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Restaurant in Old Town, Wichita

Serving Local Flavors and Eclectic Ambiance

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Are you interested in dining at Public’s indoor dining room or outdoor patio? We encourage you to make a reservation online to ensure your party is accurately accommodated. If there are no time slots available for your desired reservation, call us at (316) 263-4044 to discuss additional availabilities.

 

 

 

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For all parties of 25 or more, we request that you complete our online event form and let our team at Public know how we can make your experience memorable. Catering services available!

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“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

Casey Abay

5:30 PM

Casey Abay

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

Martin Bowie Duo

6 PM

Martin Bowie Duo

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

Join us for an evening of jazz with the Martin Bowie Duo. Enjoy dinner and drinks on the patio. Family and dog friendly!

Johnny Mullenax

8:00 PM

Johnny Mullenax

8:00 PM
Admission:
$15 / $20
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS

Johnny Mullenax returns to the Wichita on Thursday May 15th with a full band performance downtown under the stars at the Brickyard! This red hot electric bluegrass band is bursting onto the international scene and we couldn’t be more excited to have them back.

Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door.

Doors open at 8pm. Local support TBA.

Johnny Mullenax, a Tulsa native, grew up in a musical family. He started playing the guitar at age 5. In his teens, he followed his family to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. In typical Johnny fashion, he showed up with just a guitar and ended up sleeping in a standup base case. At 18, he used a friend’s ID to get into a club where he was part of a live hip hop band backing rappers. According to Johnny,“Life is too short to play one style of music, and if you have an opportunity to try something different then you should give it a shot.”Claiming wide-ranging influences from AC/DC and The Ramones to John Coltrane andParliament, Johnny calls his genre bending sound a funky country bluegrass good time for working folks.

Harrison Steele

6 PM

Harrison Steele

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

Join us for an evening of soulful sounds at The Brickyard! 🌟 Enjoy dinner with your friends and family while soaking in this live performance by Harrison Steele.

🍔 Great Food
🎤 Live Music
🌇 Outdoor Vibes

Comfort Revue, Boldwine, and Vehicles

8 PM

Comfort Revue, Boldwine, and Vehicles

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

It’s Friday, and that means time for an outdoor show with these three established Wichita rock bands! Come enjoy our patio and some rocking tunes!

21+ to enter

 

Tim Snider

5:30 PM

Tim Snider

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

Join us for a free performance by Tim Snider, a talented violinist, songwriter, and vocalist known for his unique blend of folk-rock, world music, and storytelling. Tim has toured globally as the violinist for Nahko and Medicine for the People and now leads his band, Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances.

🎻 Experience his mastery of the violin, guitar, and loop pedal, creating a “world-folk hybrid” sound that will have you dancing and feeling connected to the music in a whole new way.

🍽 Fresh & Local Flavors
Our kitchen serves up delicious dishes focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients – enjoy a bite while you enjoy the tunes! The kitchen stays open until 10 pm.

🐾 All Ages & Dog-Friendly
Bring the whole family and your friendly doggos for a night of music, great food, and good company in our welcoming outdoor space.

A Band In Kansas

9 PM

A Band In Kansas

9 PM
Admission:
$10 Before 10 pm, $15 After 10 pm
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:

The boys in A Band In Kansas return to the Brickyard stage Saturday May 17th, reviving all of your favorite alternative rock anthems from the 90s and 2000s!

21+ to enter

Whitnie Means

6 PM

Whitnie Means

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

Join us for an evening of music with the soulful Whitnie Means. Music at 6 pm. Enjoy dinner and drinks on the patio. Family and dog friendly.

Noah Williams Jazz Trio

6 PM

Noah Williams Jazz Trio

6 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS:
The Noah Williams Trio is offering jazz standards and originals on the courtyard stage Thursday May 22nd with a free performance from 6pm to 8pm!
The kitchen will be serving food and drinks to the patio until 9pm.
All ages and well behaved dogs welcome!

Tribal Roots Presents LuSiD @ The Brickyard

8 PM

Tribal Roots Presents LuSiD @ The Brickyard

8 PM
Admission:
$25
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS

Tribal Roots Brickyard Takeover w/ LuSiD & Friends

May 23, 2025

21(+) TO ENTER—ID REQUIRED!

Ticket Prices-

-Gen Admission-$25

Steffanie Moore

2 PM

Steffanie Moore

2 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Enjoy live afternoon tunes with Steffanie Moore in the great outdoor vibes of Brickyard!

Jet City

9 PM

Jet City

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

Jet City returns to the Brickyard Saturday, May 24th, 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!

21+ to enter

Backyard Boogie

5 PM

Backyard Boogie

5 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Backyard Boogie is back Sunday May 25th with the Foam Party Edition! Enjoy drink specials, bbq menu, hookah and live entertainment from this curated line up:
Rez
J-Easy
Tommy Billions
A.C.
4TheWin
Richy Smart

Charlie Wilks

5:30 PM

Charlie Wilks

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

Join us for a night of music with Charlie Wilks on the patio. Enjoy dinner and drinks. Family and dog friendly.

AJ Harvey W/ Makayla Brownlee

8 PM

AJ Harvey W/ Makayla Brownlee

8 PM
Admission:
$10
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details:
AJ Harvey returns to the Brickyard stage on Friday, May 30th, with his collection of soulful originals and covers all in his signature blues rock sound!
You may recognize AJ from his movie roles or the last season of The Voice, but now you can enjoy his show live in person!
Music kicks off at 9pm with an acoustic set from American Idol contestant and Kansas native, Makayla Brownlee.

Zack Spencer

6 PM

Zack Spencer

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

Early show with the energetic Zack Spencer. Enjoy dinner and drinks on the patio. Family and dog friendly.

Marcobiotics & DJ Karetaker

9 PM

Marcobiotics & DJ Karetaker

9 PM
Admission:
$10
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
The Brickyard season is on– and we’re getting down to the beats with Marcobiotics and DJ Karetaker on Saturday, April 5th, 9 pm to close.
‣ 21+
‣ Serving food until 10 pm

Tie-Dye with Rhonda, Benefit for Habitat for Humanity

1 PM

Tie-Dye with Rhonda, Benefit for Habitat for Humanity

1 PM
Admission:
$25
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
We’ve enlisted our resident tie-dye expert Rhonda Fleming to lead a class in the Brickyard courtyard. 🦄
Tickets are $25 and include a t-shirt. You may also bring a blank garment of your own to tie-dye. Rhonda will help with everything from tying the shirt into a geode or peace sign– and then show you how to add color. This is a great activity for kids 7+. Parents must be present.
Get your ticket today and tell us your shirt size so we can order your blank. Class size is limited, this is a 2-hour class.
ALL proceeds from this class go to Service for Change, a group
of restaurants and bars raising money for Habitat for Humanity.
This is a big day of fundraising! Candice and the Business Casual will take the stage for a show after the class ends. The bar and kitchen will be open as well with a portion of proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. Help us raise money to build a house!

Hembree w/ Keo & Them, Jeremy Spring + Friends

8 PM

Hembree w/ Keo & Them, Jeremy Spring + Friends

8 PM
Admission:
$12 Presale, $15 at Door
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS

🎶 HEMBREE Live at The Brickyard – Wichita, KS! 🎶

 

 

Hembree is coming to Brickyard in Wichita on Friday, June 13th, bringing their electrifying sound and high-energy performance to the stage! Known for their dynamic blend of indie rock, synth-driven anthems, and infectious melodies with hits like “Holy Water” and “Reach Out”.

🎸 Keo & Them – local indie R&B artist
🎤 Jeremy Spring & Friends – A special set from a local favorite you won’t want to miss.

📍 Brickyard – Wichita, KS
🕗 Doors at 8 PM – Music to follow!
🎟️ Presale Tickets: $12 | At the Door: $15
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Show – Bring your friends, bring your energy!

Let’s pack the Brickyard and show these bands some love! Grab your tickets now!

The Barlow

9 PM

The Barlow

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

Colorado Country. That’s the sound The Barlow has been making since 2017, combining Red Dirt, Americana, outlaw country and guitar-heavy Southern rock into songs that are as rugged as the band’s Denver home. Come enjoy them now at the Brickyard stage!

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!
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

Whitney Goldberg

Front of House & Events Manager

Whitney Goldberg

Front of House & Events Manager

In my free time, I like to relax by antiquing with my mom at all of our favorite spots around town and cultivating my green thumb in my home garden. Working at Public has made me enjoy working in the restaurant industry more than I’ve ever experienced anywhere else. The food is so delicious, and I appreciate being a part of so many special moments with our awesome guests. Not to mention my coworkers are all pretty rad!

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.

Autumn Haverkamp

Assistant Manager

Autumn Haverkamp

Assistant Manager

My greatest passion in life is studying botany and collecting plants. Working at Public is great because I get to meet and interact with all sorts of people, and there’s no time to be bored! I stay busy with various hobbies and am constantly getting distracted by the next thing. I also am, like, really good at carrying a lot of things in my hands at once.

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!

Phone:

(316) 263-4044

Hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday : 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday: Open for Special Events

Address:

129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
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