Publick House

Name: Publick House
Address: 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, United States, 01566
Telephone: (508) 347-3313
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2907 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

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 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(508) 347-3313
Website
http://www.publickhouse.com/
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.

Location
277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fresh Home-Made Potato Chips
- plain with ranch dressingUS$9.00
- Parmesan & truffle saltUS$11.00
Fried Bone-In Chicken Wings
- maple-chili glazed with chopped pistachiosUS$16.00
- lemon-pepper glazedUS$16.00
Fried Potato & Onion PierogiUS$13.00
bacon-onion jam & sour cream
Crab Macaroni GratinUS$14.00
fresh crab claw meat, gruyere & white cheddar, with buttered crumbs
Flatbreads
- smoked salmon, white cheddar, arugula, pickled onions, capers & chive-sour creamUS$15.00
- fresh mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, arugula & roasted tomato vinaigrette drizzleUS$15.00
Fried Jumbo Crab CakeUS$15.00
Napa cabbage slaw & pickled vegetable remoulade
Shrimp CocktailUS$16.00
five chilled large shrimp, lemon & horseradish-cocktail sauce

Soup & Salads

Add to any Salad: Chicken $7 | Shrimp $11 | Salmon $11 | Jumbo Crab Cake $11

New England Clam Chowder
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$8.50
"Publick House" SaladUS$8.00
mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrot, onion & house-made maple vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$8.00
romaine greens, shaved Parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing
Spinach SaladUS$10.00
dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Raspberry SaladUS$10.00
mixed greens, fresh raspberries, mandarin oranges, candied pecans & raspberry vinaigrette
Arugula SaladUS$10.00
bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cherries & bleu cheese dressing

Entrées

12oz Grilled NY StripUS$34.00
roasted tomato-horseradish butter, seasoned steak fries & asparagus
"Publick House" Pot RoastUS$21.00
sliced braised eye of round with pot roast gravy, mashed potatoes & green beans
"Publick House" MeatloafUS$22.00
red wine-mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes & green beans
Roasted Turkey DinnerUS$25.00
white & dark meat, gravy, sausage-cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash & whole cranberry sauce
Roasted Half ChickenUS$26.00
rosemary-garlic jus, mashed potatoes & roasted Brussels sprouts
Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot PieUS$22.00
carrot, onion, celery, corn & peas, with a freshly baked on pastry crust, side of mashed potatoes & butternut squash. whole cranberry sauce
Baked Crumbed ScallopsUS$28.00
orange-basil butter, rice pilaf & green beans
Crab Macaroni GratinUS$26.00
fresh crab claw meat, gruyere & white cheddar, with buttered crumbs
Pan-Seared SalmonUS$27.00
Cointreau-mandarin orange sauce, sauté of kale, tomatoes, pine nuts, dried cherries & quinoa
Fish & ChipsUS$22.00
battered cod with fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce
New England Baked ScrodUS$25.00
cracker crumb topping, lemon-dill sauce, rice pilaf & green beans
Vegetarian Grilled TofuUS$22.00
roasted tomato vinaigrette drizzle, seasoned steak fries & roasted Brussels sprouts
Vegan Quinoa BowlUS$22.00
kale, tomatoes, pine nuts, dried cherries, basil, chili flake & a balsamic glaze drizzle
Vegan BologneseUS$22.00
cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, onion & cannellini beans, slow-stewed in tomato sauce, tossed with macaroni

Drink Menu

Cocktails

The cocktails are named in honor of the Publick House and each of its unique, hand-crafted function rooms and dining rooms built over the last two centuries

A Toast to "Paige Hall"US$11.00
Skyy Raspberry Vodka, Chambord, Champagne, Fresh Lime
Sunrise From the "Pineapple Room"US$10.00
Skyy Pineapple, Don Q Coconut Rum, Orange Juice & a Drop of Grenadine
"Ebenezer's" ManhattanUS$12.50
Larceny Bourbon, Cinzano Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
"Colonel's Corner" Ginger SidecarUS$15.00
Naud VS Cognac, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Fresh Lemon, with a Sugared Rim
The "Card Room" StraightUS$10.00
West Cork Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Lemon Juice, Powell & Mahoney Peach Bellini, Simple Syrup
"The Ballroom" WaltzUS$11.00
Garnish Island Gin, Fresh Mint, St. Elder Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup, Topped with Soda Water
"Tap Room" at DuskUS$14.00
Larceny Bourbon, Amaro dell Etna, St. Elder Blood Orange Liqueur, with an Orange Peel Twist
"Publick House" PalomaUS$10.00
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, St. Elder Pamplemousse Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Fresh Lime, Topped with Soda Water
"Barn" Bees KneesUS$11.00
Garnish Island Gin, Honey Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Lavender Bittters
"Conference Room" Wake UpUS$12.00
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Allen's Cold Brew Coffee Brandy, ChocoLat Triple Chocolate Liqueur

Beer

Bottles & Cans

Sam Adams Boston LagerUS$7.00
Sam Adams Wicked Hazy Juicy NE, IPA
- 16ozUS$9.50
Berkshire Brewing Steel Rail
- 16ozUS$8.00
Harpoon IPAUS$7.00
Downeast Original CiderUS$8.50
Founders All Day IPAUS$6.00
Guinness
- 16ozUS$8.00
CoronaUS$7.00
Michelob UltraUS$6.00
YuenglingUS$6.00
White Claw Hard SeltzerUS$6.50

Draughts

Please ask your server about our rotating selections and the full descriptions of our draught offerings!

Jack's Abbey House Lager, Framingham, MA - ABV 5.2%US$6.50
Sam Adams Seasonal, Boston, MAUS$6.50
Berkshire Brewing Coffeehouse Porter, South Deerfield, MA - ABV 6.2%US$6.50
Stella Artois, St. Louis, MO - ABV 5.2%US$6.50
Bud Light, Merrimack, NH - ABV 4.2%US$5.00
Rapscallion Honey Ale, Spencer, MA - ABV 4.5%US$7.50
Allagash White, Portland, ME - ABV 5.2%US$7.50
Greater Good Pulp Daddy Imperial NE, IPA Worcester, MA - ABV 8%
- 13ozUS$9.50
OPA, OPA, IPA Southhampton, MA - ABV 6.5%US$6.50

Publick House | Wine Menu

1/2 Bottles

Pinot Grigio, Zaccagnini, Abruzzo, ItalyUS$30.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$25.00
Pouilly Fuisse, Jean Jacques Vincent "Marie Antoinette", Burgundy, FranceUS$46.00
Riesling, Hugel, Alsace, FranceUS$36.00
Moscato d'Asti, Vietti, Piedmonte, ItalyUS$26.00
Pinot Noir, Patz & Hall, Sonoma, CAUS$52.00
Bordeaux, Chateau Pichon Biron Les Tourelles Loungevill, Pauillac, FranceUS$60.00
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Poliziano, Tuscany, ItalyUS$36.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa, CaliforniaUS$50.00
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Camigliano, Tuscany, ItalyUS$50.00

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Prosecco, Prima Perla, Italy
- Split (187ml)US$12.00
Prosecco, Mionetto Prestige Brut, ItalyUS$38.00
Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Brut, FranceUS$75.00
Champagne, Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, FranceUS$100.00

White Wines

Riesling, Stonefruit, Pfalz, Germany
- Glass US$9.00
- Bottle US$32.00
Moscato, Stella, Italy
- Glass US$9.00
- Bottle US$32.00
Rose, Wolffer Finca Rose, Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass US$11.00
- Bottle US$40.00
Pinot Grigio, Casalini, Trentino, Italy
- Glass US$9.00
- Bottle US$32.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kono, Marlborough, New Zealand
- Glass US$9.00
- Bottle US$32.00
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot, Loire Valley, FranceUS$66.00
Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
- Glass US$9.50
- Bottle US$34.00
Chardonnay, La Crema, Monterey, California
- Glass US$11.50
- Bottle US$42.00
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve, California
- Glass US$10.50
- Bottle US$38.00
Chardonnay, Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis, Burgundy, FranceUS$76.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Carmel Road, Monterey, California
- Glass US$10.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Pinot Noir, Erath, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- GlassUS$12.50
- BottleUS$46.00
Malbec, Catena Vista Flores Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Merlot, 14 Hands Merlot, Washington
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$32.00
Nebbiolo, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, ItalyUS$58.00
Super Tuscan, Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato, Tuscany, ItalyUS$66.00
Zinfandel, Klinker Brick, Lodi, CaliforniaUS$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coppola Claret, California
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles, CaliforniaUS$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonestreet Monument, Alexander Valley, CaliforniaUS$88.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, Napa, CaliforniaUS$60.00
Cinsault, Domaine de la Janasse, Cotes du Rhone, FranceUS$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$110.00

What 2,907 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central and Western MA
Best Overall
Central and Western MA
Best Service
Central and Western MA
Best Ambience
Central and Western MA
Best Value
Central and Western MA
Good for special occasions
Central and Western MA
Most Booked
Central Massachusetts
Best Overall
Central Massachusetts
Best Food
Central Massachusetts
Best Service
Central Massachusetts
Best Ambience
Central Massachusetts
Best Value
Central Massachusetts
Good for groups
Central Massachusetts
Healthy
Central Massachusetts
Good for special occasions
Central Massachusetts
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.

2,908 Reviews

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John
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Kerry
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Patricia
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 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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John
Maine
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the house steak special which was cooked perfectly and the port wine glaze was delicious. Mash potatoes excellent and asparagus tender crisp. My wife had the salmon over a bed of quinoa sautéed with kale, cherries and tomatoes. She enjoyed it. Service was excellent. Atmosphere quiet and relaxed.
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Kelsie
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was fine, service was not good at all…was ignored by our waitress while she served a larger party right next to us instead. Finally another waiter had to come in and check on us. Will definitely be taking a brake from the restaurant due to the service
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Pattie
Greater Boston
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Public house is magnificently adorned for Xmas! Tap room w/ fireplace is gorgeous!
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Beth
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great place to gather. The decor is classic colonial and very welcoming. The food and service were very good. It was a little noisy but it’s that way everywhere. A perfect outing!
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Deborah
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our very first dining experience at the Publick House and Ebeneezer's Tavern. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and this was in large part due to our server, Myron. Just a personable and caring young man. The food was delicious and we thought the portion size and the flavor of each mail was great. Even though we took advantage of the monthly coupon offering one free entree with the purchase of another entree, we felt that the pricing of each item provided a great value for our meals. The atmosphere was bustling but we had a perfect spot for 2 and felt very comfortable and not bothered at all by the surrounding activities. We are already talking about returning in the very near future. Thank you all.
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Christine
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly busy day yet we were served well. Our server had a wonderful, calming approach, great smile, apologized for any waiting (which we didn't think was long at all). Food was delicious, hot, served quickly, and a good value. Overall, a wonderful holiday experience.
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Hillary
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was relaxing, food was very good and our waiter, Myron, was excellent.
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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 2907 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Sturbridge
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.publickhouse.com/
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.

Publick House

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Caesar Salad

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Raspberry Salad

Appetizers

Fresh Home-Made Potato Chips

Fried Bone-In Chicken Wings

Fried Potato & Onion PierogiUS$13.00

Crab Macaroni GratinUS$14.00

Flatbreads

Fried Jumbo Crab CakeUS$15.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$16.00

Soup & Salads

New England Clam Chowder

"Publick House" SaladUS$8.00

Caesar SaladUS$8.00

Spinach SaladUS$10.00

Raspberry SaladUS$10.00

Arugula SaladUS$10.00

Entrées

12oz Grilled NY StripUS$34.00

"Publick House" Pot RoastUS$21.00

"Publick House" MeatloafUS$22.00

Roasted Turkey DinnerUS$25.00

Roasted Half ChickenUS$26.00

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot PieUS$22.00

Baked Crumbed ScallopsUS$28.00

Crab Macaroni GratinUS$26.00

Pan-Seared SalmonUS$27.00

Fish & ChipsUS$22.00

New England Baked ScrodUS$25.00

Vegetarian Grilled TofuUS$22.00

Vegan Quinoa BowlUS$22.00

Vegan BologneseUS$22.00

Drink Menu

Cocktails

A Toast to "Paige Hall"US$11.00

Sunrise From the "Pineapple Room"US$10.00

"Ebenezer's" ManhattanUS$12.50

"Colonel's Corner" Ginger SidecarUS$15.00

The "Card Room" StraightUS$10.00

"The Ballroom" WaltzUS$11.00

"Tap Room" at DuskUS$14.00

"Publick House" PalomaUS$10.00

"Barn" Bees KneesUS$11.00

"Conference Room" Wake UpUS$12.00

Beer

Bottles & Cans

Sam Adams Boston LagerUS$7.00

Sam Adams Wicked Hazy Juicy NE, IPA

Berkshire Brewing Steel Rail

Harpoon IPAUS$7.00

Downeast Original CiderUS$8.50

Founders All Day IPAUS$6.00

Guinness

CoronaUS$7.00

Michelob UltraUS$6.00

YuenglingUS$6.00

White Claw Hard SeltzerUS$6.50

Draughts

Jack's Abbey House Lager, Framingham, MA - ABV 5.2%US$6.50

Sam Adams Seasonal, Boston, MAUS$6.50

Berkshire Brewing Coffeehouse Porter, South Deerfield, MA - ABV 6.2%US$6.50

Stella Artois, St. Louis, MO - ABV 5.2%US$6.50

Bud Light, Merrimack, NH - ABV 4.2%US$5.00

Rapscallion Honey Ale, Spencer, MA - ABV 4.5%US$7.50

Allagash White, Portland, ME - ABV 5.2%US$7.50

Greater Good Pulp Daddy Imperial NE, IPA Worcester, MA - ABV 8%

OPA, OPA, IPA Southhampton, MA - ABV 6.5%US$6.50

Publick House | Wine Menu

1/2 Bottles

Pinot Grigio, Zaccagnini, Abruzzo, ItalyUS$30.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$25.00

Pouilly Fuisse, Jean Jacques Vincent "Marie Antoinette", Burgundy, FranceUS$46.00

Riesling, Hugel, Alsace, FranceUS$36.00

Moscato d'Asti, Vietti, Piedmonte, ItalyUS$26.00