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 and around 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…
Anchor Pub & Kitchen
THE BURGER: Beef pattie, smoked brisket, chilli Jack cheese, toasted brioche bun, gherkin & baby gem. Served with Cajun fries.
THE VENUE: The Anchor Pub & Kitchen, 54 Diglis Road, Worcester
THE PRICE: £14.95
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: £15.95 (BBQ Bourbon burger), £12.75) Bill’s classic burger
Burger Shop
THE BURGER: Burger Shop Classic, grass fed beef patty, Mature Cheddar, Dill Pickles, Smoked
Mustard Mayo, Ketchup, Baby Gem, Organic Bun
THE VENUE: Burger Shop, Arch 46, Cherry Tree Walk, Worcester
THE PRICE: £9.50. 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: £7.25 (fries extra)
Friar Street Kitchen
THE BURGER: Signature Knightwick beef burger, with American cheese, bacon jam, burger sauce, salad & pickles
THE VENUE: Friar Street Kitchen, 12 Friar Street, Worcester
THE PRICE: £12.95 (fries extra)
HASH
THE BURGER: 4oz Aberdeen Angus burger, bone marrow butter, smoked Cheddar, home cured bacon, burger sauce, crispy shallots, pickles, bun & frites
THE VENUE: HASH, 5 Chapel Walk, Crowngate Shopping Centre
THE PRICE: £14.50
Hickory’s Smokehouse
THE BURGER Famous Hickory’s burger; two classic beef patties served with crisp lettuce, onions, 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: £15.50
Ounce Bar & Kitchen
THE BURGER: A selection of burgers are available on the lunch menu. Ounce burgers are hand pressed by their chosen butcher chefs, using Ounce’s very own meat. They mince a first-class blend of 3 different cuts (fillet, ribeye & rump), served on a Worcestershire’ own ‘Ma Baker’ brioche.
THE VENUE: Ounce Bar & Kitchen, 40, The Tything, Worcester
THE PRICE: £5 (fries extra)
Smokin’ Brads at The Firefly
THE BURGER: Dry aged chuck and brisket freshly ground in-house and smashed on a hot griddle for a wicked sear. All served with lettuce, onion and pickles as standard. Classic burger comes with burger sauce and Jack cheese.
THE VENUE: Smokin Brads at The Firefly, 54 Lowesmoor, Worcester
THE PRICE £8 (fries extra)
Wayland’s Yard
THE BURGER: Wayland’s brunch burger; sage and fennel sausage patty, avocado, bacon, Swiss cheese, brioche bun.
THE VENUE: Wayland’s Yard, 6 Foregate Street, Worcester
THE PRICE: £9, extra sausage patty (£2.50), add fried egg (£1)
For more ideas of quality places to eat and drink across the Three Counties, explore the Food & Drink Directory.
{Article last updated March 2023}