Restaurant in Old Town, Wichita

Serving Local Flavors and Eclectic Ambiance

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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

Whitnie Means

6 PM

Whitnie Means

6 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

Enjoy a free performance from Wichita based singer-songwriter Whitnie Means who will be sharing originals and covers from 6pm to 8pm!

All ages and well-behaved pups are welcome!

Half Ivory with Jord & Big Fan

8 PM

Half Ivory with Jord & Big Fan

8 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

New York City based artist Half Ivory returns home to Wichita for a special night of chill, groovy R&B originals, featuring support from Jord and Big Fan!

All ages welcome!

Doors open at 8 PM

Music starts at 9 PM

After-Work Party with Casey Abay

6 PM

After-Work Party with Casey Abay

6 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

A Brickyard favorite, Casey Abay, returns with a free dinner show!

With his extensive arsenal of songs comes a fun, high energy and interactive show that’ll last from 6pm to 8pm! Don’t miss out!

TUMBÁO

8 PM

TUMBÁO

8 PM
Admission:
$10
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

TUMBAO once again graces the Brickyard stage with their 9 piece band, offering up traditional and modern dance hits to encourage everyone to let loose!

Music starts around 9:30pm and will go until last call!

21+ to enter

Doors open at 8pm

Ben Fuchs

6 PM

Ben Fuchs

6 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

Coming for dinner at Public? Well, enjoy a free performance from Wichita based acoustic artist Ben Fuchs where he’ll share originals and covers from 6pm to 8pm!

All ages and well-behaved pups welcome!

A Band In Kansas

8 PM

A Band In Kansas

8 PM
Admission:
$10 BEFORE 10 PM / $15 AFTER
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

ABIK returns to the Brickyard stage for an epic night of late 90s/early 2000s covers you know and love!

Doors open at 8pm

Music starts at 9:30pm and goes until 1:30am

21+ to enter

Jamie Quick

6PM

Jamie Quick

6PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

Local singer-songwriter Jamie Quick returns to the Brickyard stage for a free performance of covers and originals from 6pm to 8pm!

All ages and well-behaved pups welcome!

Harrison Steele

6PM

Harrison Steele

6PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

Come out and enjoy a free performance from local singer-songwriter Harrison Steele while you enjoy your dinner and drinks from Public at the Brickyard!

All ages and well-behaved pups welcome

Orie's Garlic Fest

11 AM to 3 PM

Orie's Garlic Fest

11 AM to 3 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details:
Enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Wichita’s historic Old Town district while taking in the aroma of the city’s best garlicky fare. It’s here you’ll find dozens of local vendor businesses, including farms, ranches, food artisans and handmade artists, as well as garlicky products galore and our popular complimentary garlic shots.
Fest is from 11 to 4
🎶 Music Lineup on the Brickyard Stage 🎶
‣ Harrison Steele 12 pm to 2 pm
‣ Molly Neeley 2 pm to 4 pm
Check out the event discussion for vendor spotlights and sneak peeks 💯
Attendees: Free admission!

Katie May

6PM

Katie May

6PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

Katie May is a Kansas City based singer/songwriter with country originals and crowd favorites! She will be sharing a special solo acoustic performance for her debut in Wichita!

All ages welcome!

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, or bring the entire family for Sunday brunch. 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
  • Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday: Open for Special Events

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