Foodies are celebrating as Hawksmoor, the upscale steakhouse chain, has brought back its acclaimed 'Big Matt' burger after a nearly decade-long hiatus. The burger, priced at £19.50, features meat patties, three slices of bread buns, cheese, shredded lettuce, onion, and special sauce, served with beef dripping fries.
Originally introduced in 2017, the Big Matt was named the world's best burger in 2023 by World's Best Steak Restaurants. It was removed from London menus in 2022 and briefly returned to Edinburgh and Liverpool last year, but Manchester fans have been unable to get it since 2017.
The burger is available for a limited six-month period at Hawksmoor venues across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh. The chain announced the return on Instagram, calling it a 'taste-bomb tribute' to the most famous burger, named after its creator, executive chef Matt Brown.
Fans have expressed excitement online, with comments such as 'About time this came back' and 'It's back! Thank you so much! I love you!' The return is part of a menu shake-up that includes six new lunchtime specials, such as a 35-day dry aged rump steak, roast hake, charcoal roasted chicken, and a vegan option of charcoal roasted butternut squash.
