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Our Historic Tap Room  - Publick House, Sturbridge, MA

Publick House

4.7
4.7
2916 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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.
  • 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 2,916 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Overall

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Service

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central and Western MA

    Most Booked

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Food

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Good for groups

  • Central MA

    Healthy

  • Central MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central MA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Publick House in Sturbridge offers a charming blend of history and hearty New England fare. Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and "wonderful service." Highlights include cozy dining rooms, delicious turkey dinners, and a bakery "out of this world." Despite occasional noise, the overall experience is delightful.

2,916 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered fish and chips. Fries were burned and soggy and fish was not hot. Another fish and chips was hot and not burned. Others in my party had better meals. Chicken Caesar wrap had mostly chicken and little to no vegetables lettuce or dressing. Hard to find your way around. Plenty of parking but not obvious where to find the dining room.

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  2. James

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Food and beverage of high quality.

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  3. Deb

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The publick House is the perfect place to boostyour holiday spirit Great food, value and service!

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  4. David

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Christmas Eve and what could be better than dining at the Publick House? Nothing! We were greeted warmly by the hostess and other staff members. The Christmas lights twinkled and the poinsettias gleamed as we walked through the beautifully decorated halls to our table. The bread basket was filled with corn bread and the delicious pecan rolls! The menu was diverse offering some specials for the evening. Turkey Dinner, Chicken Pot Pie and Prime Rib dinners all fantastic! Desserts yummy too! If you have a special event this is the place to go. Even for a lovely evening out any time of the year including lunch...you will not be disappointed!

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  5. Judi

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent from start to finish. Gregg was an excellent waiter.

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  6. Craig

    Massachusetts

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife loved her turkey dinner. My baked schrod was excellent! Grace, our waitress, was gracious and attentive!

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  7. Brad

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Myron took our drink order and brought us a basket of rolls before taking our orders. Our meals were well prepared and arrived in an appropriate amount of time. Myron was friendly, professional and checked on us, as well as the tables around us, frequently. Myron is a credit to your wait staff. Thank you!

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  8. John

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Publick House is a very unique tavern/restaurant to dine in. However, we felt that the food could have been better and it was a little pricey for what you got. Now, don't get me wrong, the food was not bad, it was just not great. We traveled over an hour to dine there. It was a fun place to have dinner but it was not worth the ride.

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  9. Kerry

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent open faced turkey sandwich and beautifully decorated for the holidays. We go every every year for our anniversary and never disappointed.

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  10. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was charming however the staff was not attentive (had to return glass with chip using different server, waitress never came back to check on food - pot roast was very chewy but scallops were excellent). Recommend making a reservation.

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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 4.7 stars by 2916 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 PM
Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Publick House

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
    (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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