Summary

  • McDonald's restaurants in several countries, including Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, South Korea, Greece, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, and Portugal, serve alcohol.
  • Each country's McDonald's menu offers unique local specialties alongside classic McDonald's items.
  • Popular beer options at these McDonald's locations include local brands such as Heineken, Mahou, McBeer, Pilsner Urquell, and Sagres.

Although several menu items from this fast food giant account for approximately half the daily caloric intake recommended for the average person, McDonald's fries and burgers are still irresistible, even to the health-conscious. Nonetheless, McDonald's eaters have been begging for alcohol to be added to their menus for quite some time. McDonald's is a popular spot to hit for light-night drinkers, so why not just combine the two together? Well, alcohol lovers can now do so at a few McDonald's outlets across the world that now serve alcohol.

Although McDonald's is a favorite for its Happy Meals and Big Macs, it also has some of the most luxurious items on its menus from all around the world. Strange, isn't it? One such item is alcohol. Cool! Unfortunately, the option to substitute fountain drinks for an ice-cold beer is only available in European countries. And despite Chipotle's and Taco Bell's success in serving margaritas and wine, none of these McDonald's locations are serving liquor-based beverages. But if you're looking for a nice, hoppy, refreshing McDonald's alcohol (beer) to wash down your Big Mac, you can visit one of these fourteen McDonald's restaurants around the world that serve alcohol.

UPDATE: 2023/09/26 11:41 EST BY REENA JAIN

More Of McDonald's Restaurants Around The World That Serve Alcohol

Even if there aren't many McDonald's that sell alcohol, there are still enough where drinkers can enjoy themselves while gorging on their favorite foods. This list has been expanded to include more establishments where customers can drink beer in McDonald's.

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14 Sweden

McDonald's, Karlshamn, Sweden

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McDonald's, Karlshamn, Sweden

McDonald's in Sweden offers a unique menu as compared to other European countries. A few McDonald's restaurants in Sweden serve alcohol, mainly beer and cider. Most establishments provide Pripps Bl Lättöl, the preferred Swedish beer, although certain unique ones, like the one at Stockholm's Arlanda airport, serve the somewhat stronger Norrlands Guld Ljus. The Swedish McDonald's menu frequently offered regional specialties as well as vegetarian and vegan options, such as the McFalafel and the Veggie McSpice burger.

  • Popular Recipes: McViking burger, McFeast, McWrap, McFalafel, Veggie McSpice burger
  • Popular Beer: Pripps Bl Lättöl, Norrlands Guld Ljus

13 Netherlands

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McDonald's, Roermond, Netherlands

In the Netherlands, McDonald's offers a selection of beers from various brands, including Heineken, as well as non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks and coffee. The menu at a McDonald's in the Netherlands combines international favorites like Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets with other products created specifically for the region. Dutch-themed burgers like the McKroket, which has a croquette stuffed with ragout and Dutch cheese, are the most favored dish there.

  • Popular Recipes: Big Macs, Chicken McNuggets, Dutch-themed burgers, like the McKroket, McPizza, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: Heineken, Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Miller, and Coors.

12 Switzerland

McDonald's, Swiss Cottage
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McDonald's, Swiss Cottage, Switzerland

The menu at Swiss McDonald's restaurants includes beer and booze lovers' favorite McBeer. However, not all McDonald's in Switzerland serve alcoholic beverages. Swiss McDonald's usually has a range of unique and seasonal menu items, such as quinoa curry burgers and plum tarts. There are numerous sides, desserts, and beverages available in addition to the typical McDonald's menu items, including Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets. As a result, one can effortlessly gulp their preferred burger while sipping on a McBeer.

  • Popular Recipes: Big Macs, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry, Quinoa Curry Burgers, Plum Tarts
  • Popular Beer: McBeer

11 Australia

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McDonald's, Glenfield, Australia

Australian McDonald’s also started serving locally brewed beverages to its customers to satisfy their thirst for some bubbly. It's a good idea to enjoy a traditional Aussie burger or mouthwatering chips with a local brew. The menu of McDonald's in Australia features a selection of dishes, including the McOz burger, which includes a slice of beetroot, and the McChicken Deluxe, which features lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Regional versions, such as the McFlurry with unique Australian flavors like Tim Tam or Milo, are also available.

  • Popular Recipes: McOz burger, McChicken Deluxe, Big Mac, McChickеn, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: Locally made beers

10 France

McDonald's in Paris, France
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McDonald's in Paris, France

McDonalds in France serves beer and a wide range of fast food recipes. That is why locals refer to it as McDo, and they're no strangers to pairing beers with their Le P'tit Moutarde. The beer is typically served in a clear plastic cup, though some locations can opt to serve bottled beers. The beer will vary depending on which location you visit since the restaurants are able to pick and choose which alcoholic beverage they want on their menu.

  • Popular Recipes: Egg McMuffin, Frappuccinos, Le Grand Veggie, Croissants, McBaguette
  • Popular Beer: Kronenbourg 1664, Budweiser, Stella Artois, wine, and Champagne

9 Germany

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Barista at McCafe in Berlin, Germany

German McDonalds was the first to incorporate beer into their menu. They started doing this in 1971 and haven't looked back since. It makes sense considering Germany's beer culture is quite large. You can order a German Mekkes or whatever brew they might have on tap to go right along with a Hamburger Royal TS. Big Mac. McDonald's in Germany is also known for their other unique menu item choices, like the option to sip bubble tea or indulge in the glorious McRib all year long.

  • Popular Recipes: Classic Hamburgers, Cheeseburger, McCurrywurst, Nürnburger, McMuffin, McToast, McFlurries
  • Alcoholic Beverages: McDonald's Beer, McDonald's Wine, German Mekkes

8 Spain

McDonald's meal with french fries and Mahou beer, Barcelona, Spain
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McDonald's meal with french fries and Mahou beer, Barcelona, Spain

Cerveza, or beer, is immensely popular in Spanish culture. While other Mcdonald's alcohol-friendly locations are few and far between in other countries, they are pretty standard in Spain. You can choose to enjoy your frothy beverage in a plastic or glass cup and can choose from a small collection of local lagers. Mahou isn't the most popular beer in Spain, but next to their new Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger, it's pretty satisfying.

  • Popular Recipes: Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger, Big Mac, McChickеn, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry,
  • Popular Beer: Mahou, McBeer

7 Belgium

Mcdonald's meal in Overijse, Belgium
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Mcdonald's meal in Overijse, Belgium

Belgium has a couple of mouth-watering sandwiches that are served perfectly with a cup of beer. The Belgo Burger is a go-to with its duet of beef and bacon combined with Belgian Maredsous cheese and topped with roasted onions and cocktail sauce. Or you can even have a beer with their Croque McDo, a hamburger, ham, and cheese concoction. And, of course, there is nothing wrong with sipping on a Belgian lager while shoveling spoonfuls of a McFlurry down your gullet.

  • Popular Recipes: Belgo Burger, Croque McDo, Big Mac, McChickеn, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: Jupiler

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6 South Korea

McDonald's restaurant in Seoul, South Korea
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McDonald's restaurant in Seoul, South Korea

South Korea is the newest member of the alcohol-approved McDonalds family. They started to starve their premium fast-food burger competition by adding beer to their menu at the Seongnam location (near the country's capital Seoul). However, you can only upgrade to a cold draft if you order the Signature Burger, which is their premium gourmet burger that can be customized by the customer.

  • Popular Recipes: Signature Burger, Big Mac, McChickеn, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: McBeer, Korean Makgeolli, Soju

5 Greece

McDonald's, Athens, Greece
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McDonald's, Athens, Greece

Mcdonald's beers aren't just available at the local spots in these European countries, either. Many McDonald's airports offer this refreshing beverage so that weary travelers can try their first McBeer from the jump. Heineken beer is served at every single McDonalds in Greece. Try it with their Greek Burger, an interesting variant of the Big Mac. It's served on pita bread instead of the traditional burger bun and is drizzled with tzatziki sauce for that extra zest.

  • Popular Recipes: Greek Burger, Big Mac, McChickеn, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: McBeer, Heineken

4 Italy

McDonald's in Rome, Italy
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McDonald's in Rome, Italy

Think you could handle a Big Mac while double-fisting two full brewskies? Well, you can try it out at any McDonalds in Italy. Italian McDonalds' is known for its vast burger choices, so it seems only fitting that they are one of the few to offer beer as a beverage alternative. Rather than a Big Mac, get the full Italian McDonald's experience by ordering a Crispy McBacon, a McItaly, or even the Sweety, a special Nutella burger only served in Italy.

  • Popular Recipes: McItaly, McBacon, Sweety, McChickеn, Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Alcoholic Beverages: McBeer, wines, cocktails like the McFrozen

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3 Czech Republic

McDonalds, Prague, Czech Republic
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McDonalds, Prague, Czech Republic

Pilsner Urquell is a local favorite brew that can be found at any participating McDonalds in the Czech Republic. It's a simple, light pilsner that will help cleanse your pallet so you can enjoy the McCountry sandwich. This behemoth of a sandwich features a long pork patty, raw onions, mustard, and curry sauce. If that doesn't excite your taste buds, try an Urquell alongside a McSmažák, which is a fast food variation of the smažený sýr, a popular Czech cheese sandwich.

  • Popular Recipes: Czech McSmažák sandwich, McCountry sandwich, McChickеn, Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: McBeer, Pilsner Urquell

2 Austria

McDonald's restaurant in Salzburg, Austria
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McDonald's restaurant in Salzburg, Austria

Austria has one of the most luxurious McDonald's in the world in Salzburg, while the country also promotes its McBeers. In 2016, they actually gave away six-packs of beer from Ottakringer Brewery in time for the Euro 2016 men's soccer tournament. They wanted to help bring the stadium experience to those watching from home. So long as customers ordered 20 euros (around $22 USD) worth of Mickey D's food, soccer fans could leave with a free six-pack of beer. This came easy, considering Austria offers a McBox Dinner set.

This family-inspired offering includes a 20-piece McNuggets serving, two Big Macs, two regular cheeseburgers, four medium fries, and four fountain drinks. It's meant to serve four people, though beers may have to be ordered in addition to this offer. Other than that, beer is a pretty standard option at McDonalds restaurants throughout Austria.

  • Popular Recipes: McFish, McChickеn, Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry
  • Popular Beer: McBeer, Austrian Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt

1 Portugal

McDonald's meal with beer in Lisbon, Portugal
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McDonald's meal with beer in Lisbon, Portugal

In Portugal, beer is a common substitution for those looking for something a little bit stronger than Coca-Cola. You can get a McBeer in any McDonald's restaurant in this country, even if you get a combo meal. Sagres is a popular choice since it comes from a local Portuguese brewery. Its primary sales come from its pale lagers, similar to Heineken, who actually bought the brewery in 2008. While Portugal's McDonald's are famous for their impressive interiors and soups, a beer would be better off paired with their McBifana. It's a McD's take on a traditional Portuguese sandwich which is made up of two steamed pork patties in between two slices of crispy bread.

  • Popular Recipes: McBifana, McFish, McChickеn, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets
  • Popular Beer: Pale lagers, McBeer, Sagres,