First look at new Burger & Beyond in the Brighton Lanes

When Burger & Beyond opened its doors at 56 Ship Street this week, it arrived with rather more pedigree than most.

The brand began as a street food operation in 2015, opened its first permanent site in Shoreditch in 2018, and has since added restaurants in Soho and Borough Yards, picking up a string of awards along the way.

Brighton is its first venture outside London.

The new restaurant has opened in The Lanes, in the spot where Patty & Bun previously was (Image: NQ)

The new restaurant opened on July 14 in the Lanes, taking over the space previously occupied by Patty & Bun.

The Argus attended a press launch night on July 13, sampling some of the burgers (and beyond).

Co-founder Craig Povoas mentioned on the night that Brighton has been on their radar for years, but they hadn't been able to find the right spot.

However, the Patty & Bun location had grabbed their eye, and they vowed to make a move if it ever came on the market.

The beef tartar served on a marrow-filled bone was a sight to behold (Image: NQ)

When the space did become available, they pounced, taking it off the market in less than 24 hours.

It's easy to see why they wanted it. It's small and cosy, but it has been smartly transformed: a black and white interior with exposed wooden tables, low lighting, and a relaxed, considered feel.

The space feels grown-up and stylish, cool without trying too hard.

Alongside eight burgers, the menu takes in starters, steaks, sides, milkshakes, and cocktails.

The steak tartare and bone marrow starter (£11) announced itself confidently: classic dry-aged tartare with crispy shallots and roasted bone marrow, served with homemade crisps. Rich, meaty, and thoroughly indulgent.

Lots of people on the night said the Picante Deluxe was their favourite (Image: NQ)

The deep-fried corn ribs with vegan nduja butter (£7.25) were well-flavoured and satisfying, while the fried chicken bites (£9 regular / £13.50 large) were a crowd-pleaser.

The Bougie Burger (£22) is the flagship, and it earns the title: two dry-aged beef patties, double American cheese, steak sauce 2.0, marrownaise, and beef fat onions in a demi-brioche bun.

It's a towering, Instagram-ready construction — deeply beefy and properly decadent.

The Picante Deluxe (£16.50 single) takes a different angle: habanero harissa glaze, jalapeño slaw, and fermented red chilli mayo bring real warmth, while smashed black pudding adds a very British richness to proceedings.

The interior has a classy but relaxed feel (Image: Supplied)

The Oso Yaki (£14.50), the Japanese-inspired vegan option, was an interesting change of pace: a Symplicity patty with melted plant-based cheese, crispy onions, teriyaki sauce, white slaw, and house pickles on a vegan bun.

The umami-forward flavours worked well, and it's a more thoughtful plant-based option than some places offer.

The standout throughout the meal was the beef itself. Every dish containing it tasted intensely, unmistakably beefy - the kind of depth that only comes from high-quality meat.

The Biscoff brownie was gloriously indulgent (Image: NQ)

The banoffee slice (£6.50) - warm banana bread with salted caramel sauce, sliced banana, crème chantilly, and shaved chocolate - was a welcome breather after the richness that preceded it.

Those with more room - or simply more resolve - should order the hot Biscoff brownie (£10): chocolate brownie, vanilla marshmallow, Biscoff spread and crumble, and a scoop of cereal milk ice cream. Incredibly rich and incredibly good.

The cocktail list is focused and well-executed. The spicy Tommy's Margarita (£12) — tequila, agave, lime, chilli — is a classic done properly.

The towering Bougie Burger alongside some Signature Tots (Image: NQ)

Elsewhere the menu offers a Ship Street Sour (£12), Hugo Spritz (£11.50), and the B&B Punch (£13), with dessert cocktails including an Espresso Martini and Lemon Meringue Pie Martini (both £12) available later in the evening.

All in all, it was burgers done incredibly well, in a relaxing space, with loads of great indulgent sides and starters.

Not the place to go if you're on a diet looking for a light bite, but if you want a serious burger in a relaxed setting, this is the spot for you.

Burger & Beyond is now open at 56 Ship Street, Brighton.