The Publican House

4.5

878 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Pub

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

After years of planning and work to restore the historical building that inspired the brewery, The Publican House restaurant and tap house is opening its doors to you! The 170-year old building has been reborn using original elements wherever possible, with a modern twist to create a unique and inviting space.

With a focus on local, we have incorporated a new spin to pub food featuring a wood fired pizza oven, high quality fresh ingredients and recommended beer pairing options with daily specials.

The bar features all of our Publican House beers, crafted on-site, along with new specialty brews developed monthly and available exclusively at The Publican House. Rounding out the menu will be locally produced craft beer, speciality cocktails and wine from around the world.

The Publican House; your neighbourhood pub, built on history.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Pub, Canadian, Brewery
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(705) 874-2619
Website
http://www.publicanhouse.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mack Found

Location
300 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V5
Neighborhood
Peterborough
Cross street
Rubidge Street
Parking details
Reid Street municipal parking lot located across the street on Rubidge Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 878 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Pub
Central Ontario
Best Ambiance
Central Ontario
Good for business meals
Central Ontario
Good for groups
Central Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Central Ontario
Healthy
Central Ontario
Hot spot
Central Ontario
Neighborhood gem
Central Ontario
Lively
Central Ontario
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Publican House is a vibrant spot for delicious food and exceptional service, highlighted by its "excellent service" and "tasty food." The lively patio is a favorite, perfect for enjoying microbrews. Although some dishes may vary, the Marge pizza and mac and cheese are must-tries.

878 Reviews

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Jennifer
Montreal
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The service was extremely slow and I had to remind the server many times that our drinks were waiting at the bar. (Table of 8) One waitress was on her phone and our server was everywhere. Drinks came out spread out over 30 min. Then food was delivered to everyone over a 40 min. span. This was an emotional event and was slightly ruined by the service. Very Very loud. The millenial or Gen Z servers and baretender didn't seem too concerned about our table. Talking to people at the bar and not making drinks. Our server was running crazy but not really getting anything done. Disappointing.
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Rob
Toronto
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’d go back here. There was great live music and unique beer. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. Service was a little slow. The drink menu had maybe the best mix of beers and ciders that my whole table of different tastes enjoyed. This would be my first choice in town if I was looking for a unique pint and an appetizer.
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Bruce
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent upscale neighborhood pub with a from-scratch menu and daily specials, decent attentive staff and comfortable atmosphere. It’s a go-to spot for informal business, family celebrations and small parties.
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Rebecca
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing, the food was delicious and my family and I had a great time.
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Debbie
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Publican is our local restaurant. Always a delicious pizza and even the side salads are huge Staff is super friendly quick to offer suggestions
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Kim
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our server did not come back to see if we needed anything we needed to reach out to her for refills. The fries were burnt and the gravy was a cold lump of what looked like Thanksgiving left over gravy. We were not giving an itemized total of our bill.
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Jacqueline
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here, very good experience, even though they were out of a few things, service was amazing! Very recommend it:)
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Sea
Montreal
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very loud, brightly lit in the bar area. The food was mediocre at best. I don’t think we will go back.
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Shey
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience! Portions were great and staff was wonderful.
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Angela
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Too loud …. Food was mediocre! But sadly not enough taste to the food. The beer was poured in correctly. Too much head as the English say. Our man was from England !
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FAQs

The Publican House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 874-2619.

The Publican House is rated 4.5 stars by 878 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

300 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V5

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Rubidge Street
Neighborhood
Peterborough
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Pub, Canadian, Brewery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Reid Street municipal parking lot located across the street on Rubidge Street.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mack Found
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.publicanhouse.com/
Phone number
(705) 874-2619

The Publican House

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What 878 people are saying

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