{"id":4995,"date":"2025-09-26T19:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.independentcollection.com/blog/?p=4995"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:10:22","slug":"do-you-love-burgers-beer-this-road-trip-is-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.independentcollection.com/blog/2025/09/26/do-you-love-burgers-beer-this-road-trip-is-for-you/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Love Burgers & Beer? This Road Trip Is for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pack your appetite and hit the road! This is the ultimate foodie’s journey through cities where the burgers are juicy, the brews are cold, and the hotels serve up unforgettable flavors right on-site. Whether you prefer wagyu indulgence or backyard-style classics, there’s a bite (and a beer) for you at every stop. 

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Here are the best burger-and-beer pairings across the Independent Collection.

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Table of Contents

1. Northeast
2. Mid-Atlantic
3. South Florida
4. West Coast
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Big-City Flavors Served with Swagger

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New York, New York

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Hotel 48LEX – Cognac Wagyu Burger at Brasserie Cognac

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Brasserie Cognac makes burgers an art form. The signature Wagyu burger comes topped with French Emmental cheese and caramelized onions, while the Salmon Burger adds a kick with jalapeños, cilantro butter, and guacamole. For purists, the Dry Aged Burger brings it back to basics with Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Pair with: Kronenbourg 1664 Pale Lager

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Aliz Hotel – Smash Patty Party at FARMTOBURGER

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Smashburgers take center stage at Aliz Hotel’s FARMTOBURGER. This local joint sources its meat from small, grass-fed producers and pairs them with organic vegetables, housemade spreads, and freshly-baked buns. Order the classic double cheeseburger or a plant-based Millennial Burger. 

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Pair with: Brooklyn Brewery East IPA 

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Boston, Massachusetts

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The Envoy Hotel – Para Maria Burger at Para Maria

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Steps from the Boston Harbor, Para Maria has gathered a following for its classic Double Smashburger. Topped with aged cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles, and “special sauce,” this tempting creation comes from Para Maria’s executive chef, Tatiana Rosana, a two-time Chopped champion and Bar Rescue culinary expert.

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Pair with: Sam Adams American Light Lager

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The Whitney Hotel – Peregrine

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Tucked inside the luxurious Whitney Hotel (recently named one of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best), Peregrine is a Beacon Hill favorite for fresh New England cuisine and coastal Mediterranean flair. Go for their signature Peregrine Burger with zesty apple and onion jam, chimi aioli, and crunchy gem lettuce sandwiched between a buttery brioche bun. 

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Pair with: Newport Craft Brewing Blueberry Ale

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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Sea Crest Beach Resort – Tavern Burger at The Lantern Room

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What’s more decadent than an oceanside burger? The all-new Lantern Room at Sea Crest Beach Resort offers jaw-dropping views with American faithfuls like the Tavern Burger. Stacked with an 8oz CAB patty, thyme-infused red wine glazed onions, white cheddar, signature sauce, and shredded lettuce, this one hits just right after a long day of lounging.

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Pair with: Allagash White Belgian-Style Wheat

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Bonus Bites

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Where American Classics Meet French Cuisine

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Rittenhouse – Bone Marrow Cheeseburger at Lacroix

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With an esteemed AAA Four Diamond Award and a Forbes Four-Star restaurant rating, Lacroix is a pillar of Philadelphia’s fine dining scene. Naturally, Lacroix’s signature burger is just as wow-worthy. Meet the bone marrow burger, an ultra-juicy work of art with aged Comte cheese, caramelized onion, aioli, and a brioche bun served with pommes frites and views of Rittenhouse Square. 

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Pair with: Victory Prima Pils Pilsner

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Washington, D.C.

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The Morrow Hotel – Dry Aged Beef Burger at Sly Rooftop

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Floating above the D.C. skyline, Sly is a brand-new rooftop lounge by culinary celeb Marcus Samuelsson. And with eight James Beard awards under his belt, this world-famous chef is sure to fulfill all your burger dreams. Come for sunset views, weekday happy hour deals, and more including the dry-aged beef burger with a pile of hand-cut fries. 

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Pair with: Atlas Brew Works Ponzi IPA

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Hotel Madera – Firefly Burger at Firefly

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Firefly near Dupont Circle is all about American comfort foods – chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and yes, a big juicy burger. The namesake Firefly Burger keeps it simple, but the Parmesan truffle fries are anything but. Stop by for brunch with a local microbrew, or make it to Beer & Burger Night every Friday, when the Firefly Burger or Beyond Burger comes with a complimentary pint of the featured beer on tap.

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Pair with: Devils Backbone Vienna Lager

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Frederick, Maryland

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Visitation Hotel – Tavern Burger at Wye Oak Tavern

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One of Maryland’s best new restaurants, Wye Oak Tavern, is a special passion project for brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio. Here, the award-winning chefs put their spin on American favorites and up the ante with French techniques. We’re partial to the Tavern Burger made with all-natural, dry-aged beef from Maryland’s Roseda Farm, topped with ooey-gooey New School American cheese and a glace de viande drizzle. 

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Pair with: Sly Fox Pikeland Pils

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Bonus Bites

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Buns in the Sun

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Delray Beach, Florida

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The Ray Hotel – Jalapeño Cheddar Smash Burger at Rosewater Rooftop

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Perched above Delray’s Pineapple Grove District, Rosewater Rooftop is a breezy indoor-outdoor space made for lingering afternoons and sunset views. The Jalapeño Cheddar Smash Burger stacks a juicy patty with bacon, pickles, and spicy-sweet cherry pepper jam, delivering a playful kick with every bite. Take in the ocean breeze while enjoying a perfectly poured cold beer and the ultimate rooftop vibe.

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Pair with: Cigar City Jai Alai IPA

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Bonus Bites

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Big Flavors & Even Bigger Skies

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El Paso, Texas

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The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park – Ámbar Burger at Ámbar Restaurante

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At Ámbar Restaurante, bold Mexican flavors and open flame transform the humble hamburger. Their namesake Ámbar Burger is a char-grilled masterpiece made with a half-pound of prime beef and topped with sotol-onion jam, ancho chile sauce, and herb-roasted tomatoes. It’s served with chili-lime dusted fries for a perfectly seasoned finish.

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Pair with: Michelada beer cocktail 

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Monterey Bay, California

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The Sanctuary Beach Resort – Brunch Burger at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette

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Oysters are the star of the show at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette, but meat lovers have much to enjoy from Monterey’s live-fire restaurant. Take, for example, the Dry Aged Burger, flame-grilled to perfection and dappled with aged white cheddar, house pickles, smoked mushroom aïoli, and dijon – a perfect pairing to the ocean breeze and heated patio seating. 

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Pair with: English Ales Brewing Fat Lip Amber Ale

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Bonus Bites

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Explore all of our hotel destinations across the U.S. and start planning your next road trip with Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts!

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We’re road tripping through the USA in search of the best local burgers. Check out our top picks from coast to coast, each one paired with an ice-cold beer from a local brewery nearby.

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