There’s nothing like an ice-cold beer on a hot day, paired with a juicy burger, oozing cheesy and saucy goodness.
If there is one food duo that is truly iconic, it is this classic combination – it’s a match made in culinary heaven. Here are six of our favourite spots to enjoy a bite and brew when the urge for burgers and beer takes over:
Nestled in the heart of Sandringham Village, discerning foodies and wine buffs head to Sidebar Wine Store and Bar on Melrose Street to satiate hunger and thirst. Choose to sit inside this intimate bar where a rustic vibe of exposed brick, Art Deco-style wall art and blond wood table settings invite lingering over a bite to eat and glass of choice with your special someone.
With ever-changing burgers of the week like the New York-style Reuben, or the pimento cheeseburger there is always something to tempt paired with X Brew Pale Ale on tap and cans or bottles such as Moo Brew Pilsner and Abbotsford Invalid Stout.
There’s no better place to soak up a South Coast view with great food, drinks and the people you love than The Hill Bar and Kitchen on Fern Street in Gerringong. Expect casual dining over lunch and dinner, with coastal views as you watch the sun go down in the evening with a glass of wine or cocktail.
Peruse a Mod Oz menu of favourites like locally-sourced seafood, juicy hamburgers, gourmet pizzas and hearty salads; perhaps wrap your hands around the Renfrew Renegade burger with beef, American cheese, lettuce, bacon, chilli jam, mayo and special sauce, washed down with an icy craft beer.
Laugh, eat and drink the Venezuelan way at Pantano Bar on Archibald Street in Willagee. This Perth restaurant is the home of the arepa – quintessential Venezuelan food in the form of cornbread that is a staple of South American cuisine – which are gluten-free to make everyone’s tummy happy.
From early until late, settle in with a Corona Pale Lager and devour a burger or arepa with pulled pork, avocado, fresh sliced tomato and mayo; or shredded beef, black beans, cheese and salsa de la casa.
It’s all about cold beer, hot food and good times at Atomic Beer Project on Regent Street in Redfern. You can’t miss this local Sydney brewery and taphouse with its façade sporting vibrant graffiti-style artwork and a rustic interior vibe of steel ceiling beams, neon signage and merchandise hanging from the walls – ideal for after-work drinks with mates or family get-togethers.
Grab a clean and crisp Atomic Juicy Lager or refreshing signature Pale Ale to go with the Atomic chicken burger – Korean fried chicken, kimchi coleslaw, sesame, coriander mayo and red back venom – or the Redferner double cheeseburger with Wagyu sauce, lettuce, caramelised onion, smoked provolone, American cheese, BBQ sauce, onion rings and extra pickles.
‘If it ain’t fun, it ain’t worth doing’ is the ethos behind burger bar on the Heathmont block, Hey Sister on Canterbury Road. Wanting to deliver great food, provide values and contribute to the community, this fast-food joint combines the elements of different culinary traditions and incorporates them into gourmet fusion burgers.
Vibe, connect and have fun with family and friends while perusing an extensive menu delivering choices for carnivores, along with vegetarians and vegans; think burgers like Two Face Sly – beef, Panko crumbed chicken, double cheese, pickles, jalapeños and sweet mayo, best enjoyed with a pint of Furphy.
Find an amazing collection of gourmet burgers, quality brands, eclectic vibes and good times at Hard Days Night ADL on Wright Street in Adelaide. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the CBD, this is a place to settle and relax whether catching up with friends, hosting a function or chilling out in the large beer garden on Summery afternoons.
From juicy burgers and delicious sides to frothy craft beers and specialty cocktails, there is something here for everyone including vegan options, local wines and barista-made coffee; check out the sharpeh wearing sunnies on the Whoopi Goldburger caravan as you order a Cajun fried chicken burger, with bacon, pineapple, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and zingy mango sauce.
