Newport and Bristol Counties are gearing up for the biggest burger contest in the region, with the return of the 8th Annual Newport Burger Bender, taking place February 14 – 23, 2025.
This year marks the most participating restaurants, at 56 restaurants, including seven new ones. The ten-day battle of the burgers showcases the wildest, most creative burgers from Newport and Bristol Counties restaurants.
Featuring three categories: beef, non-beef, and plant-based, the burgers run the taste spectrum from the ‘Brown Butter Gnocchi Burger’ a beef burger from Chomp Kitchen & Drinks in Warren, to the ‘Lionhead Big Mac’ a non-beef burger from Yagi Noodles in Newport, to the ‘Meatless Buffalo Burger’ a plant-based burger from Rhody Roots in Warren. “We are so excited to see this contest grow, to over 56 participating restaurants throughout our region. It’s a testament to the success of the program, and truly to how fun it is for both the diners and restaurant teams, we love how passionate and creative they get!” stated Julie Grant, Discover Newport Senior Digital Marketing Manager and contest organizer.
Diners will vote for their favorite online at DiscoverNewport.org from February 14 – 23, 2025, or at participating restaurants using QR codes displayed on site. Winning restaurants are awarded the ‘Best Burger’ bragging rights and can be considered in the running for the Newport Burger Hall of Fame for burgers that win ‘Best Burger’ three times (non-consecutively) in the same category. Diners, chefs, and restaurateurs are all encouraged to interact throughout the event by using the hashtag #NewportBurgerBender on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). For an ongoing, real-time index of observations and images throughout the destination, users can include the hashtag #TheClassicCoast in their posts.
Visitors are also encouraged to check out all the fun at the 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival, running consecutive dates as Newport Burger Bender, from February 14 – 23, 2025.
View all the competing burgers at NewportBurgerBender.org.
Discover Newport proudly sponsors Newport Burger Bender.
