May 28 is National Hamburger Day, and Lucky Strike is marking it the right way — with two burgers that belong on the occasion. The Double Smash Burger and the Bistro Bacon Burger are both on the menu, both built for a night out, and both a lot better than anything you'd settle for otherwise.
This is the kind of holiday that rewards a little intentionality. A proper burger, a cold drink, a lane with your name on it — that's what May 28 should feel like.
Two burgers, two ways to celebrate
The Double Smash Burger is the purist's choice. Two juicy quarter-pound smashed patties layered with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Lucky Strike's signature sauce on a toasted bun. Every element is there for a reason — the smashed technique produces a thin, caramelized crust across both patties, which means more texture, more sear, and a bite that holds its own against everything else the night has going on.
The Bistro Bacon Burger is where things get a little more interesting. Two quarter-pound smashed patties, bacon, American cheese, onion jam, bacon aioli, and crispy onion straws, all served with classic fries. It's the kind of build that clearly had thought behind it — the onion jam and aioli add a richness that elevates the whole thing, and the crispy onion straws bring a crunch that makes every bite slightly better than the last. If you're celebrating National Hamburger Day at Lucky Strike, this one is the move.
The Lucky Strike menu has the range to back both of them up — shareable apps, cocktails that actually land, and enough variety to keep the whole table happy between frames.
The right night for the right burger
National Hamburger Day falls on a Wednesday this year, which makes it a perfect excuse to turn a midweek evening into something that actually feels like a celebration. A table, two orders of burgers split between friends, and a lane waiting — that's an evening with a shape to it.
Lucky Strike's food is designed to be eaten laneside. Things arrive hot, the pacing works with the game, and there's nothing about the experience that feels rushed. Whether it's a date night built around the Bistro Bacon Burger or a group of friends debating which of the two is better, May 28 at Lucky Strike earns its place on the calendar.
Groups wanting more than a lane can build the night into a proper event through Adult Social Events — customized packages for the kind of evening that doesn't wrap up at 8pm. The Lucky Strike experiences page is the right place to start if you're planning ahead.
Find your Lucky Strike this May 28
Two great burgers, one night a year to properly celebrate them. Find your nearest location through the Lucky Strike location finder and check current Lucky Strike specials before you head in. The Double Smash and the Bistro Bacon will both be ready.