Smiths Scampi Fries, Bacon Fries & Cheese Moments: From Pub Counter to Cult Classic

Snack Stories — Crisps, Sweets & the Stories Behind Them
By Frank Stephen · April 29, 2025

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Before you could order snacks online in your pants, there was the pub. And behind every proper bar was a wall of shiny little packets that looked like they’d been there since the 80s." — Smiths Scampi Fries, Bacon Fries, and the now-legendary but discontinued Cheese Moments.

These weren’t just snacks. They were part of the pint.
Ask anyone who's had them — they don’t just remember the taste. They remember the moment.

Now you don’t need a sticky table or a dodgy jukebox to enjoy them.
You just need an appetite and an address.

What Are Smiths Scampi Fries?

Bold, Tangy, and Built for Beer

Smiths Scampi & Lemon Fries are crunchy cereal-based snacks with a sharp, punchy flavour that’s hard to describe and even harder to forget. They’re not subtle — and that’s the whole point.

• ✅ Proper crunch
• ✅ Unmistakable scampi & lemon hit
• ✅ A pub snack classic that’s earned its place

🛒 Try them here:

• Smiths Scampi Fries 27g 24 Pack
• Carded Pub Snack Version – 27g 24 Pack
• Smiths Bacon & Scampi Mixed Box (36 bags)

What Are Smiths Bacon Fries?

Smoky, Salty, and Perfectly Crunchy

Smiths Bacon Fries deliver the goods if you’re after a no-nonsense bacon-flavoured bite that goes with anything — pint, sandwich, or sofa.

• ✅ Rich smoky bacon flavour
• ✅ Solid, satisfying crunch
• ✅ Still one of Britain’s favourite pub snacks

🛒 Try them here:

• Smiths Bacon Fries 24g 24 Pack
• Carded Pub Snack Version – 24g 24 Pack
• Smiths Bacon & Scampi Mixed Box (36 bags)

What Were Smiths Cheese Moments?

A Toast to a Lost Legend

Smiths Cheese Moments were something special — crunchy on the outside, creamy cheese filling on the inside.

Sadly, they’re no longer made. But if you know, you know.

• ✅ Crispy shell
• ✅ Soft, cheesy centre
• ✅ Still missed to this day

Where Can I Buy Smiths Pub Snacks Online?

You won’t find these in most supermarkets. That’s part of their charm — they still feel like a secret.

But online? You’re covered.

👉 Browse All Smiths Pub Snacks on Snacks Online

Why Are Smiths Bacon and Scampi Fries Still So Popular?

• They haven’t changed. Same recipe, same punch, year after year.
• They’re built for a pint. Rich, salty, crunchy. It’s the pub snack blueprint.
• They’re still not mainstream. You can’t buy them everywhere, and that makes them taste better somehow.
• They’ve earned cult status. These aren’t just crisps — they’re a tradition.

People Also Ask

Do Smiths Scampi Fries contain real fish?

No. Despite the strong flavour, Smiths Scampi Fries don’t contain real seafood. They’re cereal-based with scampi & lemon flavouring.

Why can’t I find Cheese Moments anywhere?

Smiths Cheese Moments were discontinued and are no longer in production. No word yet on a comeback, though fans still hold out hope.

Are Scampi and Bacon Fries vegetarian?

Bacon Fries contain pork. Scampi Fries don’t contain fish but do contain milk — some vegetarians may still avoid them.

What’s the best place to buy Smiths pub snacks online?

Snacks Online — full boxes, singles, and mixed packs all shipped from the UK.

Final Thoughts: Long Live the Pub Snack

You don’t need a barstool or a pint to enjoy these — though they help.

Smiths Scampi Fries and Bacon Fries are as good as you remember. Whether you want a quick fix or a case to share, we’ll ship them right to your door.

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