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The Publick House

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#4 of 140 restaurants in Brookline
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 22, 2008

Such great macaroni and cheese. And crispy fish and chips. And fantastic fries. The college crowd may discourage you as the wait is long and the noise level high. Go early and relax but know that it's more about tasty food here than ambiance. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 12, 2008

awesome beer list, menu looks great, service was good, food is oversized portions more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 11, 2008

I used to like it a lot more, back when it was a little less of a scene for the students. Still, it's probably the best beer joint I've ever been to, with over 100 craft beers on tap, and the food is a nice creative spin on typical bar food. The service used to be better, with a staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 28, 2008

Great beer selection and best mac and cheese around. more

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5 of 5 stars
Virginia
Aug 17, 2008

Great beer selection and the best darned mussels we've ever eaten! Liked it so much we went back a second night. more

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4 of 5 stars
Brookline, Massachusetts
Jul 8, 2008

From the outside, the Publick House looks like you're typical watering hole, but the food is surprisingly gourmet for a bar of this size. The mussels here are a must - they come in several varieties and are served in a large black pot. The mac n' cheese is also incredible, and you can tailor it to your taste by... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 5, 2008

Great bar offers a relatively diverse selection of bars, including the fairly cheap sampler which consists of four 4 oz. drinks of your choice from the menu. Entrees are semi-pricey between the $14 and up range but sandwiches are the real treat with reasonable prices equalling the very good portions. Parking as always in this area of Brookline can be... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 29, 2008

Best place in town to grab a beer - and the food is great too! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 20, 2008

good beer selection, great place to grab drinks and some food more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 16, 2008

Good beer selection and a nice environment. That being said, the service was sub par and the food was just ok. more

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The Publick House Address

1648 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445
Tel: 617 277 2880
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