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Here Are The Best Burgers In Australia

Here Are The Best Burgers In Australia

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While great food comes in many shapes and sizes, there are very few dishes that can top a good burger. And, the best burgers in Australia are some of the juiciest, tastiest, most well-prepared burgers you’ll ever eat.

It’s not news that Australia is absolutely full of some of the tastiest, juiciest and most mouthwatering burgers in the world, but what is news is that the official Top 50 best burgers in the whole country have been announced.

Big 7 Travel has been trawling through Oz and picked the 50 very best burgers you can get Down Under. All you have to do now is work your own way through them…

Best Burgers In Australia,

50th. Trunk Bar – Melbourne

50th. Trunk Bar – Melbourne

Melbourne is home to Trunk’s American diner, where the burger is the absolute star of the show. Throw in the biggest beer garden in the CBD and you are onto a total winner here.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



49th. The Standard – Hobart, Tasmania

49th. The Standard – Hobart, Tasmania

It’s all about the quality of the ingredients here, with their beef patties and fried chicken made from scratch, while they bake the buns fresh every morning. Droolworthy stuff.



48th. Nordburger – Norwood, South Australia

48th. Nordburger – Norwood, South Australia

As well as stunning burgers they have crinkle cut fries, really awesome shakes and a buzzing restaurant that will have you coming back over and over again. Just look at that perfectly grilled meat…

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



47th. The Burger Bar – Noosa, Queensland

47th. The Burger Bar – Noosa, Queensland

The Burger Bar has been winning awards for years and were at the forefront of establishing burger culture in this corner of the world. Always big, fresh, juicy and a total mouthful of flavour.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Queensland.



46th. BL Burgers – Sydney

46th. BL Burgers – Sydney

Their burgers come in all shapes and sizes but when it comes to creativity nobody can top their combinations. Every burger looks like a work of art – layers of high quality toppings are sculpted into the most beautiful, tasty burgers.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



45th. Churburger – Surry Hills

45th. Churburger – Surry Hills

Churburger have four locations in Sydney (including a food truck) and one in Melbourne, so you won’t have to go without your fix. Their burgers are big on flavours with some amazing relishes and toppings to melt in your mouth.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



44th. Burger Republic – Adelaide

44th. Burger Republic – Adelaide

This is a great casual restaurant where the vibes are good; the perfect place to come with a few mates and share a few burgers, beers or wines. The food is spectacular, with the burgers in particular juicy and delicious.

Check out the 7 most Imstagrammable spots in Adelaide.



43rd. Andrew’s Hamburgers – Melbourne

43rd. Andrew’s Hamburgers – Melbourne

Andrew’s Hamburgers has two locations in Melbourne and some of the biggest and tastiest burgers you’ll ever come across. It get special marks for its huge range of drinks, including unusual Colas and some superb shakes.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



42nd. Downnout – Sydney

42nd. Downnout – Sydney

They focus on big flavoursome burgers served up with a selection of great craft beers that are always ice cold. As combinations go, you couldn’t really ask for more than that. Good luck getting these bad boy burgers into your mouth in one go…

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



41st. Lola’s Pergola – Darwin

41st. Lola’s Pergola – Darwin

Sitting out at Lola’s Pergola, eating a burger with a cold beer to counter that local heat, is one of life’s great pleasures. The burgers are so big you might need to get the knife and fork out at some stage!



40th. Rockwell And Sons – Collingwood

40th. Rockwell And Sons – Collingwood

Rockwell and Sons have a compact burger menu, which means they focus on pure quality over quantity. Throw in some really great homemade sodas and a decent beer selection and it’s the sort of place you’ll want to hang out for hours with your mates.



39th. Press* Food & Wine – Adelaide

39th. Press* Food & Wine – Adelaide

This two-floor restaurant serves up an extensive menu of great casual food and although it’s all superb, you’d be foolish not to go for the burger. Get onion rings on the side with fries and one of their famous cocktails and you are onto an absolute winner.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



38th. The Burger Rebellion – Port Macquarie

38th. The Burger Rebellion – Port Macquarie

The Burger Rebellion is a small, independent gourmet burger joint in Port Macquarie, created and lead by the friendly Matt and Bec Conway. They pour their heart and soul into the place and every single burger that leaves that kitchen is absolutely divine.



37th. Ben’s Burgers – Brisbane

37th. Ben’s Burgers – Brisbane

Whether you dine in or takeaway, these are some of the very best burgers in the entire city. Perfectly tight, they’re packed full of flavour and hold together the whole way through eating. The absolute dream.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Queensland.



36th. Good Thanks – Darwin

36th. Good Thanks – Darwin

Opened in October 2017, Good Thanks is, as they say themselves, a “celebration of all things weird, peddling a finely curated mix delicious food, alcohol, music and skullduggery”. Sample their great selection of beers to go along with the world class burgers.



35th. Brodburger – Australian Capital Territory

35th. Brodburger – Australian Capital Territory

A great selection of toppings and extras mean you can literally make 100s of combinations to suit your own personal taste here. Great fries and ice cold beers only add to the perfection.



34th. Greaser – Fortitude Valley, Queensland

34th. Greaser – Fortitude Valley, Queensland

A proper dive bar with really great cocktails, super friendly staff and a great vibe. That’s all well and good, but it’s when the burger comes out that you know what the place is really all about. Pure lip-smacking stuff.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Queensland.



33rd. The Burger Haus – Tasmania

http://theburgerhaus.com.au/33rd. The Burger Haus – Tasmania

Their extensive menu has been carefully constructed to cater for all needs, from children’s meals to gluten free. They also have a huge focus on sourcing all their produce locally, so you can chow down in the knowledge you’re eating sustainably.



32nd. Getta Burger – Ashgrove, Queensland

32nd. Getta Burger – Ashgrove, Queensland

Getta Burger opened in 2008 and it’s not hard to see why they now have 14 stores around Queensland. It might be a chain, but every store feels like a local hub, with staff who go above and beyond.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Queensland.



31st. Red Hook – Brisbane

31st. Red Hook – Brisbane

New York inspired eatery and bar, Red Hook opened in August 2014. They serve amazing tacos, wings and dogs but it’s their burgers that are the real king of the show.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Queensland.



30th. The Burger Project – Sydney

30th. The Burger Project – Sydney

Cape Grim 100% grass fed beef is the real star of the show here. The Burger Project also has a focus on doing outside catering, so their burgers really could show up anywhere in the city – and that’s a very good thing.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



29th. Chuck Wagon- Adelaide

29th. Chuck Wagon- Adelaide

To say that the portions here are big would be the understatement of the year. Chuck Wagon is the place to come and have any sort of cheat meal you fancy to really treat yourself. Managing to get the whole burger into your mouth would be a good start.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



28th. Grand Trailer Park Tavern – Melbourne

28th. Grand Trailer Park Tavern – Melbourne

This epic spot is an east-coast-inspired burger-and-bar diner serving up Melbourne’s tastiest burgers alongside signature spiked shakes, cocktails and desserts. Expect incredibly juicy meat and ounces of oozing cheese.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



27th. Meet & Bun – Perth

27th. Meet & Bun – Perth

You never leave here an unhappy person. They always deliver top end burgers using the freshest of ingredients, without the crazy price tags some places charge. Food doesn’t get much better than this.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Perth.



26th. Burgastronomy – Hype Park, South Australia

26th. Burgastronomy – Hype Park, South Australia

While Burgastronomy have lots of juicy chicken burgers and other items to tempt you with, the classic beef burger with a side of their divine sweet potato fries would be the best way to begin your love affair here.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



25th. Hoodburger – Perth

25th. Hoodburger – Perth

Go big or go home at Hoodburger – these guys do seriously meaty beauties that will leave you stuffed for a week after. But hey, when they taste this good, who cares? Try a peanut butter and jelly cheeseburger or a triple burger with cheese and keep an eye out for their Test Kitchen Tuesdays, where they feature a creative new burger.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Perth.



24th. Restaurant Hubert – Sydney

24th. Restaurant Hubert – Sydney

Hubert is a French restaurant located in the heart of downtown Sydney; while the menu is extensive, the real hidden gem is the burger. Whatever you do, don’t get distracted and order anything else. Perfect in every way imaginable.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



23rd. Burger Head – Sydney

23rd. Burger Head – Sydney

The team behind Burger Head went on a mission to find the best burger in the city before deciding that they would try and make it themselves. The result? Seriously top-end grub that is every bit as good as a Michelin star meal.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



22rd. Jack Green – Tasmania

22rd. Jack Green – Tasmania

Jack Green dishes out a hearty menu of big burgers or small sliders that you can mix and match served with thick cut fries and perfectly cold beers. Perfection, really.



21st. Juanita Peaches – Melbourne

21st. Juanita Peaches – Melbourne

As pretty as a modern-day version of a diner can be, Juanita Peaches does superb cheeseburgers: a grass-fed beef patty, American cheese, dill pickles and mustard mayo combine for a taste explosion.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



20th. Easey’s – Melbourne

20th. Easey’s – Melbourne

Show us a cooler spot in any city in the world and we just won’t believe you. The burgers being served five stories above the ground in train carriages is one thing, but add in how good they taste and you’ll be blown away by the experience from start to finish.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



19th. Rockpool Bar and Grill – Perth

19th. Rockpool Bar and Grill – Perth

This is a seriously fine dining establishment, so when they turn their hand to a burger you know it’s going to be incredibly good. Go all out with a feast on their Wagyu beef and perfectly home-baked buns.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Perth.



18th. Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co – Brisbane

18th. Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co – Brisbane

Betty’s Burgers has locations all across the state and is always a fun place to come and eat. It’s super kid friendly and just keep in mind that once you’ve had the burger you’ll be hard pressed not to try their killer desserts.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Queensland.



17th. Boneshaker – Adelaide

17th. Boneshaker – Adelaide

Boneshaker is a beautifully designed restaurant that’s light and airy. Their menu is absolutely massive, with something to suit everybody and the quality and standard never varies so you know exactly what you are getting each time – which is perfection.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



16th. Five Points Burger – Sydney

16th. Five Points Burger – Sydney

If you walk past a place and it is always as busy as this is then you know that’s a good sign. Epic burgers combined with some of the best shakes you’ll ever taste. You won’t be able to resist making a detour here every time you’re in the area.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



15th. The Bottle Of Milk – Lorne, Victoria

15th. The Bottle Of Milk – Lorne, Victoria

The Bottle of Milk is simple restaurant in Victoria that does all the basics so, so well. They focus on American food and have great staff that make the whole experience so enjoyable. Well, that and the big juicy burger.



14. Mr Burger – Melbourne

14. Mr Burger – Melbourne

With a mixture of dine-in stores and food trucks, you’ll never be too far away from their burgers and that’s a really good thing. Huge on flavour and perfect for sliding into your mouth all in one go.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



13th. Royal Stacks – Melbourne

13th. Royal Stacks – Melbourne

Royal Stacks have three locations where you can pick up these monster burgers that are outrageously big. You couldn’t pack in more flavour if you tried – the sides are seriously epic too.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



12th. 127 Days – Adelaide

12th. 127 Days – Adelaide

127 Days is a simple restaurant with a basic layout, but it’s when the food comes out that the real magic starts to happen. The egg and beetroot burger is an absolute must here.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



11th. Gary’s Diner – Perth

11th. Gary’s Diner – Perth

They only do one type of burger here, but Oh Boy do they do it well. You can choose between a single or a double and they come cooked to perfection. The curly fries on the side are also a delight.

These food trucks trucks pop up all over the place, so check their social for latest updates.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Perth.



10th. Bloodhound Espresso – Sydney

10th. Bloodhound Espresso – Sydney

Located in Darlinghurst, this super chilled local spot is loved by locals. Their menu is short in length but massively high on quality. The Bloody Mary burger is insanely tasty and something you’ll be thinking about for the rest of the week after eating it.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



9th. Mary’s Burgers – Sydney

9th. Mary’s Burgers – Sydney

You might get distracted by the wonderful interiors at Mary’s Burgers, but that’ll only last as long as it takes for the food to arrive. If you are feeling super hungry and want a challenge, try the triple stack.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



8th. The Tuckshop – Glenhaven, NSW

8th. The Tuckshop – Glenhaven, NSW

This spot is nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of sunny suburb, Glenhaven and they keep their menu simple, delicious and with a minimum amount of unnecessary fuss. Simple perfection.



7th. 8 Bit – Sydney

7th. 8 Bit – Sydney

There’s two of these wildly popular restaurants in Melbourne, and now 8 Bit have just opened their first in Sydney. The burgers are the absolute perfect size for getting into your mouth in one go and absolutely ooze flavour.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



6th. RoyAl’s Chicken and Burgers – Perth

6th. RoyAl’s Chicken and Burgers – Perth

There’s several locations around the city, and they’re all the perfect spot to come if you’re in a group and you want to mix things up a bit with the food. Burger and a few wings in one sitting isn’t too much, is it?

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Perth.



5th. Burger Theory – Adelaide

5th. Burger Theory – Adelaide

Their Smashed burger (a mix of beef and kangaroo meat) is one of the most original, tasty and downright best bits of cooking in Australia. Doing such simple things this well takes serious talent.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Adelaide.



4th. Short Order Burger Co – Perth

4th. Short Order Burger Co – Perth

The double patties here are so big you’ll struggle to get it all into your mouth in one go. Once you do though, it’s a juicy bite of proper burger perfection.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Perth.



3rd. Huxtaburger Fulham Place – Melbourne

3rd. Huxtaburger Fulham Place – Melbourne

Huxtaburger is one of the original burger spots setting the standard for the entire city and indeed possibly the country. They’ve been cooking up perfect burgers for years and the standards just never slip.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Melbourne.



2nd. Bar Luca – Sydney

2nd. Bar Luca – Sydney

Bar Luca has incredible selection of cocktails and burgers that are both as good as anything you’ll find in the world’s top eateries. Introduce this spot to a friend, and they’ll love you for life.

Check out the 7 most Instagrammable spots in Sydney.



1st. Bread & Bone – Adelaide

1st. Bread & Bone – Adelaide

Although their classics seem simple on the menu (like the double cheeseburger below) what comes out is super high-end cooking with brilliant little twists. As good a burger as you’ll ever eat. And that’s a promise.

Check out the 7 most Imstagrammable spots in Adelaide.Our other burger lists from around the world…

The 50 Best Burgers In Canada

The 50 Best Burgers In Europe

The 25 Best Burgers In New Zealand.



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