Fat Hippo is a group of independent burger restaurants, based in locations over the UK. On the hunt for the best burgers and dirty fries? You’ve come to the right place. We've set up shop in all the right places, including: Newcastle, Jesmond, Durham, Nottingham, Headingley, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Shoreditch, Soho and York. We also have concessions in Sheffield and Manchester.
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Way back in 2010, Fat Hippo was born in a cosy little end-terrace in Jesmond, Newcastle. What started out as an ambitious business plan for our founder and MD, Mike Phillips, during his university days, quickly turned our OG restaurant into a firm favourite in the popular Newcastle suburb - where we became known for our indulgent burgers.
Fast forward a few years and in 2013 we opened Fat Hippo Underground - our hidden gem tucked beneath Shakespeare/Grey Street, right in the heart of Newcastle's city centre. Housed in an old listed bank vault, just a few minutes' walk from Grey's Monument, it's always the perfect pit stop for great value, even better burgers.
Durham was next. In 2016, we moved into a beautiful Grade II listed building on the cobbles of Saddler Street, just a stone's throw from Durham Cathedral. Our signature burgers and dirty fries quickly won over students, families and tourists alike - making Fat Hippo the go-to for the BEST burgers in Durham.
By 2019, after several trips down the A1, Sheffield came calling. After flipping up a storm at Peddler Market, we opened inside Kommune, then doubled down with a brand new site in Lane7 on Matilda street, The Moor. Two Hippos, one steel city.
Despite 2020 being the weirdest year ever, we were buzzed when Nottingham joined the herd, right on Broad Street. We opened for takeaway mid-pandemic, but the burger buzz was real from day one. Shout out to the people of Notts - you didn't let us down!
Then came Headingley. After popping up at Trinity Kitchen and enjoying a little staycation at Leeds Fest, we made things official in 2021 with a full restaurant on Otley Road. We've not looked back since! Otley Run? Sorted.
That same year, we headed to Manchester with a concession inside Lane7, Deansgate Great Northern, serving up naughty feasts.
Things may have started in the North East for us, but 2021 was also the year we landed on bustling Bold Street in Liverpool, stacking patties and turning heads. A Hippo feast, Mersey-style! And with that, we were off and running.
From there, things got...busy! Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow and York all welcomed the good kind of gluttony with open arms (and even wider mouths).
And then, the big one...London. Our debut in the capital had been a long time coming, so we did it properly - with flagship sites in Shoreditch and Soho. Two iconic neighbourhoods, two very full restaurants, and a lot of happy burger lovers. Big city vibes, it doesn't get much juicier than that.
But it did! Edinburgh got the full works with their own full restaurant site on George Street, a grand historic building with beautifully central domed ceiling. Burgers dining under the dome skylight? Yes please!
From cosy corners to city centre independents, we're grateful to all our customers for making every Fat Hippo experience unforgettable. You guys are the real reason we do what we do best - good food, messy fingers, juicy burgers.
Independent, born in the North and spreading burger joy far and wide.
Where to next? Keep your eyes peeled! The Hippo's always hungry for more 👀
That's our motto.
Our 'Burger Lab', it's where the magic happens, where we craft countless unique specials with care and creativity. We're committed to catering for a wide range of allergies, intolerances and dietery preferences, offering the best burgers that are NGCI, vegetarian and vegan friendly. Our restaurants are family-friendly too, with a tasty treat-sized menu designed especially for the little ones, so all the family can enjoy a Fat Hippo feast.
And what's next for Fat Hippo, you ask? World burger domination, of course. We've got big and exciting plans to continue growing nationally, so keep your eyes peeled. The best burgers around could be landing in a city near you very soon.
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* Please note these locations are smaller Fat Hippo kiosks within another host venue. To make a booking within the dining area of one of these sites, please click the location above and your reservation will be made through the host venue’s system. These venues are solely responsible for all bookings at these locations so please contact them directly with any queries.
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