Restaurant in Old Town, Wichita

Seasonal + Local + Eclectic

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Reservations and Events

Whether you’re planning a casual night out or a special celebration, we’re here to make it memorable. Interested in dining in our indoor dining room or on the outdoor patio? We recommend making a reservation online to ensure we can accommodate your party. If your preferred time slot isn’t available, give us a call at (316) 263-4044 — we’re happy to explore additional options with you.

“Such a cool, eclectic place with lots of seating. The place is huge! I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which was the special of the day, and a salad. Very good! It looks like it would be a fun place to visit at night for a concert or happy hour.”

- Katie K.

“One of the coolest restaurants in town! Great food, wonderful service, and farm-to-table! I love this place and will be going back!”

- Laura P.

“Great venue for a relaxing evening of live music, drinks, and dinner. They have a very good menu of items. I highly recommend the seafood or eggplant with lentils, very flavorful. The cocktails are awesome as well!”

- Cheryl C.

“Very charming. The outdoor area is versatile for sunny brunches or intimate live music. Their menu is rustic, and they have a lovely selection of seasonal cocktails.”

- Drew D.

"Great menu and a good selection of beer. The atmosphere is fun, and the staff is really nice.”

- Brian S.

“This hidden gem in Old Town has amazing food and delicious cocktails. They use local ingredients to support the local economy! The atmosphere is definitely unique; this is one of the coolest places to eat in town.”

- Christine S.

“One of the best restaurants in Wichita. Public has a great atmosphere and fabulous service. Their food is local and seasonal and always cooked to perfection. On top of it all, the prices are great!”

- Kristin S.

“‘Awesomest' pub in Old Town! Comfortable, relaxing, creative. The hummus platter is a healthy meal alternative—lots of interesting items on the menu. I'm looking forward to coming back for more!”

- Gordon B.

“I have been a fan since their inception. They have a cozy environment with an awesome, eclectic menu. They are always featuring something new on the taps, and they make one of my favorite cocktails in city limits, the ‘Public Smash’.”

- James B.

“One of my favorite restaurants in Wichita! Great atmosphere, intriguing menu, and awesome service.”

- Danielle R.

“One of Wichita's premier restaurants. Great ambiance, interesting menu, and quality bar. In the heart of Old Town, you will always see someone you know.”

- Ted A.
Public

Live Music & Events

Enjoy your favorite Public dishes and tasty cocktails while experiencing a concert at Wichita’s finest outdoor music venue. Explore the upcoming events calendar or follow Brickyard on Facebook to stay up to date with all of your favorite bands and artists. 

For More on Upcoming Live Music

Brickyard Opening Day!

2 PM to 1 AM

Brickyard Opening Day!

2 PM to 1 AM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Don’t miss the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party around as Brickyard opens the bar for it’s 27th Year! 🎉 We’re running St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials all day long! After the Delano Parade, keep the celebration going with us!
🎶 Live Music Lineup:
☘️ Music starts at 2 pm with Knocknasheega
☘️ Dinner music with Dem Fookin’ Boys at 5 pm
☘️ Monterey Jack takes the stage at 8 pm ($10 Cover). 21+ after 10 pm.  First late-night show on the season!
🍴 Menu & Drink Specials:
☘️ Corned Beef Hash
☘️ $5 Guinness Pints
☘️ Car Bombs, Irish Coffee, and Leprechaun Shots

Don’t miss the fun—bring your crew and let’s party like the Irish!

Monterey Jack

8:00 PM

Monterey Jack

8:00 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details

Join us March 14th to kick off our 27th season at Brickyard! Late night music by Monterey Jack at 8pm, $10 cover. 21+ after 10 PM. Drink specials all night long to go with your favorite songs. Don’t miss the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party around! Party starts at 2PM, keep the celebration going with our first late night show of the year!

Backyard Boogie Season Premiere

3:00 PM

Backyard Boogie Season Premiere

3:00 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details

It’s time for the first Backyard Boogie of the season! Bbq specials, hookah on the patio, and a curated lineup of local and regional talent hosted by Tommy Billion$!

The party starts at 3:00 PM, grab your friends and let’s boogie!

March Lineup:

DJ A.C., Cadence, C Bass, Ace, Tommy Billion$

St Patrick's Day Bash

5 PM

St Patrick's Day Bash

5 PM
Admission:
FREE!
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Bash at The Brickyard 🍀
📅 March 17 | 🎉 Party starts at 5 PM | 🎶 Music at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing the luck of the Irish to The Brickyard for a proper St. Paddy’s celebration!
🎸 Live music from Casey Abay & Jeremy Spring starting at 5:30 PM
🎶 Bagpipers strolling through to keep the spirit high
🍽 Irish food specials — including Corned Beef Hash
🍺 Irish drafts + drink specials
Grab your crew, wear your green, and come celebrate with us! ☘️
Tag your friends and make your plans now — March 17 at Brickyard is going to be one for the books. 🍻

Candice and the Business Casual

7:00 PM

Candice and the Business Casual

7:00 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details

Friday Night at Brickyard!

Candice and the Business Casual hit the stage with their fun, upbeat sound that will keep you dancing all night.

Come early for dinner on the patio and catch them at 7.

Join us for good vibes, great music, and a full night of fun.

Jordan Dee Minnis

5:30 PM

Jordan Dee Minnis

5:30 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Local singer/songwriter Jordan Dee Minnis returns to the Brickyard with an intimate solo acoustic performance of originals and covers. Come relax on the patio and vibe with Jordan!
No cover charge, full dinner menu service to the patio all evening.
All ages welcome.

Jet City

8:00

Jet City

8:00
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202

Jet City returns to The Brickyard Saturday, March 21st covering all your favorite classic rock and current pop hits. With experienced players and two lead singers, the energy doesn’t stop until last call!

Doors: 8:00 PM

Music: 9:00 PM

21+ to enter

Indigo Sol

5:30 PM

Indigo Sol

5:30 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202

It’s patio season! C’mon down after work for some drink and food specials on the patio + a free performance from acoustic duo Indigo Sol. You’ll be vibing to their creative and soulful take on popular songs and originals from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

No cover, all ages welcome!

Blackout Rave

9:00 PM

Blackout Rave

9:00 PM
Admission:
$10 cover
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202

Get ready to lose yourself in the dark.

On Friday, March 27th, DJ Sunshine takes over the courtyard for a late-night blackout rave build for the real jumpin house music fans. We’re killing the lights, turning up the bass, and going full underground energy from start to finish.

This is your official call to assemble the crew lock in the fits, and go ALL BLACK everything.

Doors: 9:00 PM

Sunshine Set: 10:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Cover: $10 | 21+

Get in the mood with the new single, Oh, Lover Boy, and come ready to rage.

Tag your rave fam, charge your phones, hydrate early.

We blackout at 10.

Harrison Steele

5:30 PM

Harrison Steele

5:30 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details

Enjoy a free solo acoustic performance from Harrison Steele on Saturday March 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Harrison is an established local singer/songwriter with thoughtful originals and soulful takes on popular covers you already know.

Full dinner menu service from Public to the patio all evening!

No cover, all ages welcome.

A Band In Kansas

9:00 PM

A Band In Kansas

9:00 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details

A Band In Kansas is back at Brickyard on Saturday, March 28th to kick off a brand-new season of pure 90s & 2000s nostalgia. Get ready for hours of alternative anthems and sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs throwbacks from bands like Green Day, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Gorillaz, The White Stripes, and so many more.

A Band In Kansas features Jeremy Spring, Nick Patrick, Blake Loggans, Thayne Coleman, Kyle Schmitz, Josue Estrada, and more special guests!

If you grew up on crunchy guitars, angsty lyrics, and unforgettable hooks, this is your night. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to belt every word.

🕗 Cover starts at 8:00 PM
🎶 Music starts around 9:30 PM
⏰ Last call at 1:30 AM
🔞 21+ to enter

Sambrazita

8 PM

Sambrazita

8 PM
Admission:
$10-$15
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Sambrazita returns to the Brickyard for a night full of dancing, singing, and conga lines! This group shares popular songs in their own unique blend of Brazilian inspired sounds. Sambrazita has an infectious joy on stage, join the party on the dance floor!
Cover starts at 8:00 PM
Music 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
21+ to enter

Tumbao

9 PM

Tumbao

9 PM
Admission:
$15
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Salsa Night is back at the Brickyard — and we’re turning up the heat. 💃🔥
Once a month, the courtyard comes alive with the electrifying sounds of TUMBÁO, your favorite 8-piece salsa and bachata band bringing big percussion, bold horns, and a song list that keeps you moving all night long. From traditional dance-floor staples to modern pop favorites with a Latin twist, they know exactly how to throw a party.
Grab a partner (or find one here), hit the floor, show off your moves, and maybe learn a few new ones. We’ll be dancing under the stars until last call.
🕗 Doors open at 8:00 PM
🎟️ $15 cover
🔞 21+ to enter

Eclipse Release Party

9 PM

Eclipse Release Party

9 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Wichita-based rockers ECLIPSE celebrate the release of their debut album “First Contact” playing the entire new album and more LIVE at Brickyard on Friday April 17th!
These boys have worked their asses off on stage and in the studio to bring you a batch of new original songs with their signature 70s sound. If you haven’t caught them live yet, the energy is electric!
Sputnik kicks off the show at 9:00 PM with all your favorite 80s dance hits
Doors open at 8:00 PM
All Ages welcome!
$5 up-charge for minors.
About Us

Our Story

About Public

Public is an all-inclusive farm-to-table eatery for the whole family! Adjacent to Brickyard, Old Town’s premier outdoor music venue, we first opened our doors in 2012 for dinner service with the goal of serving fresh and regionally sustainable ingredients to create our take on the flavors of local cuisine. We achieved this by partnering with various local vendors and designing an eclectic menu transcending the old and the new. Our original menu derived much of its inspiration from the nostalgia associated with our historical location and Travis’ experience growing up in that space, combined with the culinary influence of the current trends originating in St. Louis at that time. From our nationally recognized food to our laid-back atmosphere, there is something for everyone at Public!

A Nod to History

If you catch yourself enjoying a craft cocktail or Wichita-style pizza at Public, make sure to stay and enjoy our unique ambiance! Our decor remains a nod to our family’s history and connection with the Brickyard building. Our style is constantly changing, as we are always searching for new and old artifacts to display and uncommon items to repurpose! With light fixtures made of mason jars from Travis’ great aunt’s farm, tables constructed from floorboards extracted from the Lemp Brewery in St. Louis, church pews from Saint Joe’s church in the early 1900s, and decorative bathroom tiles from the bank that John Dillinger robbed, you’ll find many historical and local details incorporated throughout the restaurant. Not to mention the assortment of old newspaper articles and some of our favorite concert posters. We challenge you to find them all!

Meet Our Team

Travis Russell

Owner / Executive Chef

Travis Russell

Owner / Executive Chef

If you know me, you know I’m always cooking or listening to a podcast about cooking. Well, that, or Wichita Public Radio (KMUW). I received my master’s degree in printmaking from Washington University in St. Louis before moving back to Wichita to create flavorful and fresh dishes at Public. I believe that cooking is a technical art—much like printmaking. There is nothing I love more than cooking, except for gardening, watching KU football, and hanging with my two boys and wife.

Brooke Russell

Owner

Brooke Russell

Owner

If you find yourself at Public, halfway through one of our signature Wichita-style pizzas, you might see me corralling my two boys around the restaurant. They love to hang out in the kitchen and behind the bar— go figure! I initially started my career as a reporter working in the television industry in St. Louis before eventually moving back to Wichita with my husband, Travis, to open Public. It has been one wild ride! Like all true love stories, Travis and I first met while working at a Lawrence restaurant called Pachamamas, and I, of course, trained him. But, if you were to ask me about my greatest love? Trash television, specifically on Bravo.

Ambyr Caster

Sous Chef

Ambyr Caster

Sous Chef

Jake Martin

Kitchen Manager

Jake Martin

Kitchen Manager

Dallas Welch

Bar Manager

Dallas Welch

Bar Manager

I am originally from Wichita and love so much about this city. I am also a double alumnus of Wichita State University with a passion for functional fitness, the development of people, and the growth of my community. My love for Public runs so deep — from the people, farm-to-table food, craft beer, cocktails, and setting to the experience we create through the art of service.

Terry Johnson

Facilities

Terry Johnson

Facilities

Terry started working at Public in its first year of operation. You can always count on Terry to bring positive energy and style to the kitchen. And if the Sooners are on TV, you might see him cheering on his team in the dining room.

Public

Visit Us

Public is a family-owned, farm-to-table eatery adjacent to Old Town’s premier outdoor music venue. Come see us today to try our wide variety of craft beers and enjoy our outdoor live music events. From our eclectic menu to our unique restored-warehouse ambiance, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Public!

Hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday : 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Bar Open until Midnight)
  • Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Bar Open until Midnight)
  • Sunday: Closed on Sundays Through February

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