The Publican · Chicago
Michelin-recommended Fulton Market beer hall built on oysters, pork and beer.
Why we recommend The Publican in Chicago
The Publican is a Michelin-recommended gastropub in Fulton Market, an homage to oysters, pork and beer from Chef Paul Kahan and One Off Hospitality. It is one of the anchors of the Fulton Market dining scene, a place that draws locals and visitors alike for its raw-bar spreads and its love of the pig.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The room is a European-style beer hall built around a long communal walnut table under warm globe lighting, with big private-dining capacity for groups. The menu leans into oysters, pork and beer: start with the pork rinds served with cheddar and malt vinegar, work through raw-bar oysters, and build the meal around the Slagel Family Farm half chicken with frites or the wood-grilled pork ribs.
When to go an
Address: 837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
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