Rare Burger Co

The Hangout cafe was the previous occupant of this site (on Kennington Green at 344 Kennington Road, next to Papa John’s), which was derelict for years prior to that. Although The Hangout seemed fairly popular, we weren’t entirely surprised when it closed down as the manager and the chef were having a stand-up row throughout our visit, and when our food eventually arrived, we could understand why.

Rare Burger Co outdoor seating - kenningtonrunoff.com

The new arrival is Rare Burger Co. which very much looks like a chain-in-waiting in the vein of Honest Burger et al. But haven’t we already passed peak gourmet burger in London? Quite possibly, but whether Rare Burger Co. turns into a successful chain or not, we’re tipping the Kennington branch to last a good while.

Rare Burger Co counter - kenningtonrunoff.com

First of all, there’s nothing like this in the area – Dirty Burger is the closest thing, but that’s more of a shack in the middle of a gyratory, and we think we’re right in saying that Black Acorn at Artworks is no more.

Rare Burger interior - kenningtonrunoff.com

Rare Burger’s proprietor is friendly and modest, telling us they want to perfect what they do before doing any marketing. They’ve done a good job on the interior and branding.

walls of Rare Burger Co - kenningtonrunoff.com

Most importantly their burgers are great. The shrimp burger was seriously indulgent for £8.80, and this beetroot burger (£7) was delicious and moist.

Beetroot burger at Rare Burger Co - kenningtonrunoff.com

 

We didn’t stay for dessert but people on Facebook are raving about their cheesecake (£3.50). We’ll be back there soon to give it a try.

They also serve brunch options like avocado on sourdough and various eggs options.

Address: Rare Burger Co, 344 Kennington Road, London SE11 4LD.

Dirty Burger opened in West Kennington tonight with half price food

Dirty Burger is a burger joint from the Soho House Group and its second branch opened tonight in West Kennington under a railway arch right by Vauxhall station (the first was in Kentish Town).

It won’t take you long to work your way through the menu, especially if you’re a vegetarian:

Dirtyburger Vauxhall menu - kenningtonrunoff.com

Let me guess, you chose the cheese burger? Good choice – juicy and tasty – even the aspiring vegetarian in our party enjoyed it. Here it is:

Dirty Burger Vauxhall wrapping - kenningtonrunoff.comDirty Burger burger - kenningtonrunoff.com

And for the actual vegetarian, there are always chips:

Dirty Burger chips - kenningtonrunoff.com

There are stools inside, or four small tables on the roadside:Dirty Burger - kenningtonrunoff.com