Burgers and beer, when done right, is one of the most satisfying combinations ever. However, the trick to enjoying the burger and beer experience to its fullest is to strike the appropriate balance of flavours between the burger, its toppings, and the beer, confirms General Manager James Theunissen, of Royal Palm Hotel in Umhlanga.

So if you are braaing or frying up to cook the perfect classic beef or chicken burger, there is a beer that will complement your choice perfectly.

Classic Beef Burger, Royal Palm style, features the perfect minced patty, speckled with some fat, served with a slow roasted jam tomato, onion marmalade, pickled red onion on a sesame bun served with French fries or salad. Suggested pairings that really work well with our burger would be a pale ale, lager or pilsner brew.

Our other lunch time favourite, is the chicken burger which can be paired with a cider, amber beer or brown ale. This pairing is perfect when matching complementary flavors. Our chicken burger comes served with tangy coleslaw, red onion and a hint of peri-peri on a toasted sesame bun.

For customers watching their gluten intake, a dry or off-dry apple cider also provides a satisfying pairing as the sweetness of the cider complements the chicken. So when the craving of a burger next over takes you, head down to Royal Palm Hotel and savour the best of our burgers.