The delicious Birmingham and Black Country burger restaurants shortlisted for prestigious British food awards
Takeaways from across the Black Country have been shortlisted for a prestigious celebration of burgers and the people who make them and cook them.
The British Burger Awards are the first annual awards which celebrate burgers and the burger scene across the United Kingdom.
Run by Oceanic Awards and sponsored by QSR Connect, the awards will gather independent operators, high street chains, and street food pioneers to compete for the coveted title of the UK’s best burger, with region awards also being given out at the awards ceremony on September 8 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Stoke-on-Trent.
Four burger bars and takeaways from the Black Country have been shortlisted in the Best of West Midlands category and one in Birmingham. The burger venues are:
Grill N Shake in Oldbury
Jo's Burgers and Shakes in Smethwick
Keebo burgers in Tipton
Stourburger in Stourbridge
Burger-Me-Up in Birmingham
There are also contenders from the region in other categories, with Build A Burga from Brierley Hill shortlisted in the Best Street Food Burger Vendor category alongside Herbert's Yard from Birmingham.
Birmingham itself had its own specific category, Best of Birmingham, with Burger-Me-Up, HANBAO, BRGR BOX, Original Patty Men, Jo's Burgers and Shakes, Flamin' Patties, Boo, Burgershack, ME YOU / Desserts & Burgers and Stack Shack all shortlisted.
Stack Shack was also shortlisted for Best Independent Burger Joint, while Vegan Munch UK was shortlisted in the Best Veg/ Vegan Burger Restaurant category and HANBAO and Original Patty Men were on the shortlist for Best Customer Experience (Burger Venue).
Irfan Younis, spokesman for the British Burger Awards said: “These businesses 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 finalists and wish them the best of luck.”
