Pub grub

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Pub grub is food that is typically found in a British or Australian pub. This tends to be items such a steak and kidney pie, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, hot pot, ploughman's lunch, pasties and similar items. Such food tends to take the form of traditional fare consisting of hearty meals that can be made in large quantites.

Typically pub food is ordered at the bar and paid for in advance. In keeping with British pub custom, tipping is not expected. Customers traditionally seat themselves, and are often given a number, or a unique table marker, to assist the bar staff in delivering their food.

The term "pub grub" is often used to express mild disdain for such common food, especially in travel guides. Perhaps for this reason, recent years have seen some pubs electing to serve more modern, upscale dishes such as curries, lasagne or stir-fries.

A gastropub is an upmarket pub offering higher-quality meals.

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