Best Burgers in CBD
Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 5 venues
The best burgers in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).
#1 of 5 spot 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 5 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 87-89 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.8 (558 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 5 spot spots in Newcastle
Rascal
54📍 1/266 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,732 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 5 spot 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
#5 of 5 spot 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
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