Don’t get too carried away with pints of beer in the pub this Sunday and forget about having dinner. Satisfy your appetite with one of these rich, Irish-inspired dishes. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Jameson’s Beef Barley Soup
Take a break from the cheers-ing in the crowded bar and have a satisfying bowl of this classic comfort soup full of Guinness-braised beef and vegetables. (1230 17 Ave. S.W., 403-984-9445, jamesonspubs.com, @JamesonsPubs)
The Kilkenny Yorkshire Tidbit
A monster of a Yorkshire pudding, filled with slow-cooked beef, leeks, mushrooms and hot gravy. Pairs perfectly with a pint of Guinness. (3630 Brentwood Dr. N.W., 403-284-4404, calgarysbestpubs.com, @calgarysbestpub)
Molly Malone’s Molly’s Poutine
Irish/Canadian fusion? Molly’s take on the Canadian classic sees potato wedges topped with cheese curds and a warm gravy made with Irish whiskey. (1153 Kensington Cres. N.W., 403-296-3220)
Oak Tree Tavern Guinness Stew
If it’s a little chilly on St. Patrick’s Day, warm up in this little pub with a big bowl of Oak Tree’s homemade stew chock full of beef and hearty vegetables. (124 10th St. N.W., 403-270-3347, oaktreetavern.com, @oaktreeyyc)
Rose and Crown Stuffed Bison Sheperd’s Pie
Sit back while enjoying the live Irish tunes, and have a healthy serving of the Rose and Crown’s take on Sheperd’s Pie with ground bison, layered with tender vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. (1503 4 St. S.W., 403-244-7757, roseandcrowncalgary.com, @roseandcrownyyc)
Ship and Anchor Bangers and Mash
Nice and simple, The Ship serves up Guinness and bison sausages with mashed potatoes, peas and a carmalized onion gravy. Perfect with a shot of whiskey on the side for sipping. (534 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com, @Ship_And_Anchor)
St. James Corner Yorkshires
Classic and always welcome pub fare, these mini yorkies come piping hot with a Dijon horeradish sauce and a horseradish jus for dipping. (1219 1 St. S.W., 403-262-1157, stjamescorner.ca, @stjamescorner)