Make Your Own Pub and Bar Food at Home

If you’re craving pub style dishes but don’t feel like heading out or ordering in, why not try making them at home? These recipes are super simple and they’re all delicious meals that’ll leave you feeling satisfied and cozy. Whichever one you decide to try first, you’re bound to love it. And don’t forget to grab a cold beer to enjoy alongside it!

Shepherd’s Pie

A skillet full of mashed potatoes on a table at a pub, next to a bottle of beer. This is one of the best pub and bar food recipes. — Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is an easy weeknight dinner using leftovers, such as turkey and mashed potatoes, as well as onion, herbs, vegetables, and Guinness for flavor. It’s a delicious and hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

Pub and bar food: Fried calamari sticks served with tomato sauce on a plate. — Chicken Mozzarella Sticks. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta

Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish.
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Loaded Poutine

A hearty skillet of pub food, mouthwatering potatoes smothered in rich gravy. — Poutine – Smothered Fries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Indulge in Canada’s most beloved dish, the delicious poutine, which is perfect for satisfying any comfort food cravings. Smothered with cheese curds, bacon, and gravy, this tasty dish is a must-try for fry lovers.
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Truffle Nacho Loaded Fries

A pub-style skillet full of nachos on a wooden table. — Truffle Nacho Loaded Fries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You are going to love all the flavours in this truffle nacho loaded fries recipe. It’s made with thick cut steak fries, strip steak, cheese, and more, for an incredible flavour in every mouthful.
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Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

Pub-style pizza bagel bites on a tray with tomatoes and basil. — Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These homemade mini pizza bagel bites are just as more-ish as they sound! That’s right – one is never enough. Once you know how to make bagel bites, you’ll want to rustle up this bite size pizza snack all the time.
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Hot Italian Sliders

Pub-style ham and cheese sliders on a wooden cutting board. — Hot Italian Sliders. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Spice up your next gathering with hot Italian sliders – the perfect appetizer for tailgating or backyard picnics! Made with slider rolls, deli meats, and cheeses, these mini sandwiches are a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget the marinara dipping sauce for an extra kick of flavor!
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Hot Turkey Sandwich

A plate of bread with peas, butter, and Canadian recipes. — Hot Turkey Sandwich. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Hot turkey sandwiches are a beloved treat in Canada but their popularity is growing rapidly everywhere. The combination of succulent turkey, thick fluffy bread slices, peas, butter, gravy, and cranberries is truly a magical one.
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Masala Flavour)

Air fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a delicious crispy treat, wonderfully cooked in the air fryer with little oil. A generous sprinkling of Indian masala takes these sweet potato fries to another level!
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Bean Nachos With Fresh Corn

Authentic Mexican nachos served as pub food in a skillet. — Bean Nachos With Fresh Corn. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack. Loaded with fresh summer corn, kidney beans, jalapenos, and cheese. They are impossible to resist.
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Instant Pot Pork Tacos

Three tacos on a wooden cutting board. — Instant Pot Pork Tacos. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

They are packed with flavorful Mexican spices, tender pork, and topped with all of your favorite taco toppings. Load them up with avocado, red onion, tomatoes, lime, and avocado crema for a delicious gluten-free, keto, and paleo meal (minus the tortilla shells).
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Tacos

Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork

A pub staple - a pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw and accompanied by a refreshing beer. — Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork recipe is a no-fuss and no-prep recipe perfect for busy weeknights and summer potlucks. Toss 3 common ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning for a flavorful meal in the evening.
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The Best Pulled Pork Nachos

A delicious plate of nachos, piled high with mouthwatering meat and vegetables, perfect for indulging in as pub or bar food. — The Best Pulled Pork Nachos. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Pulled Pork Nachos are one of my favorite game day snacks. They are always a complete crowd favorite. The only thing you need to worry about is running out of them before game time!
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Red Robin Steak Fries In Air Fryer

Pub food - French fries served with ketchup on a plate. — Red Robin Steak Fries In Air Fryer. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Red Robin Steak Fries in air fryer, are a classic side dish with a crispy texture with delicious flavors and seasoned salt. Grab a bag of these delicious steak fries from the frozen foods section at your local grocery store and have ready for a side dish or snack, in just a few minutes cooking time.
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Bangers And Mash + Stout And Onion Gravy

A hearty pub and bar food favorite, enjoy a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy and topped with tender meat. — Bangers And Mash + Stout And Onion Gravy. Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

Bangers and mash recipe with pan-fried bite-sized sausages smothered in stout and onion gravy on creamy garlic mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food recipe with bite-sized sausages which makes it easier to enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Bangers And Mash + Stout And Onion Gravy

Steak and Ale Pie

A plate with a traditional pub food dish of pie and peas on it. — Steak and Ale Pie. Photo credit: Krumpli.

Who can resist those tasty little steak and ale pies at the pub? Now you can get that unforgettable flavor, in your home kitchen, complete with the perfect flaky crust.
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Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Pub-Style Fish and Chips served in a basket with lemon wedges and ketchup. — Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Photo credit: Julie’s Eats and Treats.

Learn how to make Fish and Chips at home! Delicious beer battered fish fillets that are fried until they are golden brown and crispy. Pair it with sliced potatoes that are fried until crispy to make the perfect homemade French Fries!
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Chicago Style Pub Pizza

A pizza with pepperoni and cheese on a wooden table in a pub. — Chicago Style Pub Pizza. Photo credit: Carne Diem.

Get the iconic flavor of Chicago pub style pizza with this easy to make at home recipe. Load these pizzas up with all of your favorite toppings to make a meal that is customized to your taste buds.
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Air Fryer Nashville Hot Wings

A plate of pub food with chicken wings, carrots, celery and dip. — Air fryer Nashville Hot Wings. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Air Fryer Nashville Hot Wings have nice crispy skin on the outside and tender, juicy chicken on the inside. These fantastic crispy chicken wings are coated in a layer of pickle juice, air fried and then covered in Nashville Hot Seasoning that packs a huge heat punch.
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Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings

Pub-style BBQ chicken wings served in a white bowl next to a bowl of tangy sauce. — Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings are incredibly flavorful after marinating in your favorite Jerk Chicken Sauce. All you need are 3 simple ingredients and less than half an hour to whip up these crispy air fryer chicken wings.
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Homemade Onion Rings in the Air Fryer

Classic pub food - crispy fried onion rings served on a plate with a side of tangy ketchup. — Homemade Onion Rings in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Homemade Onion Rings in the Air Fryer are the perfect appetizer or side dish to whip up. Crispy, crunch breading around a firm onion round that’s air fried to golden brown perfection.
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Air Fryer Frozen Potato Skins

Three stuffed potatoes on a plate with sour cream and chives, perfect for pub food. — Air Fryer Frozen Potato Skins. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Wondering how to make the best Frozen Potato Skins in the Air Fryer? Well, look no further because I’m here to tell you all about taking the boxed frozen potato skins you can buy at the store and making them perfectly just like you’d get them at a restaurant, fried or baked in the oven.
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Baked Gouda Mac And Cheese

Cheesy macaroni and cheese, a classic pub favorite, cooked in a skillet. — Baked Gouda Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Indulge in a creamy, delicious homemade baked gouda mac and cheese for the ultimate comfort food! This easy-to-follow recipe has a rich, creamy texture and is ready in just 45 minutes!
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Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Pub-style fried chicken nuggets on a white plate. — Fried Oyster Mushrooms. Photo credit: Broke Bank Vegan.

Try fried oyster mushrooms for a fried chicken alternative that’s just as crispy, crunchy, and meaty! Tender, umami-rich mushrooms are coated with a homemade buttermilk batter and spice-infused coating, then fried until golden. This crowd-pleasing snack is perfect on its own, as a filling for your favorite sandwich, or even as a burger addition!
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Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

A plate of fried calamari, a popular pub and bar food, served with a flavorful dip. — Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. Photo credit: Broke Bank Vegan.

These vegan Buffalo cauliflower wings are soft and tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and ultra-spicy! They’re breaded and baked until golden, then tossed in Frank’s Red Hot sauce. Serve them at a potluck or the big game with a side of creamy ranch dressing.
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