The wait is over for Winchester’s burger lovers, as a new Five Guys restaurant has opened in the heart of the city centre.

The American burger chain, world famous for its customisable smash burgers and seemingly bottomless fries opened on Monday, December 2nd.

It was a soft launch without any ceremony for the restaurant, but the new staff and management immediately had a growing queue of customers on their hands.

Five Guys has taken one of three units from the former Debenhams department store. The other two are Nando’s which opened last month and Pizza Express.

Founded in Virginia in 1986, Five Guys launched in the UK in 2013 and has become a popular choice for burger lovers, including celebrities such as Tommy Fury, Mollie King, Ed Sheeran, and Maya Jama. 

There are now 1,800 restaurants worldwide including 171 in the UK. 

The new Winchester branch is expected to be a popular addition to the city’s food scene.

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