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Burger Wellington runs from 5 to 25 August, with finalists announced on 26 August and winners announced on 2 September.
If you want to see your fave burger win, rate it at www.visawoap.com and go into the draw for a trip for two to Singapore courtesy of Singapore Airlines.
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Burger Name Venue Burger DescriptionAddressSuburbSide?PriceHas Beer Match?Garage Project Beer Match Total Beer & Burger Price Dairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVegan Nut Free Beef Chicken Duck Lamb Pork Fish Seafood Sweet Venison Veggie (beans, cheese, tofu, etc) Meat Alternative (Plan*t, Beyond, etc) Pickles ChilliBooking Required?Takeaway Available Can You Split?
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Mac 'n' Cheeks1154 PastariaBeef patty with braised spiced beef cheeks, American cheese, onion and truffle mayo, and mac 'n' four cheese sauce in a Brezelmania sesame milk bun132 Cuba StTe AroNo31YesRed Dog43Nut FreeBeefNoYesNo
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Speedy B7 Bar and EateryBeef patty with streaky bacon, masala sauce, lettuce, cheddar, and grilled onion in a Café Lane brioche bun, with potato fries3 King StUpper Hutt Yes26YesRed Dog36Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut Free PossibleBeefNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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RoadkillAbandoned Taproom PetoneBraised pork belly and chorizo patty, with kimchi, pickled red onion, chipotle and red pepper aioli, and American cheese, in an Arobake 'tyre-mark' brioche bun, with a pork rib 'broken bone' skewer and gochujang 'blood' broth38 Fitzherbert StreetPetone No30YesRed Dog43Gluten Free PossibleNut FreePorkYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Double HappinessApachèTwo Dragon Express bao buns Les Poules Epicees: crispy fried chicken with spicy and salty caramel, makrut lime mayonnaise, iceberg, Vietnamese herbs, and house pickles Banh Mi Pork: smashed beef and pork patty with grilled pork belly, housemade pâté, hot sauce, iceberg, Vietnamese herbs, and house pickles122 Wakefield StTe Aro No28YesWhite Mischief40Dairy Free PossibleNut FreeBeefChickenPorkYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Master the KendamaArborist Rooftop Bar & EateryKatsu chicken, Rose’s chilli crisp, housemade tonkatsu sauce, cheese, slaw, and kewpie mayonnaise in a brioche bun Complete the Kendama challenge at the end of your meal to win your burger for free. Vegan alternative: Vegan eggplant katsu166 Willis StTe Aro No21YesRed Dog33Dairy Free PossibleVegan PossibleChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Smokey BArt of FoodAngus beef patty with tangy BBQ sauce and housemade pickles in a Dough Bakery brioche bun, with fries36 Main StreetUpper Hutt Yes19NoBeefYes Not required, but can be madeYesYes
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Crowd SaucedArtisan at Bolton HotelSweet or savoury? Brioche or doughnut bun? The Crowd Sauced burger will be decided by Wellingtonians at the 'Build a Burger' event from a total of 84000 combinations. The final burger will be announced on the 3rd of August following the event.Bolton Hotel Level 1, 12 Bolton Street
Wellington CBD No29YesGood Shout40Not required, but can be madeNoYes
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Boerie BunsAston Norwood CafeBoerewors patty with cheese, tomato, red onions, butter pickles, rocket, chutney and beetroot sauce in a Dough Bakery seeded brioche bun, with potato skin wedges1747 State Highway 2Upper HuttYes26YesRed Dog32BeefYesNot required, but can be madeNoNo
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Pull my CheekAvida BarPulled Woody's free range pork cheek with cheddar sauce, pickled jalapeño and onion, rocket, pickles, and a pork skin cracker, in an Arobake bun132 Featherston StTe Aro No25NoPorkYesYesNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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Curd Your EnthusiasmBambuchiSanSalt & Wood pastrami, with Kingsmeade cheese curds, fries, gravy, chilli jam and mayonnaise in a Thoroughbread gluten free bun Vegetarian alternative: Mushroom replaces pastrami31a Waitoa RdHataitaiNo28YesRed Dog40Gluten FreeVegetarian PossibleNut FreeBeefNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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Stack AttackBaylands Brewery TaproomDouble Nashville fried chicken, smoked pork belly bacon, lettuce, pickled jalapeños, chipotle mayonnaise, and Carolina sauce in a Cottage Lane seeded brioche bun22 Victoria StreetPetone No27NoChickenYesYesYesNo
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Charlie Goes Snap Crackle PopBeach BabylonRice crispy coated fried chicken with popping candied bacon, nacho cheese sauce, rainbow slaw, pickles, sour blueberry jam, green aioli, red onion strings, and a papadum in a purple Brezelmania potato bun, with waffle fries and crackling salt Vegan alternative: Rice crispy coated fried vegan 'chicken', candied facon, and vegan nacho cheese sauce232 Oriental PdeOriental Bay Yes26YesGolden Path37Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Shiver me TendersBebemosShredded sticky sweet chicken, Mexican spice-rubbed fried chicken, three cheese jalapeño poppers, pikliz (Caribbean pickled slaw), lettuce, and chipotle mayonnaise in a Cottage Lane brioche bun, with a spiced rum birria dipping sauce, corn chips, cheese sauce, and salsa Vegan alternative: alternative meat and vegan cheese88 Riddiford StNewtown Yes25YesTreehugger37Gluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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It’s a Little WokeBellamys120g Angus beef patty, Café de Paris butter, bacon jam, cheddar, smoked tomato relish, pickles and iceberg in a sesame Brezelmania milk bun, with beef fat fries Vegan alternative: Impossible burger patty and no bacon jamThe Beehive WellingtonPipitea Yes26YesChipper35Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeBeefYesYesNoNo
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Ready Player One?Bethel WoodsSmashed beef patty with aged cheddar, confit onion, pickles, and Betty's burger sauce in a Rongotai Bakery Amish-style bun from, with skin-on shoestring fries73 The TerraceWellington CBD Yes27NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Three Little PigsBin44 Restaurant & BarBeef, pork and black pudding patty, with orange and Dijon mustard glazed pulled pork, streaky bacon, beer-battered onion rings, toffee apple sauce, and aioli in an Arobake charcoal bun, with Wild Chef hash sticks3 Queens WharfWellington CBD Yes33YesRed Dog46Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreeBeefPorkNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Captain MacaroniBluebridge Cook Strait FerriesCrumbed cheesy mac with grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, salsa, mayonnaise in a toasted Cottage Lane milk bun, with crispy fries and beef jus50 Waterloo QuayPipiteaYes22YesGaragista32BeefNoNoYes
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Babe in a BiscuitBonefaceHouse smoked whole hog - boned, rolled, crumbed and fried, with spicy togarashi pickled apples, watercress, and celeriac remoulade in a housemade buttermilk biscuit, with southern spiced crinkle cut fries27 Blenheim StreetUpper Hutt Yes28NoPorkYesNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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Baa-rilliantBrew'd BoulcottLamb patty and pulled lamb shoulder with Swiss cheese, housemade chilli chickpea dust, coriander lime crema, hot and spicy pickles, red onion, and chimichurri in a Rongotai Bakery potato milk bun, with dusted fries669 High StreetLower HuttYes27NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreeLambYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The Lucky DipBurger LiquorSmashed beef patty with melted cheddar, adobo pulled beef, onion, sambal pickles, and red pepper umami mayonnaise in a Brezelmania french bun, with a 'lucky dip' of either birria beef broth, queso or beef gravy Jump on the special Burger Liquor WOAP website and spin the virtual wheel to see which of the dips you'll get to enjoy with your burger. Every burger goes into the 'lucky dip' for burgers for a year at Burger Liquor129 Willis StTe Aro No25YesGolden Path36BeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The RarebitCafé ClassicBeef patty with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickled cabbage, housemade BBQ sauce, and chilli aioli in a rarebit toasted Bordeaux Bakery bap Vegan alternative: Vegan patty and no cheese sauce15 Murphy StThorndon No25YesFugazi39Gluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Down to the BoneCafé MediciDouble smash beef and Kingsmeade cheese patties with smoked pastrami, beef fat onions, beer battered jalapeños, ketchup leather, iceberg, and marrownaise in a Clareville Bakery potato bun, with handcut fries9 Kitchener StMartinborough Yes30YesChipper39Gluten Free PossibleBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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CormacCafé PoloWagyu beef patty with smoked cheese, red onion, jalapeño, and pickle comeback sauce, in a housemade 'carrot top' bun, with curly fries and sweet 'n' sour sauce82–84 Rotherham TceMiramar Yes29YesRed Dog42Nut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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TunaversalCapitol Restaurant180g grilled tuna steak with tomato, red onion, iceberg, and chilli, caper and lemon tartare in a Myrtle bun, with ripped and fried agria potatoes10 Kent TceMt Victoria Yes46YesTreehugger58FishYesYesYesNo
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Thyme-less Burger on BurgerCars Inc Museum & CafeBeef patty, cheddar, beer battered pickle, housemade burger sauce, and mayonnaise in a housemade mini bun, sitting on top of a Southern fried chicken, honey thyme butter, beer battered onion rings, lettuce, Swiss cheese, and horseradish mayonnaise in an Arobake potato brioche bun with potato fries, double banger cheese sauce, mustard and crispy shallots6 George Daniels DriveUpper Hutt Yes25NoGluten Free PossibleNut FreeBeefChickenNoYes
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Hey Curber! Get StuffedCaucus RestaurantSmashed Wairarapa beef patty, cheddar, gherkin, and Otaki grown salad, in a Dough Bakery milk bun, with shoestring fries133 The TerraceWellington CBD Yes19NoGluten Free PossibleBeefYesNoNo
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The Smoking CowChapman Taylor's Cafe & InnHouse smoked beef cheek, spicy chipotle slaw, tempura kale, bacon and onion relish, housemade pickle and burger sauce in a Bordeaux Bakery brioche bun, with skin on kūmara fries Vegan alternative: Pumpkin steak113 Molesworth StreetThorndonYes33NoDairy FreeGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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La TomatinaCharley Noble Eatery & BarPork and chorizo patty, with saffron mayonnaise, tomato relish, oak leaf lettuce, and tomato in a Dough Bakery chorizo oil brioche bun, with pork salt seasoned friesGround Floor, Huddart Parker Bdg,Wellington CBD Yes35YesTreehugger45Gluten Free PossibleNut FreePorkNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Burmese BlissChef Art Halal Street FoodCurry chicken, curry omelette, lettuce, cucumber, spiced slaw, and sriracha mayonnaise in a Brezelmaina brioche, with masala fries99 Victoria StreetWellington CBD Yes20NoDairy Free PossibleChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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La BambaChoice Bros Ghuznee StreetDouble wagyu beef patties with nacho seasoning, Choice Bros IPA cheese sauce, beer battered jalapeño straws, salsa fresca, nacho corn chip dusting, and a sour cream mayonnaise in a Cottage Lane brioche bun with nacho cheese corn chips, Choice Bros IPA cheese sauce and salsa fresca Vegetarian alternative: Plan*t mince patties62 Ghuznee StTe Aro Yes25NoVegetarian PossibleBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Bao Gochu CrazyChowCoq au Vin 'Korean style' fried chicken with housemade kimchi pickles, vegan gochujang mayo, and slaw in a Dragon Express kimchi bao, with shoestring fries and vegan wasabi mayonnaise Vegan and Vegetarian alternative: Panko crumbed tofuLevel 1, 45 Tory StTe Aro Yes17YesRed Dog30Dairy FreeVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeChickenYesYesNoYesYes
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Into the BlueCoene's Bar & EateryBeef brisket and fried Clevedon oyster with lettuce, onion jam, and chipotle aioli in a Rongotai Bakery brioche bun, with golden fries103 Oriental ParadeOriental Bay Yes29NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreeBeefSeafoodYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The Butter BirdColumbus Coffee PoriruaButter chicken marinated chicken breast with garlic butter, salad greens, paneer, and Zany Zeus raita in a Zaida's brioche bun, with papadum3 Semple StreetPorirua Yes26NoChickenNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Cluck 'n' CrunchComes & GoesFried chicken with mesclun, avocado, kimchi pancake, mozzarella cheese, Delta sauce, and gochujang sauce in a Shelly Bay Baker potato sourdough bun with polenta fries259 Jackson StPetone Yes29NoNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Hop LobsterConcord Bistro & BarGarage Project Beer battered lobster and shrimp patty, cos lettuce, American cheese, and pickles in a brioche bun, with a caviar butter dipping sauce and French fries81 Victoria StreetTe AroYes40YesGood Shout51SeafoodYesNot required, but can be madeNoNo
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Thermo NuclearConcrete BarSouthern fried chicken with pineapple relish and buffalo sauce in a Brezelmania milk bun, with potato fries Vegan alternative: falafel pattyLevel 1, Cable Car LnTe Aro Yes30YesGolden Path42Vegan PossibleChickenNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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King CrackCrack Chicken Willis LaneChicken schnitzel, housemade tonkatsu sauce, K-slaw, and pickles in a Dough Bakery milk bun, with crinkle cut friesWillis Lane, 1 Willis StreetWellington CBD Yes28NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreeChickenYesNoYesYes
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Golden Black SheepD4 on FeatherstonLamb, herb and black garlic patty, with gold dust candied bacon, squid ink feta, beetroot, housemade passionfruit and Scapegrace Black mayonnaise in a Zaida’s charcoal bun, with cross trax chips Vegetarian alternative: Roast veg patty and feta145 Featherston StWellington CBD Yes28YesChipper36Gluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleLambNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Fuegos LibreDillinger'sBeef brisket patty with popping candy, aged cheddar, chilli con carne, and luchador BBQ mayonnaise in a Rongotai Bakery potato bun, with potato chips155 Lambton QuayWellington CBD Yes28NoBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The 22Dirty Burger PetoneSmashed beef patty, Kāpiti Pakari smoked cheddar, Premier bacon and kimchi jam, gochugaru spiced fried onions, crispy shallots, and cucumber in a double toasted brioche bun237 Jackson StPetoneNo19NoGluten Free PossibleNut FreeBeefYesNoYesYes
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The RileyDirty Burger Upper HuttGochugaru fried chicken thigh, bacon, sweet 'n' spicy pickles and gochujang mayonnaise in two Dirty Donuts glazed apple fritters144 Main StUpper Hutt No19NoDairy FreeNut FreeChickenYesYesNoYesYes
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Nacho Basic BurgerDirty Little SecretApostle Saint Matthew chocolate and manuka smoked chipotle glazed beef patty with guacamole, tomato salsa, coriander aioli, and crispy tortilla chips in a brioche bun, with a queso cheese dip, and jalapeño and smoked paprika potato tots Every burger ordered goes into the lucky dip draw and a chance to win prizes Vegetarian alternative: bean pattyL8, Hope Gibbons, 7-11 Dixon StTe AroYes30YesBEER40Vegetarian PossibleBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Go FishDockside Restaurant & BarTempura battered nori wrapped hoki fillet, Elysian taramasalata, housemade tarragon tartare, baby gem lettuce, and sesame wakame slaw in an Arobake potato bun Match your card with today’s Go Fish card and win your burger for free Vegetarian alternative: tofu fillet and Angel cheeseShed 3 Queens WharfWellington CBD No29YesRed Dog42Dairy FreeGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeFishNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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All About the HeatDouble Vision BreweryBacon and cheese stuffed wagyu beef patty with bacon jam, smoked cheese, pickles, lettuce and a housemade BBQ sauce (with your choice of spiciness) in a Shelly Bay bun, with chips and housemade tomato sauce128a Unit E Park RdMiramarYes29YesTiny XPA37BeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Chicken SchnittyDough BakeryFree-range chicken schnitzel with Pickle & Pie pickles, Mangaroa Farms lettuce, and parmesan mayo in a Dough Bakery bun836 Fergusson DriveUpper Hutt No19YesLiquid Refreshment32Dairy Free PossibleNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Slow BurnNoAngus blend beef patty, housemade jack cheese, jalapeño pickle relish, onions, and burger sauce in a housemade milk bun, with umami fries Vegan alternative: chickpea and herb schnitzel, vegan mozzarella, and vegan burger sauce11 Egmont StreetWellington CBDYes25YesTreehugger37Gluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleBeefYesNoYesNo
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Wing ItEKIM BurgersPanko-crumbed chicken breast, Kikorangi whip, fennel slaw, housemade sauce in a sesame seed bun, with a hot and spicy chicken wing257 Cuba StTe Aro No14NoNut FreeChickenYesNoYesNo
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Let's Queso CrazyEl BarrioDouble beef patties with cheddar, jalapeño aioli, grilled pickled onion, cheese fondue, gherkins and Takis dust in a Arobake potato bun, with fries35 Dixon StreetTe Aro Yes28YesGaragista38Nut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Mucho Crunch BirriaElemental EatsSmashed beef patty with Birria pulled beef, mozzarella, capsicum sauce, fried corn tortilla, red onion, coriander, jalapeño and sour cream in a Ben's Buns milk brioche bun, with dipping consomméUnit 2/51 Kenepuru DrivePorirua Yes21NoGluten Free PossibleBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Grill ThrillEnigma CafeFried chicken breast with streaky bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and housemade Korean gochujang sauce in a housemade sesame seed bun, with curly fries128 Courtenay PlTe Aro Yes29YesGaragista35ChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Oink Oink Moo MooEva PubBeef patty with pork belly, cos lettuce, pickles, spicy mango sauce, and crackling dust in an Arobake milk brioche bun, with apple gravy35 Dixon StreetTe Aro No25YesGolden Path35Nut Free BeefPorkYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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FirebirdFlamingo Joe'sFlaming peri-peri crispy chicken with mint yoghurt slaw and fermented chilli mayonnaise in a Rongotai Bakery brioche bun, with chargrilled corn on the cob, creamy mashed potato, and peri-peri dusted shoestring fries1/10 Waterloo QuayPipitea Yes29NoNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Good MorningFloriditasBeef and pork sausage patty, Flo's classic egg scramble, smoked cheese, bacon marmalade, parmesan crisp and pickle mayonnaise in an Arobake bun, with shoestring fries161 Cuba StTe Aro Yes25NoNut FreeBeefPorkNot required, but can be madeNoNo
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Pork Rib JengaForage Kitchen + BarManuka smoked pork ribs with gherkins, Swiss cheese and Granny Smith apple slaw in a Dough Bakery squid ink bun345 The TerraceTe Aro No29YesChipper39Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreePorkNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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Kimbo Sliced LambFork & BrewerPaprika and cumin lamb patty with kimchi, fresh Mozzarella, baby rocket, and lemon and dill Greek yoghurt in a Cottage Lane brioche bun, with classic fries20a Bond StTe AroYes22YesLiquid Refreshment32Gluten Free PossibleNut FreeLambYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Heart of GoldFoxglove Bar & KitchenBeef brisket and Wapiti venison patty with Provolone, smoked pepper, housemade sweet and spicy Foxglove pickles, and red onion in a Rongotai Bakery brioche bun $1 from each burger sold goes to Fiordland Wapiti Foundation33 Queens WharfWellington CBD No19NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreeBeefVenisonYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Ayam! In WellingtonFrankie's Bar + EateryTaiwanese fried chicken with creamed spinach, and black Doris plum and bourbon jam sauce in a Brezelmania Berliner bun, with honey chilli potatoes Vegan alternative: Pav Bhaji24 Hawkestone StThorndon Yes28YesRed Dog38Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut Free PossibleChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Texas ChainsawGear Street UnionSmashed beef patty with a stuffed Texas Twinkie, sweet and spicy pickles, smoked cheese, chipotle relish and spicy truffle sauce in a Rongotai Bakery chilli garlic bun, with skin-on shoestring fries18 Gear StreetLower Hutt Yes28YesGaragista37BeefYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The Three PointerGemini Cafe & EateryChicken patty with braised crawfish, pickled slaw, and smoked chilli mayonnaise in a housemade basketball brioche, with Togarashi onion ringsShop 3, 100 Tory StTe Aro Yes32YesBEER42Nut FreeChickenSeafoodYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Reuben on RyeGet Fixed Bicycle CafeCorned beef patty with Mangaroa Farm sauerkraut, pickles, red onion, American mustard dripping, Swiss cheese, and horseradish dressing in a Family Bakery rye bun, with crisscross fries and mustard aioli16 Parumoana StreetPorirua Yes25YesCereal Milk Stout37BeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Finger Lickin' ChickenGet Fixed Bicycle Cafe - BrewtownFried chicken with pineapple, red onion, capsicum and carrot slaw, and a sweet and sour sauce in a Silverstream Bakery bun, with thick cut fries Vegetarian alternative: Plan*t 'chicken'Brewtown, Unit 23, 24 Railway AveUpper Hutt Yes25YesRed Dog37Dairy FreeVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleChickenYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The CrogerGlou GlouSpiced buttermilk fried chicken thigh with iceberg, tomatoes, Food Envy pickles, and ranch dressing in a housemade croissant supreme bun17a Allen StreetWellington CBDNo21YesGolden Path31Nut FreeChickenYesNoYesYes
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AirborneGorilla Burger (Wellington Airport)Pork patty with pastrami, Swiss cheese, pickle coleslaw and Kiwi Dip mayonnaise in a Rongotai Bakery pretzel bunWellington AirportRongotai No14NoPorkNoYesYes
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Wrapped for SafetyGorilla Burger @ Leeds StreetSmashed beef patty with caramelised firecracker brisket, Swiss and American cheese, pickled jalapeño slaw, and an andouille mayonnaise in a Rongotai Bakery potato bun7 Leeds StreetTe Aro No19NoBeefYesNoYesYes
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BellyfulGorilla Burger @ POPSmashed beef patty, with crispy pork belly, American cheese, sweet and spicy pickles, and Guoguang aioli in a Rongotai Bakery potato bun100 Willis StTe Aro No17NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleBeefYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Goopy FrickelGorilla Burger PetoneSouthern fried chicken with melted cheese, lettuce, fried pickles, chilli bacon jam, and goop sauce in a Rongotai Bakery potato bun18 Gear StreetPetoneNo14NoChickenYesYesNoYesYes
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The CrackeningGraze Wine BarSmashed Strait Speared smoked butterfish patties with melted 30 month aged cheddar, butterfish skin crackling, spicy cucumber pickle, and kimchi slaw made with vegetables from Birdsong Farms and Little Farms in three housemade potato slider buns made with flour from Capital Millers Vegetarian alternative: potato hash waffle95 Upland RoadKelburn No35YesTiny XPA46Dairy Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleNut FreeFishYesNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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The PorklandGrazie Lower HuttPulled pork belly with manuka smoked bacon, green apple compote, and Kāpiti Kikorangi fondue in a housemade pecorino sourdough ciabatta, with double-cooked Leafy Ridge olive truffle potatoes72 High StreetLower Hutt Yes25YesLiquid Refreshment35Nut FreePorkNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Cluckin' Good Chilli CrispHey CoastieDorito buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar, Rose's chilli crisp, pickles, shredded iceberg, creole aioli in a brioche bun, with housemade tater tots and creole aioli Embrace your inner comedian and jot down your wittiest punchline for a chance to win big. Each day, Hey Coastie will select the most side-splitting joke from the entries, and the lucky winner gets to treat a mate to a free burger.42 Tutere StreetWaikanae BeachYes33YesLiquid Refreshment43Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleChickenYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Tic-Tac-TastyHideoutKorean chicken with bacon, Asian slaw, kimchi, and Korean BBQ sauce in a Dough Bakery sesame brioche, with potato skin fries11c Courtenay PlTe Aro Yes28YesRed Dog36Dairy FreeNut FreeChickenPorkYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Breakfast with QuesoHola Mexican Kapiti160g chorizo patty, quattro cheese pancake (cheddar and mozzarella cheese filled with brie and queso), bacon, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, and cola BBQ sauce in a Café Lane brioche bun, with paprika spiral fries24 Marine ParadeParaparaumu Beach Yes30NoNut FreePorkNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Eight-BallHotel BristolFried chicken thigh with maple bacon, Swiss cheese ,spicy pickles, and black garlic mayonnaise in a Rongotai Bakery brioche bun131-133 Cuba StTe Aro No19NoChickenYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Meat-stry MasalaHudsons Coffee CoastlandsLamb masala stuffed in a mashed potato patty with onions, tomatoes, mint and coriander chutney, cheese and Indian hot 'n' spicy tomato sauce in a sesame Brezelmania milk bun, with Asian salad mix Complete the crossword for a chance to win prizesShop 1, Coastlands Shopping CentreParaparaumuYes23YesRed Dog35Nut FreeLambYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Seekh 'n' SeekHudsons Coffee QueensgateChicken seekh patty with onion, tomatoes, mint and coriander chutney, lettuce, and garlic aioli, in a Brezelmania sesame milk bun, with peri peri fries and Indian hot 'n' spicy tomato sauce Complete the word find for a chance to win prizesLevel 1, Kiosk 31 (Opposite H&M), Queensgate Shopping Centre, Corner of Queens Drive and Bunny Street
Lower HuttYes20NoNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Act Your AgeHuxley'sSmashed Wairarapa brisket beef patty with sticky umami shredded brisket, housemade pickles, jalapeños, garlic chilli cream cheese pearl, and Southward Distilling maple gin mayonnaise in a Rongotai Bakery matcha bun, with Asian spice-dusted fries Vegetarian alternative: alternative meat substitute for both the patty and shredded brisket34 Bowen StreetPipitea Yes28NoVegetarian PossibleBeefYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Boaty McBoatfaceInterislander FerryBeef brisket patty, with Pickle & Pie pickles, Pagro watercress, Kāpiti smoked cheddar, and jalapeño sauce in a Dough Bakery bun, with straight cut fries1 Aotea QuayPipitea Yes23YesBEER35BeefYesYesNoNoYes
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Lock Stock & Smokin BrisketJack Hackett's Irish PubGuinness braised beef brisket, pickled red cabbage, cos lettuce, pickles, Kāpiti smoked cheddar, mozzarella, and smoky bourbon sauce in a Brezelmania sesame bun, with paprika fries Upon ordering you'll be given a riddle to solve, the answer holds the key to your burger (literally!)52 Taranaki StreetWellington CBD Yes30YesAro Noir44BeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Snakes & LadderJardin GrillBurger (Player) 1: Pork, cider and chilli patty, Baxter's Dragon Breath hot sauce, Pickle & Pie pickles, bacon jam, dijonnaise, smoked cheese, cos lettuce, and tomato in a Dough Bakery milk bun Burger (Player) 2: Sesame fried buttermilk chicken, pickled vegetables, cos lettuce, tomato, makrut mayonnaise, and Fix & Fogg satay sauce in a Dough Bakery brioche bun Play a game of Snakes & Ladders at your table and the winner of the game gets complimentary fries11 Bolton StTe Aro No70NoChickenPorkYesYesNot required, but can be madeNoNo
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Bird on FireJuniper Restaurant & BarJerk spiced chicken breast with cheddar, jalapeño, guacamole, pickled red onion, tomato honey mustard mayo, buffalo sauce, lettuce and tomato in an Arobake brioche bun, with crunch fries Vegetarian alternative: black bean patty31 Johnston StWellington CBD Yes25YesRed Dog38Vegetarian Possible[Nut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Fin-Free FlipperwichKanama Kopi KadaiVegan fish, kimchi ketchup ,grilled mushroom, red pepper, grilled pineapple, cos lettuce, and onion pickle aioli in a La Linda kimchi bun with sundried tomato spiced chickpea sundal1 Rongotai RdKilbirnie Yes25YesRed Dog37Dairy FreeGluten Free PossibleVegetarianVeganNut FreeVeggieMeat AlternativeYesYesYesNo
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The Ace of HeartsKarahui Wine Bar & EateryLamb heart patty with lamb heart jerky, C'est Cheese manuka smoked Havarti, beetroot and onion pickle, thyme and garlic aioli, and Rebel Gardens baby cress in Clareville Bakery brioche bun, with jacket fries

Play the Ace of Hearts game to win complimentary tastings and free accommodation.		1 Memorial SquareMartinboroughYes28YesRed Dog38Gluten Free PossibleNut FreeLambNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Gimme a CoalKeihei ChickenCharcoal grilled Korean BBQ chicken, crispy skin, sweet and sticky sauce, Cheddar cheese, noir garlic sauce, and spicy pickles in a Dough Bakery charcoal milk bun450 Fergusson Drive, HeretaungaUpper Hutt No23NoTinyChickenYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Wagyu WonderlandKelburn Village PubWagyu beef with Swiss cheese, mild green chillies, garlic mayonnaise and a Pickle & Pie pickle relish in a Arobake red brioche bun Vegetarian alternative: Wild Chef corn patty87 Upland RdKelburn No23YesHāpi Daze36Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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Stuff 'EmKhandallah Trading CompanyChorizo and cream cheese stuffed beef patty, with fried salami, mozzarella, pickled onions, housemade cheddar burger sauce, and Napoli sauce in a Rongotai Bakery potato bunCorner of Agra Crescent & Ganges RoadKhandallahYes27NoBeefNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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What a HootKisaCharcoal lamb belly, Hoot Sauce glaze, fried egg, kashkaval cheese, turşu pickle, and amba mayonnaise in a Dough Bakery caraway bun195 Cuba StreetTe Aro No22YesGolden Path34Nut FreeLambNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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Meat and Three CheeseL'affareBeef patty with bacon, pickled cucumber and mustard aioli in an Arobake milk bun, with a 4some cheese sauce27 College StWellington CBD Yes25YesHāpi Daze35BeefNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Asim Kilig Bistek TagalogLazy JuanSmashed bistek (beefsteak) tagalog with sautéed onions, Kāpiti havarti, and calamansi aioli in an Arobake brioche bun, with an onion ring tossG/F 155 The Terrace Wellington Central (RNZ Building)Wellington CBDYes22YesChipper34BeefNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Forbidden FantasyLe Ciel BakeryA sage gelee filled mushroom gelato patty with passionfruit leather, chipotle chocolate sauce, and a whipped cream 'mayonnaise' in a housemade, caramel filled activated charcoal brioche bun6/100 Tory StreetWellington CBDNo22NoGluten Free PossibleSweetYesNoYesYes
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Pass GoLeroy's BarButtermilk fried chicken with pickles, cos lettuce, macerated tomato, fermented chilli, and Zany Zeus labneh burger sauce in a vegan Brioche bun, with skin-on shoestring fries2 Plimmer StepsTe AroYes23NoGluten Free PossibleNut FreeChickenYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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A Dip in the KriekLeuven Belgian Beer CaféChicken breast with Woody's Free Range Bacon, lettuce, and gherkins in an Arobake Milk Bun, with a cherry and cheese fondue dipping sauce135 Featherston StreetTe Aro Yes21NoChickenNot required, but can be madeNoNo
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DelectaBullLiberty RestaurantWagyu beef patty, truffle honey cured bacon, smoked cheddar, pickles, Huffman's "Huff Zombie" hot sauce, bacon aioli, and lettuce in a toasted sesame bun, with chilli butter fries Vegetarian alternative: nori tempura oyster mushroom227 Cuba stTe AroYes20YesChipper30Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleVegan PossibleNut FreeBeefYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesNo
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Brewmasters of the UniverseLittle Beer QuarterUrbanaut Brixton Pale Ale-infused beef smash patty, wild boar bacon, North End Sin Eater beer-cheese, McLeod’s Longboarder-battered onion straw, green chilli sauce, buttercrunch lettuce, Craftwork Flemish Floozie-fig jam, 8 Wired Cucumber Hippy pickles in a La Linda malted sourdough bun, with hop-salted wedges and wild rocket-black garlic aioli Vegan alternative: Plan*t 'beef' patty and facon with dairy free-beer cheese6 Edward StTe Aro Yes26YesBEER38Dairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleVegetarian PossibleVegan PossibleNut Free PossibleBeefYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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The Steeple PorkerLittle SprigCarnitas style pulled pork with coriander dressing, preserved lemon and lime mayonnaise served in a Dough Bakery sesame seed milk bun, with hand cut fries27 Dundas StreetSeatoun Yes27NoDairy Free PossibleGluten Free PossibleNut FreePorkNoNoYes
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The Fiery Holy CluckLola Rouge Restaurant & BarNacho crumbed free range fried chicken with a nori taco, avocado, Swiss cheese, spicy Korean sauce in a Dough Bakery milk bun, with gochujang straws10 Dunlop TerraceTe AroYes28YesRed Dog39ChickenYesNot required, but can be madeNoYes
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Juicy LoosieLoosies SuperetteBacon, jalapeño and cream cheese stuffed atomized beef patty, with tobacco onions, sweet and spicy pickles, lightning sauce, and Baxter's Dragon Breath BBQ sauce, in a Rongotai Bakery brioche bun Can you claim the record for Juicy Loosie's longest cheese pull?135 Cuba StreetTe Aro No19NoGluten Free PossibleBeefYesYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes
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BúrgettaLorettaMarinated grilled chicken thighs, grilled halloumi, sauce of sundried tomato, chilli and feta, in a za'atar spiced Brezelmania potato bun181 Cuba StreetTe Aro No23NoNut FreeChickenYesNot required, but can be madeNoNo
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Flip it & Reverse itLos BanditosChorizo seasoned beef patty with roasted poblano, salsa roja, queso Oaxaca, roquette, pickled beetroot, Mexican slaw, and Baja sauce in a Brezelmania milk bun, with patatas bravas and chipotle aioli19 Blair StTe Aro Yes24YesGolden Path34Nut FreeBeefYesNot required, but can be madeYesYes