There’s nothing better than finishing a day with a slice and a pot – the foamy head on the top of a glass of amber liquid is the ideal partner for the cheesy texture of your favourite pizza.
Get ready to raise your glass and chow down on a piece of pie in honour of International Beer and Pizza Day on Monday, October 9.
Beer is the oldest alcoholic beverage known to man, seen as both a liquid food source, as well as a safe way to drink water. It was considered one of the safest drinks around, considering the diseases that could be found in water and the ancient Egyptians included beer in every level of their food chain.
Pizza also has a long history dating back to 997AD in Italy…thousands of years later, the two are the seen as one of the most popular food and drink pairings around the globe.
Here are five of our favourite places to indulge your cravings for both:
Find a wood-fired pizza restaurant with a beer garden vibe in a beautiful garden environment at Lane 32 Woodfired Pizza Maleny on Maple Street. Refuel and recharge after a day spent exploring the Sunshine Coast and all it has to offer at this bright and breezy venue, where high stools await to perch at the bar and enjoy a cocktail, or chill alfresco under red market umbrellas amid potted greenery and palms.
Celebrate early on Sunday by pairing an ice-cold brew with a slice of signature garlic prawn pizza with herb olive oil, Grana Padano and mozzarella, or vegetarian options such as fire-roasted pumpkin, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato, crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts and balsamic-dressed rocket.
For the ultimate pizza and pasta fix, head to Australia’s first Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana member, Da Mario on Morley Avenue in Rosebery. Renowned for its fresh housemade pasta and commitment to true Napoletan wood-fired pizza, this well-loved local Sydney restaurant exudes a rustic vibe with hanging plants inside and out, painted brick walls and concrete setting the tone for lingering over an intimate dinner.
Stop in this weekend for an early pizza and beer fix, devouring slices like Diavola – tomato, mozzarella, hot nduja mince and extra basil – or potato, sea salt and rosemary on a white base; pasta lovers opt for tagliatelle with pork and beef ragu and Parmesan.
Find one of Caloundra’s best dining experiences at Corner Pocket Bar & Grill on Lower Gay Terrace. Whether holiday-makers dropping in or locals popping down for a beer, this well-loved dining destination has a breezy alfresco area for balmy Sunshine Coast days, while indoors projects a rustic vibe of exposed brick, recycled timber and stacked stone pillars, ideal for lingering over a glass of wine with friends.
From perfectly cooked steak to seafood, pizza and burgers, there is a plate on the menu to tempt all tastes – start with salt and pepper squid, moving onto pizzas like salami, ham, bacon, pepperoni, kabana, red onion, cheese and BBQ sauce.
Pizza has never tasted as good as what you get at South Melbourne’s Mister Margherita Pizzeria on Park Street. Centrally located, this eatery brings fresh gourmet pizza to the local lunch and dinner scene with various tasty offerings from pizza to calzones, focaccias, pasta, crispy fresh salads and delicious desserts.
Stop in on Monday for a cheeky pint and chow down on gourmet pizza such as Gambero – San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, fior di latte, Tiger prawns, garlic, parsley, cracked pepper and chilli flakes – or the Queenslander with shaved ham and pineapple.
A family-owned local favourite for almost a decade, Mars Pizza on Agincourt Road brings the authentic taste of thin-crusted gourmet pizza to Marsfield. This suburban gem of a restaurant embraces a simple philosophy - to provide high-quality, fresh ingredients with a focus on an unpretentious and amazing experience for the customer.
Think delicious slices like chicken tikka with tandoori chicken, red onion, capsicum, coriander and mint yoghurt, or perhaps chilli beef, beans, chilli, jalapenos and sour cream, washed down with a cold beer, or glass of wine.
