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Bar Luca

Restaurant Bar Hamburger restaurant Beer hall

Smart space with comfy leather booths, a wood floor and a terrace, for creative burgers & drinks. People often mention burger, burgers, great, good, Sydney, Canada, delicious, Blame, Great, staff,


Address

52 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Website

www.barluca.com.au

Contact

+61 2 9247 9700

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Ali S. 1 year ago on Google
    After reading the many glowing reviews of Bar Luca, I was very excited to try it for myself. To cut to the chase, it more than exceeded any expectation I had for the place. Safe to say that the burger I had, the Mr T-ruffle, was one of the best burgers I have ever had. It would take a lot to beat it! The beef patty was supremely tasty, juicy and packed full of flavour, the bacon was crispy and delicious. The mushrooms were absolutely divine. I can’t wait to try everything else on the menu on subsequent visits. Very reasonably priced for the amazing quality and taste. Tip, come early for lunch, as others have noted it does get very busy. Once you have ordered however, the food is pretty quick to come out. I will definitely be back.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhojan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Blame Canada is the UNDISPUTED BEST BURGER IN SYDNEY. Time and time again I think I'll get sick of having this incredible burger. Time and time again I'm proven wrong. Great staff, great vibes, great food. If you're just looking to enjoy a burger, highly recommend to go on a weekday mid afternoon. Dinner can often be booked out, especially on weekends.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 2 years ago on Google
    Finally tried the legendary Bar Luca burgers and praise the Lord for one of the juiciest patty, crispiest fries and cheapest wings I had in my life, no wonder it’s called the burger institution in Sydney!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vighnesh P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely burgers, friendly staff and good tap beers. We ordered the poutine(nice), onion rings(nice and crispy) and the Blame Canada burger(very good) Even though the place is a little bit on the pricey side I had a very good experience. Highly recommended for after work drinks and burgers!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mervin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Group of 8, Stopped for a quick lunch during our trip in Sydney. The place was clean and neat, staffs were courteous and not racial in their behavior. The food was good and every dish was special in their own way. When you look at the menu, it’s just simple pub food but prepared with care. Our experience at Bar Luca was pleasant. We wish the team well and when we are visiting Sydney this place would be in our list.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle l. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked for 5pm dinner. Got ourselves some draft ale and beer to start. Place gets busy by 530pm. This place is very well staffed. Easy ordering and food is served fast. Like the lively music too. The burgers, shakes, onion rings, chicken wings, etc really met all expectations. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burger in Sydney, hands down. The other branches of BL hold no candle to this original establishment. The balance of flavour in the burgers are on point with the play of sweet and salty. Must have a Blame Canada if you haven't. Best to secure a spot in advance by ringing in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bogusław S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most iconic burger joints in Sydney CBD, and for a reason. The burgers are just so delicious! They have classics but also specials each week. I usually go for Mr Truffle, can't go wrong with that! Onion rings are great as well. The good thing is that you can also enjoy great beers with your food here. Gets really busy though so you may need to queue for a bit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kiwig1rl 7 months ago on Google
    This place delivered burgers as good as we anticipated. The were so big and delicious. I got the Mc Daddy and it didn't dissipoint. The Blame it on Canada with peanut butter added was also a hit. Big feed for a very good price for what we got. When I go again I will probably get a get a smaller burger just because I might want to try a side as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marzena 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious burger, served with a blink of an eye (10-15 min max). Weekly specials make you want to come back each weekend. Orders possible via website. Make sure to book a table in advance for making the best out of your visit here. Each burger the I tried here was delicious including vegetarian options. Milkshakes - awesome too! And there are weekly special milkshakes as well! Service very friendly, helpful, always there for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucas e. 1 year ago on Google
    Best burgers🍔 that I have tried in Sydney!! Delicious, juicy and fast! The most popular one is Blame Canada and for a reason🤩 Service was good, not great.. if you want to get an extra sauce you have to pay for it 👎🏽 Great atmosphere too :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brendan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Just love this place. Without doubt these guys have the best burgers in Sydney. The weekly specials are creative and delicious but even their usual burgers are just damn delicious. You must try the famous Blame Canada burger at least once in your life. It's a gastronomic masterpiece. The sides are yummy with wonderfully seasoned French fries the perfect accomplishment to any burger.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helena T. 1 year ago on Google
    I am not usually fan of burgers, but I’ve had a great time dining at Bar Luca! Their burgers are delicious, and I love that I was able to swap to a plant-based patty for free! I had the Mr T-Ruffle and the truffle aioli made is so tasty! My partner was very hungry so he was satisfied with how big the Mac Daddy burger was. The oreo milkshake was great and the sweet potato wedges were well-seasoned and had a nice crispy coating. Overall, very happy with our experience at Bar Luca!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Seyhan 3 years ago on Google
    This used to be the best burgers in town however my last experience was terrible. From the time of ordering to getting the food took about 4 minutes burgers werent hot and fresh, I saw inside the kitchen they had a massive pile of precooked bacon just sitting there, also the size of the burgers have shrunk before I could barely finish a blame canada burger this time I was left hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kwisha P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beyond burger, tasted exactly like beef. Nice place to hang out with friends. Be sure to make a reservation because it does get very packed. Also really nice cocktails, a bit on the expensive side.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nathan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Blame Canada is the best burger I've ever had. Can't say much more than that. It had everything it promised and so much more. I didn't want to finish the burger, it was that good. Also great eating spot, they were busy as but managed to fit us in, didn't have to wait too long for foods 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Y W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great burger! The staff here are also very friendly!

  • 5/5 Matthew W. 4 years ago on Google
    The burgers are amazing! Try to book ahead as there can be a wait for a table

  • 3/5 Samuel R. 2 years ago on Google
    The burgers were good, but customer service was sub-par. The menu paints the place as vegan-friendly, but staff seemed to struggle to meet the promised options. It wasn't busy at the time and delivering on the menu offered would make this a far better place to eat.

  • 5/5 Johnny 2 years ago on Google
    The best burgers that I’ve ever had ever !!! I ordered the meat pie burger, very interesting choice some would say hahah but it was amazing! Bought my love for burgers to another level! One of the best burger places, good customer service, seemed very packed but everyone was accommodated very nicely! Will definitely be back once it opens up again!!! 10/10

  • 4/5 Scarlett Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Juicy, meaty and delicious burgers. This burger joint never disappoints. They always have unique specials that we recommend you try, otherwise you must get the BL beef, the T-ruffle or the blame Canadian. Also lots of unique beers and tinnies, great drinks selection. Awesome place to hang out after work or for a great Friday night dinner with friends

  • 5/5 Krisaroo 2 years ago on Google
    Phenomenal burgers. So happy we stopped here for lunch.

  • 5/5 Hiep M. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was friendly and helpful. One of my orders got lost in the chaos but it was quickly followed up and a fresh burger was promptly prepared for me. Burgers are amazing, the blame Canada is the definite must try when coming here. This place gets really packed really fast, I recommend making a booking or rocking up early to avoid long waits. Great atmosphere and food.

  • 5/5 Aileen Inez W. 2 years ago on Google
    I really love their Mr.Truffle burger and you can add on pork ribs+fries for only $7. This is the best burger in town, MUST TRY 🍔 and make sure to make a reservation ahead especially on weekend if you come this place.

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, I got the chicken burger. Had to wait a v long time. My friends finished their food before I got mine. Defs very generous pieces of fried chicken patty tho!

  • 5/5 Katelyn L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burger I have ever had. 100% recommend

  • 4/5 MIDHILA M. 7 months ago on Google
    I had recently visited this shop and tried their special burgers.The staff was friendly and welcoming..I found the avocado chicken chipotle a bit dry and I expected a juicier bite. The ambience was comfortable and the prices was reasonable for the portion size.Overall it’s a good place to grab their special burger especially tequila and lime chicken burger😋

  • 4/5 Shuaib Y. 4 months ago on Google
    At the end of 2023, BL remains a relevant force in Sydney's burger scene. The Blame Canada burger is still at least every first, second and third burger that is looking for a table and there's still a weekly burger that tries to be a little different. It still tastes like how you remembered it and if it's your first time, don't worry it hasn't changed.

  • 5/5 Nicola M. 6 months ago on Google
    Yum yum yum I came here because I wanted some Poutine. I deffs wasn't disappointed. The Poutine was also vego friendly which was great. I was also stoked to see that they had a fish burger, which you don't see too many of on menus in Sydney these days. Great quality food, not the cheapest place, but the price is a reflection of the quality.

  • 5/5 Mayu 5 months ago on Google
    I went there for lunch and ordered Mr truffle and magic mushroom burger. Both are really good. It was surprisingly delicious. Fried mushroom was very crispy and juicy. Also chippy was crispy. Highly recommend!

  • 1/5 Alyssa J. 5 months ago on Google
    Okay! So, my friend and I were looking for a good burger place and we found this! I got the chipotle chicken burger+wings, and guess what? It was disappointing… the fried chicken and the wings were way too dry, and the burger was semi cold! the cheese was cold and hard🥹 This is the 1st time that I didn’t finish my burger. Quite disappointing cos we expected something good with such high ratings.

  • 5/5 Abigail M. 5 months ago on Google
    Celebrated my husband's birthday at Bar Luca, and it was a delightful experience. The burgers and loaded fries were a hit, arriving fresh and hot. The beef burgers had a fantastic smoky flavour, although the fried chicken burger was a bit oily – my only critique. Overall, it was a great experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

  • 3/5 Tniri B. 6 months ago on Google
    Ah i went for bar luca because of the blame canada that was recommended by the damn broadsheet🍻🍻these guys suck at rating or their reviewer's are white shmucks who think Shepard's pie is a dish. The burger is so mediocre and bland. (who puts fries in the burger and adds burger on the side, who puts fries in a burger!?! Doesn't work its like pineapples on pizza. Say what ever you want but it wrong, same goes for putting fries into the burger. Anyways better to go for the chicken burger than this blame abomination. Am sorry to rate the burger this bad but it really sucks(2nd worst burger ever to be honest after KFCs).

  • 5/5 Eva S. 6 months ago on Google
    Accidentally found this place while looking for an afternoon snack for 2 people. The downside is that the burgers are burgers only - Comes with fries at an additional cost. However, the burgers are really great and the buns are so soft! The fries are nice and thin, so quite more-ish! The people in the kitchen definitely know the right amount of sauce to put into each burger! I visited again during lunch, and the ambience was definitely a lot more livelier! I was impressed when I ordered. Before I had even paid, my drink order was done!

  • 5/5 Anthony L. 8 months ago on Google
    Bar Luca remains the premium establishment for great burgers in Sydney. With their weekly specials and the classic Blame Canada burger, they've really perfected the art of making good food. Always generous with the chips and poutine too!

  • 5/5 Jake 1 year ago on Google
    Went in with high expectations after seeing a TimeOut review and wasn't disappointed. Loved the laid back approach of ordering at the bar and the BL Chicken Burger was delicious. The real standout surprise were the Fries! An amazing sweet, tangy, salty flavour that we couldn't put our finger on but absolutely loved!

  • 5/5 James I. 7 months ago on Google
    There's a reason this place has been around so long and is still kicking on. Quick service great burger and somthing for everyone including vegetarians. Love the Mr-T burger personal. Great lunch spot for a casual team lunch or just when your feeling a burger

  • 5/5 Holly F. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing vibe and atmosphere! Staff were very attentive and easy to engage with!! Food was pretty good too!! Ordered the blame canada and was probably one of the best burgers I’ve ever tried. It’s definitely a bit on the pricy side for a burger but was worth every dollar! The fries were nicely seasoned too!! Overall, will definitely be returning!

  • 5/5 J M. 1 year ago on Google
    By far the best burger restaurant in all of Sydney. There seems to be a new concoction every single week and each and every one is simply delicious. The current menu has a ‘Blame India’ burger which is buttery, juicy and loaded with a divine butter chicken sauce.

  • 5/5 Nina 9 months ago on Google
    We came for the Fireball collaboration and it didn’t disappoint. That burger was too die for! So full and juicy and tasty and worth every penny! I loved the milkshake too, the donut on top was like an extra treat haha OH AND the pork ribletes had me licking my fingers!!!

  • 4/5 Sven P. 9 months ago on Google
    The burgers were good! We ordered the Blame Canada and limited menu item Blame Fireball which were pretty delicious, id rate them 7/10 and 8/10 respectively. The poutine was sadly disappointing, the cheese curds just tasted and felt like plastic. The staff forgot about one of our orders and were rather blasé about it.

  • 5/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious lunchtime burger in this busy joint! Friendly staff, incredible food but be prepared to wait for a table. There’s a reason, and a tasty one at that

  • 5/5 Alvin L. 10 months ago on Google
    Price Range: under 30 Value for money: heck yeah! Overall rating: 9/10 Finally got a chance to visit this famous bar and burger joint that serves POUTINE! portions and quality were great, and at this price point, I would not hesitate to recommend. definitely a top burger spot in Sydney.

  • 5/5 Ethan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Live it omg

  • 4/5 Sam 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing burgers, good portion of chips as well as a good selection of drinks. Good chilled out environment for a group gathering. Note you will be asked to sit down if you are standing around the raised tables, I assume this is covid related.

  • 5/5 觀察筆記 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's super delicious and worth waiting for, don't miss it (Original) 超級好吃 值得等待 千萬別錯過

  • 5/5 Katherine F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best burger I've ever had. Great venue, great food, friendly staff and really fast service. Try the blame canada, you won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Vicky S. 3 years ago on Google
    Yum yum yum!!!

  • 5/5 shania r. 3 years ago on Google
    Bloody delicious as always!! ???

  • 5/5 Valentin D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best burger in Sydney! Blama Canada is incredible

  • 5/5 doesn’t m. 3 years ago on Google
    Loving eating here when I visited Sydney. Lovely staff, great atmosphere and good burgers. Super easy to make burgers vegan and staff were very accommodating. Would definitely go again

  • 4/5 Kevin F. 3 years ago on Google
    The right plAce to chill. So many choices for wine

  • 5/5 Sebastian 3 years ago on Google
    I absolutely loved this place when I was living in Sydney. Superb burgers and still one of the best burger I've had so far in my life.

  • 5/5 Monsta114 3 years ago on Google
    The burger buns are to die for, service and atmosphere is great.

  • 5/5 Ray P. 3 years ago on Google
    Words can not describe how awesome the burgers and milkshakes are... always busy best to make a reservation. Staff are wonderful!!

  • 4/5 Kong C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great burgers, cocktails mediocre... Staff is very friendly and the environment is amazing. Quality hasn't declined after so long. Can't wait to come back again!

  • 1/5 Argi S. 3 years ago on Google
    Rudest of the rudest lady on your front !!! Wouldnt even let us buy a takeaway Truff sauce and was so INCREDIBLY RUDE! She knew we drove an hour and just said “don’t argue with me, we will priority bookings over you” so don’t bother waiting. What a dispicable person to have in your business! I run a number of cafes and thank god I don’t have her as an employee. Blonde, female , early 20’s, nose piercings. You lost so much business and sales because of her.

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers in town. Every time I go I must have the Blame Canada burger. It has everything you need in a burger. Full of flavour and you won't leave wanting. Large selection of beers on tape. This place is always busy and I can see why. Despite being so busy we always manage to get a table in decent time. The staff are a fun bunch even though they are constantly working flat out. Bless 'em. You can tell everyone that works here are passionate about their jobs. It usually is quite loud here but don't let that put you off. A must visit!

  • 5/5 Shadow L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very busy so book well in advance if you don't have time to wait. The person responsible for seating can be abrupt and come off rude. The wait and bar staff were great. The food is sensational and decently priced. Definitely a must for burger lovers.

  • 5/5 Jamila A. 4 years ago on Google
    Had their special burger with peanut butter. Highly recommend it. Easy to see what all the fuss is with place. It's really busy and crowded (for good reason) so I would recommend making a reservation. Food came out really quick and our party of 4 were really happy with everything.

  • 4/5 Peter P. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique, creative specials and consistently delicious burgers keep me coming back to Bar Luca. The most important part of the burger for me, the patty, is always charred to perfection but juicy and delicious. The most recent special, the taco pill (pictured below) was a great flavour combination of spicy chillies and sweet onions. The only downside is that it was very messy and fell apart as soon as I started to eat it. This didn't stop me from picking up all the pieces and eating them because it did taste great.

  • 5/5 Charlie 4 years ago on Google
    Home to the one and only Blame Canada burger, which has to be one of the best burgers in Sydney. The service here is quick, the beats are always good, there are some nice beers on tap, and the atmosphere is great. Check out the weekly specials as well. I’d recommend booking ahead a few days out if you have a group - it’s popular so it can be hard to get a table!

  • 5/5 Jon H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to catch up. Friendly staff. Good drinks, but the burgers are awesome. Great range. Fabulous portion size and great value at $16-$22. Best to book at lunchtime for groups as it is very popular.

  • 5/5 pyroidiac p. 4 years ago on Google
    Top notch burgers!

  • 5/5 Jeff M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Burgers, even though place was packed we ordered and were served very quickly. Chips with cheese and gravy was also fantastic.??

  • 5/5 Sam B. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best burgers in Sydney -- no doubt. Chips need work. Good tunes and atmosphere. Would recommend

  • 4/5 graham c. 4 years ago on Google
    Great burgers, nice wings

  • 5/5 Lyndon M. 4 years ago on Google
    These are, without a doubt, the best burgers in Sydney.

  • 5/5 will j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The burger I've eaten so far wasn't a burger ... I've had a great life Burger's new world of real burgers WOW ★ I ate Magic Mushroom and Mr Truffle, but I can't forget its aroma and texture. Likewise, the Rainbow Burger is one of them. (Original) 내가 지금까지 먹었던 버거는 버거가 아니었음을.... 대존맛 인생 버거 진짜 버거의 신세계 WOW★ 매직 머쉬룸이랑 미스터 트러플 먹었었는데 아 그 향과 식감을 잊을 수가 없음 주마다 스페셜 메뉴로 한정 버거가 바뀌는 듯 레인보우 버거도 그 중 하나 아, 탄산음료나 맥주 꼭 시키길 나중가면 좀 물림 시드니 오면 꼭 먹어야 한다 꼭!!!

  • 4/5 Richard S. 4 years ago on Google
    Huge burgers

  • 4/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Burgers are so good book a table to avoid disappointment of a long wait

  • 5/5 Francois K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers in town

  • 3/5 Mr_Run_A_Muck 2. 4 years ago on Google
    Burgers are often way to sloppy and impractical to eat. Great selection of beers. The Poutine is always a highlight. Place is always packed at Lunch, get in early or miss out.

  • 5/5 Katherine H. 4 years ago on Google
    Juicy burgers, perfect with a beer. Get the Flame Canada, the poutine is out of this world! It is the same as the Blame Canada but with an awesome spicy kick. Gets very busy especially Thursday and Friday, so either book or turn up early.

  • 5/5 RT 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic burgers and service, definitely worth booking a reservation although right now it seems quiet due to CV19, as is everywhere. But, brilliant burgers

  • 5/5 Josh P. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome burgers!

  • 3/5 Marc M. 4 years ago on Google
    great service, Super friendly staff too ?

  • 4/5 Avanna R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hang out with friends. Be sure to make a reservation because it does get very packed. Staff is very friendly and the environment is amazing. , it's quick, and service is friendly. What more do you want?

  • 4/5 Jasmine W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, often quite busy. Beware huge portion sizes! Often hard to finish a burger and fries!

  • 5/5 Rory I. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Burgers in Sydney. Highly recommend the Blame Canada burger

  • 5/5 Aiden M. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a treat

  • 3/5 Jae Hwa P. 3 years ago on Google
    A place where you can hang out after long day at work!

  • 5/5 Elaine G. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it....


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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