The Publican

Beer, pork and oysters. The Publican is a design partnership from the James Beard Award-winning team of Thomas Schlesser and partner Donnie Madia.

An 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 and Chef de Cuisine Cosmo Goss have 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 s

09/11/2024

Fresh and zesty crab salad made with crab from Casco Bay, ME—tossed with cucumbers, preserved lemon, and poppyseed buttermilk dressing. A vibrant summer bite, before the fall weather rolls in! 🦀🥒

09/10/2024

The best seat in the house! 🍻 Head over for happy hour & grab a seat in one of our “pig” pens 🐖

09/09/2024

Don’t miss the last summer beer garden patio party this Sunday with ! Soak up the sunshine while it lasts and join us for beer, oysters, music, and fun. See ya there!🍻🌞🦪

09/06/2024

Sunny skies, cold beer, and $2 oysters – happy hour is calling at The Pub 🌞🦪🍻

09/05/2024

Let’s lunch — Join us at The Publican Monday to Friday, 11 am - 2 pm, for the best midday bites in town 🦪🍔

09/03/2024

How awesome is this? Publican Tavern in O’Hare Terminal 3 is in the running for USA Today’s 10 Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurants! ✈️👏🏻

Show your support and vote through the link in our bio!

09/01/2024

🥃 Bourbon Bonanza Giveaway! 🥃

We’re giving away two GA tickets to Bourbon Bonanza on September 8th at ! Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Follow all four accounts: and
2️⃣ Drop a comment below & tag your best drinking buddy

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 4th!🎟️

Sip incredible whiskies, including five rare Willett Family Estate barrels and a standout 12-year-old bourbon. Chefs Paul Kahan, Greg Wade, Rob Levitt, and Joe Spain will craft a special menu for the event, with proceeds supporting Pilot Light’s mission to connect food, wellness, and community. 👏🏻

08/31/2024

Pig Star is on TOUR TOMORROW! Join us at The Publican for a legendary end-of-summer pig roast starting at 2 PM! 🔥🐷 It’s going to be a delicious patio party with Chef Chris Miller from Big Star and Chef Joe Spain from The Publican firing up the smoker for some amazing pork-inspired dishes. No reservations needed—just bring your appetite and join us for Labor Day weekend! 👏🏻

AND! One Off Rewards members get $5 OFF (check your app wallet and show it to your server)!

08/30/2024

INDUSTRY NITE at THE PUB this Monday!👏🏻🍻
It’s Labor Day and the Industry is Laboring. Come by The Publican after work (or before) and grab a burger, a beer-shot “city wide”, and more from our specials!

*Industry only, inside at the bar*

08/29/2024

Meet Chef Pedro! Our incredible kitchen manager and oyster-shucking pro with 8 years at One Off and 3 years at Publican! 🦪🍽️

From learning alongside our chefs to having fun with the team, Pedro brings passion to every shift.

Favorite menu item? The snapper, hands down. 🐟

When not at work, you’ll find them diving into new recipes.

AND! His birthday is coming up on September 9th! Happy almost birthday, Pedro! 🎉

Photos from The Publican's post 08/28/2024

Alright folks, Pig Star is on TOUR — Get ready for an epic end-of-summer pig roast extravaganza at The Publican! 🔥🐷

Big Star’s Chef Chris Miller and Chef Joe Spain from The Publican will fire up the smoker to serve up mouthwatering, pork-inspired dishes. Don’t miss out on this Labor Day weekend patio party!

No reservations needed—just bring your appetite. 👏🏻

08/27/2024

Heading to Fridays on Fulton? Hang out on our patio with a $15 pulled pork sandwich in one hand and whistlepig maple old fashioned in the other. 🥃🐷

We’ve got plenty of other great drinks & dishes to enjoy too, see you there!

08/25/2024

We’ll see you today at 2 PM for the Beer Garden Patio Party! Beer, $2 oysters, music, patio games, & perfect weather — cheers!🍻🦪

08/23/2024

Sunday’s forecast: 90 degrees and sunny—perfect for our Beer Garden Patio Party at The Publican! 🌞🍻

Kicks off at 2 pm with ice-cold beer and $2 oysters. With patio games & music, it’s a perfect afternoon for the whole family to enjoy. See you then!🦪

08/21/2024

We are so excited to announce that The Publican is currently hiring—with multiple opportunities within the company as well!

View our open opportunities at oneoffhospitality.com. We can’t wait for you to join the team!✨

08/20/2024

A Publican twist on the classic tartine, this avocado & shrimp creation features rock shrimp tempura straight from the Gulf of Mexico, crisp watermelon radish, fresh pea shoots, and a spicy hit of chile crisp! 🍤🍉

08/19/2024

You know where to find us—at the corner of happy & healthy… I mean, fulton market & green! 😉🥗

08/16/2024

Employee Spotlight: Meet Michelle! 🫶🏼

Michelle has been with The Publican for a little over a year but it feels like she’s been with us longer from all the laughs she gives us!

Her favorite dish is the Fregola Salad 🥗

Her favorite thing about working at Publican is how many positions she can tackle! Whether it is serving, hosting, bartending or food running, she’s got it covered. 💪🏼

Michelle is incredibly funny and loves to make every guest happy, the best form of hospitality!❤️

08/15/2024

Head across the street tomorrow to PQM & raise a glass to Australian wine! 🍷Explore the store while enjoying six unique varietals from , meet master sommelier, , and order dinner from an Australian-inspired à la carte menu by Chef Rob Levitt.

And! Each purchased bottle of wine gets you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a signed copy of Jane Lopes’ book, How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book! 🙌

Photos from The Publican's post 08/14/2024

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Photos from The Publican's post 08/14/2024

We LOVE seeing our amazing customers enjoy their meals on the patio of The Publican & share their photos! ☀️🍽️

ordered the broccolini with miso bagna cauda, herb tahini, and toasted walnuts, along side the porchetta with white corn grits, blueberry ginger mostarda, fennel, and pecorino.🍃

08/13/2024

Meet the legend: Pulbican Pork Rinds! 🍖🧀 A cheesy, tangy, and spicy appetizer — iconic for a reason, come try for yourself!

08/12/2024

Get ready for a suburban beer takeover with & ! We’re firing up the grill with Publican favorites and shuckin’ $2 oysters! Gather your friends and family and enjoy music, patio games, and some of the best brews around.🍻🙌

Starts at 2pm, no reservations needed!

08/09/2024

Employee Spotlight: Meet Joe! 🌟

Joe is our talented Chef De Cuisine, the mastermind behind all the incredible dishes here at The Publican. Before joining our team, he first made his mark at and is now proud to be our second-longest-serving Chef De Cuisine.

Fun fact: Joe majored in Jazz studies in college and even worked as a referee for Women’s Roller Derby—where he met his wife!

08/08/2024

Check out this amazing happy hour spread! 🍷 Interested in hosting a private happy hour on our patio? Contact [email protected] to make it happen!

08/07/2024

Lunch is served! Available for dine in or to-go ‘til 2pm🍽️☀️

08/06/2024

Our new Ham Chop & Hay with peaches, calabrian honey vinaigrette & pickled blackberries😋

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08/05/2024

🦪🎉 Celebrate NATIONAL OYSTER DAY at The Publican! Join us today from 4-6pm for a special treat: Oyster Shooters with CH Vodka infused with Bloody Mary mix, plus $6 Cava shorties—half a glass of our sparkling cava to pair perfectly with $2 oysters. 🥂🍸

08/02/2024

Employee Spotlight: Meet Jerry! 🌟

Jerry, our Sous Chef, has been bringing his culinary skills to The Publican for 2 years and has worked at several One Off Hospitality restaurants over the years.

His go-to menu item at The Publican? The delicious Ham Chop and Hay! 🍖

Favorite thing about working here? “The people!” 🥳

Fun fact: According to , it’s Jerry’s birthday every day except December 6th! 🎉 Also, he’s VERY ticklish. Show Jerry some love!

07/31/2024

Happy Hour requirements: Smash burgers and pups! 🍔🐾 Bring your dog and enjoy a delicious smash burger with a cold drink on our patio.

Happy Hour is from 4-6pm—don’t miss out! Pictured here is the adorable .the.morkie

07/30/2024

Is there anything better than our barbecued carrots? 🥕🔥 With creamy herb dressing, pecans, and dill, they are an absolute must-try!

07/29/2024

Fresh on the menu! Summer Corn Salad - tomato, avocado, pea tendrils, garlic scape pesto, coriander vinaigrette & breadcrumbs🌽🍅🥑

07/26/2024

Employee Spotlight: Meet Anna! 🌟

Since joining us as the brunch lead in March, Anna has become an invaluable part of our team. Let’s get to know her!

Her go-to menu item at The Publican? Waffles, of course! 🧇

Favorite thing about working at The Publican? “Everyone here is so great to work with and so cool—it’s a joy to be part of this team!”

Fun fact: Anna loves Dungeons & Dragons! 🎲

07/25/2024

Heading to Fridays on Fulton? Make sure to swing by our patio for a delicious lineup! We’re serving up kielbasa and jalapeño brats, paired perfectly with ice-cold beer and wine. It’s the ultimate way to kick off your weekend! 🎉🌭🍺🍷

07/24/2024

We now have our own barrel-aged table beer: Le Petit Prince! This beer has been aged in a select single barrel of Barr Hill Tomcat Gin and aged for 8 months, then keg-conditioned for a few more months, making it incredibly unique and special for us. 🍻

Tasting notes for the beer: Creamy, round, soft, mild vanilla.

07/23/2024

Fresh and vibrant summer squash, perfect for the season - whipped feta, pine nut relish & cured black anchovy🍽️

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Our Story

An 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 and Chef de Cuisine Siegar Bayer have 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, eclectic fare. The extensive international beer list, developed by partners Eduard Seitan and Terry Alexander, features 100 or so ales, lagers, stouts and ciders by the bottle, 12 of those available on tap. The Publican is a design partnership from the James Beard Award-winning team of Thomas Schlesser and partner Donnie Madia.

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🚨 THIS SUNDAY! We are kicking off the first of our Oktoberfest celebrations. Join us on our patio from 12pm-9pm as we po...
Did someone say HAPPY HOUR? $2 oysters and $6 glass of cava 🤩 let’s start the weekend early! Monday-Friday 4-5:30pm ✨
It’s a beautiful day! ☀️ Join us on the patio for a beer and bite 🤩 We are open until 10pm!
Happy Hour is *always* a good idea 🤩 Take a look at our story for a full list of happy hour offerings! ✨4:00-5:30pm Mond...
Every Sunday from 5-8pm we have live music on our patio!This event is sponsored by Aperitivo Select. Our featured Cockta...
WHICH ONE ARE YOU ORDERING? ☕️ Coffee Caramel Crunch🍓Strawberry Lemon Fluff🍑Roasted Apricot Sorbet OR all three? ✔️This ...
National Oyster Day is in full swing! 🦪 $2 oysters ALL. NIGHT. LONG! We have two lucky pearls hidden tonight. Find the p...
Mondays are fun at The Publican! Come check out our beer list 👀 meticulously selected and features a wide range of moder...
beer, beer, beer!! we're so much excited to have our collaboration beer with @motorrowbrewing on tap.
chefs that share together, stay together. taste testing @cosmogoss' new brainchild: the spaghetti burrito.
we'll be closed tomorrow for brunch due to a private event. head on over to @publicanquality or @doveschicago if you're ...

Address


837 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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