Food: Pub Grub & Perfect Pints
As the weather turns and pub fires start crackling, nothing hits quite like proper British comfort food — rich stews, golden pies, creamy puddings — all washed down with the right pint. A true hedonist knows it’s not just about what’s on the plate, but what’s in the glass beside it. Here’s your no-nonsense autumn guide to cosy English pub dishes and their perfect beer pairings, featuring real brews you’ll find behind bars and on supermarket shelves across Britain… (in case you don’t fancy sober October, that is!)
Beef & Root Vegetable Stew
Beer pairing: Fuller’s London Porter
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Malty, chocolatey, with a hint of coffee — this classic porter deepens the stew’s slow-cooked richness.
Steak & Ale Pie
Beer pairing: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord
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A biscuity, balanced pale ale with enough hoppy bitterness to cut through buttery pastry and beefy gravy.
Fish Pie
Beer pairing: Adnams Ghost Ship (4.5%)
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Bright citrus and floral notes lift the creamy, smoky flavours of the pie without overwhelming them.
Sausages & Mash with Onion Gravy
Beer pairing: Theakston Old Peculier
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A dark Yorkshire ale with caramel and dried fruit depth — perfect with sweet onion gravy and hearty bangers.
Beans on Toast (with Cheese, if you’re living right)
Beer pairing: Camden Hells Lager
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Crisp, clean and refreshing. Keeps this humble comfort food simple and satisfying.
Plant-Based Sausages / Pies (Linda McCartney Range)
Beer pairing: BrewDog Punk IPA (also in AF)
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Bursting with tropical fruit and a sharp bitter edge — ideal for cutting through plant-based richness.
Ambrosia Rice Pudding or Custard
Beer pairing: Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout
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Sweet, velvety, cocoa-rich. A dessert in a glass that pairs like a dream with creamy puds.
The Loaded Take: Hedonism doesn’t hibernate. With these pairings, your autumn evenings can be as indulgent as ever — pint in one hand, fork in the other, fire roaring in the background.