The Publican

Chicago, IL · American · $$$

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, The Publican's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall. Executive Chef Paul Kahan has developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with hand-selected, sustainably-harvested fish and seafood as well as sustainably-raised heirloom pork to anchor a rustic menu of simple, imaginative fare. The extensive international beer list features 100 or so ales, lagers, stouts and ciders by the bottle...

Outstanding Restaurant Design
James Beard Foundation, 2009

In light of new challenges facing the restaurant industry, One Off Hospitality is introducing a 3% Hospitality Supplement to support record-breaking rises in food costs & the addition of required personal protective equipment for our dedicated team members. This charge will be added to your final bill. In the case that you would like to opt-out of this charge, please tell your server or contact our team directly at info@thepublicanrestaurant.com. We thank you for your continued support.

- Reservation
  Slagel Farm Pig Roast (10/25)
  Join us for a one-night-only Fall Pig Roast in partnership with Slagel Family Farms! In true Publican form, we'll be roasting a Slagel Family Farm’s whole pig to serve alongside the season’s peak...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  - $95 per person
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  Boo'ze and Brew
  Join The Publican for a night of “Boo”ze and Brews on Wednesday, October 28th! Rhine Hall and Metropolitan Brewery have teamed up to celebrate Publican’s fall fave’s from new CDC Vinny G. COSTUMES...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  - $65 per person
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  Weekend Brunch Reservations
  We will be requiring a $15 deposit per person, the deposit will be redeemed at the end of your meal.
  
  Reservations will be kept to 90 minutes. Children must be included in guest count.
  
  Our team...
  - Reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  - $15 deposit per person
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  Publican Reservation - Dining Room (Inside)
  *** DINING ROOM - INSIDE ***
  
  We are requiring a $50 non-refundable deposit for the table. Your deposit acts as a minimum payment and will go towards your final bill.
  If you cancel with at least...
  - Reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  - $50 Table Deposit
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  Publican Reservation - Patio
  *** PATIO - OUTDOOR ***
  
  BYOB- Bring Your Own Blanket! Fall is here and so is the Chicago Chill! While our patio does have heaters, we recommend you dress warmly, and are more than welcome to bring...
  - Reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  - $50 Table Deposit
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  Dining Together Apart Green House: Dinner Reservation
  The Publican is proud to be apart of Dining Together, Apart Chicago in the Fulton Market neighborhood. For a limited time, we'll have specialty greenhouses available on our patio to allow for...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4
  - $150 Table Deposit
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  Dining Together Apart Dome: Dinner Reservation
  The Publican is proud to be apart of Dining Together, Apart Chicago in the Fulton Market neighborhood. For a limited time, we'll have specialty domes available on our patio to allow for outdoor...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 4 to 6
  - $200 Table Deposit
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  Dining Together Apart Green House: Brunch Reservation
  The Publican is proud to be apart of Dining Together, Apart Chicago in the Fulton Market neighborhood. For a limited time, we'll have specialty greenhouses available on our patio to allow for...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4
  - $100 Table Deposit
  Book now
- Reservation
  Dining Together Apart Dome: Brunch Reservation
  The Publican is proud to be apart of Dining Together, Apart Chicago in the Fulton Market neighborhood. For a limited time, we'll have specialty domes available on our patio to allow for outdoor...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 4 to 6
  - $150 Table Deposit
  Book now
- Pickup
  Publican To Go - Pickup
  Select from the menu items that made The Publican a Fulton Market mainstay. Featuring The Perfect Publican coursed meal and our a la carte menu with the chicken dinner, little gem lettuces...
  - Prepaid pickup for parties of 1 to 4
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- Pickup
  The Publican’s Election Night Survival Dinner Kit
  Hunker down for Election Night 2020 with the Publican's Election Survival Kit. Our dinner kit comes with our favorite comfort foods, plus, of course, beverage pairings to get you through all of the...
  - Prepaid pickup for parties of 1 to 10
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- Pickup
  The Publican Thanksgiving - Locally Grown & Ready for Home! 🦃
  Locally grown & ready for home!
  
  The Publican Restaurant and Publican Quality Meats have teamed up to create the ultimate Locally Grown and Ready for Home Thanksgiving Feast!
  
  Featuring...
  - Prepaid pickup for parties of 1 to 10
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- Delivery
  Publican To Go -Delivery
  Select from the menu items that made The Publican a Fulton Market mainstay. Featuring The Perfect Publican coursed meal and our a la carte menu with the chicken dinner, burrata, barbecue carrots...
  - DoorDash delivery
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- Delivery
  The Publican’s Election Night Survival Dinner Kit Delivery
  **Delivery**
  
  Hunker down for Election Night 2020 with the Publican's Election Survival Kit. Our dinner kit comes with our favorite comfort foods, plus, of course, beverage pairings to get you...
  - DoorDash delivery
  Order now