Love them or hate them, everyone has an opinion about burgers! I get asked every day for recommendations of where to get the best burger in Worcester, so thought I’d share a few of my favourites in the city and beyond.
First up (listed in alphabetical order) here’s 10 places to get a really great burger in and around Worcester city centre…
Bill’s
THE BURGER: BBQ Bourbon burger Topped with pulled BBQ beef brisket, cheddar, house pickles & a glug of Kentucky Bourbon with rosemary salted fries. A classic burger is also available Beef patty, tomato, lettuce, house pickles, secret sauce, red onion & rosemary salted fries
THE VENUE: Bill’s, Chapel Walk, Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester
THE PRICE: £16.50 (BBQ Bourbon burger), £14.50) Bill’s classic burger
Burger Shop
THE BURGER: Hereford Beef, 2x Pressed Grass Fed Beef Patties, Double Cheddar, Pickled Red Onions, Smoked Mustard Mayo, Stokes Ketchup, Baby Gem, Brioche Bun.
THE VENUE: Burger Shop, Arch 46, Cherry Tree Walk, Worcester
THE PRICE: £11. Add bacon for £1.50, double cheese for £1.50
Five Guys
THE BURGER: Hamburger; two fresh high-quality beef patties hot off the grill, on a soft, toasted bun. Add on as many free toppings as you like.
THE VENUE: Five Guys, 1, Cathedral Square, Worcester
THE PRICE: £8.95 (fries extra)
Food & Liquor at Danesbury House
THE BURGER: Raclette Cheeseburger, complimented with Smoked Pastrami, Beef Fat Onions, Pickles & served with a side of fries
THE VENUE: Food & Liquor at Danesbury House, 55 Sidbury, Worcester
THE PRICE: £19.50
HANBAO.
THE BURGER: HANBAO; Dry Aged Smash Patty, American Cheese, Mature Cheddar Cheese, Char Siu Bacon, Tomato, White Onion, Shredded Iceberg, HANBAO Special Mayo, Glazed Seeded Bun.
THE VENUE: HANBAO, 4 Foregate Street, Worcester
THE PRICE: Prices not listed
HASH
THE BURGER: 4oz Aberdeen Angus burger, 4oz Aberdeen Angus Burger, bone marrow butter, smoked Cheddar cheese, home cured bacon, burger sauce, crispy shallots, pickles, bun & frites.
THE VENUE: HASH, 5 Chapel Walk, Crowngate Shopping Centre
THE PRICE: £16.50
Hickory’s Smokehouse
THE BURGER Oklahoma smash burger; Classic beef patties with crisp lettuce, pickled red onions, Garlic butter roasted fillets served with a shrimp pickles, house burger sauce & American style cheese. Served with skin-on fries and house slaw.
THE VENUE: Hickory’s Smokehouse, Cripplegate Park, Tybridge Street, Worcester
THE PRICE: £16.50, Triple £18.99
Ounce Bar & Kitchen
THE BURGER: A selection of burgers are available on the lunch menu. Ounce burgers are hand pressed by their butcher chefs, using their very own meat. They mince a first-class blend of 3 different cuts (fillet, ribeye & rump) Served on a Worcestershire’ own ‘Ma Baker’ smoked brioche bun & salted skin on fries.
THE VENUE: Ounce Bar & Kitchen, 40, The Tything, Worcester
THE PRICE: £10-12
Smokin’ Brads at The Firefly
THE BURGER: Dry aged beef patty, smashed flat on a hot grill for a wicked sear. All served with lettuce, onions and pickles as standard.
THE VENUE: Smokin Brads at The Firefly, 54 Lowesmoor, Worcester
THE PRICE £10-13 (fries extra)
The Botanist
THE BURGER: Beef burger; 6oz beef patty with burger sauce, baby gem, tomato, red onion and pickle, served with seasoned fries.
THE VENUE: The Botanist, 9A High St, 6 High Street, Worcester
THE PRICE: £16.25
For more ideas of quality places to eat and drink across the Three Counties, explore the Food & Drink Directory.
{Article last updated October 2024}