Restaurant in Old Town, Wichita

Serving Local Flavors and Eclectic Ambiance

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Public Old Town Wichita Restaurant
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Reservations

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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Click the link above find a table in our dining room or on our patio. Please call for larger tables or submit the event inquiry form for groups of 25 or more. We look forward to hosting 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

Katie Ziegler

5:30 PM

Katie Ziegler

5:30 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
It’s Friday! Join us for the After-Work Party with drink and food specials on the patio starting at 5pm. Enjoy acoustic covers and originals from singer/songwriter Katie Ziegler from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
No cover charge.
All ages welcome.

Alan & Grant

6 pm

Alan & Grant

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

PA-JAM-A with DJ Sunshine!

9 PM

PA-JAM-A with DJ Sunshine!

9 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Bust out your best pjs for the PA-JAM-A PARTY hosted by DJ Sunshine on Saturday March 29th! Doors open at 8pm, Sunshine starts spinning at 9pm. Dance the night away in your coziest, or classiest or sexiest pair of pajamas under the stars at the Brickyard!
21+ to enter
$10 at the door

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, April 4th, 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”.

 

 

🎸 The Cavves – Wichita’s own indie rockers, serving up dreamy, surf-tinged tunes.
🎤 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!

Martin Bowie Duo

6 PM

Martin Bowie Duo

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

Enjoy a Saturday evening of lively jazz with Martin Bowie. Serving dinner on the patio! FREE Show

Marcobiotics & DJ Karetaker

9 PM

Marcobiotics & DJ Karetaker

9 PM
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

Tumbao

9 PM

Tumbao

9 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Tumbáo returns to the Brickyard stage, kicking off their 2025 on Friday, April 11th at 9:00pm. Wichita’s finest live salsa and bachata performing all of your favorite dance floor hits until last call
Arrive early for a table!
21+ to enter

Monterey Jack

8 PM

Monterey Jack

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

Monterey Jack, Wichita’s cheesiest band, is ready to rock! Join us for a night of dancing and singing to our favorite 90’s jams.

Yasmin Nur “Slaughter” Release Show with Silk, The Travel Guide

8 PM

Yasmin Nur “Slaughter” Release Show with Silk, The Travel Guide

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

Yasmin Nur drops her full length album “Slaughter” on April 11th and to celebrate we’re throwing a party Friday April 18th at Brickyard!

Support from Silk (KCMO) and The Travel Guide

Doors at 8pm
Music at 9pm
All ages welcome

A Band In Kansas

8 PM

A Band In Kansas

8 PM
Admission:
$15
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
Details:
Get ready for a high-energy party as the guys from A Band In Kansas brings the best early 2000s and today’s biggest hits to The Brickyard ! 🎶🔥

Backyard Boogie Part V

3 PM

Backyard Boogie Part V

3 PM
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
🔥 Backyard Boogie at The Brickyard! 🔥
📅 Date: Sunday, April 20 | 3 PM
📍 The Brickyard – 129 N Rock Island St, Wichita, KS
🎟 https://partiful.com/e/uRQwfwe8TAmVJQXCFX4q
Get ready for a smokin’ good time at Backyard Boogie—where BBQ, beats, and good vibes come together for the ultimate backyard party!
🎶 SOUNDS BY:
🎧 TOMMY BILLIONS | ACE | GABBY G | C BASS | A.C. | CADENCE
🍖 BBQ Specials by Public:
🔥 Juicy Ribs
🔥 Tender Burnt Ends
🔥 Mouthwatering Southern Fried Chicken
Our talented pitmasters will be firing up the grills while live music & DJs keep you grooving all day long. Grab your crew, kick back with a drink, and soak in the best BBQ & beats in town!
📢 Mark your calendars & don’t miss out! This is one backyard bash you won’t want to miss! 🍗🎶🔥

Bilistic Birthday Bash!

8 PM

Bilistic Birthday Bash!

8 PM
Admission:
FREE SHOW
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Happy birthday Bilistic! Let’s celebrate together with food, drinks and live hip-hop at the Brickyard on Thursday April 24th. This is a FREE show!
Check out this killer lineup;
Beezy B
Just Tori
Sippi Bond
Hippy K
and of course Bilistic!

Tribal Roots Presents LuSiD @ The Brickyard

8 PM

Tribal Roots Presents LuSiD @ The Brickyard

8 PM
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

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!

The Jingle: Nov 20th - Jan 4th!

The Jingle: Nov 20th - Jan 4th!

Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Get ready for an over the top holiday experience– as The Jingle comes to Public! We’ve transformed our west bar and heated/enclosed patio with lights, and santas, and tinsel. 🎄🎅
Serving lunch and dinner during kitchen hours and a special holiday cocktail menu. Enjoy festive music from DJs and piano players later in the evening. Holiday cocktail are only available at The Jingle– through west bar and tables on heated patio. 🍹
Kitchen closes at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights and 9 pm on weeknights. Serving pizza slices on weekends during late night hours.
Jingle Music Schedule TBA.
🔔 Live Music at The Jingle, 9 pm to Midnight
Friday, Nov. 22 | Martin Bowie Duo
Saturday, Nov. 23 | Tim Snider
Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Casey Abay + Jeremy Spring
Friday, Nov. 29 | DJ Mas
Saturday, Nov. 30th | Rudy Love Jr.
Friday, Dec. 6 | Candice & the Business Casual
Saturday, Dec. 7th | William Flynn Trio
Friday, Dec. 13th | Josue Estrada & Jeremy Spring
Saturday, Dec. 14th | DJ Sunshine
Friday, Dec. 20th | Ugly Sweater Party w/ DJ Tommy Billions
Saturday, Dec. 21 | Supergroup
Friday, Dec. 27 | Noah Williams Trio
Saturday, Dec. 28 | DJ Carbon
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | NYE Dinner & Music
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!

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

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