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The Publican House, Peterborough, ON

The Publican House

4.7
4.7
793 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub
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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, Chef Brad Watt brings a new spin to pub food featuring a wood fired pizza oven, an oyster bar and 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, wine and spirits.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    Becca Burke
  • Location
    300 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V5
  • Neighbourhood
    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 793 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Central Ontario

    Best Food

  • Central Ontario

    Best Service

  • Central Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Central Ontario

    Best Value

  • Central Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Central Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Central Ontario

    Good for groups

  • Central Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Central Ontario

    Healthy

  • Central Ontario

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Ontario

    Lively

  • Central Ontario

    Most Booked

793 Reviews

  1. LouiseW

    Tokyo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was top quality and the staff were very nice.

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  2. RobertR

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great beer flights. Our party of six had a blast.

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  3. NeilF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great beer and food. The weather was perfect, staff were attentive and kind. The only feedback would be to not put someone beside the wall if they have a reservation.

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  4. LisaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always delicious, amazing service. We went with our kids and it was a perfect night out

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  5. Chebsie

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived early. This wasn't an issue. We found ourselves being spoiled for choice on the menu. That's a good thing! The best spinach dip, excellent cuban spring rolls....kfc (cauliflower). The mains were all enjoyable. Good sized portions. 1 suggestion....an offering with chicken breast rather than all thighs. Yes, a thigh is more flavourful but it tends to be a little more greasy. Not to everyone's pallet. Will definitely return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Service was friendly and prompt. Restaurant was clean. Ambience was fine. Caesar salad was very tasty, and the drinks were good... Our only complaint was with our mains; we each ordered a pizza as we noticed the beautiful looking pizza oven. Three of the four pizzas were quite burnt, very dry, mostly bread with sparse toppings. Basically once you ate the center, the rest, about 60% was leftover burnt, dry, inedible crust. The 4th pizza, which was pepperoni and was not an incinerated disc was "ok" tasting. They have a beautiful pizza oven and the opportunity to delight with some killer pizza, I hope they figure it out. Maybe we were just unlucky. Thanks for the great salad and prompt friendly service though.

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  7. MelissaC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing, our favourite spot to spend our eating out dollars.

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  8. Maryt

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great pub experience supporting local craft brewery and enjoying high quality pub food with a creative flair.

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  9. CherylS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four of us had great meals we were all very happy with the meals and the service. The restaurant was very loud but it was right at lunch time. It was not my first time there but it was the other three and they all said they would definitely come back.

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  10. LeslieF

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Hi there, we dined last evening after he Folk Festival, the restaurant was not very busy at all? Kind of felt like our server was just going through the motions and just wanted to close down. It was 7:30 when we arrived. 3 tables on the patio and maybe 1 inside? Had to get up a couple of times to ask for things at the bar. Food was fine, the Nicoise salad was good but smothered in dressing, should have asked for the dressing on the side I guess. We are from Toronto and are foodies, so we love to check out the local restaurants when we do smaller town visits. Don't have the expectations of fine tuned machine running on all cylinders 100% of the time, but felt a little like we were imposing and everyone just wanted to go home on a Sunday evening. For us it is a blessing to get out of the big Smoke and breath a little bit, we so look forward to it. I would recommend it, but with a couple of caveats. Thank you.

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  11. BrookeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reservation was super easy to make, the food and drinks were all incredible, beautiful on the patio and inside. We will definitely be going again!

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  12. sarahw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always delicious! It’s definitely our favourite restaurant in Peterborough! The burgers are amazing, and great drinks as well!

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  13. Preshess

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Patio dining was fantastic Food came quickly and was so good, great portions

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  14. LocalFoodLover

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    My shrimp tacos were good, but two of our party ordered butter chicken and were disappointed with the small amount of chicken and lack of flavour. When we first started going to Publican House a couple of years ago, there seemed to be more variety and better food. It's still a lovely spot to sit on the patio and have a drink and an appy.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely patio, good food and great Irish live music By a young woman and her father.

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  16. KevM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Food was great and accommodated gluten free options. Had aged parents and some food difficult to handle was really only drawback. A bit pricier, but will go again as a great place and vibe.

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  17. SJCS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is the best. Music on the patio was fantastic. Great set list and awesome performer. Excellent food as usual. Amazing service.

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  18. Meg123456

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Everything was good, food was delish. But a bit loud in there

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  19. SherryB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food and service! Would recommend to friends to come out and enjoy.

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  20. KerriS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Publican House is our go to when in Peterborough. Would love if they brought the smoke meat sandwich back ! Staff always friendly and food has always been delicious.

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  21. AaronE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love the experience. I’ll continue to come back time and time again!

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  22. MsFoodie

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    My food was mediocre and not inexpensive, my table-mate's margarita pizza was quite tasty.

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  23. LisaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best lunch I think I have ever had...most delicious and lots of food. Server was all smiles and super helpful as to what to have. I can't wait to go back...going Friday as a matter of fact lol

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  24. DavidH

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We are frequently on the patio on Sundays...always great food and servers are ALWAYS EXCELLENT...will see you soon.thanks

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  25. MeggieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, excellent service and our party of 8 loved their food!

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  26. ShawnD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening with great food and great entertainment

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  27. SueM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Highly recommend the KFC Cauliflower and the Brussel Sprout and Steak Salad! Members of our group also had the Pierogi Pizza and loved it.

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  28. FredM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food amazing. Entertainment was great perfect night out on patio

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  29. TraceyD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always fabulous… one of the best places in town!

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  30. PamelaC

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elissa was a great server - patient with our larger (noisier) group - made good recommendations and was very professional and efficient! Thanks - great food; great sitting outdoors.

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  31. Fred

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pizza is next level, great staff, great atmosphere!!! We will definitely be back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  32. MeghanP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great beers and fantastic food. New to the area and this could be my new favourite spot!

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  33. GordH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    One of 7 meals was brought to the table, but no one ordered the dinner they brought out. It was re cooked but took about 15 minutes while the rest of us ate. The same person ordered a second bear. It was also brought to the table but not the beer that they asked for. Good food but not to the quality level we were accustomed to being served at the Publican House.

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  34. Sean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We went there on our 57th. Wedding Anniversary on our way to Crary Park for the concert and fireworks for Canada Day. It was an excellent choice. The service was excellent. We will go there again.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    There were 4 of dining out on the patio. Love the patio here and the food is usually very good but it was disappointing

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  36. SeanW

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Caught up with old friends I have not seen in 30 years. Great time on the deck.

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  37. JessicaB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an incredible restaurant! I would give more than a 5 star rating if I could. The food was delicious, the beer was tasty (and I hate beer), and the staff were beyond friendly. We can’t wait to come back and try something else on the menu!

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  38. johna

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice to be able to sit outside. Service was good as was the food.

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  39. NormC

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Slow waitress! Didn’t ask if I wanted my salad before the main course so they brought them together that’s just not acceptable. I still tipped however.

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  40. RobH

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food served hot, good portions, needed a box for take home. Service was good. Highly recommended!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Publican House using the Order Online button. The Publican House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 874-2619.

The Publican House is rated 4.7 stars by 793 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Publican House

300 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rubidge Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Peterborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Becca Burke
  • 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
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