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Public House - Permanently Closed

4.7
4.7
552 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Public House is the perfect place to watch any big game - with over 100+ beers in-house and a 30-foot HD video screen to catch all the action live.

Located at the corner of State & Kinzie, the 10,000 square foot restaurant and beer hall sits in the heart of River North. Public House offers American fare with a smokehouse twist in addition to mouth-watering libations; house favorites include bar snacks, flatbreads & tacos, soups & salads, sandwiches & plates, multiple choice mac & cheese, and of course, burgers.

On the weekends, Public House transforms into a lively nightlife hotspot where locals and tourists alike unite to enjoy a live DJ, three full-service bars in addition to signature table tap booths, where guests can pour their own beer and shots.

Open 7 days a week, Public House offers a full lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night and weekend brunch menus, in addition to catering & events.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 265-1240

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Richard Jones

  • Catering

    Public House features a full catering menu for off-site private and public events.

  • Private party facilities

    Located at the corner of State & Kinzie, beer aficionados pledge their allegiance to Public House, a 10,000 square foot beer-lovers paradise featuring beloved American, smokehouse fare with an upscale twist, unprecedented multimedia capabilities and mouth-watering libations.

  • Private party contact

    our Events Manager: (888) 471-2999

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Cross street

    Kinzie

  • Parking details

    Street parking is also available in addition to a self-park garage across the street.

  • Public transit

    Public House is located 2 blocks South of CTA Red Line's Grand stop.

  • Entertainment

    The hop heaven features an unprecedented selection of multimedia capabilities that would make Steve Jobs blush. Ceiling operable windows and an HD video wall to a 27 plasma television spread and laser holographic key board technology. Public House also boasts a photo booth, gaming machines, full Disc Jockey capabilities and a concert quality sound system.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. RichardS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pretty much like a sports bar, tvs everywhere with the games on when we went. Atmosphere and vibe is normal for us, we are from bay area California so felt a little like home. Service was excellent, both our waitress and server kept us happy throughout our dining. Food was delicious. Had the flat bread, wife had the mac n cheese. No complaints whatsoever, will definitely come back if ever planning another trip back.
  2. Alyssa

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this sports bar! Perfect place to watch games, enjoy drinks and food!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was so awesome. The place is very clean. Love the vibe. College football on the TVs. Live DJ playing great music at noon on a Saturday.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy spending time here! The menu has something on it with innovative spins on american and pub food that is always so tasty. We always try to go to try out the seasonal cake shake as a boozy milkshake to die for!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2020

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Great sports bar, cool hangout, but i wouldn’t go to be wowed by the food, it was somewhat disappointing. Ordered fries and a burger and the fries tasted like they were fried in the same oil with fish. I had to send them back! Burger was at most mediocre, pre-made patty burger. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating she saved the day for us!
  6. williamh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Venue reminded of my days when i was in a fraternity, Loud music, and ok menu. Food was average with a limited menu. Service was very good
  7. Elizabeth

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places in the city! Has a diverse menu of great food and beverages
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, not too crowded.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2020

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Food was good but the female waitress who helped us was very rude to us
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    The service was poor. Our waitress
  11. BabyDoll

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the Service are great. My fav are the Garlic Fries. The Public House is one of my Favorite go to restaurants in Downtown Chicago.
  12. Mitch

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great spot for NFL Sunday. Solid food with gameday specials, plenty of TVs, and a DJ that plays music during commercials. River North staple.
  13. Hanna

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2020

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Our waitress wasn’t present half of the time our drinks were left empty and our food was cold and not correct. We came for the fabulous cake shake and it was really gross.. so disappointed
  14. Murph

    Chicago

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2020

    overall4food5service1ambience2
    The food was great, but the service was horrible. Our waitress was rude and only came by our table one time.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    it is ok...too many other happening spots in the area...
  16. MelissaB

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food, and atmosphere. Mac & Cheese with pulled pork was delicious!
  17. FitzgeraldC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It was a very nice venue and the food and service was also very good. The outside patio was open and also the windows were drawn so that fresh air could come into the inside as well. Overall great experience. Will be back.
  18. Alejandra

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it here! Food and drinks were really good! The waitresses gave us a really good service. They kept coming to our table in a timely manner to see if we were okay or needed something. Definitely recommend anyone who hasn't been here try it out.
  19. StephanieV

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! server Adolfo was amazing! great music and fun atmosphere.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food! Great place to hang out with friends
  21. VictoriaH

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2020

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Good food, good drinks!
  22. LindseyT

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was soooo good! i had the wings and mac and cheese. Everything was great and the music was good too’
  23. SheetalK

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful and food was amazing. I highly recommend their garlic & parmesan fries.
  24. DougJ

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent!
  25. RhondaS

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was amazing
  26. GarrettW

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2020

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Service was off for some reason. Food was good.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2020

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Server barely came to our table, seemed annoyed
  28. MinTaviaT

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I would patronize this establishment again. Food was good.
  29. KeshD

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, staff and atmosphere. I will definitely return.
  30. GabyG

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Ate outdoors because of COVID-19. On a corner and was Very noisy with cars passing both cross streets.
  31. Anisha

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice for a weekend get together. The chicken pest flatbread is a must try!
  32. ClarissaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    i would definitely go here again they just need more foods on their menu
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, food was delicious - I recommend the garlic fries and crab Avocado toast!
  34. EricP

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a great meal and some drinks on the patio. Excellent service as always.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2020

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Only have an hour and a half there. Which we would have known before just given the check and asked t ok leave.... handent even ordered an entree yet because the appetizer took 45 min
  36. KiwannaP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2020

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    I visited this restaurant a week prior to going again. Unfortunately the second time was a bad experience. I ordered a chicken nacho that had to be returned due to the chicken being, literally, old. When I brought it to the waitresses attention she said that it was pulled chicken as if I didn't know & as if it made it okay to be old chicken (it was dry & very hard). After having to return the dish the second time, I ordered a burger that I ate at home. The front door host wasn't friendly at all. The bathrooms downstairs are very scary, like someone is going to kidnap you. My fries were consistently burnt ans when we left the hostess didn't really want to say bye & looked away from us while saying bye. This was very disappointing & much different from my experience here a week ago.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food
  38. Alonzo

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2020

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Everything was nice except for our waitress. She was really short and not too enthused. I was determined to salvage my vacation and have a good time so after she brought our drinks I slipped her $10 and she became much nicer for the rest of our meal. I am a healthcare worker who has been dealing with a lot since December and I just wanted to enjoy my trip.
  39. ERC3

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Dining out is a luxury these days. Public House must not realize that. My experience, start to finish, was inexcusably horrible. I walked out without eating any of my meal and will not return.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Megan was dope.

FAQs

Public House - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 265-1240.

Public House - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 552 OpenTable diners.

Public House - Permanently Closed does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Public House - Permanently Closed

400 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kinzie

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Hours of operation

    Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking is also available in addition to a self-park garage across the street.

  • Public transit

    Public House is located 2 blocks South of CTA Red Line's Grand stop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Richard Jones

  • Entertainment

    The hop heaven features an unprecedented selection of multimedia capabilities that would make Steve Jobs blush. Ceiling operable windows and an HD video wall to a 27 plasma television spread and laser holographic key board technology. Public House also boasts a photo booth, gaming machines, full Disc Jockey capabilities and a concert quality sound system.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 265-1240

  • Catering

    Public House features a full catering menu for off-site private and public events.

  • Private party facilities

    Located at the corner of State & Kinzie, beer aficionados pledge their allegiance to Public House, a 10,000 square foot beer-lovers paradise featuring beloved American, smokehouse fare with an upscale twist, unprecedented multimedia capabilities and mouth-watering libations.

  • Private party contact

    our Events Manager: (888) 471-2999

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