Is there a Steak n Shake in the UK or London? (2024)

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Oh, burger lovers.

I feel you.

You’re here because you’re asking yourself, “Is there a Steak n Shake in the UK?” or “Is there a Steak n Shake in London?

And I know.

I KNOW.

I LOVE Steak n Shake.

I grew up on their thin fries and grilled cheese sandwiches.

I still get that when I’m home and visiting and nothing will ever replace Steak n Shake in my heart.

But it’s time to get real.

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And to answer your question…

“Is there a Steak n Shake in the UK or London or England?”

There isn’t a Steak n Shake in the UK or London, but there was one in Chester which has now sadly closed. 

Before we delve into all things steakburgers and french fries, I first want to share some content that I think you’ll love based on the fact that you’re planning a trip to the UK or currently there.

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So on to Steak n Shake.

Steak n Shake is popular burger restaurant in the USA with over 500 locations.

It’s most popular in the South and MidWest.

Most of the locations have both sit-down sections and drive-thrus, and they’re known for their “steakburgers” (also known as hamburgers), milkshakes, and shoestring fries.

It’s also a very popular place for kids to hang out after high school when you live in small town and have nowhere else to go (or maybe that’s just me).

Steak n’ Shake came to the UK in 2016 when a site opened in Chester.

Why Chester?

I don’t know.

A husband and wife team decided to open one up, and while it was a UK franchise of Steak n’Shake, the menu was a bit truncated.

The Chester site closed down in August of 2018, and despite rumors that it’s potentially coming to Liverpool, so far the UK has no Steak n’ Shake to speak of.

We DO have Shake Shack both in London and across the UK, but London doesn’t have Steak n’ Shake either.

That being said, Steak n’Shake is expanding internationally still so it’s possible that it may come to the UK or London again.

In fact, they’ve got some Paris locations now and while I don’t want to admit that I spent the entire last work trip I took to Paris stuffing my face with Steak n’ Shake, that’s exactly what I did.

Read more in my full guide comparing UK and US stores and restaurants.

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