Burger Theory opens first perm site in Bristol

Burger Theory has just opened its first permanent eatery on St Stephen’s Street in Bristol.

The 110-seat outlet was funded through a campaign on Crowdfunder with a target of £5,500. In 21 days, the brand achieved £6,058 supported by 147 investors.

The new Bristol site is serving up a range of burgers, like Kimcheese – Beef and bacon patty, melted cheddar, kimchi, pulled beef rib with black pepper glaze & chipotle mayo,
and Prairie Girl – Southern fried chicken breast with Frank’s hot sauce & cool blue cheese dressing or BBQ sauce, and Fu-Chi – Tofu and quinoa burger, melted cheddar, chipotle mayo, kimchi, spring onion, pickled peppers, fresh chilies & sticky Korean chili sauce.

There is also sliders, fried chicken and fries, that can be washed down with craft beers, cocktails, and fresh juices.

Events at the restaurant will include collaboration evenings with the likes of The Bristol cheese monger, Otomi Mexican food and Tequila importers, Bristol breweries and top Bristol chefs. Monthly, it will hold the Bottomless Burger Club where diners can enjoy unlimited sliders, fried chicken, fries, beer and bucks fizz.

The brand also focuses on sustainability, using compostable packaging, offering a range of vegetarian and vegan burgers, and using local produce from south-west suppliers. The restaurant also serve craft beer from local brewer Moor Beer.

Burger Theory was founded by chef Rory Perriment in 2012 and friend Oliver Thorogood, and started as a street food stall trading at music festivals.

Since 2016, the duo have operated pop-up restaurants at Kongs Bar and the Golden Lion in Bristol, and at Kongs Cardiff.