McDonald's serves beer in Europe but not in the US
- Many McDonald's locations in Europe and Asia serve beer alongside their food.
- Social media users in the US have expressed interest in having similar options available at American McDonald's.
- The popularity of beer at McDonald's locations abroad highlights a cultural difference and raises discussions about menu diversification in the US.
In Europe, particularly Germany, McDonald's has offered beer since the 1970s, with one location selling it since 1971. This practice has been extended to other countries in Europe and Asia, including Poland, Switzerland, and South Korea, where it complements meals such as 'premium' burgers. Recently, on social media platforms like X and TikTok, users expressed their surprise at discovering that beer is available on McDonald's menus abroad. Many American customers have commented on how they wish McDonald's in the US would adopt this practice, noting that alcohol in fast food venues is common in other countries. The brand confirmed declining global sales, indicating that appealing to customers with offerings like beer could be a potential strategy for growth.