Published: July 15, 2020 Modified: April 9, 2025 by Cathy Trochelman 6 Comments

Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip

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Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip… aka your new favorite party dip! This creamy combo is packed with the delicious flavors of beer, cheese, and bacon… and guaranteed to be a hit anywhere you take it!

Overhead close up of Beer Cheese Dip with pretzels

Beer cheese is a classic combo, and for good reason. It’s delicious in all its various forms – from soups to breads to dips and more – and this Pub Cheese Dip is our FAVORITE way to enjoy it.

Made with just 6 simple ingredients, it’s so easy to make and always a huge hit.

To be honest, I’ve been eating this dip for years at parties and get togethers… but always without the bacon! And to be fair, it’s completely delicious either way. But as we all know, bacon makes everything better… and this dip is no exception.

It’s creamy and salty and savory and delicious… and it comes together in no time at all. Have a party coming up? Make this dip!! Trust me… you won’t regret it!

Pretzel dipping into Beer Cheese Dip

what you’ll need for this recipe

One of the best things about this recipe is the short ingredient list. It takes all the stress out of entertaining… and don’t worry… a short ingredient list doesn’t mean this dip is short on flavor.

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
  • 2/3 cups beer (I used Spotted Cow)
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions

how to make pub dip

This dip is incredibly easy to whip up. Just be sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so it turns out nice and creamy!

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, and beer.
  2. Use a hand mixer or food processor to mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in cooked bacon and green onions, reserving some for garnish.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining green onions.

Beer Cheese Dip ingredients

Recipe Variations

  • Omit the bacon – the recipe is delicious even without it!
  • Add 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken
  • Use fresh minced chives in place of green onions
  • Substitute any of your favorite kinds of beer
  • Use Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or any type of cheese
  • Serve with veggies, crackers, or crusty bread in place of pretzels

Beer Cheese Dip ingredients in a mixing bowl with a beer pour shot

storage tips

Leftover dip should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I would not recommend freezing it, as cream cheese doesn’t typically freeze well.

Creamy Bacon Beer Cheese Dip in a mixing bowl
Overhead shot of Beer Cheese Dip in a bowl with pretzels

Pub-Style Beer Cheese Dip

Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip… aka your new favorite party dip! This creamy combo is packed with the delicious flavors of beer, cheese, and bacon… and guaranteed to be a hit anywhere you take it!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
  • 2/3 cups beer I used Spotted Cow
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, and beer.
  2. Use a hand mixer to mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in cooked bacon and green onions, reserving some for garnish.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining green onions.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Omit the bacon – the recipe is delicious even without it!
  • Add 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken
  • Use fresh minced chives in place of green onions
  • Substitute any of your favorite kinds of beer
  • Use Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or any type of cheese
  • Serve with veggies, crackers, or crusty bread in place of pretzels

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 242mg | Sugar: 1g

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6 Comments

  1. Yum! We love cheese in this house! My family will be so excited to try this! Saved for the weekend! Thank you!

  2. I thought I loved beer cheese, but I’ve been missing out. BACON!!! I can’t wait to make a huge batch of this.

  3. You had my attention when I first read this at beer, cheese, and bacon! I made this over the weekend and it was gone within minutes. I can’t wait to make it again soon.