Yes. But choose your moment. Weekday afternoons are your best bet; avoid Friday 8 p.m. unless you enjoy smelling other people’s burgers for 40 minutes. And here’s a pro tip: go with one other person. Two stools are easier to snag than four.
Is it the best burger in London? That’s a fight I’d rather not start. But is it the most fun? Absolutely. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically indulgent—just like the street it lives on.
So next time you’re in Soho, skip the fancy pasta place. Stand in the rain. Wait for a stool. And when you take that first bite, whisper a thank-you to the greasy gods of Old Compton Street. I’ll be right there next to you, probably stealing one of your chips.
Go on. You’ve earned it.
