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Our Historic Tap Room  - Publick House, Sturbridge, MA
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Our Historic Tap Room - Publick House, Sturbridge, MA

Publick House

4.6
4.6
3013 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
We welcome you to the Publick House Historic Inn where delicious homemade food and comfortable lodging becomes your home away from home. When you come to the Publick House to feast on our generous meals and enjoy the comfort of our Yankee hospitality, you'll be warmed by the same magnificent open hearths that warmed our early American ancestors. Whether you're looking for a restaurant that offers family dining, need comfortable accommodations, or you're in need of a convenient meeting place, planning a bridal shower or want the perfect venue for your dream wedding...the Publick House Historic Inn welcomes you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ken O'Keefe
  • Catering
    The Bake Shoppe at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Mass. features irresistible pastries, decadent desserts, home-made breads, traditional pies, cakes, jams, relishes & party foods. Call & place your order with us ahead of time. Bake Shoppe hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 7 AM to 9 PM on Friday & Saturday.
  • Private party facilities
    From weddings, sales meetings, corporate retreats to showers & birthday parties, we offer a choice of distinctive banquet rooms with colonial charm. Our sales team will guide you through planning every detail. To enjoy personalized service from beginning to end call us at 1-800-PUBLICK, or e-mail sales@publickhouse.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Sturbridge
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking available for up to 300, nestled in the back of our building. Handicap parking available in the front of the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,013 people are saying

Publick House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for brunch

  • Central and Western MA

    Most Booked

  • Central MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central MA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Publick House offers an inviting blend of "great food" and "excellent service" in a charming, historic setting. Guests rave about the "delicious turkey dinner" and "scrumptious sticky buns." The "cozy atmosphere" and attentive staff, including standouts like Emma and Brett, make it a perennial favorite for New England dining.
3,013 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nathan was an exceptional waiter, very attentive and pleasant. And as always, the food was delicious.

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  2. Carol

    Rhode Island2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious, but in 3 visits in the last 2 months I have yet to receive a hot meal. 2 NY strip meals and today the baked scroll were all served lukewarm or cold. The service is good, although, today the server seemed uneasy. Overall I like this tavern for lunch, but a hot meal would make it much better.

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  3. Edward

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Delicious food, friendly staff! Thank You!

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  4. Joy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have not been to the Publik House in ten years… it was wonderful then and it was wonderful now.. there in nothing like good old fashioned New England cooking!! Loved it!!

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  5. Pamela

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The bread before the meal was unexpected and delicious. There was one vegetarian option and 2 vegan options which I really appreciated. I ordered the tofu dinner which could have been seasoned more but was fine. The brussel sprouts and french fries were great. I recommend the Publick House as it was a very nice experience.

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  6. Anthony VIP

    Jacksonville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid New England dining with a charming atmosphere. Great drinks, delicious food options and great desserts at reasonable prices. We will return.

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  7. David

    Connecticut21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Publick House for many years, and the food is always great, and service is excellent! We had Emma tonight and she is very good. Highly recommend to everyone to try the Publick House!

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  8. Edward

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food! We will dine here again.

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  9. Sandy VIP

    Greater Boston104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal.waiter could have been a little more attentive to our needs. Love the ambiance.love the pea can rolls

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  10. Robert

    Massachusetts1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Everyone in the party was completely stisfied with their selection.

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FAQs

Publick House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 347-3313.

Publick House is rated 4.6 stars by 3013 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 26 times today
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277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sturbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking available for up to 300, nestled in the back of our building. Handicap parking available in the front of the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken O'Keefe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Bake Shoppe at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Mass. features irresistible pastries, decadent desserts, home-made breads, traditional pies, cakes, jams, relishes & party foods. Call & place your order with us ahead of time. Bake Shoppe hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 7 AM to 9 PM on Friday & Saturday.
  • Private party facilities
    From weddings, sales meetings, corporate retreats to showers & birthday parties, we offer a choice of distinctive banquet rooms with colonial charm. Our sales team will guide you through planning every detail. To enjoy personalized service from beginning to end call us at 1-800-PUBLICK, or e-mail sales@publickhouse.com.
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