12 best burgers in London: We tried and tested everything from plant-based patties to a Tomahawk steak

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dining at the OG bricks and mortar spot in London’s Shoreditch, one bite of the “bougie” burger takes us straight back to those early days, but also proves just how far this place has come. bleecker.co.uk Punk Chef open image in gallery This burger truck employs staff from the deaf community You can find professional chef and TV presenter Scott Garthwaite’s food truck in East London’s Spitalfields Market, which not only serves mouthwatering burgers but also employs three members of staff from the deaf community. punkchef.co.uk Blacklock open image in gallery Blacklock’s burger proves it isn’t just the place for steaks and chops Known for its chops and iconic Sunday roast, we’d also heard great things about the Blacklock burger. theblacklock.com Black Bear open image in gallery An oldie but a goldie, Black Bear is worth revisiting Another London burger staple and one whose market stall days we still remember, Black Bear proves it’s an oldie but a goldie.