This Mexican chain creeped its way onto the list with its offering of tantalising double burgers. Served with their homemade coleslaw and a choice of skin-on-fries, a fresh house salad or Mexican spiced rice, the two-patty burger packs a mean punch. My weapon of choice, the BBQ pulled pork and cheese burger, came with a pile of delicious, tender pulled pork and enough prime beef to tame the biggest of appetites. Although pleasing on the eye, the wallet may not be as pleased as a hallowed double burger will set you back about £15. Even with 25% off for students, the price will be off-putting for many.
6/10
4. TGI Friday’s
America is known for many things. Barack Obama, MTV and an unhealthy sense of patriotism to name a few. My favourite Yank import by far is the humble burger. Therefore, you’d expect TGI Friday’s, an American eatery, to come up trumps with their offerings. After coming across The Monster on the restaurant menu, I knew I had to have it. A 12oz burger heaped with crispy bacon, cheese and onion rings – what’s not to like?! When the burger arrived, engulfing the table, I knew it would be a hard feat to accomplish, but I fought through the meat sweats and came out victorious on the other side. Only problem was that the quantity outweighed the quality. The burger, for all its size and glory, was dense and hard to enjoy at times. The burger does make fourth place, however, for its amazing TGI dipping sauce.
6/10
3. Horn In Hand
The setting may be a dingy pub that plays some truly awful music at times, but the Horn In Hand’s Scream burger is the real deal. Probably my most consumed food since coming to Nottingham over a year ago, the burger contains a healthy amount of bacon, cheese and onion rings. The quality may not be of the highest order, but it always hits the spot. The Scream burger doesn’t try to be something it’s not – in fact, it laughs in the face of a gastro-burger. It’s cheap, hearty, cheerful and is always there for you. At £6.95 with a pint included, the world needs more burgers like the Scream.
7/10
2. Spanky Van Dykes
If you can wade past the hipster crowd, there is a mighty burger to be had at Spanky Van Dykes. The bar/restaurant doesn’t play it safe, either. Among the delights to be sampled are a halloumi and chorizo number, and even a peanut butter and fried egg burger! I, for one, wasn’t feeling too adventurous, so opted for the pulled pork and sweet chilli jam. There was a wait, but the effort that went into the burger’s creation was immediately noticeable in its appearance. As for the taste, the smoky pulled pork and the quality beef patty combined extremely well. If there was once small concern, the sweet chilli jam was hardly noticeable, but beggars can’t be choosers. What’s best about Spankys, though, is the 2-for-1 offer on a Tuesday. Take a mate and get stuck in.
8/10
1. Annie’s Burger Shack
This is it. The big one. It’s the daddy of all Nottingham burgers – none other than Annie’s Burger Shack. Recently relocated to a prime spot in Hockley, this is the place to be for all the self-confessed burger addicts. What first strikes you is the insane choice on offer at the restaurant, with around 30 different burger variations ranging from the weird to the wonderful. It has to be seen to be believed. I chose the Delta – an Adonis of a burger topped with cheese, onion rings and jalapeños. From first bite to last, it was a transcendent experience which I still struggle to put into words. What’s more, it will only set you back around £10 for probably the best burger you’ve ever had. Annie’s Burger Shack has changed the burger game. All praise Annie and her fine establishment.
10/10
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