Independent burger group Fat Hippo announces opening date for new restaurant

Fat Hippo, the independent restaurant group, has announced its next opening on George Street in Edinburgh, on July 7.

The venue will offer a full menu of their signature beef and buttermilk chicken burgers, which come with free hand-cut chips as standard. A wide range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal chicken options are also available, as well as a family friendly, build-your-own kids menu.

Famed for its “quality ingredients and quirky flavours”, as demonstrated in their latest special, ‘The Big D’oh!’, a doughnut-burger hybrid, this latest venue aims to “stand out in a crowded burger scene”.

The group’s signature tangy namesake sauce is also a firm fan favourite and can be found on its signature burger the ‘Fat Hippo’ (a double beef burger topped with American cheese, smoked bacon, chorizo, onion rings and Fat Hippo sauce) alongside more classics.

The group is working closely with Deliveroo and will be launching exclusively on the platform in Edinburgh, allowing customers to enjoy Fat Hippo’s signature burgers in the comfort of their own home.

Michael Phillips, the company’s managing director, who founded Fat Hippo in 2010, commented: “Location is key to the success of new restaurants, research and great planning from our team allows us to continue to expand across the UK, ensuring we maintain our top quality food and high standards of service.

“There’s been so much buzz around our expansion, with messages flooding our social media team from followers asking when we will be opening in their cities, it’s always just a matter of finding the right location!”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily