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Discover the comforting foods that fueled The Beatles, from retro cocktails to favorite childhood snacks.
Learn what Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr still enjoy today and how to recreate it at home.
True music fandom is cherishing all the details you can glean about a musician, from liner notes to the turn of a phrase in a press interview. These little extras give a peek behind the curtain to an artist’s creativity, personality, and so much more. Sometimes we’re lucky and get a star’s autobiography or a very public, active Instagram account.
However, for the “Golden Era” of rock ‘n’ roll, we don’t have real-time Reels preserved on the internet forever. We just have old Rolling Stone clips and studio recordings made on ancient tapes for antiquated media.
Still, we have recipes. We love cataloging pop culture of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s through old recipes, from past Hollywood stars to the music zeitgeist of the 20th century: The Beatles.
Get to know The Fab Four in an all-new way—not by the lyrics or melodies they contributed to the most iconic songs of our time, but by the foods that brought them comfort along the way. We’ve rounded up some of The Beatles’ favorite dishes and snacks, from George Harrison’s lunch order to John Lennon’s go-to cocktail. And for Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr fans, we’ve got a rare look into the rock stars’ current lives, and the comfort foods they still crave today.
The Beatles’ Favorite RecipesJohn Lennon
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Brandy Alexander
John Lennon first tried this retro cocktail at Los Angeles’ infamous Troubadour club with fellow musician Harry Nilsson. The drink immediately became his favorite, as Lennon thought the simple combo tasted like a milkshake!
George Harrison
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Marmite Sandwich
Everyone has their go-to lunch, and so did George Harrison. However, he accidentally memorialized his humble lunch request on a hot mic during a studio recording for one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs.
Ringo Starr
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Goat Cheese Sandwich
Known as the “funny Beatle,” Ringo Starr has always delighted fans in interviews with little comedic bits and unexpected puns. His answers on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” during “The Colbert Questionert” were no different—especially when asked about his favorite sandwich.
Paul McCartney
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Sugar Butty
The U.K. loves a butty (sandwich), but a Sugar Butty is the sweetest of all. And what’s just as sweet is knowing that Paul McCartney grew up eating this simple treat as a child in Liverpool—years before the world knew his name.
Egg and Chips
Just like the humble Sugar Butty, McCartney has also shared his love for another simple dish: a fried egg on top of a plate of fries. That’s it. That’s the dish.
Lentil Soup
Forever (and hilariously) preserved on an episode of “The Simpsons,” McCartney’s Lentil Soup is both a meme and an actual recipe.
Pasta Olio
There’s so much about John Lennon and George Harrison—and the music that they likely would have created later in life—that Beatles fans will never know, but McCartney has continued to be in the public eye for all these years, and, as someone who has seen the rockstar perform several times in the last decade, there’s never a question that he’s still got it. So, what fuels a musical legend after he leaves the stage? Pasta Olio.
The Paul-wich
Not only has McCartney shared his favorite recipes over the years, but he has also shocked fans with clever kitchen hacks, including this mind-blowing trick for bagel sandwiches. If you follow this method, you can turn two bagels into three sandwiches. He’s truly a creative genius.
The Maccarita
The Beatles’ self-titled album is arguably one of the most iconic contributions to music history and culture—ever. And McCartney’s self-titled margarita is equally iconic. While traditional margaritas feature lime as the headlining citrus, McCartney opts for clementines.
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