The Publick House
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 277-2880
- Cross Street:
- Washington Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Beer Selection 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Publick House – by Eric Grossman
In Short
Area professionals young and old flock to this inviting pub for its beer selection and romantic, relaxed atmosphere (lots of candles, a pair of fireplaces). With a full bar, more than 20 beer taps and a varied food menu (pistachio-crusted scallops, mussels and frites), patrons won't find themselves lacking for options. The taps feature several hard-to-find microbrews and imports (several more are available by the bottle).
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Insider Tips
When to GoContact the bar to find out about upcoming beer-tasting events.
The ExtrasTrue beer snobs flock to the Monk's Cell, the bar's tiny alcove that specializes in Belgian suds.
User Reviews for The Publick House
08/07/2008 Posted by Linebrook
I live locally (within walking distance), so I go the Publick House now and again. The food is good, and the beer selection is unique for around here---mostly Belgian beers, and some other craft breweries represented,too. I would come here more often, but the service is bad. The bar and wait staff are indifferent. Even though I'm local, they don't try and get to know me, and I'm never greeted in a familiar way. I regularly have to go out of my way just to order another beer or to get silverware, for example. I feel like the staff doesn't want to be there, or they're just not friendly people. Neighbors I've talked to seem to agree. Still, it's the only bar within walking distance that has outdoor seating (very limited). Come early, enjoy some drinks, and be patient with the service. Don't be shy about low/not tipping. If I didn't live nearby, I would have left a tiny tip on some occasions.
Pros: Food, Beer selection
Cons: Service
07/19/2008 Posted by danwl
Very disappointed. Just wanted to have a good burger. Went early, around 5pm so there was no rush. The burger had obviously been frozen and microwaved (i know the taste i do it at home). It was dry, grey, tasteless. We couldn't believe how bad it was. We told the server who didn't really care. I have not had such a bad burger in any pub.Usually it's really fresh, juicy, ground beef. I am not a beer drinker but i would not ever go there for the food. The wait staff seems to be going thru the motions with the least effort. I'm all over the Washington Tavern down the street from now on. This place has changed so much from the original Aram Cara-we loved it then.
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