The Publican

The PublicanThe Publican
The PublicanThe Publican
Bar, Eatery

837 W Fulton Market
Chicago, Illinois, 60607-1318
United States

(312) 733-9555 | map
thepublicanrestaurant.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.55
Reviews:
44
Ratings:
108
pDev:
7.47%
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

4.36/5  rDev -4.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25
Finally took advantage of working in the Loop by swinging by the vaunted Publican one day after work. Considering it was a Friday afternoon around 4-ish, the place was surprisingly empty, though it would fill up a bit more as the evening wore on. The place is mostly a large rectangular room occupied by some communal-eating-style tables partially surrounded by a bar (which stood as a barrier between the kitchen/prep area and the dining area). It was a bit weird for me to be escorted to the bar, especially considering the lack of patronage at the time, but it was no big deal. Once seated, my server went over things with me (not just the specials, but how things worked in general), and I was on my way. Excited to be able to try the house young lambic and other unique offerings. My server was always extremely warm, helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive. I didn't give the food a try, but things certainly smelled great in there. Had to toss in a sixer to the back crew (always love that option). Overall, it was a great visit, complete with a damn solid selection of beers (including my first Italian Trappist), and I very much look forward to dropping in again sometime soon.
Jun 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4.33 by REVZEB from Illinois

Jun 26, 2019
 
Rated: 4.58 by al2913 from Delaware

Jun 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.38 by Gambyt20 from Illinois

Jan 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.23 by Eman17 from Illinois

Jun 03, 2018
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Reviewed by chicagobeerguy from Illinois

4.51/5  rDev -0.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 5
This place is awesome. Great food, tasty beers, and cool vibe. Their house lambic was quite nice and they even had 3Fontaine. Would definitely return.
Mar 10, 2018
 
Rated: 5 by DoubleDaisyCutter from District of Columbia

Dec 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.11 by cryptichead from Illinois

Oct 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4.16 by StoutSnob40 from California

Feb 08, 2017
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Rated by Dmcdonald33013 from Florida

4.93/5  rDev +8.4%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
What a great hang out, beer selection, food.
Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.64 by CBrodbeck from Florida

Jun 04, 2016
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

4.64/5  rDev +2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
Superb restaurant located on the west side of the Loop. Super décor with large wooden table, close booth and plenty of standing room with an open view on the kitchen. Beer selection isn’t the largest but very beer is well chosen and fresh Lindemans lambic is quite the treat. The food is just about incredible with some of the best chicken and fried I have had the chance to eat. Waiter are super nice and they know their menus.
May 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.36 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Apr 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.59 by rcjennings from Ohio

Nov 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.45 by Canada_Dan from Colorado

Nov 12, 2015
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Reviewed by wdberkley from Illinois

4.89/5  rDev +7.5%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
This place is wonderful. Meats - and high quality ones shine and only improve when paired with one of their extensive beers. Seating is a little strange if you don't know what you're walking into.
Nov 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.38 by barleywin from Missouri

Oct 10, 2015
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Reviewed by ArkyVaughan from New Jersey

4.65/5  rDev +2.2%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.25 | food: 5
This place is tremendous. The European-style beer hall vibe is great and the food is really excellent. Tap and bottle list is not super-extensive, but what is on there is great. If you are in Chicago, don't miss dinner at the Publican.
Sep 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.85 by JoeMans from New York

Aug 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.44 by Kurmaraja from California

Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.79 by mojiboo02 from Illinois

Jun 20, 2015
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Rated by Clutch5 from Illinois

5/5  rDev +9.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Amazing food and amazing selection of brews. Great place for any occasion!
Apr 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.39 by Monkeyknife from Missouri

Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.73 by djgoodwi from Illinois

Feb 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.14 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.46 by BeerOps from Illinois

Jan 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.68 by beinerso from Utah

Jan 26, 2015
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Rated by pagriley from Illinois

4.15/5  rDev -8.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4
just okay. beer menu was interesting, but nothing really exciting, food was sub-par.
Jan 14, 2015
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Reviewed by Barnoloid from Illinois

4.41/5  rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.75
First class food here at The Publican - this is somewhere for meat lovers, as you might expect from the name. Tucked away on a slightly less busy part of the booming West Loop neighborhood. Excellent beer offerings, that often provide a great balance to the very extensive food choices. Their drink menu changes often and is picked to reflect the menu, though some standbys such as their 'house' lambic tend to remain. Consistently top class.
Jan 05, 2015
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Reviewed by KATCanada from Canada (ON)

4.69/5  rDev +3.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
First of all I am one of those foody's so am picky about food. First of all this is a very fun vibe with the communal tables and Pig photos and wood everywhere. Nice noise level and unpretentious servers with excellent beer knowledge. Very solid list of locals and imports/regionals with BCBS available by the bottle. Food is very good overall with some dishes rating "excellent". My vegetarian wife was happy with the big selection of fish and vegetable dishes. Must try the pork rinds. I had their collab sour for a starter with oysters - excellent way to begin, followed by a 4 Winds Rye IPA and then an Biscotti Break (on tap no less) with dessert. Don't miss this place if in the windy city!
Jan 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by SAEmick from Illinois

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by GRG1313 from California

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Ken134 from Illinois

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by PhillyStyle from Georgia

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Nuggetz from Texas

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by wellsnb from Ohio

Nov 04, 2014
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Rated by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

4.75/5  rDev +4.4%
My favorite mid-tier beer and food place in Chicago.
Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by spointon from Illinois

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by spycow from Illinois

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by WoostaBia from Massachusetts

Sep 11, 2014
The Publican in Chicago, IL
Place rating: 4.55 out of 5 with 108 ratings