This is a wonderful historic spot in placerville! There's a bar and restaurant portion and this review is for the bar. They offered a variety of IPAs and stouts- it took a little time to find a beer I liked but the bartender was very nice and let me sample 3 different ones until I found one I liked. The ambiance is great and it's a nice spot for a quiet drink. read more

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We didn't have a chance to try the food because after waiting 40 minutes with no food we had to leave in order to make our appointment. The male server could not have been more rude! I understand he was upset probably because we took a table away from his potential tips, but to treat us the way he did is inexcusable. I asked if him if the food hadn't been made if we could cancel our order. He left and appeared to speak to the kitchen staff. He came back and cleared the table next to us and did not communicate anything to us. I asked, is that a yes or no? Without looking at us he said hold on. He finished clearing the table and walked away. He came back 10 minutes later and without saying a word he placed the bill on our table and left. Luckily we had the cash to cover it and a tip. As we walked away he rushed over, likely to make sure we weren't skipping out since he had been so rude. Will we go back? Uh no. This could have been handled much differently leaving us wanting to try them again. read more

Perfect cozy lunch or casual dinner spot! Katie is an awesome bartender and the brews are poured coooollld! Food is great, the pub house nachos are a personal fav. The decor is another highlight if you've a wandering eye like me. read more

This was a surprisingly excellent early dinner in downtown Placerville. I'd describe the menu as elevated pub fare with some basics for kids or pickier eaters. It's a nice atmosphere where the tables are spaced well and has a rustic charm. I ordered the garden sandwich which was packed with fresh veggies including peppers, tomato, cumbers and artichokes. Topping it off was an herbed cream cheese spread and balsamic glaze. It sounds different, but it was a great combination of flavors. It came with a side of potato wedges which were nicely crisped. Generous portions, so it was nice to take home some leftovers. My boyfriend got the chicken habanero pizza which he really enoyed. Our server was lovely! I wish I got her name because she was so sweet and attentive. Very friendly staff all around. Excellent dining option when in Placerville. read more

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This was a unique restaurant that had an assortment of distinctly different items to eat on the menu. We decided on two types of tacos - the shrimp ones were delicious & the jerk chicken ones were spicy, but filling. We also ordered the caramel apple pie - it was basically a dessert pizza, but the flavors were amazing! I'll be back to try more of their food. As for the decor of the place, it seemed homey - like a great place to hang out. They had a pool table & a bar as well. As for service, our waitress was alright. She was friendly, but non-existent at times, especially when drinks were low from eating those jerk tacos! read more

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We went last night for a quick bite and to try something new. I ordered the pineapple hazy cider, the sunshine shrimp tacos, and the skillet cookie. My wife ordered the loaded potatoes. The decor was nice and they have 2 separate areas. One for the restaurant and one for the bar, but you can order food at either one. The service was a bit slow but it was expected and hour before closing. The shrimp tacos were good, but nothing to brag about. The pineapple hazy cider was a bit too much on the sour side but I would order it again. The cookie was very hot which I loved and was delicious. read more

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My team and I decided to hit up Public House post rafting trip. I loved how there was the restaurant seating, outdoor seating, and a bar. The drinks were great, loved this salad, and the bartender/server was really sweet. Overall, a great experience! read more

Placerville Public House - Beer Bar Near Me - Placerville, California

We found ourselves in Placerville and feeling very hungry. We saw a sign for Placerville Public House and decided to check it out. It looks like a gold rush era saloon but modernized. I loved the brick walls and painted decorative tin ceiling! We were greeted as soon as we entered and shown to a table. We ordered our drinks first and then food. Everything was so good! I ordered the shrimp Caesar salad which was delicious! My husband ordered the pastrami sandwich and our son ordered the meaty Mac and cheese. They both loved their food. If we are ever in Placerville again, we would definitely return! read more

Needed a place for lunch after morning in Coloma. Order a barrel aged stout and split cauliflower crust pizza. Pizza was very good. Like the atmosphere and service. read more

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We were here on a warm day for lunch. We were about the first ones to arrive around 11:30 am. We had our dog with us, so we sat out front with at the counter with bar stools overlooking the sidewalk and street. There are enough seats there for about 3 couples. We were greeted promptly, given menus, and drink orders were taken. The drinks came out shortly afterwards and we then ordered. We got the plate of 3 shrimp tacos and a small Cesar salad. The flavors were delicious! The food took a while to come out, which surprised me since we were the only ones there initially. It also took a long time to get and pay the bill. I appreciated that they offered to bring water for our dog. read more

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We stopped here Saturday before heading up to Apple Hill. Arrived just as it was opening (11am), so no waiting and no crowds. Service was great. We ordered the lunchbox and chicken caprese sandwiches with salad; both were good and filling. The parking garage behind the restaurant has two hours free parking. Take Spring Street and go through town (look for parking sign on the left). If you miss Spring Street, there is an entrance off eastbound Hwy 50. read more

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We come here every time we are in the area. The bar side is great, but the restaurant side is incredibly charming. The Jerk Chicken Taco appetizer is delicious and always tastes fresh. Our favorite pizza -- it's a must try -- is the Brew House Pizza. Bratwurst sandwich is great, slightly sweet depending on the day and the peppers used. The service can be hit or miss depending on the time of day. Weekdays during early lunch service the servers are usually on their phones, not super attentive. Late afternoons the staff really wakes up. Great historic images of Placerville surround the pool table, awesome decor. We love playing poker while we wait for our meals to come out. This place is a must try if you're in Hangtown! read more

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3.5 stars; would've been higher if not for the service issues. Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, driving home to San Leandro from Auburn. When we walked in, we stood around waiting for a few minutes before the waitress showed us to our table. She was very nice, but it was clear almost immediately that she was overworked. She was the only waitress working and the number of people on staff overall was small. The menu has a good selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, pizza, and pasta. I went with the caprese sandwich, which was a good-sized sandwich of mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, spinach, pesto aioli, and balsamic reduction, all on a toasted brioche bun. I subbed out the salad for tater tots. My husband and brother also got sandwiches (the hot pastrami and chicken mushroom swiss, respectively) and also got tater tots. We all felt the tater tots could've been crispier, but were still good. We all really loved our sandwiches. I liked that the mozzarella on mine had a good denseness that lended itself well to being the star of a sandwich, but was still soft in the middle. The balsamic wasn't too overwhelming either and was a good mix with the aioli. I'd order it again, though there were plenty of other things on the menu I'd try if I came back here again. Unfortunately, the meal came to a massive standstill once we ordered dessert. They had a special: peach cinnamon dessert pizza. I ordered a personal size for myself, but the kitchen accidentally made a large for the whole table, so it took significantly longer to come out than we expected. The waitress was apologetic and only charged us for a personal, but we were sitting between 20-30 minutes after our plates had been cleared, waiting for the pizza. It was ultimately very good, the perfect level of sweet with lots of peaches, and the crust was especially impressive. Their pizza is probably incredibly good based on just that crust alone. But I'm not sure it was worth waiting such a long time for it. Our waitress hardly ever came around, and even when she said she would, she'd disappear because she was the only waitress working and helping the other guests. Solid food in a beautiful old saloon, but service left much to be desired. read more

Placerville Public House - Caprese sandwich with tater tots - Beer Bar Near Me - Placerville, California

Love this place! I'm a local, I have always been a regular at this spot for years. Haven't been back in over a year due to personal life changes. Paid a visit tonight & was super disappointed in the "DJ" hosting trivia tonight. She literally came up to us & told us to be quiet... we were simply talking about work not even realizing we were talking "too loud" for her to blare her speaker in our face... Very disappointed in the hospitality, BRING BACK THE AWESOME BARTENDERS WE ALL LOVED SO MUCH!!! ur new peeps aren't very personable... makes me not feel at home. read more

We (my 12 year old nephew and I) stopped here after a day at Sutter's Fort. He was tired and hungry (ok, I was too!). He's a little bit of a picky eater, so I was a little nervous about stopping here. When i tell you that he LOVED this place and the food. We started with the potato wedges and they are SO good (the sauce on them was loved by us both). We played a game of Garbage with the playing cards at the table while waiting for our entrees. He devoured his mac and cheese and I loved the sandwich I got! For the rest of the week he talked about the mac and cheese (and he told his parents about the restaurant and how we HAD to go again). Definitely check it out! read more

For a midweek lunch, my dad and I came to Placerville Public House. He had seen it on a recent Food Network show and we decided to give it a try. Despite being in the heart of historic downtown Placerville, the interior of the space was clean and modern. Our server was kind and attentive. They are known for elevated pub food and I really wanted to try the nachos, but I was craving pizza. I decided to order a personal pig and pickle pizza - say that five times fast. It was a strange, unique combination that I have never tried on a pizza before, but surprisingly, it worked! My dad opted to try their tacos and he thought that they were quite flavorful. All in all, a nice spot to grab a bite to eat with a good variety of food and a large tap menu. read more

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Always great ! Fun events, good food, good beer, good service. Nice people! I try to bring visitors for meetups there.

Food was very good. I had a pasta plate that was filling, tasty, and different. It was a slow night and waitress almost gave me wrong bill. Otherwise service was very good. read more

We inquired about a dinner reception for 24 people to keep our business local. Gave our number to the receptionist 2x but no one got back to us. We gave our business to Encanto instead and the food is great! a loss revenue for the Public House. too bad read more

Service was awesome and this may have been one of the best chicken sandwiches we've ever had! The wedges are just stupid good and the shrimp salad was super good! read more

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This is one of those times when the service is just so dreadful you kinda have to laugh. Came in on a Saturday after wine tasting at El Dorado Passport. We were seated right away but it was all downhill from there. Beverages took a while just to get ordered, and even longer to get delivered to us. We should have given up then and left because the place wasn't that busy and almost all the other tables already had their food. As we waited...and waited...we watched as our server (who appeared quite stoned) continued to chat it up with her coworkers who were also standing around while our food sat in the kitchen window and the cook had to keep ringing the bell to get her attention. A couple tables that had come in after us were already done eating by the time we even got our food. My group got their orders, but I was told my pizza was made with the wrong cheese and had to be remade and should be out in five minutes. Five minutes to the server under the influence was actually over fifteen in reality and my group was done eating by the time I got served. The consensus was the food was just too mediocre to put up with such slow service. None of us would ever come back. read more

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Good casual pub restaurant in the downtown. It's relaxing place with slower service. Everything was good and this is a good choice for a meal in the area. read more

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Stopped by for a business lunch today and I was very pleased. The service is great! Our server was polite and professional and understood being prompt with our group. Every other member of the team was friendly and we were greeted by multiple people. I ordered the Three Little Pigs, which is a dish with 3 carnitas tacos and the most amazing corn and black bean salsa on top. I will ask for extra chipotle aioli next time! The portions are very generous and well worth every penny. My colleagues ordered the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar, the Caprese BLT, and the Sunshine Shrimp Tacos. They have visited Public House many times before and they all love this place, and I understand why now. The seating situation is very open and they have a pool table right in the middle of the floor. They also carry plenty of beers and wine and the bar space offers lots of seats. I'd go back for dinner and drinks next time! read more

Note, this review of the Placerville Public House restaurant is part of a larger review on Placerville, CA which is quite the friendly town with nice folks eager to tell you the history of the town as well as how they got there...my full review on Placerville, CA can be found at https://www.wingsdomain.com/placerville-california-aka-hangtown-usa/ (it's too long to post in a single review here) Placerville, CA has the unwanted Western history of lynching by hanging, giving birth to one of the town's name "Hangtown" which still sticks for its shock-value marketing purposes and which also succeeded the town's original name "Dry Diggins" (use your imagination for the reasoning behind this name, you're probably right!) ....which also was succeeded by its eventual current name "Placerville". The Placerville Public House restaurant for those uninitiated sits atop the original "Hang Tree" with its history of lynching by hanging, giving birth to one of the town's name "Hangtown" which still sticks for its shock-value marketing purposes and which also succeeded the town's original name "Dry Diggins" (use your imagination for the reasoning behind this name, you're probably right!) ....which also was succeeded by its eventual current name "Placerville". And by the way, fact or legend has it, the original "Hang Tree" stump still sits under the foundations of the restaurant...let that sink in. FWIW, at the inner outside end of the restaurant hangs a fake full size man doll on a noose which adds to the town's mystique, rough image, and undeniable history.....it's all about fun, history and marketing, don't hate, just appreciate! The young Irish waiter at the restaurant was very pleasant (I consider most people young these days at my age, LOL), helped me pick a beer on tap that they served even though I used to be an avid beer connoisseur before gout decided to pay me a visit and stayed uninvited, but I still indulge once in awhile knowing the consequences of gout...but I digress! The restaurant was on the larger side for the town, pleasantly relaxed atmosphere, and a lot of good oldies but goodies light rock/pop music. The waiter was nice enough to offer me the Spotify channel "Air Supply". I had a large Greek Salad, both my wife and son had tacos of different ingredients. They were all delicious as confirmed by my family who despite my finagling, denied my lobbying for one of their tacos. See my full review on Placerville, CA at https://www.wingsdomain.com/placerville-california-aka-hangtown-usa/ (it's too long to post in a single review here). https://gallery.wingsdomain.com read more

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Love this place. Eat here often. Bad experience with Nicole however. Rude and unprofessional on the phone unfortunately. Not a good first person for business. read more

We are in town visiting from Nashville. What a great for us. Service is awesome. Food was great. Local breweries have a chance to sell their beer. So much history as well. You can play a nice card game too! Thank you Kevin for the great service. What an awesome place to eat! Great ambiance. read more

Placerville Public House - Beer Bar Near Me - Placerville, California

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Amazing food, fantastic service and awesome ambience! I recommend this restaurant to all ages and all palate types. Restaurant and restrooms very clean and inviting. read more

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I enjoyed it. Good food, good service and friendly wait staff... Would come again. No real complaints.

This place gives you a sense of a historic feeling, hang town USA....the ambiance is awesome, it takes you back in time momentarily. The restaurant has an entrance to the bar, the bar is the same back in the 1900's just amazing. The service is even better, the waitress was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. We ordered the chicken sandwich with mushrooms. The sandwich was topped with pesto and cheese, with a soft brioche bread, the taste was phenomenal, must try. You have your option of potatoe chips or tater tots, we got the tots, it was a bit on the overcooked side. We also ordered the Bratwurst sandwich, the Dijon spread was overwhelming but very tasty. It is also topped with your choice of tater tots or chips.. I definitely would come back possible for happy hour, the ambiance alone is worth coming back, it also has a pool table, adults only for that.. I was very impressed overall ! read more

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This place has great food! The pastrami sandwich is to die for! The pizza is fantastic!

Quick bite to eat and drink while driving home from Apple Hill. There was a band setting up for the night. We decided to go next door to their bar to wait for the band to start. They told us it would start soon and they didn't start for at least an hour after said time. Our servers were very friendly. It was a little difficult for me to choose something to eat because of a gluten allergy. I'd go back for a drink. read more

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If you're looking for the perfect spot in downtown Placerville...this is it. We had an incredible experience here recently and can't recommend it enough, especially for a date night. The first thing you notice is how much thought went into the design. The interior is beautiful and strikes that perfect balance of being trendy yet very comfortable. It has a great vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay a while. The menu really delivers. Everything we tried was amazing, but the pizza is delicious. They also have a fantastic beer selection with plenty of local options, which is a huge plus for craft beer fans. The staff here are attentive, friendly, and they really make you feel welcome. One of the coolest parts of the experience is the layout. After finishing dinner, you can walk right inside to the old Hangman's Tree bar, which is connected to the restaurant. It's such a unique piece of local history and makes the transition from dinner to drinks seamless and fun. Total 10/10 experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Wonderful food, decent service. Atmosphere is chill.. live music sometimes. Casual dress.

We visited Placerville Public House this weekend. Our server (Adrianne sp?) was helpful explaining menu items, courteous and had a sense of humor. We ordered the mac and cheese and report it was the best we ever tasted, and large enough that we had some to take home. A member of our party had the vegetarian tacos and she said that it was excellent. We really enjoyed the meal and the ambiance. The dining area looks like it did back in the gold rush days. I would have given this restaurant and pub 5 starts if it had a better IPA selection. It only had one IPA and an ale or two. I would hope that the IPA selection would someday be improved. However, I would return if in Placerville again. read more

Good ambience, yummy food , drinks and friendly service. A great choice if you're in the area.

Had only eaten here once before, several years ago. It was good then and excellent now. My sister ordered the vegetarian sandwich and I had the black bean tacos and we shared. We were hungry after a long drive and there was plenty of food it really hit the spot. There was only one server working that evening and she did an awesome job. The ambiance is very "old town Placerville." Would definitely eat there again if I'm ever in town. read more

We came here for dinner on a Sunday evening around 8 pm. We were able to get a seat and enjoy the ambiance and the vibe. Lots of beer and drink options. Food options were okay- but quite limited if you have dietary restrictions. I can't eat dairy and ordered the three little pigs - carnitas tacos - and asked for no cheese. The tacos came out with feta mixed into the tacos. I asked with the bartender to confirm that there was no cheese- and he kindly took the plate back to the kitchen and was able to bring a plate of tacos without cheese. My friend got the Reuben sandwich with potato wedges and a beer. We were both super hungry from a long day outside, so we ate our food. We enjoyed the ambiance and the service was great. Seems like a great place for a drink. And I would consider coming back if there were more options without dairy on the menu. The three little pigs tacos were okay, but the carnitas weren't especially flavorful and the green onions and beans and corn didn't taste very cohesive. I realize I ordered the dish with a modification without the cheese- so maybe the feta really brings the dish together. read more

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Very friendly and helpful waitstaff. We sat outside because we had a dog. The view was terrific - watching the street and foot traffic and in the shade on a warm day. We had #3 and #8 beers - delicious! Next time we will try the food. read more

Came here for a quick dinner while visiting friends who live in Camino. This place is a nice little spot and have great menu and great beer selection. My boyfriend got their tacos which was tasty. I got their tomato soup w grilled cheese which was the best. The tomato soup is tasty and the grilled cheese is thick w lots of toppings. Would come here again read more

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The jerk chicken tacos were good and have some real heat to them. The chicken fajita salad hit the spot too. Great service - neither overserved nor ignored. And our table had a deck of cards, which turned out perfect for a laid back meal playing gin rummy. Would come again when traveling through Placerville. read more