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Our Historic Tap Room  - Publick House, Sturbridge, MA

Publick House

4.6
4.6
2948 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 2,948 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for brunch

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 is a charming New England gem, offering "delicious" comfort food like turkey dinners and chicken pot pie in a cozy, historical setting. Guests rave about the "excellent" service, particularly from attentive staff like Myron and Elizabeth. The ambiance is festive, especially during holidays, with "mouthwatering" pecan rolls and a delightful bakery.

2,948 Reviews
  1. William

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have delicious food, great service, and wonderful desserts. Great ambiance and antique decorations.

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  2. Beth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! Great food. Staff were super pleasant and accommodating. Beautifully decorated as always. I highly recommend to stop at the bakery on tour way out and puck up a goody to go!

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  3. Tracy

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a great dining experience. It would’ve been nice if they have the fireplace going. On a cold day in February, that is what we had expected. 

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  4. Sandy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    101 reviews

    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this restaurant. Such a variety of food from small portions to regular meals. Everything I have had from the turkey dinner to the chicken pot pie. has been delicious.

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  5. Thomas

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and good service. The atmosphere is very New England.

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  6. Diana

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had the New York strip which he said was excellent. I had the New Englad scrod with dill sauce. It was perfectly prepared. The bread basket, with fewer choices than years ago, still contained their mouthwatering pecan rolls. They are knock-your-socks-off delicious! We did not have room for dessert, perhaps on our next visit. The prices are extremely reasonable considering what a lot of restaurants we have visited lately are charging. As the diningroom is temporarily closed for renovations we ate in the pub, which has a lovely antique New England atmosphere, a bit noisy (it was pretty busy) but we could hear each other talking and that's so important. Overall it was a most enjoyable birthday lunch.

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  7. Allan

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy atmosphere, good food and drinks. Had a nice time

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  8. ann

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good ambience in Ebenezer’s Tavern. We met cousins to chat and found the service and atmosphere conducive.

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  9. Ernest

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Portions good could been a little more. The disappointment was the waitresses acknowledge of the menu.

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  10. MikeMaureen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm, welcoming location with tasty food and wonderful service. I had the chicken pot pie which was great. There’s also a nice bakery next to the tavern and a nice fireplace in the tavern.

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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 2948 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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