It's easy to see why!
Image via Instagram/@handsomeburgergalwayHandsome Burger in Galway officially have the best burgers in the country.
Kepak, the sponsor of National Burger Day, today declared the Galway spot to have the best burger in Ireland. Elsewhere in Connacht, Cafolla’s in Castlebar, County Mayo won Best Burger at an Independent Takeaway while Blue Thunder in Claremorris, County Mayo won Best Burger at an Independent Chain. Flipside in Sligo took home the award for Best Gourmet Burger Specialist.
Here's the full list of winners:
Best burger in Ireland
Overall Winner: Handsome Burger, Galway
Runners Up: The Hungry Moose, Kilkenny
Best national burger at a…
Fast Food Chain: Eddie Rockets
Independent Fast Food Chain: Romayo’s
Restaurant: Thunder Road Café in Dublin
Hotel: Harvey’s Point in Tawnyvorgal, Donegal
Pub: Judge Roy Beans in Newbridge, Kildare
Convenience/Forecourt: Burger King at Applegreen
Most Creative Burger Build
The Butcher Restaurant in Kilkenny
Best Independent Takeaway
Connaught: Cafolla’s in Castlebar, Mayo
Leinster: Tony’s Pizzeria in Dundalk, Louth
Munster: Chicken Hut in Limerick
Ulster: Johnny’s Ranch in Donegal
Northern Ireland: The Chippy in Limavady
Best Independent Chain
Connaught: Blue Thunder in Claremorris, Mayo
Leinster: Mullen’s in Dundalk, Louth
Munster: Dooly’s in Waterford
Ulster: Friar’s Rest in Letterkenny, Donegal
Best Gourmet Burger Specialist
Connaught: Flipside in Sligo
Leinster: The Hungry Moose in Kilkenny
Munster: West Cork Burger Company in Cork
Ulster: The Hatch in Down
National Burger Day takes place tomorrow (June 20th). To celebrate the day, hundreds of outlets across the country are offering a special 2 for 1 deal on their signature burgers. You can check out what places in your area are offering the deal here.
