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The Publican House, Peterborough, ON

The Publican House

4.5
4.5
880 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Pub

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2 people
19:00
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    Peterborough
  • Cross Street
    Rubidge Street
  • Parking details
    Reid Street municipal parking lot located across the street on Rubidge Street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 880 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Pub

  • Central Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • 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

    Neighbourhood 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.

880 Reviews

  1. Meghan

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A great community spot. Good food & local beer

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  2. Jennifer

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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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  3. James

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a gluten free bun and it didn't get it. Otherwise great experience

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  4. Rob

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  5. Bruce

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 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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  6. Rebecca

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  7. Debbie

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 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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  8. Kim

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 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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  9. Jacqueline

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 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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  10. Sea

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 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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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 880 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Publican House

300 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rubidge Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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