When beers and burgers come together it’s always an epic time, especially when it’s in a beautiful location on the main street of Ocean Grove, courtesy of Blackman’s Brewery and Burger Bar.
This independently-owned brew company known for its colourful, in flavour and appearance, beers have created another bright and bubbly venue to reflect its signature brand on Ocean Grove’s main strip in one of the town’s most historic buildings and with it, an epic burger menu to match.
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Blackman’s Brewery’s inventive and testing nature has led to some of the best burgers the region has seen, a credit which can be attributed to head Chef Russ. An Ocean Grove local who previously owned an award-winning burger bar in Melbourne, chef Russ made his return home to the coast, bringing along a renewed focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients, including innovative new specials bi-weekly.
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On the meat and bun front, hero burgers include the signature beef burger and crowd favourite, The Blackman, featuring an Angus beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheddar and house mac sauce.
Entirely memorable, the Southern Chicken burger (complete with pickled slaw, American cheddar and house chipotle mayo) and the Barramundi Burger round out our top three choices, providing an impeccable pairing to beers and ocean views.
Perfecting the basics by packing them high with a force in the flavour, the cheeseburger is top-notch, their cheesy schroom burger is a great option for one of the best veggie burgers going around and they also nail the double beef and bacon burger. All are served with chips, there are also gluten-free buns on hand if needed.
Rounding out this lip-smacking menu, you’ve got chilli chips, pickled slaw and mac n cheese croquettes as sides, plus onion rings, Southern chicken pieces and buffalo wings for when you’re feeling snacky. Oh, and these legends are even dishing out an option for the kids with the Lil Shorty.
With locations in Geelong and Torquay too, the summer-inspired Ocean Grove space includes a beer garden, rotating taps of their core range and seasonals and live music on Sundays, truly making this spot well worth the trip.
Address: 82 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Find out more here.
