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Not long ago, many pubs didn't offer any food. Some of the bigger pubs did offer some peanuts ans snacks, and still there are pubs that does not have more than that. Most pubs had to sell more food however, because of the smoke ban. They had to sell something to survive, and so the food menu grew. (1)



Some pubs just offer sandwiches, and some offer other pub grub, like meat pies and sausages with mashed potatoes.  In 1950, British pubs would start selling "a pie and a pint". This was popular at the time, and it led to "chicken in a basket" in the 1960s and 1970s. Roasted chicken and chips served on a napkin. (2)

But things changed with the microwaves and freezer food. The traditional pub grub was soon gone,  replaced with the newer version. The menu expanded with British food such as steak and ale pie, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, Sunday roast, bangers and mash, and pasties. On top of that, many pubs started selling burgers, lasagna and chili con carne. (2)

When the 1990s arrived, selling food was very important to keep the customers. At this time it was normal to have a separate dining room. Today, some pubs even try to focus on the food. They are aiming for higher standards, to match up with restaurant standards. These pubs are often called gastro pubs. (2)



Back to British Pubs

Read more about the British pubs:
 * Learn more about the history of the pubs!
 * Where can I find a nice pub?
 * What kind of food can I get?
 * What kind of drinks can I get?

You can read more about British food here.

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