The Best Burgers in Sydney

Take a bite out of this messy, juicy favourite.

Concrete Playground
Published on August 26, 2015

Sydney has long had a love affair with the burger, but with so many of our dining destinations continually offering up their own take of this American classic, it's hard to know where to find the ones guaranteed to satisfy.

Luckily we've done the groundwork for you and scoured the city in search of the finest patty and bun combination, from thick and juicy to light and fresh. No matter how you like it, at least one of these burgers is your perfect match.

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Bar
Mary's

6 Mary Street, Newtown

A rock 'n' roll Newtown stalwart, with standout Maccas-style burgers and natural wines.

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Restaurant
Out of the Blue

272 Clovelly Road, Clovelly

Cult burgers by the beach.

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Restaurant
Five Points Burgers - CLOSED

124 Walker Street, North Sydney

A three-hatted chef has turned to medium-rare burgers with liquefied cheese.

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Restaurant
Burger Project

Level 1, 644 George St, Sydney

Is Neil Perry's epic new venture all it's cracked up to be?

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Restaurant
Vic's Meat Market

50-60 Bank Street, Pyrmont

Smokers and every cut of beef under the sun — meatlovers, this one's for you.

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Restaurant
Bonarche Burgers - CLOSED

14 Norton Street, Leichhardt

A cosy retro burger joint inspired by British fish-and-chipperies.

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