Two NI food spots ranked in the top 20 best burgers across Europe

Some weekend takeaway inspiration

Two burger joints in Northern Ireland have been recognised as some of the best in Europe.

Global travel site Enjoy Travel (formerly known as Big 7 Travel) has published its annual list of The 50 Best Burgers across the continent.

Now in its 7th year, the list combines suggestions from our audience with contributions from the Enjoy Travel editorial team.

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Each burger is ranked against a range of criteria, including social media buzz, customer reviews, and the quality of ingredients (think locally sourced produce, premium beef, and creative flavour combinations).

Local spots Bunsen Burger and Phat Bastrd Burger have both been crowned in the top 20 for 2025.

Aleyna Yilmaz, Editor at Enjoy Travel, said: “Each year we see the creativity and passion behind Europe’s burger scene grow stronger.

“From the quality of the beef to inventive toppings and customer favourites, this list celebrates the very best of what Europe has to offer.”

Bunsen, born in Dublin with two locations in Belfast, rounded off the top three this year with Co Down hotspot Phat Bastrd Burger coming in at number 17.

Here is what Enjoy Travel had to say:

3. Bunsen Burgers

Bunsen Burgers has just two burgers on its menu: hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Nothing fancy, nothing over-the-top, just comfort food at its absolute best. Their toppings are all completely free, and they prove that the simple things in life are the best. Another advantage is that a hamburger is under €10, and a portion of their hand-cut fries is under €5. A true bargain as far as city centre prices go, and a delicious, memorable burger in one of Ireland’s best burger restaurants.

17. Phat Bastrd Burger

One of the boldest names for a burger restaurant, Phat Bastrd Burger in Belfast doesn’t shy away from being open, brave and serving in-your-face burgers to anyone who comes through their doors. Winners of Northern Ireland’s Best Takeaway in 2023, it’s clear to see that these guys know what they’re doing when it comes to burgers, and using New Zealand Wagyu Beef with local produce, the final result is a pure delight.

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