21 Copycat Pub Favorites You Can Make at Home

There is something especially satisfying about pub food when you want dinner to feel generous, familiar, and just a little more fun than usual. These are the kinds of meals and snacks people actually look forward to, with crisp edges, hearty fillings, and sauces worth wiping up with the last bite. Making them at home gives you a lot more control over the flavor, the portions, and the cost, which never hurts. It also means you can serve them hot, fresh, and exactly the way your family likes them. Some work well for game day, some make a solid Friday supper, and a few can easily pass as comfort food any night of the week. If you like reliable food that feels relaxed and crowd-pleasing, this is a very good place to start.

Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Copycat

Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Wings Copycat Recipe
Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing wings combine crispy chicken with a sweet, tangy chile sauce for a copycat appetizer with balanced heat and flavor.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings feature crisp chicken tossed in buttery hot sauce for a classic copycat appetizer with bold heat, tang, and crunch.
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Long John Silver’s Fish

Boneless Buffalo Wings (Extra Crispy, Bar-Style)
Long John Silver’s Fish. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes

Long John Silver’s Fish Batter recipe is perfect for fish, and so much more.
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Pluckers Wing Bar Hot Wings Copycat

Copycat Pluckers Wing Bar Hot Wings
Pluckers Wing Bar Hot Wings Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Pluckers Wing Bar Hot Wings bring crispy chicken and spicy buffalo sauce with fresh jalapeños together in a bold copycat appetizer with lively heat.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Copycat

Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Wings coat crisp chicken in a creamy sauce with garlic, Parmesan, herbs, and lemon for rich, savory flavor.
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TGI Friday’s Pretzel Sticks and Beer Cheese

TGI Friday’s Pretzel Sticks and Beer Cheese Dip
TGI Friday’s Pretzel Sticks and Beer Cheese. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

TGI Friday’s Pretzel Sticks and Beer Cheese Dip pair soft pretzel sticks with warm, creamy cheese sauce for an easy restaurant-style snack to share.
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Red Robin Onion Rings Copycat

Red Robin Onion Rings
Red Robin Onion Rings Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Red Robin Onion Rings deliver sweet onion slices in a crisp panko coating for a golden copycat side that pairs easily with burgers and sandwiches.
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Cheddar’s Loaded Texas Cheese Fries

Cheddars Loaded Texas Cheese Fries
Cheddar’s Loaded Texas Cheese Fries. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Cheddar’s Loaded Texas Cheese Fries layer crisp fries with melted cheddar jack, bacon, and ranch for a hearty restaurant-style side or party snack.
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Buffalo Fries

Buffalo Fries
Buffalo Fries. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Buffalo fries toss crisp potatoes in buttery hot sauce and finish with blue cheese, ranch, and green onions for a bold shareable side or snack.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Fries

Irish Nachos with Braised Beef

Irish Nachos with Braised Beef (Crispy Potato Nachos)
Irish Nachos with Braised Beef. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Irish nachos with braised beef layer crisp potato rounds with stout-braised beef, bacon, and melted cheese for a hearty pub-style platter to share.
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Irish Nachos with Corned Beef

Irish Nachos
Irish Nachos with Corned Beef. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Irish nachos top crisp potato chips with fried corned beef, beer cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions for a loaded pub-style snack to share.
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Raglan Road Guinness Dipping Sauce

Raglan Road Guinness Dipping Sauce
Raglan Road Guinness Dipping Sauce. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Raglan Road Guinness Dipping Sauce blends stout and savory seasonings into a rich dip that pairs especially well with warm Irish soda bread at home.
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Burger King Whopper Copycat

Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Burger King Whopper Copycat stacks a flame-grilled beef patty with fresh toppings on a sesame bun for a fast-food style burger made fresh at home.
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McDonald’s Hamburger Copycat

McDonald's Hamburger Copycat
McDonald’s Hamburger Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

McDonald’s Hamburger Copycat features thin beef patties, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard for a simple fast-food burger made fresh at home.
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Ultimate Garlic Burger

Ultimate Garlic Burger Recipe
Ultimate Garlic Burger. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Ultimate Garlic Burger layers juicy beef, melted cheese, garlic seasoning, and garlic butter sauce for a rich burger built for dedicated garlic lovers.
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Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Copycat

Copycat Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Copycat combines crisp buttermilk chicken, Buffalo sauce, and Parmesan peppercorn ranch on a soft bun for balanced heat.
Get the Recipe: Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Copycat

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich
Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Crispy fried fish sandwich pairs flaky fish with a crunchy coating and creamy tangy sauce for a homemade sandwich with plenty of texture and flavor.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Philly cheesesteak sliders bake tender beef, peppers, onions, and melted cheese into soft rolls for an easy party sandwich with classic deli flavor.
Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Hot Italian Sub Sliders

Hot Italian Sub Sliders
Hot Italian Sub Sliders. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Hot Italian sub sliders layer ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, and roasted red pepper glaze on soft rolls for a warm baked sandwich to share.
Get the Recipe: Hot Italian Sub Sliders

McDonald’s McRib Copycat

McDonald’s McRib Sandwich
McDonald’s McRib Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

McDonald’s McRib Copycat layers juicy pork, tangy barbecue sauce, pickles, and onions on a soft roll for a fast-food style sandwich at home.
Get the Recipe: McDonald’s McRib Copycat

Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup Copycat

Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup
Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup blends rich cheese and tender vegetables into a velvety copycat soup that makes a filling meal with crusty bread.
Get the Recipe: Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup Copycat

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Stephanie Manley is the creator of CopyKat.com. She has been recreating copycat recipes since 1995. Learn more about Stephanie Manley.

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