To celebrate my home country, England, making it to the semifinals, I’m bringing the energy of a British pub right to your living room with 5 English Pub Recipes for the World Cup. Because let’s face it: if it’s coming home, we need the proper food to match. This ultimate match-day menu features classic comfort foods from the archives that are perfect for game-day grazing. From iconic pub bites to the ultimate game-day drink, these recipes give you maximum flavor with minimal halftime stress. (If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out my full British recipe collection).

A selection British pub food
1
A closeup of the inside of a Scotch egg showing the bright yolk
Traditional Scotch Eggs
Soft or hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection.
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2
British fish and chips served with peas, ketchup and tartar sauce
Fish and Chips
Made the traditional way with flaky fish dipped in a crisp batter and served with thick, golden fat chips.
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3
2 British bangers on a bed of mash with peas
Bangers and Mash
There is no dish more classic than this pub staple, served with a rich onion gravy and fresh peas.
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4
A closeup of a salmon fish finger/fish stick sandwich cut so you can see the inside of the salmon
Salmon Fish Finger Sandwich
Upgraded fish fingers made with fresh salmon, piled high in a sandwich with tangy homemade tartar sauce.
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5
A pint of beer and cider
Snakebite – Beer and cider
Pub food isn't complete without a pint! This classic British staple is made with equal parts crisp lager and hard cider for the ultimate match-day drink.
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