Five Newcastle restaurants see success at first British Burger Awards
The winners at the first British Burger Awards have been announced, with Newcastle businesses praised.
The winners were announced on the evening of Monday, November 17 in Birmingham, and the North East saw plenty of success.
Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the British Burger Awards said: “The businesses shortlisted for these awards represent the very best of the UK’s vibrant burger scene, from gourmet innovators to beloved independents serving up unforgettable flavours.
“This celebration is all about recognising the creativity, passion and hard work behind every bun, and we can’t wait to honour the outstanding talent shaping the nation’s burger culture. We would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
Some of the categories focused on one UK city each, with Newcastle getting its own top three.
The winner was Spice Hut on Westgate Road, while Smashburger in Eldon Square was handed an Outstanding Achievement award.
Rounding off the top three, the Brack Burger group was recognised for excellence.
Fat Hippo, which has two sites in Newcastle - one in the city centre and another in Jesmond - was recognised for excellence in the Best Burger From an Independent Chain award.
Elsewhere across the region, Ati’s Home Of Smash in Sunderland won the Best of North East England category, closely followed by Craft Burger in South Shields and Craft Burger Boro in Middlesbrough.