Solita

Solita on Turner Street has been doing dirty food in the Northern Quarter since before every other restaurant decided they needed a burger with seventeen toppings. This is the original. Stacked burgers with creative combinations that actually work, loaded fries that could be a meal on their own, and specials that regularly push the boundaries of what you can fit on a plate. The Solita burger with smoked bacon, American cheese, and their house sauce is the benchmark. The pulled pork versions are dangerously good.

The menu goes beyond burgers though. Mac and cheese balls, buffalo wings, hot dogs, and a rotating specials board that’s usually some kind of outrageous creation they’ve dreamed up that week. Portions are big. You will be full. The milkshakes are thick, loaded, and basically dessert. If you’re in the mood for indulgence, this is your place.

The Vibe

The Turner Street spot is small and gets packed on weekends. It’s loud, casual, and the kind of place where you eat with your hands and don’t care. American diner meets Northern Quarter – exposed brick, neon, and a soundtrack that leans rock and hip hop. Around fifteen to twenty quid for a burger, fries, and a drink. Book for groups.