Chicago · West Loop

Publican

Name: Publican
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Price range: $$$

#14 in ChicagoGastropub$$$

Awards

4.5

James Beard Regional

What People Are Saying

“The Publican calls itself an homage to beer, pork, and oysters, which is the kind of mission statement that tells you exactly what you're walking into and also somehow undersells it. The space is built like a European beer hall, long communal tables...”

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Rob Levitt

Head Chef

Rob Levitt is associated with The Publican in Chicago, as noted in Chicago Magazine coverage of his work refining the restaurant. His role and contributions have been highlighted in press coverage focused on the gastropub's evolution.

What to Order

Publican Bacon

Order the maple-braised pork belly. It reads like a starter but eats like the centerpiece. The fat renders perfectly and the glaze is restrained.

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