Public House

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• Flight of beer was not remotely worth $11, but the nachos were absolutely AMAZING!

  by Orangeheromama

  
  

• Try the Nachos! They are big enough to share and delicious.

  by Shannon M

  
  

• Very cool place with possibility the best fish tacos I've ever eaten.

  by James K

  
  

• fried chicken sandwich was awesome! so much more than I expected

  by Jeff B.

  
  

• Salad with chicken avocado and goat cheese

  by Carly Klein

  
  

• Neighborhood spot. Great beer selection but not the best food.

  by Michael O

  
  

• Decided to try the chorizo on the nachos-and so glad I did!

  by Annie

  
  

• The wait staff was quick and the appetizers were awesome.

  by Jamie R.

  
  

• If you don't know which craft draft to get ask. Staff will guide you.

  by Nathan

  
  

• Always packed on the weekends!! Go during the week to get a table. They have great food and beers on tap

  by Allison K.

  
  

• Accommodations

  by David M

  
  

• The Waygu Brisket Dip sandwich is so delicious! The bread is soft and beef is extremely tender. Try it with the Cauliflower Mash, a nice compliment.

  by Cindy OConnor

  
  

• Un poco X a mi parecer, las alitas de buen tamaño pero tampoco son las más ricas que haya probado.

  by Alexander A

  
  

• OK food, outrageously loud.

  by Joey N.

  
  

• Great house cider called Public House! Not too sweet, easy to drink as a solo.

  by Christian M

  
  

• Los tacos de carne

  by Karla A

  
  

• La música increíble y el lugar súper padre para una noche de copas.

  by Karlita P.

  
  

• Ask for the daily specials. Usually those are your best bet for great food.

  by Sean R.

  
  

• Mussels were very good!

  by Bill S.

  
  

• The wings are delicious!

  by Leland Brewster

  
  

• Good cocktails and a fun atmosphere

  by Jillian Burnickas

  
  

• For Bitches with a sweet tooth head to the Public House. As you can tell, we love our doughnuts. Public House offers doughnut fried French toast…need we say more?

  by Bitches Who B.

  
  

• Their food to share is great during happy hour. Real good for snacking.

  by Jason Khoo

  
  

• Excellent selection of craft beers. Very lively. Excellent food too!

  by Mark Stefko

  
  

• Good burgers

  by Andrew White

  
  

• Lots of bro types here. It's a scene designed for the suburban crowd.

  by Gordon W.

  
  

• Nachos with skirt steak. Definitely shareable!

  by Don N.

  
  

• Try the baked kale and chicken salad... Amazing

  by Keith K.

  
  

• los tragos y el ambiente

  by Gustavo M

  
  

• Excited for JK & Nick Cater with my girls ❤️❤️❤️

  by kime J

  
  

• Comida excelente.

  by Marisa S

  
  

• Yummy nachos, yummy beers.

  by Carina Andersen

  
  

• Decent food. Nice atmosphere and location

  by Jeff C.

  
  

• #FishTacos @publichouse #Chicago. Homemade #Tobasco inspired hot sauce was a nice touch 7/10

  by Axer U

  
  

• Good happy hour spot

  by Mark B.

  
  

• The burgers are amazing! :-)

  by Miguel C.

  
  

• Table taps.

  by Gyi J

  
  

• Amazing crisp cider! Bowls of mussels is a must try--fresh and decent sized. Service is fast and friendly.

  by Anuta G

  
  

• They have great flatbreads! If you can't decide which beer to have, try the flights. I LOVED to Not Your Father's Root Beer! 10% ABV but tasted just like Root Beer --- could be dangerous ;-)

  by Susan K.

  
  

• I had the dry rubbed fries and the chili. They were both very yummy.

  by amy m.

  
  

• Their gimlets are extra sour. Careful.

  by Kara Smith

  
  

• They have a great beer selection, try the local Revolution brews. I also enjoyed the food I ordered.

  by Jason R.

  
  

• Fun place downtown

  by Emilio C.

  
  

• Loved this place - the choice of beers on tap should make everyone happy!

  by Kelly A.

  
  

• Delicious Burgers. Came for lunch stayed till after dinner! The scene became much more lively after 4 on a Friday.

  by Laura A.

  
  

• Randoms, uglies and barely cold beer.

  by James W.

  
  

• Dumb broads and meathead douchebags welcome

  by Travis I.

  
  

• Candlelight pretzel!

  by Shawn D.

  
  

• Awesome place. Beers for years. Don't reach under the bar , that's my gum!

  by Matt E.

  
  

• Don't spill your baby Guinness!!!

  by Jason B.

  
  

• Offering free Multiple Choice Mac & Cheese with purchase of $20 (Friday)/Free DoItYourself Nachos with purchase of $20 during Uber Chicago's CHILOVESuberX, 9/20-9/22.

  by Uber Chicago ..

  
  

• Sooooooooooooo sloooooooooow

  by Bob K.

  
  

• Definitely doughy bar with ton of sales people :)

  by Andrew S.

  
  

• It is a Packer's bar. Ugh!

  by Patricia S.

  
  

• Salads are to die for, hearty portion sizes

  by Deanna M.

  
  

• This place has an excellent craft beer selection. Don't be purchasing any Budweisers in chere.

  by Steve C.

  
  

• Warning: Drinks are very wet.

  by Kevin B.

  
  

• Looking for a sports bar around downtown and the loop? Get here and checkout their killer mac 'n cheese and burgers and great drink selection.

  by Aaron C.

  
  

• Love their three year old cheddar with pretzel

  by Charlotte W.

  
  

• Good food, took a little too long...

  by Aaron W.

  
  

• Just ran into six Boston firefighters on vacation.

  by Meghan C.

  
  

• Misto Mussels are awesome!

  by Jon S.

  
  

• Grabbed some local drafts and nachos before a show ... very nice and the service was great.

  by Clifford B.

  
  

• Left Hand Milk Stout on tap!!

  by Toke T.

  
  

• Cheese curds. Stop looking at your phone, flag down the waitress, and thank me later.

  by Miguel P.

  
  

• Un hotel muy nice para descansar como se debe.

  by La Guía Raspberry

  
  

• Good luck if you don't know somebody. The doormen are complete dicks.

  by Brandi S.

  
  

• Seasoned fries are off the hook! Ask for the Jp wheat Ale!

  by Jarrett P.

  
  

• The Tiger Shrimp Burger is a must! Pair it with a handmade cherry coke from the bar.

  by Eric W.

  
  

• Best Old Fashioneds in River East!

  by Veezworld

  
  

• If you don't get the "Waffles and Bananas", you are wrong. It doesn't matter how full you are...you'll find room. One of the best desserts ever.

  by Adam A.

  
  

• Burnt end brisket Mac n chz

  by Lindsay W.

  
  

• Smoked Kobe Beef is awesome. So is the beer selection. Small-batch ever-changing house beer is made by goose island and always a good choice.

  by Josh W.

  
  

• House cut fries are banging!

  by Ryan K.

  
  

• Crowded!!!

  by Glen V.

  
  

• I don't get the lines: friendly service but food's not that spectacular

  by ISC C.

  
  

• Impressive beer selection and friendly staff.

  by Marco T.

  
  

• awesome food...

  by DK F.

  
  

• Hand cut fries and the accompanying dips are simply delicious

  by Megha G.

  
  

• The Public House has over 100 beer choices. Enough said. Recommended seating: A table tap booth where you choose your own beers and serve yourself. Gratuitous ACME plug: Do Your Thing!!!

  by ACME Hotel Company Chicago

  
  

• Sometimes... when someone else is paying, you order a really nice beer. #halfshanked #jimmyMac @cfrances-

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• Custom order Mac n Cheese. Order it, Eat it & keep it coming. Obvs you need truffle oil. Other than that go nuts!

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• Make a reservation for a table with a tap. Minimum 6 people. Pay what you drink. Plus the food is really delish! And the DJ is the best in the city. I recommend the table with Jameson. 'Twas HUGE!

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• Perfect birthday spot! Request a sparkler for your special birthday person. Warning: be sure your camera is ready, because a sparkler will not stay lit forever.

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• Don't go Tuesday night. It's industry night. Even more understaffed.

  by Josh

  
  

• Understaffed Sunday Nights

  by Josh

  
  

• Pour it yourself? Don't mind if we do!

  by SNOCRU

  
  

• WiFi password: happyplace

  by Lavender K.

  
  

• Great spot to hang and watch a Bears game. Personal Jameson and beer on tap.

  by elizabeth f.

  
  

• Monica is the worst bartender in Chicago. In all my years in the industry I've never seen someone so anti customer service oriented.

  by Michael B.

  
  

• Tons of great drafts and a wide open space. Two bars at the front and back of the house. On a Friday and Saturday - lines can be out the door and onto the street.

  by Untappd

  
  

• It's a bar.

  by George

  
  

• I didn't eat the food. I just went for the music and the dancing. I realized that if you're a not tall, white and busty girl, the bouncers will make you wait outside for an hour.

  by Sheila C.

  
  

• Good food. Bad service. Baaaaaaad.

  by Christie

  
  

• Ask for a Jarrett Payton All-American Wheat Ale!

  by Johanna C.

  
  

• Great beer selection. Average bar food, except the seasoned fries were pretty damn good!

  by Ben M.

  
  

• Two words... holographic keyboards... yep that's right! Wish we had things like this back home!!

  by Josh J.

  
  

• The chicken wings are very tasty.

  by Mary Kay H.

  
  

• Best slaw I've ever had, light, not syrupy, super crunchy and sweet yum!

  by Kathryn J.

  
  

• $11 for a shot of Patron Tequila Reposado.

  by Eklypse T.

  
  

• Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the variety of beer they have on tap or by the bottle. Green Line is my favorite.

  by Eric W.

  
  

• The urinals are too low for tall people.

  by David S.

  
  

• Chorizo mussels with a Matilda Belgium beer

  by Collin V.

  
  

• Any place that offers beer hoppy enough to be represented by two rabbits banging is good-to-go in my book.

  by Christopher W.

  
  

• Tons of TV's and 72oz beers. Watch a game and have a HUGE beer.

  by Manbque

  
  

• Public House has taken all the trappings of a typical sports bar—TVs everywhere, cheese curds and beer—and yuppified them. A hefty beer list boasts American craft ales and specialty Belgians.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• If available, get the kobe beef brisket. Yum!

  by Kitchenboy

  
  

• Well..there was a feather in our fries..that was gross

  by Chris G.

  
  

• Try the arugula and grapefruit salad, with peppery greens complementing the bittersweet grapefruit, shaved fennel giving depth and toasted pistachios adding crunch.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Weird pollacks work the door.

  by Jp V.

  
  

• Gotta get Tabbedout here, perfect spot and amazing staff. Hook Smiley and crew up!

  by Rick O.

  
  

• The table taps are pretty cool, but this place is always packed. Like, can't-move-can't-hear packed.

  by Jennifer S.

  
  

• Mussels and two loaves of bread.

  by Josh H.

  
  

• Pour your own has a lot less novelty than you'd think. Holographic keyboards? Didn't see any. Also a little douchey.

  by Andrew J.

  
  

• This place is horrible!!! No crowd contol. Snooty waitresses! Do not go!

  by Samir P.

  
  

• Try Jarrett Paytons new beer!

  by Sue J.

  
  

• Beef Brisket sliders are a NO GO! Their advertised "wall taps" are only for private parties. Staff is not knowledgable but they have a decent beer selection.

  by Jason E.

  
  

• We'd love to go everywhere during Restaurant Week but can't. Show us what you think we should eat the next time we're at Public House w/a picture of your dish. Tweet it to us @motorola. Happy eating!

  by Motorola M.

  
  

• Tap your own beer or spirit at the table or sip a cocktail meant to resemble a beer (such as the Port of Call, a Jameson-port-Rum-Patron concoction with a whipped cream head that’s a play on Guinness)

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Salt salt a dash of salt, a pound of salt, salt salt salt on everything.....but I loved it.

  by Michael C.

  
  

• Get ready to drink a lot of water or beer cause they must pour tons of salt all over their food. Lots of beers though.

  by Juliana K.

  
  

• I want Samantha Ronson to come back.

  by Réjane P.

  
  

• While at the #MMDM event Jan 30, 2012 Follow our page and sign the non-violance pledge on our website!

  by The Norm Van Lier Scholarship Fund S

  
  

• Keep an eye out for #MMDM events at this venue, they are the best when holding & helping put together an event! Thank u! Next event Jan 30, 2012 benefitting The Norm Van Lier Scholarship Fund! 6-9pm

  by Make My Day Monday

  
  

• Amp up the rich, cheddar-packed mac and cheese ($8) with everything from house-smoked bacon ($2) to wild mushrooms ($2) or caramelized onions ($1).

  by Crain's Chicago Business

  
  

• This place is fucking lame

  by Greg O

  
  

• There's a photo booth hiding downstairs... Who knew

  by Caitlin H.

  
  

• Totally overrated!

  by Amandalyn

  
  

• So fun. Get here early for a seat, even on a Wednesday.

  by Karah S.

  
  

• No one here is watching any game. #passionless

  by John D.

  
  

• This shit is cougar town during the week.

  by Brandon R.

  
  

• The Shake Down...110 ounces of pure milkshake heaven. Order it & you will make new friends!

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• 11 kinds of Mac n cheese!

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• Try the Mac n cheese! 11 different varieties!

  by Jessica T.

  
  

• Bar service sucks as bad as the food!

  by Tiffani J.

  
  

• Wasn't crazy about the food and while sitting at the bar couldn't get service.

  by Tony K.

  
  

• pretty good littleli price

  by matt y.

  
  

• PH is taking their pour-it-yourself brew up a level by adding in-table liquor taps to the mix (plus an eight-tap, serve-yourself "walltender"), and keeps the booze flowing through the decor.

  by Thrillist

  
  

• Make sure u start with the pretzels and cheese app. The dry rub fries are amazing!

  by Jim Devine

  
  

• Smoked chicken wings, with your choice of white or spicy barbecue sauce. Smoked veggie and goat cheese dip, with grilled flatbread. Smoked beet salad, smoked Kobe brisket…we could go on all day.

  by Gilt City

  
  

• Food is meh, though most come for the beer and to be seen.

  by Nauman N.

  
  

• Kobe beef sliders and cheese curds mmm!

  by Adrianne T

  
  

• With all these candles, I feel like Kenny g is going to seduce me in the restroom.

  by Jake S.

  
  

• Get the P-House burger and dry-rub fries (if you like spicy; if not, get regular fries). Don't put ketchup on the burger; just eat it with what comes on it and enjoy an amazing tasting burger.

  by Alec C

  
  

• Super dead now, but still crappy service.

  by Aaron S.

  
  

• 3 servers before they get it right. Food okay at best. Brisket dry, pulled pork fatty. Chicago resident 20+ years.. go somewhere else. Good beer selection. It is a douchebag place.

  by Don Y.

  
  

• Eh... Soso

  by Shelly D

  
  

• best pulled pork sandwich in chicago so far--and make sure you get the dry rubbed fries and not the regular ;)

  by sohony

  
  

• If you like Public House come to Bull & Bear on Sunday, Premier is their partying!

  by Jess W.

  
  

• Our concierge Catherine at Sax Chicago says that Public isn't just a place to get 30+ heavenly beers on tap; their chocolate chip cookies are truly divine.

  by Thompson Hotels

  
  

• Brown noser= dark chocolate infused makers mark, patron citronage, kahlua, sweet vermouth, demarera syrup

  by mark r.

  
  

• This was the douchebagiest place I've been to so far in Chicago.

  by Ryan M.

  
  

• LaChouffe is the best Beer in the House!

  by Andre C.

  
  

• reserve the booth with maker's on tap.

  by schmogel v.

  
  

• Tip for Management: Outdoor Seating

  by Brian E

  
  

• Bullshit. Nobody likes the tuna here! I live my life a quarter mile at a time.

  by Rhett M.

  
  

• The reason this bar rules: holographic keyboards appear on tables, letting you update your status on Facebook and Twitter, and message other tables.

  by Gilt City

  
  

• Showing a little 'tin' gets you and your buddy past a one hour wait outside!!!!

  by Roger J

  
  

• Duh. Winning.

  by Daniel H.

  
  

• Go for the taps at the tables and a very impressive beer list

  by Mike S.

  
  

• Everything was salty. Bacon MAC n cheese was o.k. Food is overpriced and mediocre. Beer selection is nice.

  by Tom B.

  
  

• Pigfeet bonbons were cold :(

  by Ramon c.

  
  

• I can't say enough how much the food here sucks. I'm being serious. Do not eat here. Unless you eat shit. The brisket is so horrible I might kill myself.

  by Frank L.

  
  

• Get the 72 oz beer; large selection of good beers

  by Stephen L.

  
  

• Don't order anything on the rocks and expect a decent pour.

  by Kevin L

  
  

• The dry rub on the fries is excellent (it's got a little heat).

  by Tom W.

  
  

• The smoked pork flatbread is phenominal!

  by Tom W.

  
  

• Nearly everything on the menu involves beer; hard to go wrong!

  by Tom W.

  
  

• Go to this "Pour-it-yourself" pub if you're into stuff like in-table liquor taps to the mix (plus an eight-tap, serve-yourself "walltender". Yes, you're into that.

  by Thrillist

  
  

• In the private party room, the self-serve taps are built right into the walls, so guests can mingle while pouring their own libations. (Each person’s pour can be tracked by a miniature wristband!)

  by Gilt City