Anyone traveling around Australia and looking to save money on food and drinks in the major cities should definitely bookmark this blog. In this article, we share practical and surprisingly simple tips to help you keep your lunch or dinner in Australia much more affordable. Whether you’re exploring Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth, with these smart money-saving tools, you can still enjoy great food without stretching your travel budget.
1. Download the Pass app
One of our favourite apps of recent years is without a doubt The Pass. With The Pass, you can enjoy discounted food and drinks at more than 200 pubs and restaurants across Australia. The app offers exclusive deals for users, and you automatically earn points with every order, which you can later redeem for discounts on your next visit.
The app is also very user-friendly. At many venues, you can order directly through the app, but you can also simply show your personal code at the bar. Upon signing up, you receive 500 points by default, and you’ll regularly get vouchers offering $10 to $20 off. On your birthday, you even get $30 in credit waiting for you. Signing up is completely free, so you’ve got nothing to lose, only money to save. We were fans after our very first order.
The app works with levels: the higher your level, the more you save on food and drinks. You can also check per venue which deals are available that day. Sounds good, don’t you think?
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Download The Pass app here and don’t forget to use our promo code 7VXJB87DRM to claim your free credit. You need to add this code after downloading the app. Go to More in the menu, click on Promo Code, enter the code, and enjoy your bonus immediately.
2. Hunt for pub deals
In nearly every Australian pub, you’ll find pub deals, special offers available on set days of the week. For example, on Wednesdays you can often get a Chicken Parmigiana for around $18, and on Thursdays steak is frequently discounted. These deals are usually listed on pub websites, but you’ll also spot posters inside the pubs clearly outlining all the available specials.
One thing that makes Australia extra fun is that the portion sizes during these deals are just as large as on any other day. So shrinkflation doesn’t seem to be an issue here (at least for now).
