Edinburgh city guides

The best burger places in Edinburgh.

06-09-2023

Dylan Mitchell

The Blackbird Chicken Burger Edinburgh

Are you in Edinburgh and just craving a juicy burger but don’t know where to eat? Tastecard has you covered with our list of the best burger places in Edinburgh to make sure you get the best burger in Edinburgh. Get ready to take a gastronomic adventure around the best burger restaurants the city has to offer. And, with savings from tastecard like 2 for 1 on meals they’ll taste even better, if that’s possible.

Where are the best burger restaurants in Edinburgh?

This list of burger places in Edinburgh is sure to satisfy any and all burger cravings. Our restaurant recommendations offer succulent burgers that are mouth-wateringly tasty. Experience a taste of America in Scotland's cultural capital with these best burgers in Edinburgh:

  • The Blackbird
  • Treacle Bar and Kitchen
  • Scott’s On Princes Street
The Blackbird Korean BBQ Burger Edinburgh.

The Blackbird.

The Blackbird, where rice bowls and cocktails meet burgers to create a captivating and lively atmosphere where flavour and creativity are paramount. Choose from their tantalising burger menu to find just the burger you’re looking for. From beef to vegan they have it all. Why not try their Korean-inspired burger, the Pork Belly Bun, crafted with crispy pork belly, Korean BBQ, pickled apple, beef tomato, rocket and topped with a perfectly runny fried egg, ready to ooze as soon as you take a bite?

At The Blackbird their creativity knows no bounds. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more meaty, try the Beef Cheek Bun with ​​Irish stout braised beef cheeks, coffee, crispy onion ring, house pickles, rocket and lashings of sour cream. If it doesn’t make sense now, it will the second you take a bite!

So, head on down to The Blackbird and see for yourself why it’s one of the best burger restaurants in Edinburgh.

tastecard offer: 2 for 1 meals from Sunday to Thursday.

Treacle Edinburgh

Treacle Bar and Kitchen.

Treacle Bar and Kitchen are bringing a taste of America straight to Edinburgh with their epic burger menu. Keep it classic with a beef burger level up with their Spicy Chilli Steak Burger, it’ll blow your head off in more ways than one. This burger is a flavour party happening right inside your mouth. The edge is taken off the spice with beautifully melted brie cheese that perfectly compliments the salty meat.

Continuing with their twist on classic burgers, why not try their Pork and Chorizo Burger? This Spanish-style burger is bursting with flavours and has to be one of the best burgers in Edinburgh.

tastecard offer: 2 for 1 meals from Sunday to Thursday.

Scott’s On Princes Street Burger Edinburgh.

Scott’s on Princes Street.

Located in the Mercure Edinburgh City Hotel, Scott’s on Princes Street is the perfect example of a classic burger executed to perfection. Their Steakhouse burger is made up of a beef patty, BBQ steakhouse sauce, bacon, Emmental cheese, gherkins and crispy onions and is an utter flavour sensation. 

If you’re looking for a burger with a fine dining experience, Scott’s on Princes Street is the place to go. Its elegant decor and attentive staff create a calm atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a luxury burger and sipping on a drink.

tastecard offer: 2 for 1 meals from Sunday to Thursday.

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