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Unit 12, Brixton Village Market, Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PR Full details & map

Snack bar/Fast food: North American

 
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Time Out says   13 Users say 5/5 Rate it

Posted: Jul 29 2011

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One of a score of new cafés in 'Brixton Village Market', this burger joint occupies a former shop unit and retains a shack-like feel and appearance. The seating is either in the tiny kitchen/diner or outside, under the covered arcade formerly called Granville Arcade. The brief menu is chalked onto a blackboard. Aged beef from Ginger Pig is used for the patties, which are cooked medium rare unless you request otherwise. The buns are firm with good bite, but we found our hand-cut, triple-cooked chips to be excessively salted. A special beef burger with red leicester cheese, wild mushrooms, horseradish and bacon was particularly good, though enthusiasts rave about the signature Honest burger (with mature cheddar, red onion relish, lettuce pickles and bacon). Service was slow, but genial. Note: Honest burgers is now licensed, so you can't bring your own bottle any more.

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Address

Honest Burgers

Unit 12, Brixton Village Market, Coldharbour Lane SW9 8PR

Transport Brixton tube/rail

Telephone

020 7733 7963 mobile

Honest Burgers website

Lunch served noon-4pm Mon-Fri,Sun; noon-5pm Sat. Dinner served 6-10.30pm Thur-Sat

Main courses £6.50-£8.50

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children admitted, Bookings not accepted, Takeaway service

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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 13 ratings)

By Dolly - Apr 19 2012
5/5

Final went this weekend. Worth the wait. Chips weren't too salty but the burger was insane. SO SO GOOD.

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By jdog - Apr 18 2012

honest are nolonger BYO just so you know but do have a few beers and wines so don't panic

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By Mike F - Feb 6 2012
5/5

This place is a little gem in Brixton market. Get there now before Brixton market gets taken over by the chains that will push in as rents rise. Lovely service (they rushed it along as we were trying to catch a movie) and really superb burgers. A daily special is chalked up and I opted for this chimchuri and chorizo number. Proper messy meat-juice-down-your-arm number served with their crispy fluffy triple cooked skinny chips that should probably come with some kind of health warning. You didn't come here because you were on a diet though...
Reckon you might be waiting a while to get a table in peak hours, but with food this good its only a matter of time before they expand out of the market and into a bigger site. Get there now though as the atmosphere is all part of its charm. Enjoy.

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By jack b - Jan 23 2012

Best burger I have ever had to date. Chips were great to if not a little heavy on salt and rosemary. But great atmosphere and value!!

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By Carlos - Jan 21 2012
4/5

Best burger I've had so far in London and I've been to Meateasy and Byron and Ground which I think is now gone. Chips were quality as well. Price for it all was exceptional. Enjoy this place while it's still cheap and in Brixton. The only reason I hesitate on 5 stars was the fact that the time it took to receive our food from placing the order was exceptionally long . The timing in the kitchen needs to be sorted out. Apart from that can't really complain, service was very friendly just loong!

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By Dinnerathon. - Nov 5 2011
5/5

Best burgers in London... #meateasy eat your heart out!

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By Lizzie - Oct 20 2011
5/5

Absolutely delicious, one of the best burgers I have ever had. The rosemary salted chips are a great compliment to the meal. They are always busy but it's worth waiting. Friendly service too, highly recommend a visit.

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By Steph - Aug 8 2011
5/5

Having read the time out review I was unsure what to expect! Well I can tell you it was fab! Great meaty meat and the rosemary salted chips are to die for
I waited 20 minutes for a table but it was worth the wait
How cool is Brixton village!!

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By JB - Aug 7 2011
5/5

I loved this burger! It's one of the tastiest I've ever had. The chips were fantastic - all fresh produce, and you could tell, and cooked in a really original way. Even the lemon drink means "made with REAL lemons". I shall be going back as soon as I can to try their fritter burger or I may just give in and have another honest burger or should I have both .........

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By Cat - Aug 6 2011
5/5

Delicious burger, great chips and 'honest', friendly service. Love the gluten free bun too!

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By donna - Aug 4 2011
5/5

I really like the veggie "fritter" burger, usually find the veggie option at burger places to be dry and sad. lovely home-made lemonade too

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By cassie - Aug 3 2011

I thought the food was excellent including the chips!They also had the option of a wheat free/gluten free bun which was great!!

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By Jo, South London - Aug 3 2011
5/5

Surprised at the review above. I found the chips there to be really fantastic. Crunchy exterior, light and fluffy on the inside with a subtle rosemary(?) salt bite to complement the beef patty. I've been back twice now and on both occasions have found myself ordering a second portion. Really original burgers too, no fuss, quality ingredients and deliciously juicy.

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