House-made burgers on King Street, smashed burgers on Beaumont Street, and the bars where the burger comes with a craft beer. Built from what locals say in their reviews.
By the Made in Newy deskChecked 13 October 20268 independents, no chains
Each tip comes from what reviewers mention most, read in October 2026. Within each group, places run from the most Google reviews down.
45 of the latest 300 Google reviews mention the chicken burger
A King Street counter-service joint making its own burgers and sauces, with American diner sides like tots and mac and cheese.
What locals say
"When you need a burger this is the place to go. Freshly prepared delicious gluten free burger. Chips prepared in a separate fryer making the whole meal coeliac safe."
Five-star Google review
"Everything on the menu can be done gluten free and safe for coeliac (with a dedicated fryer). Super yummy - recommend the Marty McFly chicken burger!"
Five-star Google review
What locals order most
Chicken burger45 reviews
Shakes33 reviews
Tots30 reviews
Address
1/266 King St, Newcastle
Hours
Mon and Tue 11am to 8pmWed to Sat 11am to 8.30pmSun 11am to 8pm
Rascal on King Street has the most Google reviews of the burger joints in this guide. Smashed Burger in Hamilton and Burger Fields in Mayfield are the picks in the suburbs.
Where can I get a burger and a craft beer in Newcastle?
Grain Store in the East End and The Falcon on Pacific Street both pair burgers with a good drinks list.
Where can I get wings in Newcastle?
Wings and Tins on Darby Street serves 20 kinds of wings, and buffalo wings are a favourite at Grain Store and The Falcon.
How we made this guide
We started from the places that come up in Google Maps searches for burgers in Newcastle and Hamilton, left out the chains, and read each one's Google listing and its latest 300 Google reviews on 13 October 2026. Ratings and hours change, so check before you go. We have not been paid by anyone in this guide. If something has changed, tell us.
