Best Burgers in Newcastle
The best burgers in Newcastle right now is Light Years - Newcastle (score 60 from 1,632 reviews), based on 14 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for burgers in Newcastle — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 14 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best burgers in Newcastle right now is Light Years - Newcastle in CBD (4.7 stars across 1,632 Google reviews), ahead of Fat Hippo Newcastle, humbug wine + pasta. That call comes from Google review strength across 14 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 14 venues ranked · 15,657 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Light Years - Newcastle (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Fat Hippo Newcastle (3,284 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 14 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Light Years - Newcastle | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #2 | Fat Hippo Newcastle | — | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #3 | humbug wine + pasta | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | Grain Store Newcastle | Newcastle East | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | Rascal | CBD | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 2-6 Shakespeare St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AQ, UK
★ 4.6 (3,284 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 87-89 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.8 (558 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the steak and loaded fries; try the cocktails or mocktails.
★ 4.6 (2,086 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
Rascal
54📍 1/266 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,732 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 U 3/127/129 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fried chicken and chips; the burger and gravy are essential.
★ 4.7 (703 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 10 Pacific St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the nachos; the mac and cheese is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (619 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the barramundi and ask for the recommended wine.
★ 4.6 (1,410 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 2 North Ave, Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia
★ 4.7 (629 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 159A Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the spicy crumbed colliflower; the field mushrooms are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (165 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 75/28 Blue Gum Rd, Jesmond NSW 2299, Australia
★ 4.7 (313 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 Westfield Kotara Shopping Centre, Shop 3016 Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
★ 4.7 (315 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,749 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 14 burgers spots in Newcastle
📍 39 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.6 (462 reviews) on Google Maps
Common burgers questions in Newcastle
Where's the best burgers in Newcastle for a special occasion?
Fat Hippo Newcastle ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly burgers in Newcastle?
Fat Hippo Newcastle is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options.
Where can I get gluten-free burgers in Newcastle?
Signal Box Newcastle is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.
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. Dietary: 🌱 best vegan burgers. Q&A: your burgers questions answered. Nationally: best burgers in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
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.