The beer is cold, the food is great, and the staff is outstanding. I left my debit card behind one night, and the team at The Publick House mailed it back to me. In a world where customer service is disappearing, that says everything you need to know about Publick House. I've been coming here for years, and the people have always been friendly and welcoming. It's my favorite spot in Brookline to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and, for whatever reason, I seem to have a pretty good track record of sealing the deal here. Five stars. Easy. read more

Burgers fries, beer and moule frites only. Lord help you if you order anything else like I did for some unknown reason (I should know better). Place has really gone downhill over the years and I keep coming back hoping but sadly it just isn't coming back. :( Cool neighborhood bar still, go for beers but not the Publick House it used to be. read more

I would rate the food much higher. The menu has gf items broken out and the burger I had was great with a decent bun for being gluten free. However, our experience was tinted by the service. when we showed up the hostess at first just ignored us although it was not busy. Talked to a fellow coworker for 5 mins in front of us and then told us we couldn't eat outside because they were understaffed. Or waitress said that actually they had plenty of staff. Usually they had 3 and today they had 4. Inside was humid. Guess the AC was not on yet. read more

Always great! Had the steak tips with fries, a salad and a Belgian beer. Super friendly staff with good beer recs. read more

The Publick House - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Belgian influenced pub with friendly, casual service and solid pub food in Washington Square. One of the best selections of draft beer in the area with a wide variety of Belgian brews. It's a wonderful combination. The service was excellent and attentive. Food was served quickly and hot. The pretzels were wonderful with three dipping sauces with beer flavors. Chicken wings were solid. Piping hot Mac & Cheese served in an iron skillet had a great mix of cheeses - not your average Mac! It's a pub that is casual with roomy seating. With two sons in the neighborhood, we will be back! read more

The Publick House - Belgian decor - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Had lunch with my bestie here. We got the pretzel with their cheese sauce and it was ok. I then ordered fries and Mac n cheese with peas. Everything was soo good, perfect girl "dinner" though it was lunch That mac n cheese was to die and will come back for that! Somewhere in my top 5! We got there before the rush and there's plenty of street parking but depending when you go, you'll have to pay. Service was friendly and overall will come back. read more

The Publick House - The Mac & Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Service was amazing atmosphere is unique and fun decor is timeless and immersive. Food is to die for would highly recommend the beer cheese appetizer, confidently can say some of the best cheese dip I have had in my life. read more

Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night and sat indoors even thought we preferred to sit outdoors. The outdoor seating on nice days looks nice and relaxed but fills up quickly. Reservations were made but there definitely seemed like a lot of walk ins as well! We had a good round of drinks which included the aperol spritz and blueberry Limonad. Both drinks were refreshing and served quickly. For food my friends ordered burgers and I got the mussels which were all decent. I would come back to try out other options on the menu as well. read more

The Publick House - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

Small portion of mussels compared to last year's. I had gnocchi and it was too creamy with very little spinach and sun dried tomatoes. read more

The Publick House - Mussels - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Our experience here was really poor. Apparently the kitchen closes at 10:00, but this wasn't on the menu/website, nor did our waitress tell us. We arrived at 9:15pm already knowing what we wanted, but never got the chance to order dessert. When our waitress picked up our dinner plates she told us the kitchen was already closed. The prices in the menu were also $2 less than what we were charged for each item. The prices were still fine but it feels deceptive/cheap. The food was also quite poor, specifically the ragu. It was incredibly salty and bitter, I could only stomach about a quarter of the plate before I had to give up. My partner didn't think it was any better. Their salmon was also over-salted, but it was at least cooked well. The asparagus risotto itself was actually really delicious. We rarely have issues disliking food, we eat out often and at different types of places. Hopefully this was just a bad night for the restaurant , but unfortunately there were too many negatives about our night to return or recommend. read more

See all

Everything I had and drink was delicious! The pretzels had three different cheeses. My favorite was the Pilsner cheese. The chicken wings were buffalo Sriracha, which had a nice sweet thing through it. The chicken tasted fresh on it, overly though. Short grill toast with cheese was so delicious devoured it and the fries were very good as well. a nice taste. Very cozy, nice atmosphere enjoyable bar style read more

See all

Late night dining for us...good to know full menu only till 10. But late night menu is fine Burger fries pretzel etc Cool Irish pub vibe decent food great service Good for large or small parties parking not bad but best to uber read more

Everything here was delicious! The Monk Frites are amazing. They do not taste like any other regular fries and paired with the truffle ketchup was truly unique. The Mac n cheese is some of the best I've had. We had a large party and they were able to accolade us last minute, which was much appreciated. read more

See all

I really enjoyed a late night here after work! Great cider selection and the two bars make it a very cozy space. The bartender guy idk his name but he was super friendly. Highlight though? The Caesar salad. I'm a simple gal but it was very very good. It was pretty light on the dressing but flavorful (and that's how I prefer it). read more

Went here a little while ago and had one of the best burgers of the year! I only have burgers every once in a while but you know when you walk in a place and can tell they have a good one? I felt that here. Drinks were also great! Nice homey layout and ambiance. read more

I came here with 4 friends and we had such a blast. It was poppin on a Thursday night with folks out to eat. We love to see it. The staff is also ON IT. The staff is so nice and friendly, attentive, and funny too. Truly awesome service. Three of us got cheeseburgers with fries and I added special sauce on mine (I saw their cheeseburger nachos included some version of a special sauce) and it was so delicious. If there's ever a special sauce on a menu, you know I'm getting it. This one will not disappoint. My friends also got the pretzel bites and it came with 3 dipping sauces. Looked super yummy and they said it was delicious. We also loved the vibes and the Christmas lights decorated inside were a great touch. :) read more

Visited our crazy cousins in Boston and had a craving for some beer and wings...Bailey sat us down and immediately took our order. I had never been there and Bailey was very helpful in pointing things out on menu. We started off with wings and both my cuz and I polished off one of the best pub burgers I have had in a LONG time! Cole joined in and tagged team for refills and the overall atmosphere was great. Would come back again anytime! read more

A large bar - it felt very British to us, the sort of place you would find onChiswick high street. Clean, light and airy. Indoor and outdoor seating. You can step right off the train at Tappan and have a beer in your hand within minutes. We did not eat but the food looked good. Service was friendly. read more

We have long loved this place. It is great with kids and great without. It accomodates our household vegetarian and the rest of us LOVE the burgers read more

Used to go here all the time. Over the years, menu has gone from Belgian to pub food. Bring back stoemp saucisse!

This place is the definition of comfort food without sacrificing the fun atmosphere of a typical pub. I will never get bored with this place! The staff are so attentive without being disruptive. read more

I'm devastated to be updating my review after more than a decade of dining at Publick House. While they still have an excellent beer selection, the quality of the food has really declined over the past several years. The mac and cheese I raved over in my original review has become truly hit or miss - sometimes quite good, more often runny and flavorless, never as great as it used to be. The recipe has completely changed, and it's not consistent at all. There have been other little things we've noticed over the past few years, and we've been coming less and less as a result. Most recently, we ordered our typical frites and instead of handcut frites as they've always been (and as they are still advertised on the menu), we received shoestring fries like you'd get at a Wendy's or out of a bag in the frozen section at the grocery store. I'm sure I'll continue to come here to eat on occasion, but Publick House has sadly changed so much that it's just not at the top of the list anymore. I truly hope they turn things around, because Washington Square definitely doesn't need another corporate franchise restaurant in its place. read more

That was the worst meal I've ever had in my life. Hands down the worst. I got the steak. Whatever you do, do not come here. Whatever you do, do not order the steak. Restaurant had good vibes though! Maybe just get a drink if you come and save the meal for somewhere else. read more

The food, service and ambiance are all excellent! My friend and I meet there frequently. read more

Great place. Parking is a bit tight so perhaps grab a Lyft. Food was superb and the portion sizes were massive. Great value. So many great beers as well. Cozy atmosphere too. Take a chance in this place you will be happy you did. read more

See all

Method: Dine in Item(s) ordered: frites, mushroom risotto, Fiddlehead IPA The short answer: a great place for drinks, not a bad food option but there are certainly better places nearby. The long answer: Gave Publick House another shot. I had a Fiddlehead IPA (highly recommend, in general). I also had the mushroom risotto, which felt wholesome and nutritious but low on flavor. The frites were barely crunchy and most were floppy/not crunchy. I ate them anyway because they tasted good and I was hungry. Overall the vibes were pretty nice and the staff was so welcoming, patient, and kind. Perhaps food-wise it's not incredible, but the (nicer than usual) pub experience is there. read more

The Publick House - Risotto - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

We went here on a Fri night at about 6:45, they were too crowded with a 45 min. wait as is typical in the area. They do take reservations, but we just got into town for a visit and did not have time to make one. We returned the next day for lunch between 11:30-12:30. They had good business, but there was no wait and we got seated immediately. There is street parking in the area. Some days and hours are free (check the meters and posted signs). At other times, download the "Passport" parking app and get the zone and space number from the meter for the easiest payment method. Some of the seating in the restaurant is ridiculously too close. They initially tried to sit us at an open table between two other tables. The chairs were so close together that we couldn't even pull them out to get in. We immediately asked to be seated elsewhere and the hostess moved us with no problem. Although they were very nice about it, they should have had the common sense to know that no one could get in there without asking the people at the other tables to move their whole tables over. We were helped by three people on our visit. Two of them were very nice and the third, only became nicer after the tip was received. That third person did not check back on us and did not offer to refill our drinks--we repeatedly had to ask. Further, this third person messed up part of our order. We did not complain and just ate what we were served. We got several menu items with various levels of quality. The rubbed wings (also came with siracha wings mixed in and the wrong sauces, apparently because the server or kitchen messed up) were excellent. The side dish of broccolini was very good. The chicken sandwich was pretty dry and just ok, but the fries that came with it were excellent. The beef stroganoff was really bad. The sauce flavor was awful, the noodles cooked poorly, and the meat quality poor. The frozen dinner version of beef stroganoff at the market is better. Due to our mixed experience, the 4-star average on Yelp is probably about right. Unfortunately, we did not get to try their selection of ales, etc. on this visit and this may raise their rating. We would give these guys another try and would recommend you at least give them a try one time too. read more

See all

great vibes with great drinks! would recommend coming with friends to hang out on a chill night on a pregame. the service was also a big positive, they gave me beer samplers so i can choose the one that I liked the most! read more

The Publick House - belgian beer - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

got the veggie burger with a side of fries - so good!!! great atmosphere very cozy. but they charged $2 to add cheese to burger which was unfortunate but other than that i loved the vibe and will go back read more

The french fries with dipping sauce are the BEST!!! Owned by a woman which I also love! best local spot for a casual bite to eat

This place was great! Their expansive beer selection can seem pretty overwhelming but the bartender was fantastic -- super knowledgeable about the flavor profiles for each of them. Coming in, I had no idea about 3 Floyds Brewing Co. but after trying both (at the bartender's rec), all I can say is they both live up to the hype! The Marshmallow Handjee (very smooth and not excessively sweet) is definitely a must-have for anyone that enjoys stouts read more

The Publick House - 3 Floyds Dark Lord - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

DO NOT eat here if you have allergies. I very explicitly explained to my waitress that I had a severe gluten allergy (celiac). She was reassuring, and confirmed again when my food was brought out that it was gluten free. I took a few bites of my salad only to find a crouton in the middle of my salad. The manager explained it as a "freak accident", but I would never trust this establishment again with my safety regarding allergies and dietary restrictions. read more

After an eventful Saturday afternoon, I decided to wind down at The Publick House for early dinner. Arriving at 5 pm, I initially encountered a small line, which was for table seating. Since I arrived alone, I bypassed the line and took a seat directly at the bar. For food, I decided on the fish & chips ($24). The fish itself seemed flaky, neither dry nor overdone. The breading seemed a touch firm, but I chalked that up to personal preference. The accompanying coleslaw arrived lightly dressed, allowing the crisp freshness of the vegetables to carry the palate. The dressing still carried a light tang, but without the acerbic finish or obscene oily finish found in prototypically American coleslaws. Fries seemed of the traditional cut, not shoestring or steak. They seemed liberally seasoned with salt and were not over-crisped. Overall, I was satisfied with this meal. While $24 is not cheap, I think it is an acceptable price point given the area and execution. read more

The Publick House - Fish & Chips - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

See all

A staple with one of the great beer lists , a loyal and knowledgeable staff and the best fries around

Another great meal at public house after waiting an hour for a table nearby. Walked right in and were seated, service was friendly and prompt as always, food was delicious and reasonably priced also as always. Love this spot! read more

Cool vibe, beer/spirits knowledgeable waitstaff and a nice menu. We had eaten but needed a snack with our drinks so we had an appetizer (Monk's Frites) which was (way more than) big enough for our table of three. And a dessert - a special - strawberry shortcake which was the size of a dinner plate (picture doesn't do it justice), homemade flakey biscuits, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Ken, our server, even knew of our passion for Belgian beer and was able to advise, great guy! read more

The Publick House - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The mac and cheese is to die for, great menu options, and a pretty cool environment. Excited to come back!

Another amazing meal Chicken mac & Cheese Dry Rub wings Spinach Dip the atmosphere is delightful the staff are on point! definitely returning YUM read more

Great place, great drinks and great food. No complaints and the Mac and cheese is amazing! Not usually something I'd usually get as an entree but it's the only thing I can get when I'm there and it never disappoints! I'm in love with the variety! I've had the Mac and cheese three different ways and one thing they always have in common is they're DELICIOUS! read more

The Publick House - Pubs Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I had some great experiences here! I first went here with my parents when they came out for my graduation weekend. We were excited to get a table here, especially on a weekend + graduation festivities going on in Boston. We had great table service with waiters who provided wonderful recommendations and made sure any dietary accommodations were handled. They have plenty of options for people with dairy or gluten allergies, which made it even easier to enjoy this place. We loved their Monks fries, it was probably one of the best things on the menu in our opinion. They had a lot of craft beers with options for all tastes and preferences if you're interested in drinking. The waiters are open to questions and you can tell they want you to have a good time when you're at the Publick House. We liked it so much that we went back the next day for some appetizers before we went to a Red Sox game. I look forward to the next time I stop in with friends! A great place where all can have a great time and find something that works for them. read more