Five Guys UK in 2026: Prices, Menu, Locations & What’s Changed
You don’t queue at Five Guys UK by accident. In 2026, you’re choosing it — despite the prices, despite the wait — because something about the formula still works.
With nearly 180 locations, rising costs, and a menu that’s barely budged while competitors scramble, Five Guys has carved out a strange, stubborn position in Britain’s fast‑food scene. Here’s what’s actually changed — and what hasn’t.
This guide isn’t about hype. It’s about what Five Guys UK actually is in 2026: how much it really costs, where it’s expanded, what’s changed on the menu, and why people keep paying more than £14 for a burger — willingly.
About Five Guys UK (What Most People Miss)
Five Guys isn’t run like a typical fast‑food chain. It never has been.
The brand was founded in 1986 in Arlington, Virginia by Jerry and Janie Murrell and their five sons — the literal “Five Guys.” What matters more is what they didn’t do: no frozen patties, no heat lamps, no automated cooking timers.
That same operating model still governs the UK business today.
The first UK Five Guys opened on Long Acre, Covent Garden, in July 2013 — the brand’s first location outside North America. As of November 2025, the UK now has 180 Five Guys restaurants, making it one of the chain’s most important international markets.
The UK operation is run by Five Guys UK Limited, incorporated in London and trading actively in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
How Many Five Guys Are There in the UK in 2026?
Here’s the reality — updated for 2026:
- Total UK locations: ~180
- England: ~159 restaurants
- Scotland: 13
- Wales: 5
- Northern Ireland: 3
London still dominates, but expansion has shifted toward retail parks, transport hubs, and drive‑thru formats — including newer openings in places like Reading, Coventry Arena, Stoke‑on‑Trent, and Liverpool Shopping Park.
You can find the nearest branch using the official UK store locator, which also shows opening hours, dine‑in vs takeaway, and whether delivery is available.
Five Guys UK Food: Why It Costs More
This is the part most people underestimate.
Five Guys UK still does daily prep only. Beef is fresh, never frozen. Fries are hand‑cut on site every morning. There are no microwaves, no freezers, and no automated fry timers.
Staff are trained to cook by look, smell, and texture — not by a beeping machine. It’s slower. It’s more expensive. And it’s exactly why the food tastes the way it does.
Five Guys UK Menu & Prices (January 2026)
Prices vary slightly by location, but these are typical UK prices in early 2026:
Burgers
Hamburger: £11.35
Cheeseburger: £13.35
Bacon Burger: £13.75
Bacon Cheeseburger: £14.45
Little Hamburger: £8.95
Little Cheeseburger: £10.95
Little Bacon Cheeseburger: £12.25
Beef Dogs
All‑Beef Hot Dog: £8.65
Cheese Dog: £9.95
Bacon Cheese Dog: £10.95
Fries
Little Fries: ~£4.55
Regular Fries: ~£5.95
Large Fries: ~£6.85
(Cajun or Five Guys style)
Milkshakes
Five Guys Shake: ~£6.35
(Seasonal flavours rotate — including limited editions)
Every burger, dog, or sandwich can be customised with 15 free toppings. That’s where the value actually hides.
Online Ordering, Delivery & Apps
Five Guys UK supports online ordering through its official website and mobile app. Delivery availability depends on location and partner (often Deliveroo or Uber Eats).
- Choose your nearest restaurant
- Build your order (customisation included)
- Pay online by card or digital wallet
- Receive confirmation and estimated prep time
Customer Support & UK Contact Details
Customer feedback and FAQs are handled online via the official UK site.
Registered UK office:
10 John Street, London, WC1N 2EB
Most issues — missing items, delivery delays, allergen queries — are resolved fastest through the restaurant you ordered from.
What Five Guys UK Really Is in 2026
This isn’t cheap fast food.
It’s fast food that refuses to behave like fast food — and that’s the trade‑off you’re paying for. In 2026, Five Guys UK isn’t competing with McDonald’s. It’s competing with the idea that speed should always come before quality.
Once you see that, the price tag stops being the headline — and becomes the footnote.
