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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
The Publican
Visa Dining Collection
4.7
5945 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 22, 2025
April 2025
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for groups
- Great for craft beers
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, European, Beer Garden
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefPaul Kahan
- Private party facilitiesPublican Quality Meats, located just across the street from the Publican, can accommodate up to 38 for a Seated Dinner, up to 75 for a Cocktail Reception, or up to 24 at the Chef's Prep Table. The Publican can accommodate up to 125 for seated luncheons, or evening Buyouts and 175 for Receptions.
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodWest Loop
- Cross streetW Fulton Market & N Green St
- Parking detailsValet parking & limited street parking available
- Public transit- #8 Halsted Bus, exit on Fulton Market Stop. - 3 blocks east of Morgan Green/Pink Line stop.
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Sunday Supper Club: British Pub
$55.00 per person
Apr 27, 2025 onlyWe're putting the PUB back in Publican! You don't have to go across the pond to get classic British fare- join us Sunday, April 27th for our next Supper Club! Our menu will include the British pub classics fish and chips as well as bangers and mash. Course 1 - Your choice of: - Welsh Rarebit: PQB rye, sharp cheddar, mustard, stout, pickles or - English Garden Salad: baby farm greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, apple cider vinaigrette Course 2 - Your choice of: - Fish and Chips: crispy cod, Publican beef fat fries, tartar sauce or - Bangers and Mash: PQM bangers, whipped potatoes, caramelized onion gravy Course 3 - - Sticky Toffee Pudding: yuzu compressed pineapple, brandy snap, caramelized pineapple ice cream
What 5,945 people are saying
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Review summary
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The Publican offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and drinks," featuring "incredible" oysters, imaginative dishes, and a "killer happy hour." The atmosphere is lively, with communal tables adding to the vibrant vibe. Service is often praised as "phenomenal" and "attentive," ensuring memorable visits.
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David
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Taylor
Chicago2 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Tom VIP
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Cesar
Chicago12 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Francisco VIP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0Dined on April 14, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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St. Louis1 review
5.0Dined on April 13, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Meredith
St. Louis15 reviews
4.0Dined on April 12, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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Andrea
St. Louis3 reviews
5.0Dined on April 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Amy
Chicago2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Phil VIP
Chicago21 reviews
5.0Dined on March 30, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
The Publican offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 733-9555.
The Publican is rated 4.7 stars by 5945 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Additional information
- Cross streetW Fulton Market & N Green St
- NeighborhoodWest Loop
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, European, Beer Garden
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsValet parking & limited street parking available
- Public transit- #8 Halsted Bus, exit on Fulton Market Stop. - 3 blocks east of Morgan Green/Pink Line stop.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefPaul Kahan
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Delivery & takeout
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesPublican Quality Meats, located just across the street from the Publican, can accommodate up to 38 for a Seated Dinner, up to 75 for a Cocktail Reception, or up to 24 at the Chef's Prep Table. The Publican can accommodate up to 125 for seated luncheons, or evening Buyouts and 175 for Receptions.