Fat Hippo Liverpool

You'll spot the queue spilling onto Bold Street before you even see the shopfront – always a good sign when it comes to burger joints. Inside, it's all exposed brick and industrial fittings, with enough noise and energy to fuel a proper Friday night session. The burgers here are genuinely massive affairs that require tactical eating. Their signature Fat Hippo comes loaded with double patties, bacon, and enough cheese to feed a small village. The hand-cut chips arrive in proper portions, and their loaded varieties – particularly the ones drowning in pulled pork – are borderline obscene in the best possible way. Sure, you'll need a nap afterwards, but that's half the point.