THE burger – the ultimate fast food – but where in St Helens serves up the best and tastiest burgers?

Which is your favourite place to go for a delicious burger – meat-based or plant-based - topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato, and ketchup and mayonnaise?

Since we launched our Best of 2022 competition in April, we’ve found the best places that Wirral has to offer in 14 different categories.

We’ve celebrated St Helens’ best hair, nails and beauty providers as well as the best pub and beer garden, fitness instructor, independent shop and place for children with awards for pies, fish and chips, breakfast, afternoon tea, pizza and roast dinner also being handed out.

Next up we wanted to St Helens’ best burger.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top six, who will battle it out to be named Best Burger 2022.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s St Helens Star as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our St Helens Star Facebook or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (August 4 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR SIX BEST BURGERS SHORTLIST:

Brothers Burgers, Thatto Heath

When it comes to burgers, satisfied customers say there’s no contest – Brothers Burgers serves the best in St Helens.

They claim to “bring the best burgers” to town in their own way with freshly made and cooked patties and all locally sourced ingredients.

For more details go to facebook.com/BrothersBurgersFriesBeers

Brothers Burgers

Brothers Burgers

Pinkeez, Junction Lane, St Helens

These are “hands down” the best burgers according to one nomination and another said they were “ the best burgers I’ve had in a long time”.

Pinkeez was a must for our shortlist.

For more details go to facebook.com/Pinkeez2020

Pinkeez

Pinkeez

All American Diner, Sky Lark Rise, St Helens

Handcrafted burgers made with all natural ingredients, this venue is 100 per cent eco friendly with locally sourced produce and recyclable packaging.

The “juicy burgers” are served with “tasty fries” and are enough to satisfy even the most hungry customer.

For more details go to facebook.com/allamericandineruk

All American Diner

All American Diner

Momo’s, Westfield Street, St Helens

With two homemade juicy beef burger patties, fried onions and melted cheese on a bed of fresh salad and served with crispy fries, it’s enough to make your mouth water just reading about their burger.

Customers say these burgers are “impressive”.

For more details go to facebook.com/momoscafeandcoffee

Momos

Momo's

Vigour, Bridge Street, St Helens

Reviewers on their Facebook page say it offers “the best food in St Helens” with “attentive service” and a “great welcome”.

Customers like the relaxed atmosphere and that everything is made fresh to order.

For more details go to facebook.com/Vigourkitchen

Vigour

Vigour

The Cowley Vaults, Cooper Street, St Helens

Recently voted the St Helens and District CAMRA community pub of the year, this was a must for the shortlist.

The nostalgic pub serves great food and leaves customers wanting to make a return visit.

For more details go to facebook.com/The-Cowley-Vaults-918628704982334

The Cowley Vaults

The Cowley Vaults