The best burger I've had outside the US. The elegantly simple interior makes me feel I'm in a steakhouse, rather than a fast-food nightmare. Burgers are Aberdeen Angus and taste like steak, as a good burger should. Service is friendly and efficient. The usual toppings (bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato) and great fries - who wants anything fancier? Every time I pass by, I'm grateful for its presence.

105 Gloucester Road, London SW7, 020-7244 7666

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The sign reads 'naturally reared', 'grass-fed', 'free range', and the interior is gastro Ikea-land, but the cheeseburger (£4.50) is a thing of beauty that conspires with milkshakes (£2.95) and malts (£3.25) to erase the memory of a certain clown-endorsed emporium. Charming staff, too.

341 Upper Street, London N1, 020-7359 4436

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The plate arrives with a burger pinned into place with a thin stick: Aberdeen Angus beef grilled to juicy perfection, slipped between a sourdough bun and piled high with melted cheese and crunchy onions ... Within just a few minutes, the stick was on the table like a dead match, I was licking chutney off my fingers and my first date was ready to leave.

44 Northcote Road, London SW11, 020-7228 3309

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This south London bar puts wagyu beef between its buns, making the tastiest, melt-in-the-mouth patties you'll find, and for under £10. The back-up Asian/ western fusion menu, the range of beers and wines, and the coffee are all top quality, too. In a city of golden arches and southern colonels, it's a revelation.

12 Streatham High Road, London SW16, 07747 607803

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The place to head when the urge strikes. A hymn to 60s Americana, where location, styling and menu are in perfect harmony. The burgers are classic, the options simple - no focaccia buns on this list. Burgers are cooked to order, take two hands to hold - and you'll be glad of the plentiful napkins.

12 Moor Street, London W1, 020-7434 4439

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