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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
2991 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • 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.

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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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,991 people are saying

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 MA

    Best Ambience

  • Central MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central MA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Publick House offers a "lovely historic atmosphere" with consistently "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Diners rave about the "fabulous" servers, particularly Jessica and Chrissy. The menu features "delicious" New England comfort food and standout desserts from their bakery. Despite occasional noise, it's a "quintessential" dining experience perfect for special occasions.
2,991 Reviews
  1. SteveDawn

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really loved our first time here. I made an advance reservation for certain tables which were not honored, but we got an alternate table right away. Ambiance was perfect for us, server was excellent and very observant, food and beverages were also excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant and looking forward to our next visit!

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  2. Edward

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere. It's a very nice night out.

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  3. Joe

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large helping plate full of excellent food. Had turkey dinner and a drink. Waitress was attentive with perfect timing. Ambiance was romantic. Very rustic surroundings. Great value

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  4. Tom

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We, as usual, had a wonderful meal and Emma our server was fantastic.

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  5. roger

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here many times. This is our haunt. Our waitress Lori was great .

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  6. Sandy VIP

    Greater Boston103 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My experience was very good. The waitress in the beginning a little slow but overall she was fine. Food delicious. Especially the pea can rolls!

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  7. Susan

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy historic decor and great comfort food. Chicken pot pie and soups were delicious.

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  8. David

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were shown to our table on time. Service was excellent as was the food!! Our server was excellent and over the top!

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  9. TimW VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Potroast was dry and cardboard like. There was no moisture in the meat and the gravy was sparse especially for how dry the meat was.

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  10. Barbara

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were promptly seated and the waiter came over immediately. The food was delcious and hot. It was served quickly. I had baked scrod with green beans. My companion had chicken pot pie.

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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 2991 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Publick House

277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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