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You swing open the door and take in that familiar hum of chatter and laughter, a footy game on the big screen, the clink of glasses and the unmistakable whiff of hops. You scan the menu – but you already know what you’re going to order. Because let’s be honest, when you walk into a pub, you’re here for the classics.
According to data from ALH Hotels and their rewards platform pub+, which tracked orders across more than 350 of their venues nationwide, Australians are creatures of habit when it comes to pub grub. And really, who can blame us? Pubs are places where the music is nostalgic, the conversation is easy, the drinks are ice-cold and the food is hearty. No wonder, then, that the undisputed champion – the most ordered meal in pubs across the country – is the chicken parmigiana.
Parmi or parma, it doesn’t matter what you call it – chicken parmigiana is Australia’s favourite pub meal. You know the one: a crispy chicken schnitzel, smothered in rich Napoli sauce and topped with bubbling, golden cheese. It’s reliable, it’s satisfying and it’s almost impossible to go past. Australia's second most popular order is a classic chicken schnitzel (think parmi, minus the sauce and cheese), followed by a steak, a steak sandwich and a southern fried chicken burger.
Of course, no pub meal is complete without a cold bevvy in hand. Whether you’re perched at the bar or settling into a booth, Australia’s top five pub bevvies are all about easy-drinking, familiar favourites. The most popular order is the Great Northern Super Crisp 3.5%, followed by Carlton Draught, Victoria Bitter (VB), Great Northern Original and XXXX.
No surprises here – just cold, crisp Aussie beers that pair perfectly with a good convo – and a parmi, of course.
Australia’s top 5 pub meals:
- Chicken parmigiana
- Chicken schnitzel
- Steak
- Steak sandwich
- Southern fried chicken burger
Australia’s top 5 pub drinks:
- Great Northern Super Crisp 3.5%
- Carlton Draught
- Victoria Bitter (VB)
- Great Northern Original
- XXXX