day, more is definitely more.
Where: Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, London EC4M 9AF
2. For a £90 Burger: CUT at 45 Park Lane
The Lowdown: National Burger Day gets a seriously luxurious makeover at CUT at 45 Park Lane, where Executive Chef Elliott Grover is unveiling three limited-edition burgers from 24–29 August. The headline act is an A5 Japanese Wagyu burger with wasabi mayonnaise and spicy pickles (£90), alongside a buttermilk fried chicken burger with Imperial caviar and lemon crème fraîche (£68), and a cep mushroom burger with shaved Australian black truffle (£56). Available exclusively at lunchtime, these are burgers for when only the good stuff will do.
Where: 45 Park Ln, London W1K 1PN
3. For the UK’s Best Burger 2016: Honest Burgers
The Lowdown: Fresh from being named the UK’s Best Burger at the National Burger Awards 2026, Honest Burgers is bringing back its award-winning The Honest for a limited time. Created by co-founder Tom Barton, the celebratory burger features a dry-aged double smashed beef patty, thick-cut Wiltshire bacon, homemade beef and onion relish, extra-large American cheese, pickles and white onion. Of course, it comes with Honest’s famous homemade rosemary-salted chips.
Where: Brixton, Borough and Old Brompton Road. Locations here
4. For a special Wagu Patty: Zula
The Lowdown: Zula is going off-menu for National Burger Day with its Wagyu Burger, featuring a Wagyu patty, double cheddar, French mayo, sambal, black pepper, gherkin and onion. Available for one day only on Thursday 27 August, the burger can be paired with Zula’s signature Basque cheesecake for just £10. If you’re looking for a seriously good-value National Burger Day feast, this one is hard to beat.
Where: 5 Old Quebec St, London W1H 7AF
When: Thursday 27 August 2026.
5. For Serious Beef Lovers: Chop House & Tavern
The Lowdown: Chop House & Tavern is celebrating National Burger Day with its indulgent Marrow Burger. Made using 100% grass-fed beef, the dry-aged patty is topped with roasted bone marrow, British cheese, crispy shallots and beef tomato, all tucked into a toasted brioche bun. It comes with beef dripping chips on the side, making this one for anyone who likes their burger seriously meaty.
Where: Paternoster Square, Liverpool Street and Butler’s Wharf. Locations here
6. For a New York-Inspired Burger: The Cadogan Arms
The Lowdown: The Cadogan Arms is taking inspiration from New York’s legendary Gramercy Tavern for its National Burger Day special. The Aubrey Allen Burger (£24) features a prime Aubrey Allen beef patty topped with crispy bacon and Beauvale cheese, all served in a soft potato bun with gaufrette potatoes and a punchy remoulade sauce. Enjoy it on the pub’s terrace overlooking King’s Road for a distinctly London take on an American classic.
Where: 298 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UG
Price: £24.
7. For Burgers and Pickle Martinis: Songbird
The Lowdown: If your ideal National Burger Day involves a cocktail, Songbird has created the perfect pairing. From 27 August to 2 September, its signature Wagyu Burger will be served with an exclusive Pickle Martini for £30. The burger comes loaded with rocket, pickled shallots, mature cheddar and truffle mayonnaise, alongside golden fries, while the martini combines vodka, cucumber juice, dry vermouth and pickle brine. You can even add freshly shaved truffle to the burger for an extra indulgent finish.
Where:2 Cartier Cir, Canary Wharf Estate, London E14 5HF Book here
8. For an Italian Take: Macellaio RC
The Lowdown: Macellaio RC is bringing its Italian approach to butchery to National Burger Day. The restaurant group is known for its theatrical approach to dry-aged beef, and its burger offering includes a Cheese Burger made with dry-aged Fassona beef and cheddar, served with chips. Expect quality Italian ingredients, serious beef credentials and the same focus on provenance that runs throughout Macellaio RC’s menu.
Where: Macellaio RC locations across London. Search here
8. For a Full English in a Bun: The Bountiful Cow
The Lowdown: This National Burger Day, Holborn’s cult steak pub The Bountiful Cow is giving one of Britain’s greatest breakfasts a seriously indulgent burger makeover. The limited-edition Fry Up English Breakfast Burger combines a juicy beef patty with a fried egg, crisp bacon, sausage and mushroom, finished with fresh lettuce and packed into a toasted bun. Big, unapologetically British and definitely not designed to be eaten neatly, it’s basically a full English breakfast – just in burger form. And from Thursday to Sunday, you can get the Fry Up Burger with chips, baked beans and an Adnams English Lager for just £15. Breakfast, burger, beer and beans – what more could you want?
Where:51 Eagle Street, London WC1R 4AP
When: The burger is available from 27 August until 10 September 2026, with the £15 burger, beer, beans and chips deal running from 27–30 August. Website here
9. For 20% Off Burgers: Bleecker
The Lowdown: Bleecker is celebrating National Burger Day with a one-day-only special inspired by New York institution Minetta Tavern. The Minetta Tavern Burger features two Bleecker beef patties, caramelised onions, cheddar and house sauce, all served in Bleecker’s sesame-seeded bun. And there’s more: customers can also get 20% off all burgers ordered in person on the day, although advance sign-up is required. The special will be available across Bleecker locations, including Seven Dials Market, while stocks last.
Where: All Bleecker locations. When: Thursday 27 August 2026.
10. For the Viral Burger: Hanbaagaasuuteeki
The Lowdown: For something a little more unexpected, head to Victoria for Hanbaagaasuuteeki’s Shrimp Kong Burger (£14). This over-the-top creation combines a lacy-edged smashed beef patty with crispy fried shrimp, melted cheese, Thousand Island-style dressing and crunchy seaweed. Part burger, part surf-and-turf experiment, it’s become a social-media sensation and is a must-try for anyone looking to switch things up this National Burger Day.
Where: Hanbaagaasuuteeki, 36 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London SW1W 0RE.
Price: £14.
If youre not a burger person but still want to get involved…
11. For a Burger Pizza: Crust Bros
The Lowdown: Crust Bros is putting a pizza twist on one of London’s most loved burgers, with 50% off its Black Bear Burger Pizza from 27th August. Known for its signature charred Neapolitan crust and inventive takes on London’s food scene, Crust Bros has spent the past decade creating pizzas inspired by the capital’s melting pot of flavours, including collaborations with Brother Marcus, Daffodil Mulligan and Cavita.
The Black Bear Burger Pizza takes inspiration from Black Bear Burger, named the second-best burger in the world, and transforms its iconic flavours into an indulgent, flavour-packed pizza. Launched in July, it has already become Crust Bros’ best-selling special to date and National Burger Day will be one of the final chances to get your hands on the limited-edition creation.
Where: Crust Bros, London. Offer: 50% off the Black Bear Burger Pizza. Website here
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