Burgers & Beers Inc. on Colombo Street in Sydenham is a Christchurch burger bar built around one simple idea: a lot of people enjoy burgers, and a lot of people enjoy beer, so why not combine them. The venue leans into a rock 'n' roll, slightly irreverent atmosphere rather than a typical fast-food feel, with eclectic music, a lively vibe, and a large Bison Head hanging over the entrance.
The kitchen describes its food as 'grown up burgers for grown ups' — big in size and big in flavour, built from combinations drawn from five-star kitchen backgrounds, packed between a soft fresh bun and served in a paper bag. The venue welcomes vegetarians and those who find gluten intolerable, and its Chips & Gravy are noted as another reason customers keep coming back, alongside beers served icy cold.
Service at Burgers & Beers Inc. has its own character too: staff quietly help you choose your food and drink, then call out your order number loudly when it's ready for pickup, keeping with the venue's playful, no-nonsense personality.
On Colombo Street in Sydenham, Burgers & Beers Inc. has built its identity around a deliberately simple concept: burgers and beer, done well, in a space that refuses to feel like a typical fast-food chain. The name says it all — there's no elaborate branding exercise behind the idea, just the observation that a lot of people enjoy burgers, a lot of people enjoy beer, and combining the two seemed like the obvious move.
Where many burger chains lean on cheerful, family-friendly mascots, Burgers & Beers Inc. takes a different route. The venue describes itself as 'Rock'n Rolla's' rather than 'happy clowns,' filling the space with creepy cartoons, fanged characters, fumbling superheroes and a leather-bound Mexican wrestler theme. The music is eclectic, the atmosphere electric, and a large Bison Head hangs over the entrance like a guardian watching over the carnivorous crowd below.
The food itself is described as 'grown up burgers for grown ups' — big in size and even bigger in flavour. The team draws on combinations rooted in five-star kitchen experience, then takes that carefully selected, mouth-watering produce and packs it between an extremely soft, fresh bun. From there, it goes straight into a paper bag, ready to be ripped open without shame. It's an unpretentious approach that puts the focus squarely on the burger itself rather than presentation.
Beyond the core burger lineup, the venue also serves Chips & Gravy, which it says are quickly building their own reputation and helping put the venue on the map for reasons beyond the burgers alone. And of course, there's beer — served the only way it should be, icy cold.
Burgers & Beers Inc. explicitly welcomes vegetarians and those who find gluten intolerable, making it a workable option for groups with different dietary needs rather than a burger bar built for meat-eaters alone. A kids menu is also available, extending the venue's appeal to families as well as the after-work and weekend crowd its rock 'n' roll branding might suggest it's aimed at.
Part of what makes Burgers & Beers Inc. distinct is the way it handles service. Staff will quietly help guide you through your burger and drink selection — a calm, low-key interaction — before switching gears entirely and calling out your order number at the top of their voice once your food is ready. It's a small but memorable touch that fits the venue's overall personality: engaging, a little theatrical, and never taking itself too seriously.
The venue runs deals on Mondays and Tuesdays, with terms and conditions available in-store, so it's worth asking staff about current offers when you visit. Burgers & Beers Inc. is open daily from 11am, with the Colombo Street location serving Sydenham and the wider Christchurch area. As the venue itself puts it: 'We don't brag about having the best burgers in town – You do!'