While Glasgow is abundant in great burger joints, one in particular keeps standing out at the National Burger Awards. El Perro Negro has won two awards already, and is officially in the running to win once again.
This year, 16 chefs from burger spots across the UK will take part in the live final of the National Burger Awards, competing with their signature recipes in front of a panel of industry judges. El Perro Negro is competing with The Top Dog burger once again (and yes, it’s just THAT good, I’ve tried it).
The National Burger 2026 Awards final is happening at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow on Tuesday, March 24. On top of making their signature burgers, finalists will have a technical challenge creating a burger from a selection of sponsor ingredients. There will also be a plant-based burger round, sponsored by Redefine Meat.
What is more, The Great Shake Challenge is coming back for another year, determining the best milkshake in the UK by a different selection of finalists.
Tristan O’Hana, editorial director of Dine Out magazine, which organises the event, said: “We’re back with more burgers that seriously mean business. This year’s line-up strikes the perfect balance between previous champions, those who have come so close to glory, and then the outfits who are making their debut – we’re in for some serious competition.”
The 2026 National Burger Awards finalists
Bleecker – Bacon Double
Burger & Beyond – Bacon Butter Burger
Danny’s Burgers – The Frenchie
Dodo Pub Co – The Longhorn Burger
Dover St Counter – Cheeseburger
El Perro Negro – The Top Dog
Fat Hippo – The Louve Loot
Honest Burgers – The Honest
Meat Stack – West Coast Classic
Mollie’s – Mollie’s Double Cheeseburger
Oowee Diner – The Camembert Cream
Roddy Burger – The Gazza
7bone – Loyal to the Bone
SoBe Burger – Double Bacon Black Garlic
The Boring Burger – The Boring Burger
The Flavour Trailer – The Drip