# The Pass: 200+ Pubs & Bars — Earn Points & Order Via Mobile

> Loyalty app for pubs and bars offering rewards, mobile ordering, and exclusive perks. (iPhone/iPad app by AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486520735)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894/reviews.md

## What is The Pass?

Fuelling food and drinks adventures in 200+ of Australia's best pubs and bars!

Earn and access exclusive perks and rewards with The Pass app and loyalty.
• Download and join today for $10 free welcome credit instantly.
• Earn 10 points for every $1 spent
• Order and pay direct from your phone at the bar or your table
• Climb loyalty levels to access richer rewards and better value
• Discover new weekly specials, epic events and so much more

With The Pass, it's good times and great perks year-round. Convert your banked points for credit to use on future orders, enjoy a gift for your birthday, skip the queues by ordering from your phone, gain exclusive access to unique offers and discover a world that is deliciously rewarding!

## Key features

- Earn points on every purchase
- Order and pay via mobile
- Exclusive rewards and perks
- Loyalty level progression
- Discover specials and events
- Welcome credit upon joining

## What do users think of The Pass?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💰 Generous rewards and credits
- ✨ Easy to use rewards
- 📍 Helpful venue finder
- 💸 Good value for money
- 🎁 Free credit/beer offers
- 💳 Convenient payment option (for some)
- 📈 Points accumulation system

**Cons**

- 💳 Mandatory credit card on signup
- ❌ Difficult or impossible login/signup
- ❓ Confusing promotion activation
- 🚫 No Apple Pay/PayPal support
- 🔒 Security concerns with card storage
- 📉 Rewards not always applied
- 💸 Unexpected fees/charges
- 🗺️ Limited country/venue access
- 😵‍💫 Buggy and frustrating UX
- 👎 Poor customer support
- ⚠️ Potential for card fraud
- 🔄 Password reset issues
- 🤷‍♀️ Staff untrained on app usage
- 🚫 No dark mode
- ❓ Credit card details cannot be deleted
- 📱 App not compatible with all devices/OS

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to login
- Login with Apple not working
- Password reset emails not received
- Phone number registered to multiple accounts
- App crashes or freezes
- Cannot remove added card
- Promotions not activating correctly
- Drink menu not showing up after update
- Birthday input errors
- Credit not applied to orders
- App redirects to incorrect screens
- Login required too frequently
- Social signups auto-logout
- Payment methods not changeable
- Links go to blank pages
- Website pushing app that doesn't work
- Promo codes not accepted
- App not compatible with prepaid cards
- Signup process glitched, buttons not working
- App not working after venue co app change

**Most requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Add PayPal integration
- Implement a 'forgot email' option
- Improve password reset process
- Add dark mode
- Allow users to see app/venues before adding payment
- Integrate with Apple Pay for payment
- Make credit application automatic
- Provide clearer display of credit/discounts during checkout
- Allow users to remove card details
- Enable phone number as a login method
- Improve menu display for drinks
- Allow users to see app content before credit card entry
- Offer cash payment option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 122)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lack of Customer support

*2026-08-20, version 12.10.6*

No customer support. Ordered a meal at a venue and it went to the wrong venue. Notified everyone and the meal was cancelled. Do you think I can find any 
human to get a refund?

Also doesn’t help when the brand responds under here with a suggestion to contact them…. When you’ve already don’t that.

### 5/5 — Dined at Runaway Bay Tavern on opening night of new Bistro refurbishment

*2026-08-17, version 12.10.5*

Had a great experience and the staff were very good - excellent service and very helpful

### 1/5 — no US phones allowed?!?

*2026-08-06, version 12.10.4*

there about 10 countries listed but no US number is allowed to sign up? I know you must hate our president like we all do but why punish the tourists?  lame…

### 1/5 — Beware of additional charges

*2026-08-01, version 12.10.4*

Downloaded this app as it offered $10 credit for my local. Gave Apple Pay as an option so I entered my credit card info and only used it once at the bar with a code. Checked my bank account today and have been charged a pending $1.96 fee which was NOT openly explained upon signing. Will take up to 10 days to get this money off pending from my account and even though I’ve cancelled my app, they’re telling me it will take 7 days to remove my details 
NOT HAPPY !!!!

### 2/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-20, version 12.8.10*

Great way to get genuine discounts  at a wide variety of venues

### 1/5 — Too Bloated

*2026-05-17, version 12.8.10*

This app consumes battery and personal details like there is no tomorrow. It shouldn’t be asking for payment information and location. Further, it’s hard to find menu details. Annoying for someone with allergy requirements. It focuses on directing people to the nearest hotel and advertising and will not work unless giving location. Pubs+ is much better.

### 1/5 — Promos are misleading

*2026-05-06, version 12.8.10*

It’s not spent $30 get $20 as the ads suggest, it’s install the app, connect your card then before you use it to buy something you need to hunt around the app and find a yes I want the promotion to be activated THEN spend your money and hope that’s the actual sequence for it to work. I tried twice and no love. Given up… for second time.

Zero care into the user experience. If user has spent the $’s to get a reward, give them the reward. If they need to click an activate button BEFORE, how about you make that button a little bigger or put it during the checkout which was all in-app… instead y’all make it hard to find and only slightly different than the already activated notices. I guess you auto-activate some promos but not others. Sour taste in mouth after being taken for a ride twice with this thing.

### 1/5 — Mr D

*2026-04-22, version 12.8.10*

App would not honor $10 off first order. Very average

### 1/5 — Worse app ever

*2026-04-15, version 12.8.10*

I’ve never left a review for an app in my life but this is seriously the worst app I’ve ever had the misfortune to use. There is no ‘forgot email’ or help and I now have 2 accounts I can’t use.

### 1/5 — Extremely Buggy

*2026-03-09, version 12.8.6*

Unable to login, have tried verifying code several times (and just about everything else). Can’t use a new email to die to phone number being registered. Never had so much trouble just trying to login to an app!

## Frequently asked questions about The Pass

### What does The Pass app do?

The Pass app allows you to discover and earn rewards at over 200 pubs and bars across Australia. You can earn points for every dollar spent, order and pay directly from your phone, and climb loyalty levels to unlock exclusive perks and better value.

### How do I earn rewards with The Pass app?

You earn 10 points for every $1 spent at participating venues. These points can be converted into credit for future orders. Additionally, climbing loyalty levels unlocks richer rewards and better value, and you can receive a birthday gift.

### Is The Pass app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and join. You even receive $10 in free welcome credit instantly upon joining. While the app itself is free, you will be making purchases for food and drinks within the participating venues.

### What kind of perks can I get?

Perks include earning points for credit, exclusive access to unique offers, skipping queues by ordering from your phone, and receiving a gift for your birthday. Higher loyalty levels provide even better value and rewards.

### Can I order food and drinks directly from the app?

Yes, you can order and pay directly from your phone, either at the bar or at your table. This feature helps you skip queues and makes the ordering process more convenient.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.10.6 — 2026-08-18

We've tidied up a couple of things:
• Fixed an issue where some users were incorrectly seeing no available offers when opening the app
• Multi-step offer trackers now display based on your local time

### 12.10.5 — 2026-08-10

We've fixed an issue affecting some users where the incorrect order amount was being displayed in the My Activity page.

Plus some other minor tweaks here and there.

### 12.10.4 — 2026-07-21

Apple Pay is here!

You can now use Apple Pay for your Order at Table transactions in The Pass, making it quicker and easier to check out when ordering from the app.

Plus, we've made some other tweaks to keep things running smoothly.

### 12.10.3 — 2026-06-29

This update includes a few tweaks and changes to improve your overall experience with The Pass.

### 12.9.0 — 2026-06-08

This update includes a few tweaks and changes to improve your overall experience with The Pass.

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All apps by AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/1486520735

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