Craving those cozy pub vibes from the comfort of home? I’ve gathered 18 sensational pub food recipes that will let you skip the crowds and enjoy all your favorite comfort food.
From crispy fries to hearty pies, this list has everything you need to create a memorable night in!
1. Cottage Pie
The cottage pie should not be confused with shepherd’s pie.
A cottage pie features a minced beef filling in a gravy sauce, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
What is the difference between the two? Shepherd’s pie is typically made with lamb.
2. Classic Shepherd’s Pie
A classic shepherd’s pie is sure to please with its perfectly seasoned ground beef (or lamb) on the bottom and fluffy, cheese-loaded mashed potatoes on top.
If you are looking for a casserole, this should be it! Your taste buds will go wild with this wonderful combination of creamy potatoes and savory beef.
3. Ground Chicken Burgers
These ground chicken burgers are sure to please!
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to classic burgers, look no further.
This recipe will deliver surprisingly tender and juicy patties, while others yield dull and dry burgers.
You’ll want to add these to your weeknight meal rotation, and they’ll come together in just half an hour!
4. Philly Cheesesteak
You’ll need a buttery hoagie roll that’s loaded with ribeye steak, sweet caramelized onions, and ooey-gooey provolone for this recipe. If you like a good Philly cheesesteak, you’ll adore this.
Being filled with extra-rich and decadent flavors, this is the ultimate guilty pleasure. It’s not the healthiest sandwich, but you won’t care because it’s worth every calorie.
5. Pub Burgers
Just looking at the photo will already tell you how phenomenal these pub burgers are. Those glistening onions and melty cheese look like they could be stared at all day!
However, it’s the juicy patties that make these burgers a true masterpiece. The patties are simple, yet absolute perfection, seasoned with just Worcestershire sauce, butter, salt, and pepper.
6. Fish and Chips
It is definitely time we saw this iconic British dish more often! Here, you can enjoy the ultimate embodiment of fried food.
Both the fish and fries are crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Salt, pepper, and spices perfectly season these, and their flavors are as equally great as their textures.
7. Loaded Pub Fries
Any day, I would choose these over classic fries!
Of course, I think classic fries are absolutely flawless.
However, these loaded fries are ten times better with toppings like bacon crumbles, Manchego cheese, and cheddar.
What could be better than that?
8. Classic Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben sandwich consists of savory and juicy corned beef, melty cheese, crunchy sauerkraut, and tangy Russian dressing in between two slices of rye bread.
The flavors and textures of the sandwich don’t clash with one another, despite its many components. You get everything you can ask for in a grilled sandwich because they complement and contrast each other beautifully.
9. Classic Tuna Melt
Transform a boring can of tuna into a sensational sandwich with this quick and easy recipe!
What can you expect? Toasty bread, a creamy tuna filling, fresh tomatoes, and melty cheese.
This is the product of crossing a tuna sandwich and a grilled cheese.
10. Potato Skins
Everyone loves crispy and hearty potato skins! It is hard to only eat one of these pub foods.
These potato skins will rival that of any pub, loaded to the brim with bacon, melty cheese, and green onions. In just 10 minutes, they’re super easy to prepare.
11. Pub-Style Steak and Onion Pie
You can enjoy steak and onion pies, a staple at British pubs, even without a plane ticket.
For this recipe, chunks of fatty, melt-in-your-mouth steak and sweet crunchy-tender onions are bathed in a savory gravy, and encased in a buttery pie crust. You won’t need anything else!
12. Veggie Burgers
Who says vegetarians can’t enjoy a good burger? These veggie burgers taste good, while most don’t.
Made with quinoa, black beans, oats, sweet potatoes, herbs, and seasonings, these burgers may be meatless. However, they are hearty, chewy, and somehow meaty! These are also vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, so anyone can enjoy.
13. Club Sandwich
With this club sandwich, you’ll get layers of toasted bread, ham, bacon, turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and mayo all in one spectacular bite. It might be sandwich heaven!
Every bite will be filled with amazing flavors and textures, such as salty, savory, and fatty; and tender, crispy-crunchy, and creamy.
14. Crispy Chicken Parmesan
Chicken, marinara, parmesan, and mozzarella are a great combination in this recipe.
Despite being covered almost entirely with tomato sauce and cheese, the chicken still manages to retain its crispness. That is due to the chicken being coated in breadcrumbs and baked beforehand, so be sure not to skip this step!
15. Cobb Salad
This bowl of cobb salad is truly beautiful. It’s possible to eat this all day, even as someone who’s normally not a fan of salad with greens.
What makes it so good? It is complete with bacon, chicken, eggs, cheese, avocado, and a creamy dressing.
16. Steak Frites
You’ll have a memorable dinner when you pair your beautifully cooked steak with crispy-tender fries. If you want restaurant quality, you’ve found it.
Perfectly fried fries are served on the side of pan-seared steak. The steak is served with a light yet delectable lemon herb butter that’s whipped to fluffy perfection.