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Our Historic Tap Room  - Publick House, Sturbridge, MA

Publick House

4.6
4.6
2970 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 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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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
    (508) 347-3313
  • 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 2,970 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Ambience

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for brunch

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Ambience

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Good for groups

  • Central MA

    Romantic

  • Central MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central MA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Publick House exudes New England charm with "excellent food" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" from staff like Brett and Myron. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "sticky buns" and "clam chowder" are standout favorites. Perfect for gatherings, it remains a beloved spot for many.

2,970 Reviews
  1. Rose

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    123 reviews

    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at the Publick House. Gregg, our server, was awesome. Very personable, funny and had great suggestions. We had the baked Scrod and the Scallops. We told Gregg to pick our dessert because we couldn't decide, The Lemon Cake was great. You needed a reservation, and they do not seat you till noon. We ate in the Tavern, we couldn't hear anyone around us, it was great. I love how the tables were not on top of each other. This was our first visit here but it will not be our last.

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  2. Ann

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Sarah at Ebeneezer’s Tavern was great. 

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  3. Tony

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pork chops were way over cooked, and the sweet and sour peaches really did not have much flavor. We have eaten at this restaurant many times in the past and the food is usually very good. I would not order this dish in the future. The server was very polite and did a great job taking care of us.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend ate pot roast, she said food is delishous. I have food allergies, Public House was able to feed me without any issue. For lunch I ate grilled salmon and salad. Our server Kevin was friendly, helpful and made our afternoon delightful! Thank you Public House and Kevin for a fabulous afternoon!

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  5. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food (three different meals, all delicious)! Our Server, Grace, was the best...perfect, timely attention with a great personality! The Tavern Room is less noisy at lunch, perfect for a cozy senior meal.

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  6. Karen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the thick clam chowder to the perfectly cooked fish and chips the meal was delicious! My friend enjoyed her pierogis as well as the Baked Scrod. Also recommend the burger with Swiss and bacon. Again perfectly cooked with sweet potato fries. Every meal choice was so yummy that we will probably order the same items upon a return visit. Also we must compliment our server, Brett! What an asset to the restaurant! He is professional, attentive and personable. We will ask for his section the next time!

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  7. Brian

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious lunch. The server Brett was exceptional as was the food! Great way to spend a holiday meal.

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  8. Patricia

    Rhode Island

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an extremely nice lunch—one very nice cheeseburger and one turkey dinner, with NE clam chowder and desert. Brett was an outstanding server, and his colleagues, like Kevin, pitched in. Will definitely return again.

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  9. Mary Ellen

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    my best friend and I meet here often for lunch. The service is always excellent, restaurant is comfortable and always busy. the food is always good but this time my fish, which was the special, was overcooked. Their cocktail list is great and a nice selection of wine (and a generous pour). We will be back.

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  10. cyd

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxing and warm atmosphere. Very kind and helpful staff. Lovely efficient young woman named Emily took good care of us. We’ll be back!

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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 2970 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (508) 347-3313
  • 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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