16 Irish Pub Recipes (2024)

Or any day of the year.

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Keaton Larson

Keaton Larson is part of the fellowship program at Dotdash Meredith, currently with Allrecipes. He has worked in the front and back of house of many restaurants, doing everything for serving and hospitality to cooking, preparing pizza dough, or pressing tortillas. Keaton graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2021 with a bachelors degree in English and a minor in professional writing.

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Published on January 31, 2024

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It's a shame there aren't more reasons to eat Irish food. While no one needs a reason, it helpsto have one. And as great as St. Patrick's day often is, I wish there were three or four more sprinkled throughout the year. Nonetheless, here are 16 recipes found in Irish pubs that will make your St. Patrick's day a traditional holiday. You'll find only the classics: Dublin Coddle and shepherd's pie, Irish champ and colcannon, recipes with Guinness and much more. The only thing you need to make these recipes, besides the ingredients, is a pinch of luck.

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Irish Stew

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"Followed the recipe to a T—turned out great, I didn't think it would be spiced enough, but the rosemary really helps. Paired this with the Irish Brown Soda Bread...for an Irish dinner." —MEGLANGFORD

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Beef and Guinness Stew

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"This Guinness beef stew is a very simple dish, but at the same time, it has a deep, complex, rich flavor. The maltiness of dark beer really does amazing things for the gravy." —John Mitzewich

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Beef, Mushroom, and Guinness Pie

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"I made this for St. Patty's Day. My husband and I thought it was excellent. It certainly takes awhile to cook, but the filling is delicious. I used Guinness Extra Stout and was afraid it might make it a bit bitter, but the result was fantastic. Extras are already packed up for lunch tomorrow!" —bellarosa

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Steak and Irish Stout Pie

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"This delicious Irish steak and stout pie is a meal that may provoke your guests into licking the pie dish clean." —Michael St Laurent

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Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks

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"I made this for my mother-in-law this past weekend, because she loves lamb shanks...and Guiness. It was a tremendous hit! I served it with cheesy polenta, also from this site, and it was definitely an excellent combination." —reddelicious

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Dublin Coddle (Irish Sausage and Potato Stew)

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"My family LOVED this stew! I did add carrots because we all love them. I served it with fresh pumpernickel and Irish soda bread slathered in butter. This stew is definitely going into the regular dinner rotation!" —Allrecipes Member

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Irish Shepherd's Pie

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"This Irish shepherd's pie is a lovely alternative to the much more common corned beef and cabbage you may have been planning for St. Patrick's Day dinner." —John Mitzewich

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Potato and Leek Soup

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"It's bonfire night here in England (Guy Falkes night) and there was a firework display in the park next to my house. So I made this up with my hubby's home grown veggies to eat outside whilst we watched the fireworks. Wow! It was absolutely fabulous...It went really well with my freshly baked crusty bread. This is a definite keeper." —Poldweia

Irish Bacon and Cabbage Soup

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"This Irish soup with bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, and cabbage is a wonderfully simple chunky soup. I use good quality Irish back bacon but if you can't get this, it tastes equally good made with pancetta. The dark green color of the cabbage alongside the tomatoes gives the soup a beautiful color." —Ita

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Colcannon

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"I was a bit scared of this, because although I had heard it was great and was very curious, it just seemed odd. Slimy cabbage mucking up mashed potatoes? However, I had nothing to fear, it was delicious." —PAGANANGEL

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Irish Champ

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"Irish champ is similar to colcannon but is made by blending green onions or scallions with creamy mashed potatoes. It's great on its own, served steaming hot with extra butter on top, but it's also a perfect side dish for good quality sausages." —Ita

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Irish Boxty

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"My dad made these every Sunday morning to take to the Irish American club in Cleveland, Ohio. He would make them using 10 lbs of potatoes! The club members would always look forward to Bernie Curley's Sunday morning Boxty!" —Michelle Hencye

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Guinness Bread

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"This bread is AMAZING. A little sweeter than you may expect, almost cake-like, but really good, and I love that it uses wheat flour and oats. I took it to our a St. Paddy's potluck and it vanished." —Dawn Beasley Macke

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Classic Fish and Chips

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"I love this! My husband loves it. Easy-to-follow directions. Have been looking for a good-tasting Fish & Chips recipe. Now I can stop. Will absolutely be making this again." —TSaen

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Seafood Pot Pie

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"This pot pie is loaded with tons of beautiful seafood perfect for special occasions for people you love. You can adjust the type and quantity of the seafood in this to suit your tastes, and preferences." —Karen Rankin

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True Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy

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"Amazingly delicious! My family raved about this meal that is full of flavor from every angle. I used Johnsonville Brats and 3 lbs red potatoes unpeeled. Although the gravy is thin it is very rich and soaks into the potatoes in a delightful way!" —Savory Susan

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FAQs

What makes a true Irish pub? ›

In addition to the casual social atmosphere, hearty food and drink, sports, and traditional Irish music are hallmarks of pub culture.

What is served in Irish pubs? ›

The Best Drinks to Order at an Irish Pub
  • Guinness. You will discover this drink at almost every other Irish pub. ...
  • Irish Cider. You can never go wrong with traditional Irish cider. ...
  • Murphy's Stout. ...
  • Tullamore Dew. ...
  • Jameson. ...
  • Ginger & Lime. ...
  • Irish Hot Whiskey. ...
  • Coole Swan.

What drink to order at an Irish pub? ›

Guinness, Jameson and Baileys are arguably three of the most popular Irish drinks. However, there are many other famous Irish alcohol brands, like Murphy's, Drumshambo, Dingle, Powers and many more that are well-known in Ireland and abroad.

What is a stereotypical Irish meal? ›

Colcannon and champ

Colcannon is a classic, comforting mash of potatoes, cabbage (or kale) and butter (or cream), flavoured with spring onions. Champ is a similar, mashed potato favourite, flavoured with spring onions, milk and butter. Try making your own... Colcannon or champ made with mustard or celeriac.

What is the most popular pub drink in Ireland? ›

Guinness. We know, we know… We couldn't start without highlighting Ireland's most famous export, Guinness. The famous “pint of black” has become a national icon and you can almost guarantee that you'll be served a pint of Guinness in any bar in the world, if you ask nicely enough.

What is an illegal pub called in Ireland? ›

A shebeen (Irish: síbín, "home-made whiskey") was originally an illicit bar or club where accessible alcoholic beverages were sold without a license.

What do the Irish call a bar? ›

Pubs are a cornerstone of the Irish social scene, and whether you're a teetotaler or a beer guzzler, they should be a part of your Ireland experience.

What is the golden rule of Irish pub etiquette? ›

The golden rule in an Irish Pub is to split the bag wide open and share them with everyone at the table. This is to be done regardless if the person in question is starving or not.

What not to order in an Irish pub? ›

12 Dishes To Avoid Ordering At An Irish Pub
  • American-based Irish co*cktails. Veselovaelena/Getty Images. ...
  • Anything green for St. Patrick's Day. ...
  • Beef stew. Natalia Hanin/Shutterstock. ...
  • Boxty. freeskyline/Shutterstock. ...
  • Corned beef and cabbage. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock. ...
  • Cottage pie. ...
  • Crisp sandwiches. ...
  • Dublin coddle.
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What is the dress code for pubs in Ireland? ›

Unless youre going for a big night 'out on the town', dressing in a relaxed and informal manner is the norm in Irish pubs. You may want to put on a fancy shirt, blouse or trousers. But a T-shirt and jeans also works great! You're unlikely to be refused entry to an Irish pub wearing casual footwear such sneakers etc.

What is a snug in an Irish pub? ›

The history of the “Snug” began in Ireland in the late 19th Century. It was typically a small, very private room, with frosted glass window, set above head height, accessing the bar. You paid a higher price for your beer in the Snug, but nobody could see you. It was not only the well off visitors who used these rooms.

What is the best selling Irish drink? ›

1. Jameson Single Pot Still. Jameson is synonymous with Irish whiskey. By far the best selling Irish whiskey in the world, Jameson built its fame in the 1700s and 1800s as a single pot still whiskey.

What whiskey do the Irish actually drink? ›

Some of the most famous Irish whiskies include Bushmills, Kilbeggan, Teeling, and, of course, Jameson. It only takes a sip of one to know that Irish whiskey is more than just something to make an Irish coffee with. Read VinePair's full Irish Whiskey guide to learn more.

What is considered traditional Irish food? ›

Traditional dishes, such as Irish stew, coddle, the Irish breakfast, and potato bread have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity.

What should be on a pub menu? ›

Pub food recipes
  • Best of British burgers with triple-cooked chips. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
  • All-in-one gammon, egg & chips. A star rating of 4.2 out of 5. ...
  • Baked buffalo chicken wings. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5. ...
  • Loaded fries. ...
  • Creamy tartiflette. ...
  • One-pan fish & chips. ...
  • Chicken wing dippers. ...
  • Fish finger sandwiches.

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