The Black Sparrow Burger – The Black Sparrow, Glasgow

Located just footsteps from the busy Mitchell Library sits the Black Sparrow – from the outside it’s a rather unassuming place, however on the inside it oozes class with 1960’s American vibe, it’s massive leather boothes, quirky wall paintings, huge windows and inviting fireplace that gets switched on in the winter. Oh, let’s not forget […]

Handmade Beef Burger – Lucky 7 Canteen, Glasgow

The sign on the door reads ‘Good Food, No Frills, No Fuss’ and that about sums up the Lucky 7 Canteen experience perfectly. Looking like the love child of a shabby hipster New York dive bar and an old western saloon, you’ll immediately feel like you want to spend hours in Lucky 7 just curled […]

The Windsor Burger / Taxi Driver Burger – Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Edinburgh

We’d heard about a new, limited edition burger being served up at Edinburgh’s Gourmet Burger Kitchen and with it only being available until September, it was the perfect excuse for a trip through from Glasgow to the capital. Introduced to celebrate this year’s Jubilee, the Windsor burger is the result of an exclusive partnership between […]

Daily Special Burger – Charlie Rocks, Glasgow

American-style diners are a growing trend in the UK. Usually offering a 50’s New York retro look, throwback music and good old fashioned burgers and shakes, these establishments have been popping up all over the country over the last few years. Anyone who lives in Glasgow will tell you that the most unpredictable thing about […]

The Lebowski Burger – Lebowski’s, Glasgow

Here at James vs. Burger, we always believed that there weren’t enough bars in Glasgow named after great fictional famous drinkers but after you visit Lebowski’s, you’ll realise that it’s the only place you’ll need if you are looking for unpretentious, relaxed, laid back surroundings and hearty feel-good food. Named after Jeff Bridges’ legendary character […]

The Kobe Burger – The Grill on the Corner, Glasgow

When you think of kobe beef, several images often pop into your head, mostly that of cows being massaged all day long and fed nothing but beer. It sounds like a great life and one that most men would probably fantasize about all day long! Well, up until the slaughtering anyway. For those who don’t […]

6oz Beef Burger – The Roxy 171, Glasgow

Located in the heart of the West End on Great Western Road, the Roxy 171 is a relatively new bar, having only recently opened in September 2011. With it’s intimate setting and a focus on quality bar food, the Roxy are looking to create an establishment for all occassions, be it stopping by for a […]

Lamb Sliders – Ad Lib, Glasgow

Recently I attempted the mighty burger challenge from Ad Lib in Glasgow’s City Centre, which consisted of 3lbs of beef, 1lb of cheese and salad all packed inside a giant toasted burger bun. It is without a doubt the biggest burger that Scotland has to offer and as previously reported, I could only manage half […]

The Ad Lib 3lb Burger Challenge – Ad Lib, Glasgow

Whenever I think of Ad Lib, I immediately think of burgers. After all, for years their speciality has been authentic soul food and big handmade burgers. Tucked away in the heart of the city centre on Glasgow’s busy Hope Street, you could easily walk past Ad Lib without even noticing it was there. If you […]

‘The Chilli Death’ Burger / ‘Bohemian’ Burger – Bruadar, Glasgow

Bruadar describes itself as “the local that the west end has been waiting for”. Located at the foot of Byres Road, Bruadar boasts 20 different handmade gourmet burgers and over 20 beers from all over the world. A large neon sign illuminates the bar from outside, reading ‘heartfelt beer and burgers’ and they seem to […]