Eating challenges never went away in London. A handful of restaurants still run them, usually with a time limit, an entry fee and a wall of photos for anyone who finishes. These are the ones we could confirm are still running in October 2026. Rules and prices change, so check with the restaurant before you go.
Red Dog Saloon, Hoxton Square
Red Dog Saloon, the American barbecue restaurant at 37 Hoxton Square, runs a burger challenge. The London Economic reported in July 2025 that the challenge cost £50 to enter and gave diners ten minutes to eat as many burgers as they could. The record then stood at 14 burgers, with £5,000 offered to anyone who beat it.
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Polo Bar, Liverpool Street
Polo Bar, the 24-hour café at 176 Bishopsgate opposite Liverpool Street station, runs a Burger Stack Challenge. You have 15 minutes to eat a stack of five steak burgers. It costs £50, and if you finish in time the meal is free. Booking ahead is essential.
No90, Hackney Wick
No90, the canalside bar and restaurant in Hackney Wick, runs a nine-tier burger challenge. It costs £29, and the burger is free if you finish it in under nine minutes.
Camden BBQ, Camden
Camden BBQ’s Man v Ribs challenge is two full racks of ribs with loaded fries, to be finished in 30 minutes. Finish and the meal is free.
Before you try one
- Book ahead. Most challenges need notice so the kitchen can prepare
- Expect to sign a form and to pay up front, with the money refunded only if you win
- Time limits are strict and usually run from the moment the food arrives