When in the UK, supposedly its a must to try out this burger place. Considering we eat a lot of burgers in the US and they all taste the same to me, I was pretty skeptical about Byron. So they do have several locations and the one we went to was located on The Cut (ouch~). I tried the Byron and it came with a fried pickle (yum!). Burger didn't taste extra special, but it was still good. I also got some loaded fried to go along with it (fellow Americans - you will have to order fries with it - it doesn't just come with it like in the US). Also, get the mac and cheese - it's pretty good. I also tried their Soda Folk Cherry - very good and nice change from a regular coke. read more

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Came here on my last day in London. I'm bumping up to a 4 for really high quality service, but the food was just okay. Clearly I'm an American, so I know my burgers. What can I say, my country is filled with the obese and fat-loving community. I came here because I was just craving a burger and was amused by the "holy cheesemus" stuff on the outside. Not that I ordered it (Asian American, so lactose is my frienemy). I had the regular burger with a side of fries. The fries itself (crisps? No idea what the locals call it) were crunchy and yummy. When I ordered the burger, my waiter asked if I wanted it medium, and like a proper carnivore, I asked for mid-rare. Rare if it's a slab of steak (make note!). My burger came out...mid-well. It was a good tasting burger, and I didn't feel like being the jerk to send it back. It wasn't burnt or bad tasting, just not expected to get a mid-well. It even had a little flag saying it was mid-rare. It's fine...I realized during my time in London that the UK just doesn't know how to rare up meat. So at this point, I'd give a 3 star. But the manager (I learned later...) came by to grab my empty plates (points for managers who "dirty" their hands), and asked me how it was. I...hesitated and he kinda knew there was something off. I told him about the mid-rare thing and he asked if he could get me dessert or something. Being utterly stuffed, I declined and asked for the check. To my surprise, there was a 20% off. When I asked my waiter why, he said the manager took it off because of the mid-rare thing! NICE! I don't blame the Byron, as I just figure that London doesn't know how to do American-style meat temps. So, I left the "discount" as a tip. Yes, I realize UK doesn't do tips. I'm still American and they can just think I paid full price. read more

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This chain seems to have popped up all over London...but I only got around to venturing in for the first time last night. It seems alright...the décor is a bit like a clean version of a grubby American diner. They must have worked hard to make such a new venue look so dilapidated!! However the booths are comfy, the staff were sweet and they were happy for me to occupy a large table and sip wine while I waited for the rest of my friends to arrive. The wines weren't bad. They are listed as 'good', 'better', 'great' and 'best'...I guess that makes it easier for people that don't know about wine, and for people that would like to show off by ordering the 'best' option. The menu isn't huge BUT surprisingly they do have some delicious sounding veggy choices, along with a 'skinny' option (swapping the burger bun for salad) and giant salads. I considered the skinny option for a couple of seconds, and then proceeded to order a cheese burger. When my dinner arrived, it turned out to be a 'Byron burger'- it wasn't what I ordered, but I figured the addition of bacon to a cheese burger isn't a terrible mistake...so didn't bother to complain. My vegetarian friend said the mushroom burger with red peppers and goats cheese was good...but I have to admit, it didn't look as impressive as the mountains of meat my other friends and I munched our way through!! I loooved the courgette fries! The other sides were pretty ordinary, but courgette fries are a fantastic idea. Nom nom nom! read more

Byron - Byron burger. Not what I ordered...but tasted nice... - American Near Me - London, XGL

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Looking for a simple but extremely tasty burger? Byron's the place! The beef is from Scotland and grounded fresh everyday which you can really taste when you get the burger. They recommend medium but I got mine (byron burger) medium rare and was cooked perfectly! The meat is really tasty and the bacon and onions really enhance the flavor of my burger. The onion rings were good as well as the batter is flavored. What makes this place awesome besides the beef patty is the pickle it comes with! it's perfect! crisp, tangy, not too sweet! next time can I get a full side of pickles with the burger?!?! nom nom nom also added plus, our sever was super nice and friendly!! read more

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This one is a long time coming... The twitter version first: "Byron is like Tina Turner; simply the best". I am not a very big fan of old Tina but hey, you get the point. The Yelp review now...: Byron has the best value for money ratio in the burger industry. The quality and flavour of the meal are worth every single penny. For some, £15 for a burger meal is a bit steep but I would honestly pay £25 or even £30 for a burger of this quality (specially when you compare it to other places in the £15 range like GBK, Shake Shack or BRGR.CO). I've now reached a stage where I don't even look at the menu anymore so my review is not the best for those of you who want to know what options are available. But this I can tell you: a Byron Burger with French Fries and a strawberry milkshake will take you one mouthful closer to happiness. The portions have just the right size: full, but not to the point that you don't enjoy it. The bacon is fantastic, the fries delicious! The meat is second to none and according to them, sourced from the best producers in the UK (I firmly believe that that's true!). A beautiful detail: despite the delicious sauce, the bun never goes soggy. How can this be? I am telling you, at times this can be the most magical meal you'll ever had. It's borderline to science-fiction material! The staff is super friendly, super efficient. You usually get a table in no time and don't have to wait long for the food. Always with a smile on and casually talking to you without it feeling like they are intruding. Superb! Once, I handed one of the comments/feedback cards to the staff saying "The only thing in life better than bacon is double-bacon" - by the time I was about to leave the restaurant, a member of the staff came over and gave me a box with two slices of bacon inside. How brilliant is that? Another time, in Westfields, a member of the staff sat down with us for like 10 minutes and answered all our questions about the chain. Great stuff! Knew everything about it and was passionate about the product and brand. Fantastic customer service experience! In my opinion, Byron defines the standard for all other burgers in London. It is the best burger I've ever had and I will come back for more in years to come. read more

Byron - Gotta love a burger that pays you a compliment before you even start your meal! - American Near Me - London, XGL

I always like a good Byron burger and this one did not disappoint. While after a few visits you will have easily tried everything in the regular menu I recommend going for their seasonal additions. They are always extra good and so popular that sometimes they even end up becoming part of the regulars due to popular demand. The burger I tried this time was the Sweet Caroline, with a burger patty, bacon and pulled pork. So much meat!!! It makes me happy... As for drinks, I love all the beers they have as well as the non alcoholic root beer that you can turn into a float by adding ice cream. So American! The staff is also very friendly and cheerful so it's always a great environment to stop for lunch. I definitely recommend trying it out. read more

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Being a burger lover as last reviews will testify, I couldnt pass up on this wee gem of a place being a 10 minute walk from my hotel. Billy no mates, I popped down after work and got a really warm greeting and advice from the young lady waiting on me. I had seen reviews for courgette fries so had to give this a whirl. Opted for the Byron burger with a side of bbq sauce. Incidentally, all their sauces are made in house, not bought in... Cooked to utter medium perfection, whilst retaining tenderness of the meat, you simply could not ask for a better cooked burger. Quite a substantial size, I honestly struggled to finish it all. Only four stars as after a few fries, the novelty wore off and I wished I had normal fries. Some were a little soggy. Also, the in house pale ale was quite bitter and not that smooth. That said, I will be back again on my next trip in a few weeks. This place was queued out of the door at 6:30!! You Gotta Eat Here - For Sure!! read more

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I don't (typically) eat red meat... but I really enjoyed my trip to Byron. I only came here because my boyfriend was in town and really wanted burgers and beer. We both ordered the Byron burger (mine without cheese) and we both loved it. However, in my red meat-free opinion, the onion rings out-shined the burgers. I have no idea what type of edible magic they put in the batter, but those were the best onion rings I've ever had! We also shared a basket of shoestring fries, which were hot, crisp, and salty; the perfect combination. The waitstaff was really friendly, which is unusual for the UK. I also appreciated the selection of local beers. Next time I'm craving fatty American-style food, I will definitely return to Byron. read more

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I haven't had the best experiences at Byron, but in this case at least, I've learnt 1) You can be pleasantly surprised on your third visit to a business 2) The importance of location when it comes to chain restaurants Byron is one of those places everyone in a group is usually happy to visit. That is apart from me. I've only been to two prior, one in Earl's Court and the other at some other London location. I was left unimpressed both times. Mainly with the quality of the food. Overtoasted bread, overcooked chicken. Fries nothing special. Really slow service At this Byron however the experience was perfect. Giant Milkshake absolutely needs to be tried to be believed. The burger itself was stunning. I had the Byron burger with Chicken. Perfect distribution of toppings. Perfectly grilled bacon,Well presented. Not one greasy drip landed onto my basket whilst eating. The handcut chips were likewise perfectly cut, cooked and seasoned. Honestly, this burger looked put together by a food artist than a chef. Apologies if I've offended any food artist chefs. The interior is nothing special, and it was a little cold in the establishment, but my faith in Byron has been redeemed. However it will take at least another visit to "The Cut" branch, before I dare venture to other Byron's again. read more

Byron - Byron Chicken and Hand-Cut chips - American Near Me - London, XGL

Good burgers for England. Beer selection was pretty decent and they even have their own brew. Service was great though the tables were awfully close. However I suppose that's the norm in Europe. Skip the appetizers here -they were mediocre at best. Order a beer appetizer instead! read more

Fast service, delicious food, great experience. My burger craving was satisfied by the Byron Burger which has cheese, bacon, and Byron sauce. French fries were thin-cut and crispy. read more

Byron - American Near Me - London, XGL

This branch of the excellent burger chain lacks the cosiness and the draught beer of our 'local' I tried the mushroom veggie burger for the first time and it was a tasty choice! Courgette fries were chunkier than i am used to. Unfortunately my wife's bun was a little burnt, but overall it was a pretty decent experience. read more

Quick glance: + decent burger + American style milkshake; order the hidden flavours! + bubbly staff + courgette fries - pricey for burger and chips I'm still on the search for the perfect American burgers I'm so accustomed to when I lived in California. Byron doesn't quite cut it for me, but the patties are fresh and the sides (like onion rings and courgette fries) are tasty. I find the burgers are on the expensive side given the volume (or lack thereof), so three star for the food, but the selection of milkshake deserves another star. Thick, creamy milkshake in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or Oreo. Oh yes, just how milkshakes should be! At the end of the evening, the waitress let slip that you can have milkshakes from their secret menu, including banana or toffee, or banana AND toffee! Shucks, now I have to go back. read more

great food, super nice service, feels good. PS: if you are bold, go for the Oreo Freakshake! read more

I was craving fried food (so bad I know!) and was searching where to eat in southbank. The pictures from Byron popped up on Yelp taunting me to come hither. Away I went and glad I did! I ordered a buffalo chicken w/out the bun and it came with salad and slaw. I also ordered the sweet potato fries and a hipster root beer. This really hit the spot but once again I'm stumped by the sheer portion size. I think one could certainly share a meal here. read more

Byron - American Near Me - London, XGL

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I'm not really a great fan of Byron. I've been to them (several different ones) a few times and I've got to be honest, there's nothing special about them. They did have Sierra Nevada though, which was a nice treat after a month of not drinking. I found the burgers pretty dry and bland. But the decor is quite cool and our server was a lovely, super friendly, geordie. So that made up for it a bit. :) read more

Swift service, plentiful seating and product consistency is why I eat here every Wednesday. Why Wednesday? Because only the ground flesh of an animal grilled medium rare could right this hump day wrong. And just last week I had discovered the Chilli burger: the southwest sauce (think New Mexico, not Weymouth) totally works against the sliced green peppers - in all a good execution. My mate tackled the Ronaldo, a formidable-but-not-insurmountable 6 oz beast. He had refused to converse with me throughout the feeding which I can only interpret as positive feedback! read more

It is a real burger joint. Nothing fancy just good burgers and sides. Haloumi fries highly recommended when you you like cheese. Great staff, trying to accommodate food allergies. Milk shakes are massive, only negative was the salted caramel milkshake had maybe a hint max on salted caramel but still a great vanilla milkshake. read more

I'm already a fan of this burger house, and it was a lovely surprise to find out there was one around the corner from us when we needed food and shelter from the rain during the Jubilee (we were mapping the Leicester Square one when this location popped up -- awesome). See my review for the Covent Garden location for details, I'm just reviewing this location to note that they delivered the same tasty food and friendly service that I love about Byron. Great to see that kind of consistency, not easy to do with such a fast-growing chain. read more

What more could you want from a burger place than tasty, juicy, fresh burgers, crispy french fries and skin on chips, the best onion rings you've ever had and super friendly staff? Byron has it all. I had the cheese burger with cheddar cheese and it was really tasty. I love that the beef is cooked medium (but they asked us if that was ok before hand) and I can't fault anything about it. We ordered two lots of french fries plus skin on chips, courgette fries and onion rings between 5 of us and there was plenty of food. Sadly we didn't have room for dessert as they looked delicious too! The service is brilliant, prices not too bad and a great atmosphere - perfect for catching up with friends. read more

Fantastic. Try the veggie burger!! I never eat veggie burgers but I'm so glad I decided to that night. This place is a little pricey but darn tasty. Wish the order of onion rings was a tad larger though. All in all, great little diner style burger joint. read more

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Good gourmet burgers at a decent price. I had the chicken burger. Spicy and delicious. Unfussy and friendly service. Very decent beers. Popular with the after work crowd. Recommended. read more

Good burger and chips (french fries), but really slow service. I enjoyed everything about this place, from the friendly staff to the food and wine. Burgers were asked to be cooked med-rare and got to us med-rare. Portions were huge, even our wine pour. Getting the check at the end of the meal was practically an ordeal, but I won't hold that against them since they were helping the woman at the next table look for her earring. Took a good 10-15 minutes to get the bill and ended up paying cash b/c it'd probably be an eternity if we hard to wait for the card machine. read more

A small place, loud but really good food! Tried chips with guacamole -- YUMMY! I had the skinny. Burger patty was super. Salad was ok. Fries were great! read more

Byron - The skinny. Cooked medium. Was tasty! - American Near Me - London, XGL

After seing the Byron on Beak Street, I was decided to try out one of these chains restaurants. We popped in Southwark Byron's after walking looking for a place to eat at. The place was buzzing and we managed to get a table very quick ! We order two burgers with chips and the food was good ! The herby chips was not exceptionnal but a definite second visit is in order ! read more

I paticularly like this burger branch. I tried the B-Rex Burger at £10.50 which seems a little on the expensive side for a burger. Anyway the taste was great. A combination of Jalapeno, deep fried onion rings, cheese and burger. Wow! what a taste combo. Also the manager was very friendly and managed to find me a seat very quickly and the service was good. I'm going to go back and try more burgers at Byron and maybe try one of their other branches. read more

We had a "late" dinner here on Sunday evening, and without a reservation got a table for 2. The burgers we ordered were very good (my boyfriend had the B-Rex, medium cooked, and I had the Veggie Portobello mushroom-goat cheese-sliced avocado as topping). The buns are very good, a little like brioche bread. The french fries and courgette fries were perfectly crispy, and the drinks at the right temperature (THATCHERS OLD RASCAL CIDER was very nice, the Byron Lager was good). The service was fast, friendly and efficient. We were served quickly, and always with a smile. All in all a very good experience we will be sure to try again next time we're in London! read more

It was just alright. Waiter was nice and there was a fun selection, but my food didn't blow me out of the water. Reasonably priced and I didn't leave hungry, but I don't think it's on my list for London when I come back. read more

This was the first place we stopped when we arrived in London and the food was delicious. We got to taste a few Byron beers that were all wonderful and the Byron burger did not disappoint. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Service was exceptional and the food was good. Burgers are a la carte, so you'll pay more if you want sides. Hubby got a beer and I got a lemonade which was not as sweet as I expected, but good. It's a chain restaurant - we saw several in London alone and one or two in Scotland. I would go back if I were in the area read more

It was great! If you are nearby, it is a decent place to go eat! Would recommend, although the "oreo cheesecake freakshake was enormous. With 2 persons we couldn't eat the whole thing. The waiters were friendly. Go out and grab a burger with cheese fries... read more

Friendly. Worke with us to make a good dinner. Great hamburger. Chicken not the best, but it is a hamburger place. Left all the tip I had in pounds. Would have given more, if I had it. Food hot. Drink was cold. All good. Will go back if I find a need while in London. read more

Definitely enjoyed! I was a bit reluctant to have a burger, but I was outvoted by the other two. And I'm glad they outvoted me, as the food was absolutely delish! Definitely try the shakes as well. read more

This rating was a tough one for me - the burger I had was definitely tasty and the service was great (very friendly and attentive, got my special order just right), but the prices were bordered on outrageous for what you get. Maybe I've just been spoiled by cheap, delicious burgers in the U.S., though. read more

Pretty basic burger for the price. All you get for the price is a burger and have to order all extras separately. Makes it a bit pricey! Friendly staff and good service. read more

Just happened upon this place while walking around. I had the Veggie and spouse has the regular burger. We split skin cut fries and zucchini fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious the pleasant surprise was the wait staff. They were fantastic! Attentive, but not overly so. Highly recommend stopping by. read more

Tasty burger and fries at a decent, maybe slightly high price. Good hours for a late dinner before the pub. Nice beer selection as well.

For someone who doesn't really like burger, I enjoyed my blue cheese cheeseburger, the milkshake was huge.

Great burgers, great fries and great atmosphere. Love The change in specialty burger every once in a while. Worth The trip

Average burger that was overpriced. Just got a small burger- no chips or salad or anything else included in the price. Staff very friendly though. read more