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    Bar Luca

    4.2 (78 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    BAR LUCA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    The environment is quite nice, and the staff attitude is pretty good too. The beef burger and chicken burger both tasted decent, but the fries were a bit salty. No service charge--big plus! Overall, it was a fairly satisfying dining experience.

    BL burgers, onion rings
    Garry K.

    Burgers came quickly and were quite tasty. The BL sauce was tangy and flavorful. The onion rings had a seasoned batter that was delicious. You order via QR code or at the counter and they bring your food. We tried it on a whim and were very happy with our choice. The only caveat is that they only let you have a table for an hour at peak times, but the service is fast so it generally isn't a problem.

    Tommy margarita & amaretto sour
    Danielle A.

    Food is A1 ! Sooo good. I had a vegan burger and it was amazing. Fries are seasoned to perfection. My favorite was the appetizer. The Sriracha and maple glaze cauliflower. amazing. I went twice in a 24 hr span. Waiter was very friendly too. Great margaritas. Definitely recommend.

    Window Seat
    David S.

    Despite being called a bar, this place actually feels much more like a restaurant. Mind you, they do have stools at the bar, and I was able to come in just for a beer, so I guess that is okay. However, this place certainly does get pretty packed, and it isn't always open, so coming here for a quiet drink can be a little difficult at times. Yeah, I really wasn't all that impressed with this place either, but I guess it had a lot to do with it always being packed, which isn't quite a bad thing for the bar itself.

    Blame canada
    Winnie C.

    Food: we ordered Blame Canada and BL chicken - both extremely salty and saucy to the extent that it covered up the flavor of everything else...Also, the excessive amount of sauce ruined the crispness of the chicken and also made the buns soggy. The poutine was also salty but not crispy enough so basically skipped it... Service: our burgurs were brought to us quickly but mainly becuz we arrived early after reading the reviews. The place got packed with ppl working in the area soon after. We didn't have a server so food needs to be ordered at the bar and it could take a while defending on how busy they are. So not hard to imagin we never got a water refill or got asked how our food was. Overall, our worst food experience in Australia so far.

    Eric B.

    There are some days in your life when are just craving a good burger. This is the spot you need to go when you get that craving. There are so many burger options and so many different toppings you can add on to any of their burgers. The burger was delicious and also got some buffalo chicken fries that were nothing short of incredible. They have adult happy meals that are a great way to try many different options on the menu. Just be sure to show up hungry!

    amazing chicken burgers!!!
    Mizan R.

    BEST IN SYDNEY MAKE AURE YOU RESERVE FOR LUNCH i recommend this place for lunch break and out with friends not for dinner since it's a bar food area the service is good i came down from NYC and these ppl are so sweet food is good vibes is great place for sydney i treasure it

    Ed H.

    Strangely busy for a Monday night. The main reason I why I go out on a weekday is to avoid crowded places. In my mind the fact that this place was packed on a Monday had to mean that it had to have some great appeal. Indoor and outdoor table seating. A waitress will show you to a table, and when you're ready you order at the bar. Despite only having three wait staff on hand they managed to crank it out. The food came out in around ten minutes. That to me it was some form of miracle work done in the kitchen. I was recommended the Blame Canada burger, side of fries is an extra $3. The smokiness of the beef pattie and the sweetness of the maple glazed streaky bacon created a perfected synergy of... well, sweet and smokey. The shoestring fries were enjoyable with the added herb. My mate ordered the Mac N Cheese. It sure smelt enticing and with truffle oil, garlic panko crumb and parmesan cheese I'm sure it would go down a treat. Staff were very friendly and looked after us well. Dishes and glasses where collected promptly. The best chill out vibe for a night out with friends. One of the best burgers I've had in Sydney. I will not be able to resist coming here again.

    Burger and fries
    Vincent Manjin L.

    This place offers delicious lamb ribs and good fries. We wondered the street of Sydney for a while before deciding to come here for a good lunch. We are travelers, just finished touring around the circular quay. We were tired and starving, but was not satisfied for street basics. We came to Bar Luca, that caught our eyes. The place is a little dark with bars, bouillon machines and gambling desk at the back. We order a bunch of lamb ribs, wings, fries and burgers. The ribs are my favorite. The sauce had a dark Charcoal flavor of BBQ sauce, and something like coffee. The meats falls from the bone and melts in our mouths. We simply could get enough of one order. The fries are covered with so much garlic and cheese, baked and freshly fried. We are very satisfied with our food in this bar. Sitting next to us was two business suit men, who might happen to come here often for lunch. This is a local favorite and one of our favorite bar in Sydney.

    Susan M.

    Super burgers and the Space Jam cocktail with Archie Rose gin, cranberry jam, fresh lime, mint and cucumber was super tart. Loved it. The only downside is the noise level. I'll be back if only for the poutine with maple aioli!

    BL
    Natasha C.

    Burger lovers rejoice, BL has come of the best burgers you can buy. Gone are the days of just a plain patty with cheese and lettuce. The chickpea and Kuma burger is the best vego burger I have ever had in my entire life. Just words can not describe the complete enjoyment I get when I eat this burger. Spicy aioli tops it off perfectly, plus you can add a deep fried cheese patty. Best thing is you can get it delivered to your house if you live in bondi so you can enjoy devouring heaven in peace with no judgement as sauce covers your face. For the size and taste the price is extremely reasonable.

    Viva La France burger
    Krystal N.

    Sizzle your evening at the rejuvenated space with a bistro/diner feel, ideal for groups and satisfying your burger munchies. The festive Viva La France burger created especially for Bastille Day was quite tasty although the soft brioche bun which was a little overpowering in comparison to the amount of filling including a wagyu pattie, roast portebella mushroom, vintage cheese, french onion aioli, bacon and topped with a cheese beinget popper. It's also a good idea to choose sides such as crispy fried chicken and shoestring fries of course!

    Ruby Y.

    BURGERS! Bar Luca has absolutely insane burgers and are definitely worth a visit if you're on the prowl for a good one. I suggest the Blame Canada burger. The onion rings were a little greasy, but the shoestring fries were also tasty. But you must, must, MUST try a burger or two. The chicken karaage burger came out with a huge tan and I thought it might've been burnt, but it wasn't...tasted greaaaaaatttttttt.

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    The chicken sandwich and fries were amazing! Service was friendly, and we were able to get seated and get our food quickly.

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    Burger was burnt, definitely not red in middle like they say. Bun was stale. Just not worth the visit.

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    PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro - Front of the hotel

    PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro

    2.8(9 reviews)
    1.1 kmSydney
    $$

    The Criterion, post PJs renos, is a standard faux-Irish pub slap bang in the middle of the city…read more(close to Town Hall). Being close to where I used to work, I'd frequent this place quite a bit, and before it was a PJs it was a mates fave city pub so we'd catch up over a few here from time to time. There's a pretty good mix of people in the street-level bar, and PJs have converted it into more of a sports bar so there are plenty of screens for the sports nuts to check out their favourite teams prospects. PJs typically have pretty good fare. In winter they have two absolute cracking dishes. The Guiness Pie with mushy peas, and their signature lamb shanks which is totally unctuous. Why such a modest score? Price kills the place. It's not one of the cheaper places to get a beer as someone incorrectly states in their tips, it's easily one of the most expensive places to get a beer. You're paying over the top prices for domestic tap beer. A cheap beer is $5 for a Coopers Pale Ale, which you can get on the same street about 200m up the road... Also... As much as I enjoy a good pokie section, this one ain't good. And by that I mean the clientelle. It brings in the undesireable types, and sours what is otherwise a sweet pub. The snug, the downstairs den, has a great looking bar, and "snug" seating, but it's kinda pointless down there. It doesn't feel snug, it feels stuffy and claustrophobic - and the bar has never been manned when I've been down there. Now, if they moved the pokies to the snug, and then opened up the entire bar at the street-level to include the room vacated by the pokie section, you'd have something. But why would they do that when they can get by with what they have.

    I went for lunch here not too long ago and it was a great Irish pub. Rich Mahogany wood and a wide…read moreselection of beer on tap, with food selections that you'd find in most other Irish pubs. Being in the city, it can get quite busy very quickly and is a decently sized basement multi-storied pub. TV screens are usually are usually playing Fox sports or something similar. I order the Parmy, just to be on the the safe side. I wasn't too game to try the Pie which is supposed to be one of the best (as judged by Irish people I work with) around. The food is carefully prepared and you can tell the produce is quality and they've cooked it properly which some pubs sometimes struggle to do consistently... The chips were the standout side, crisp and crunchy! Definitely will be trying the stew or pie, that is if I'm brave enough to.

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    PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro - Guinness stew pie thing. SO MUCH YUM!

    Guinness stew pie thing. SO MUCH YUM!

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