Pubs in Ireland are family gathering places. In most towns, they’re really the centers of the community. When in Ireland, besides grabbing a pint of Guinness, listening to music, and having great conversations, people go to pubs for their food. Since not everyone can travel to Ireland for a meal, these Irish pub food recipes will bring Ireland to your kitchen.
Bangers and Mash
“It is quick and easy to make, is great for those on a budget, and makes a substantial meal too! A big plus is that kids love it! I love it with onion gravy but, I think that any thick gravy will do well. I love to serve it along with fresh green beans, but your favorite veggie will also do!” – Linda
Irish Boxty (Crispy Fried Potato Cakes)
“From my (South Side Chicago) Irish friend, Coleen. I received most of her recipes in the late ’90s. She has given me some really great authentic ones. She left Ireland in 1940.” – Nancy J.
An Irish Guinness Beef Stew
“This is a handy dinner you can prepare the night before, especially for us working mothers. When I’m on nights I would have this pre-made for the next day all I have to do is heat and serve. ” – Racquel
Riley Family Soda Bread
“Easy and delish! As we are the Irish family amongst our friends, I always make several loaves of this to share on St. Patrick’s Day. With or without raisins, you’ll love it!” – Elizabeth
Lori’s Quick and Easy Shepherd Pie
“This is a quick go-to meal when we are in a hurry. It is a warm, down-home, comfort food and one of my family’s favorite dinners.” – Lori
Reuben Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes) Recipe
“Irish style potato pancakes stuffed reuben style with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese along with a tasty Russian dressing.” – Kevin
Traditional Irish Colcannon
“Though in the U.S. colcannon is often served on St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage, it’s a traditional Irish potato dish eaten at Halloween, or Samhain (Gaelic Samhuinn). Regional varieties of colcannon include using cabbage instead of kale or adding parsnips to the mash.” – Sasha
Guinness Beef Stew
“My husband who is a professional chef once cooked at an Irish pub this was his recipe for Guinness Beef Stew.” – Malinda
Irish Style Banoffee Pie
“I love making this pie. It’s so easy and it’s one of my husband’s favourite desserts… and he is not a dessert person. Just throw it together and it’s ready in no time. So quick and looks lovely when you present it.” – Racquel
Cheddar and Rosemary Irish Soda Bread
“A super simple Irish style soda bread with plenty of cheddar cheese and rosemary where you literally just need to mix 6 simple ingredients, form a loaf with the dough, and bake it!” – Kevin
Potato Wedges
“If you’re like us at our house, you get in a rut and end up doing the same potatoes over and over again. This here is an easy way to change them up a bit and put a different kind of starch on the table.” – Stacey
Baked Potato Nachos
“Shake up your appetizer menu with these Baked Potato Nachos featuring seasoned potato wedges topped with your favorite Nacho toppings.” – Melissa