Best Burgers in Newcastle
Google stars cluster at ~4★ — everything looks the same. We rank by evidence.
● Updated July 2026 · 14 venues
According to review-strength data, the best burgers in Newcastle right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7 stars across 1,632 Google reviews), followed by Fat Hippo Newcastle, humbug wine + pasta.
| 🏆 Top pick | Light Years - Newcastle (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Fat Hippo Newcastle (3,284 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 14 across 9 suburbs |
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 2-6 Shakespeare St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AQ, UK
★ 4.6 (3,284 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 87-89 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.8 (558 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (2,086 reviews) on Google Maps
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📍 U 3/127/129 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia
★ 4.7 (703 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 10 Pacific St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.7 (619 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,410 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 2 North Ave, Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia
★ 4.7 (629 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 159A Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.9 (165 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Unit 75/28 Blue Gum Rd, Jesmond NSW 2299, Australia
★ 4.7 (313 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Westfield Kotara Shopping Centre, Shop 3016 Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
★ 4.7 (315 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Unit 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,749 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 39 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.6 (462 reviews) on Google Maps
Keep exploring: Related: 🌮 best tacos in Newcastle · 🥙 best kebab in Newcastle · 🍟 best hsp in Newcastle · 🥩 best steak in Newcastle. Burgers elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD.
How this ranking works: Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best burgers in Newcastle?
Light Years - Newcastle currently ranks #1 for burgers in Newcastle with 4.7 stars across 1,632 Google reviews.
Where is the best burgers in the Newcastle CBD?
Light Years - Newcastle is the top-ranked burgers spot in the CBD (5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank burgers in Newcastle?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.