The Glenmore Burger. Stay Away

We went from the best to the worst in a week.

After sampling the heavenly Bar Luca's Blame Canada, we were taken to the opposite place. Perhaps we were spoilt. But the burger we ate next was a major let down. But let me back track.

The Glenmore Hotel in The Rocks was recommended to us as a place for good burgers. Sure, the rooftop bar is fun, the view is great, and the burgers were highly recommended to us.

Enter us. Our stomachs were rumbling for some burger deliciousness. Longing for for a succulent beef cheesy goodness on a soft fresh bun. Perhaps a slight crunch of lettuce or pickle. Our hopes were high. But they were soon to be dashed.

Our order- the Glenmore Burger. We were so confident. So trusting. Only to be bitterly disappointed.

Our burgers came out together. One burger had the disappointing look of having the cheese NOT melted to the patty. A major no-no in our books.

The other burger seemed to have no cheese at all. We asked the waiter about it. He took it back to the chef. Within minutes it was brought back to us. The waiter said ‘the cheese is here’. And… wait for it…

He actually lifted the top of the burger with his naked hand and showed us the cheese on the burger. I kid you not. He touched it!!!

We could not believe it! We should have stopped this whole charade right there and then. But our appetites got the better of us.

The first bite? We noticed the stale buns.

We took note of the sausage-like consistency of the burger patty. The patties seemed like they were cut off from a dog-food log. Perhaps our coats would shine afterwards. The rubber-like consistency was sickening. Too dry. Truly awful. Brought you you by My DogTM and PedigreeTM.

The bun was also stale. It felt like we were given the stale leftovers at the end of the week.  We felt so violated.

We get that prices are increasing everywhere and that Sydney is an expensive city to live in… but wait for this- 2 burgers, 2 pint sized beers, one order of wedges… for $71??? What the?!!!!

Was this worth blogging about? We considered leaving this blog off. But if it helps others to avoid a burger at the Glenmore, it’s worth it. Just go for the rooftop views and you’ll be happy.