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Honest Burgers South Kensington

Restaurant Hamburger restaurant

👍👍 Great vibe in this small but perfectly formed (more than just a) burger bar. Staff were friendly and seemed happy to be there. Very accommodating menu. I am gluten-free (all burgers available in deceptively good gluten-free buns) and also need my burger cooked through (they come medium as standard),... People often mention burger, burgers, good, chips, staff, great, friendly, service, onion, rings,


Address

24 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, United Kingdom

Website

www.honestburgers.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 4542 5740

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (4.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: burger (40) burgers (19) good (19) chips (13) staff (10) great (9) friendly (7) service (7) onion (7) rings (7)
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  • 5/5 Dawn G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibe in this small but perfectly formed (more than just a) burger bar. Staff were friendly and seemed happy to be there. Very accommodating menu. I am gluten-free (all burgers available in deceptively good gluten-free buns) and also need my burger cooked through (they come medium as standard), and it was no problem whatsoever! All the food was super tasty, and the rosemary salt on the chips was a lovely touch. The mint lemonade is also highly recommended. Will we be back? Absolutely!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rina Feast (That’s How We F. 2 months ago on Google • 211 reviews New
    While the Honest Burger and Bacon Plant 2.0 impressed with their delectable flavors, and the service was quick and attentive, the noise level was quite high, making it challenging for us to enjoy conversations. Additionally, the diverse selection of burgers on the menu provided ample choices for all tastes incl. vegans. Despite the noise, Honest Burger stands out for its flavorful offerings, and burger enthusiasts will appreciate the variety available.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wyatt D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great burgers, so glad we stopped in. Very flavorful and high quality beef and cheese. Plenty of chips and good dipping sauces as well. An honestly tasty meal for an honestly fair price. We picked ours up and ate just down the way a little on a wall/sitting area out near the street.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent! Interesting and delicious sauces on the burgers, friendly and upbeat staff, and no extra charge on the gluten-free bun substitute. Also, gluten free onion rings! Oh! And the mint lemonade was pretty much perfect—mint leaves were thoroughly blended in and didn’t “settle.” Don’t know how they did it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelo S. 3 months ago on Google • 616 reviews New
    Small, chain burger shop in South Kensington. Great spot for a bottle and a burger. We were there on a Thursday when every pub in the area was overflowing into the streets. We waited for a short bit for a table, but once in, the meal was great. A variety of simple, straight forward burgers cooked to perfection and served with chips or other sides. Service was very good and the burgers came out in a very timely fashion. Simple place with a simple meal that hit the spot!

  • 2/5 N. P. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly very disappointed since the rating prepared me for an excellent experience. A mediocre burger both in taste and in size. What was disappointing was the chips which were oily and over cooked to a burned level. Macdonald chips are of Better quality. I have eaten much better quality burgers in English pubs and they don't even specialize in burgers. Kids menu portions are tiny. Overall value for money is low. I would NOT recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad A. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply, the best burger you'll ever have. If the chef sees this, I want you to know you make the best burgers in London. Staff are so nice, quick service. I will definitely come again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shuhong 1 year ago on Google
    Small burger joint that gets packed even after lunch hour rush. Well made burger paired with their signature rosemary fries. Onion rings are great too. The interior is a bit dark and it's nice to sit outside during the day to soak in the atmosphere if you can snag one of the 2 tables.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Huda K. 9 months ago on Google
    To be honest the reviews didn’t match my expectations. The staff weren’t very smiley but the atmosphere was ok. About the food: The buffalo chicken burger 🍔: 3/5 It was nice and crispy but it lacked a bit of flavour. The pesto chicken burger 🍔: 3/5 The tomatoes was sliced very thickly but overall is was ok. The smashed burger 🍔: 2/5 It was a bit bland with very little flavour. The kids chicken burger 🍔: 3/5 The kids meal overall was very disappointing they also gave us the orange juice in a broken cup. The drinks 🥤: The coke was very warm and not chilled, which impacted the taste of the drink. The lemonade was very mediocre. The orange juice was a 1/5 The sides: The rosemary fries 🍟: 1/5 Extremely salty and they were all tiny bits of potato ends there weren’t a lot of the real potato heart (the soft part of the potato), it was just the peel and the edges. The salad 🥗: 3/5 It lacked flavour and salad dressing and the vegetable sizes were randomly cut Overall it was a new experience but I don’t think I’ll be repeating it again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph i. 9 months ago on Google
    It was a very good experience. First time having an honest burger. The beef was well done. The atmosphere was amazing. However, we had to wait for about 20 minutes to get a table because it was full. In summary, will be visiting again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SK 5 months ago on Google • 161 reviews
    After a disappointing experience with their food during our first visit, they’ve since made amends. Fried chicken was crispy outside and soft enough inside. Beef cooked medium pink and juicy, but could do with a harder sear. Chips actually hot, and were crisp enough with a ton of potato bite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rising S. 2 months ago on Google • 347 reviews New
    Great place with a specialty in burgers. I took a 🐔 breast burger, and it was great. The only thing that surprised me is the size, which was smaller than I expected. Not sure there was 80 gram of meat there 🤔

  • 4/5 Ja-Li P. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite a busy atmosphere for a restaurant but after being there I can understand why. Their burgers were absolutely delicious, as were their buffalo wings to. The staff there were really friendly and kind. Only gave a 4star rating as for seating we sat near the door and with customers coming in and out, it let through the cold air.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eileen M. 8 months ago on Google
    Burger and rosemary chips are delicious! The pickled onion relish on the burger takes it to the next level! We also ordered wings which was nice but found the wings to be very small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charlotte F. 2 months ago on Google • 204 reviews New
    Location very close to the station. Walked in on a Sunday around 5:30pm and got a seat (still pretty busy). Friendly staff, quick service, great veggie burger options

  • 5/5 SYA 3 months ago on Google • 164 reviews New
    Most of the time, people would mistakenly switch quality for quantity or that bigger is better. This place puts everything back into perspective. I was looking for a burger during my trip to London. Arriving there, there was a queue to get in. Promptly, we got ourselves a table. The food did not disappoint...it was amazing! The burger wasn't bigger than my plate, nor 3 patties high. It was just really good. Just a few weeks prior, I was at a Gordon Ramsey burger restaurant, but I really liked Honest Burger more. Congratulations to Honest Burgers👍

  • 5/5 Asim C. 5 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Amazing buffalo chicken wings and Buffalo burger. We really enjoyed the food and flavours. It was a bit of a chore getting served and I had to stop someone passing by to order, to ask for napkins (which were not given with the food) and finally to pay. It was busy and the seating is very narrow and close to other tables but I guess that is because of the location. Otherwise we really enjoyed eating there.

  • 3/5 Aliyah S. 2 months ago on Google • 110 reviews New
    We went here for lunch on a Saturday. There was a 30-minute queue for a table for 2 of us which wasn't expected. Only the chicken is halal. We tried both the pesto burger and the buffalo burger. The chips were 10/10. The place was ok with good vibes. Shame not the whole menu is halal as the beef burgers looked really good. Located really close to Sputh Kensington Station, worth going if you are in the area.

  • 5/5 nigel e. 2 months ago on Google • 100 reviews New
    I had this saved as a “place I want to visit “ on google maps for sometime and let me tell you, it was great. Highly highly recommend. Their burger was out of this world.

  • 5/5 Ahmed A. 4 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Amazing burger. It’s been a very long time haven’t had such unique and tasty burgers. You might think this is a fast food type of burger restaurant but the fact is it’s not. This place serves true gourmet burgers. Onion rings were so good. They had fennel seeds infused in the batter. The chipotle dip is a WOW. Love the authentic taste of it. Chicken wings indeed were fresh and had amazing green onion sauce / aioli on top complementing the flavors. I would definitely come back to this spot again.

  • 5/5 Florian R. 3 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Small restaurant not far from the natural history museum. There was a small line but after 10 minutes outside we were already let in. The food was great and the prices were reasonable for London standards. Each burger comes with a side. The smash burger was delicious and the rosemary chips really paired well with the burger.

  • 5/5 R 2 months ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    Came here on a Friday night around 5, first time visiting. There was a queue outside, but it wasn't a very long wait and you could get in quicker if you shared a table with another couple. We did this, but then we were allowed to move to our own table. Service was pretty quick and food was great! Would recommend and return.

  • 3/5 S M. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    I went with a relative who really enjoyed her meal of burgers and chips. I wanted something lighter, so I went for onion rings and chips. Our meals arrived very quickly, even though the place was very busy at the time of our visit, which was between 2.30 and 3.15pm. The rosemary seasoned chips were lovely, but unfortunately, the onion rings were very greasy. In terms of service, I received my meal without any cutlery, but this was quickly rectified when I brought it to the attention of another member of the waiting staff. The atmosphere was good. Seating is available indoors, with a small outdoor area. I would go again to try the burgers.

  • 5/5 Errol L. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Awesome food. The point at which your family are enjoying their food and are not on technology, you know how good the food is. Great burgers, salted chips, wings and onion rings. So many gluten free options if you need that as well. Highly recommended. No photos of empty plates.

  • 2/5 Young S. 3 months ago on Google New
    The staff could have been more friendly!!! I ordered a burger and a cider and one side. When paid for the bill, I asked whether I could make this as a Xmas deal even though I didn’t order the sauce, which obviously saved for them. The staff immediately responded I couldn’t as I didn’t order the sauce😂😂😂 and I should let the staff know in advance that I would make it as a deal even though I ordered all of them. What a joke !!! Could you explain what services you’ve provided to charge for it, please?

  • 5/5 Corey B. 4 months ago on Google
    Really cool place I ventured to solely based on the pictures. The burger was so good and the atmosphere was perfect.

  • 4/5 Qussay W. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was awesome, and the service was good. The place was pretty nice and comfy, but the portion of fries are a bit too much considering they're pretty salty, but the burger was perfect and was cooked exactly how I wanted. (Would recommend the smash burger and the onion rings).

  • 5/5 Oliver R. 7 months ago on Google
    I was craving a burger today, so I searched on Google to find Honest Burger sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 1,000+ 5 star reviews. That will do me just fine. I jumped on a lime bike through Hyde park, down past exhibition road (which is a must see) to be greeted by the lovely staff at Honest Burgers. I was recommended the Chilli burger by the amazing waiter, and I was not disappointed. Quite literally the nicest burger I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I will be back. And if you’re reading this, you should go!

  • 4/5 Nir N. 1 year ago on Google
    Keeping a very high standards! The Hamburger is juicy and tasty. The size is a bit small 90-100g but comes with a nice side dish and does the work. Overall a very good experience, this is my 2nd time and the quality still stands. Highly recommended. The chicken burger was a very good surprise.

  • 5/5 Kathy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant options for both a Vegan only and a meat eater. Absolutely brilliant service especially, considering how busy they were. The photo attached is their vegan bacon plant burger!

  • 5/5 DA D. 1 year ago on Google
    5 stars service: Very friendly and super fast. The hamburger is super good. The ships are good. Maybe a little too oily but they are good. The beer is perfect. Very good place to eat before going to the Natural History Museum. And the atmospher of tve place is pleasant.

  • 5/5 ebony h. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    great restaurant, they have so many gluten free options which was shocking but also amazing! the food was absolutely delicious, filling and just perfect. honestly a 10/10 restaurant cannot fault it one bit!

  • 5/5 Bethany C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and awesome veggie burger. Staff were very friendly and efficient. It's quite a small, busy place so choose your timing carefully. Very close to the museums. Would definitely visit again

  • 3/5 Ismael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good burger and the fries are great. I asked for water, and the bottle was full of strange floating particles. Asked for a change, but even the new one was not very clean, they should take a looks at that.

  • 5/5 Batuhan Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Very tasty burgers and super crispy chips. We tried the chili and the vegan burgers. They were just perfect. Possible to find a place for lunch and the staff is friendly. You can suggest this place to a friend if they ask for a good and affordable experience.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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