Move over, Big Apple—London is the surprise champion of the World’s Best Burgers 2025 list.
This year’s global ranking of 25 standout burgers features six London entries, the most of any city, while New York City claims four spots.
The list also crowned Hundred Burgers (Valencia) as No. 1 worldwide, signaling just how international the burger scene has become.
Food media quickly noticed the shift: coverage highlighted that London outpaced NYC on total placements, with the U.K. emerging as the top burger nation by share of entries (London’s six plus Brighton’s one).
NYC still shines as America’s burger powerhouse, but in 2025, London leads the city-vs-city race.
The Standout Winners at a Glance
- Global No. 1: Hundred Burgers (Valencia) — meticulous craft, demi-brioche bun, and intense beef flavor.
- London’s Surge: Bleecker Burger (#2), Black Bear Burger (#3), Hawksmoor (#8), Burger & Beyond (#9), Dove (#11), Heard (#25)—a deep roster that pushed London ahead of NYC.
- NYC’s Fab Four: Sip & Guzzle (#13), Nowon (#15), Red Hook Tavern (#21), 4 Charles Prime Rib (#23)—four placements, the most of any U.S. city.
What Pushed London Past NYC
Quality meat programs, aging techniques, and stripped-back builds define London’s top entries.
Places like Bleecker and Black Bear Burger focus on dry-aged beef, smart fat ratios, and buns designed to hold up without overshadowing the patty.
Meanwhile, NYC’s best—Sip & Guzzle with a tavern-style double, Nowon’s Korean-inspired smash, and Red Hook Tavern’s thick pub classic—remain elite, but London’s volume of high performers is the story of 2025.
2025 Burger Leaderboard by City
(Top-ranked venue listed for each city with highest local placement)
| City | No. of “World’s Best” Entries | Top-Ranked Venue (Global Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| London | 6 | Bleecker Burger (#2) |
| New York City | 4 | Sip & Guzzle (#13) |
| Valencia | 1 | Hundred Burgers (#1) |
| Copenhagen | 2 | POPL Burger (#4); Gasoline Grill (#6) |
| Sydney | 2 | Next Door (#10); The Gidley (#12) |
| Stockholm | 1 | Funky Chicken (#5) |
| Buenos Aires | 1 | La Birra Bar (#7) |
| Melbourne | 1 | Charrd (#14) |
| Ashiya (Japan) | 1 | Gui’s Burger (#17) |
| Dubai | 1 | 11 Woodfire (#18) |
| Chicago | 1 | The Loyalist (#19) |
| Brighton (UK) | 1 | Salt Shed (#20) |
| Florence | 1 | Reburger (#22) |
| Los Angeles | 1 | Amboy (#24) |
Key takeaway: London not only has more entries than NYC but also places two burgers in the global top three, underscoring a citywide standard that’s exceptionally high in 2025.
What This Means for Travelers and Food Lovers
For burger-focused trips, London is the densest cluster of top-ranked patties this year.
You’ll find classic American-style stacks, dry-aged blends, and chef-driven “bougie” builds with bone-marrow mayo or Champagne-butter onions—all anchored by precision sourcing and consistency.
NYC remains essential, but 2025 is London’s year at the top of the burger world.
The 2025 burger rankings flip a familiar script: London now leads the pack with six “World’s Best” placements, edging out New York’s four.
If you’re chasing the best burgers on Earth right now, start in London, then hop to NYC, with detours to Valencia, Copenhagen, Sydney, and beyond.
The message is clear—the burger is global, and in 2025, London wears the crown.
FAQs
Which city officially has more of the “World’s Best Burgers” in 2025?
London leads with six entries; New York City has four on the 2025 list.
What’s the No. 1 burger in the world this year?
Hundred Burgers (Valencia) was ranked #1 in 2025.
Does the U.S. still rank highly overall?
Yes—NYC remains the top U.S. city by placements, and Chicago and Los Angeles also made the cut.
