In Australia, an
isolated shop, usually in
residential areas and
often set up in what used to be a house, selling:
milk
bread
pet food
washing detergent
nappies
sanitary products
disposable razors
ball point pens
sticky tape
gift wrap
postage stamps
chocolate in bar, block, or gift-box form
sweets
crisps
cigarettes
lemonade and other softdrinks
pies, pasties and sausage rolls
magazines
and often newspapers.
Milk Bars are generally family businesses.
No true Milk Bar is a part of a franchise or chain, and in fact it is the chain
"convenience stores" such as 7-eleven and FoodPlus, along with 24 hour
supermarkets, which are driving many Milk Bars out of business.
In New Zealand, Milk Bars are called Dairys.