Burger & Beyond

The whole idea at Burger & Beyond is built around the beef patty. It’s a concept that started in a food truck and grew from an obsession with getting the core ingredient right – using free-range, native-breed cattle from Yorkshire, with the meat dry-aged to deepen its flavor before it’s even ground. This commitment is clear in the Soho restaurant, a two-floor space on Old Compton Street where the lower level has a slightly more relaxed feel than the one upstairs. The menu is a tight list of American-inspired burgers and sides. You’ll find signature creations like the Bougie Burger, made with double American cheese, steak sauce, and beef fat onions, or the Bacon Butter Burger, which comes with crispy pancetta and a burnt butter mayo. The patties are the main event, but there are also fried chicken options and a vegan mushroom burger. It’s the kind of place where even the sides get serious attention – think Dirty Tots loaded with ranch, hot sauce, and bacon bits, or fries served with bone marrow gravy and cheese curds. Beyond the main courses, the menu includes inventive starters like Cocoa Chill Chicken Wings and a Fish & Chips Taco. The drinks list follows the same indulgent theme, with milkshakes that can be made alcoholic, a handful of classic cocktails, and a selection of independent beers. For dessert, the Hot Biscoff S’Mores Brownie, served with cereal milk ice cream, is what most tables end up ordering. It’s a popular spot that gets busy, so booking a table ahead is a good idea, especially in the evening. There’s a lunch deal during the week, and halal options are available if you ask. Just know that the Soho location is card-only.