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Reserve

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

Just The Worm

5:30 pm

Just The Worm

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Friday, September 18 | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


 

Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Just the Worm as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, the last bits of summer air, and a great meal on our dog-friendly & family-friendly patio!

 

Lucky People

8:00 pm

Lucky People

8:00 pm
Admission:
Cover at Gate - Cash or Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:
Lucky People return to the Brickyard stage Friday, September 18th with hours of pop and rock anthem covers from across the eras! These guys have been throwing parties since 2007 and they keep adding new songs. Alan, Brad, Shaun, Steve and Troy are ready to entertain you and your crew under the stars until last call!

Doors open at 8:00 PM
Music at 9:00 PM
Kitchen closes at 10:00 PM
21+ to enter

Julia Trechak

5:30 pm

Julia Trechak

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Saturday, September 19th | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Julia Trechak as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, the autumn breeze, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

 

DJ Sunshine

8:00 pm

DJ Sunshine

8:00 pm
Admission:
Cover At Gate - Cash or Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Get ready to dance under the stars.

DJ Sunshine takes over The Brickyard’s courtyard for a late-night rave on Saturday, September 19th.

Doors open and the music starts at 8 pm, with a cover at the door. Expect a night of pulsing beats, string lights, and an open-air dance floor as DJ Sunshine spins into the late hours. Grab your friends, wear your dancing shoes, and come soak up the courtyard energy, this is one of the last Saturday nights of the summer you won’t want to miss.

Backyard Boogie

4:00 pm

Backyard Boogie

4:00 pm
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:
BACKYARD BOOGIE

Sunday, September 20th | Music at 4-10 PM


Pull up for another Backyard Boogie at the Brickyard! Good music, cold drinks, good people & nothing but vibes all afternoon.

Sounds by:
A.C. • Rez • Boricua • Magnum • Cadence • 4TheWin
🍹 Drinks flowing all day
🎶 6 DJs bringing the vibes from start to finish

Grab your crew & come catch a vibe. 

Whitnie Means

5:30 pm

Whitnie Means

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Friday, September 25th | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Whitnie Means as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, the incoming fall air, and a great meal on our dog-friendly & family-friendly patio!

 

Roy Isern Band

8:00 pm

Roy Isern Band

8:00 pm
Admission:
Cover at Gate - Cash or Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

The Wichita native Roy Isern Band is taking the stage Friday, September 25th! With his Red Dirt country sound that comes straight from the heart, you won’t want to miss this performance!


• 21+

• Cover Starts 8pm

• Kitchen Closes at 10pm

 

Casey Abay

5:30 pm

Casey Abay

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Detail:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Saturday, September 26th | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Casey Abay as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, spring air, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

 

Monterey Jack

8:00 pm

Monterey Jack

8:00 pm
Admission:
Cover at Gate - Cash or Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Monterey Jack pulls up to the Brickyard on Saturday, September 26th! These guys are the cheesiest (and most popular) show in town. Enjoy hours of your favorite party rock anthems from 9pm until last call!


• Cover starts at 8:00 PM
• Music starts after 9:00 PM
• 21+ to enter

 

Injoy Fountain Academy Fall Showcase

5:00 pm

Injoy Fountain Academy Fall Showcase

5:00 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:
The next generation of Wichita performers takes the Brickyard stage for the Injoy Fountain Academy Summer Showcase!
Injoy Fountain Academy is the brainchild of Wichita’s own Injoy Fountain — AMDA grad, The Voice Season 17 alum, and touring vocalist with Postmodern Jukebox — who came back home to pour everything she knows into the next wave of artists.
This is your chance to see them shine on a big stage, doing what they were made to do!
Serving select food specials until 7 pm!

 

Vehicles and Moonlight Dreamers

8:00 pm

Vehicles and Moonlight Dreamers

8:00 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Local indie rockers Vehicles return to Brickyard with support from Americana sweethearts the Moonlight Dreamers. These Wichita based-groups are stacked with finely seasoned talent offering original music all night!

Doors open at 8:00 PM
Music starts at 9:00 PM
No cover
Kitchen from Public serving to Brickyard until 10:00 PM.

Molly Neeley

5:30 pm

Molly Neeley

5:30 pm
Admission:
Free
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Friday, October 2nd | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Molly Neeley as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, spring air, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

 

Tumbáo

8:00 pm

Tumbáo

8:00 pm
Admission:
$15 Cash / $17 Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:
Salsa Night is back at the Brickyard on October 2nd — 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!

• 21+

• Cover Starts 8pm

• Kitchen Closes at 10pm

Harrison Steele

5:30 pm

Harrison Steele

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Saturday, October 3rd | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Harrison Steele as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, the atutumn breeze, and a great meal on our dog-friendly & family-friendly patio!

Monterey Jack

8:00 pm

Monterey Jack

8:00 pm
Admission:
$10 Cash / $12 Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Monterey Jack pulls up to the Brickyard once again! These guys are the cheesiest (and most popular) show in town. Enjoy hours of your favorite party rock anthems from 9pm until last call!


Cover starts at 8:00 PM
Music starts after 9:00 PM
21+ to enter

The Steinbergs

5:30 pm

The Steinbergs

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Friday, October 9th | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with The Steinbergs as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, the autumn breeze, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

Monterey Jack

9:00 pm

Monterey Jack

9:00 pm
Admission:
Cover at Gate - Cash or Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Monterey Jack pulls up to the Brickyard once again! These guys are the cheesiest (and most popular) show in town. Enjoy hours of your favorite party rock anthems from 9pm until last call!


Cover starts at 8:00 PM
Music starts after 9:00 PM
21+ to enter

A Band In Kansas

8:00 pm

A Band In Kansas

8:00 pm
Admission:
$10 Cash / $12 Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

A Band In Kansas is back at Brickyard on Saturday, October 10th to bring you a night 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, 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 a night you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to belt every word!


• 21+

• Cover Starts 8pm

• Kitchen Closes at 10pm

Sam Shilts

5:30 pm

Sam Shilts

5:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Friday, October 16th | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Sam Shilts as part of our Patio Sessions series.

These intimate singer-songwriter shows are the perfect accompaniment to dinner in our courtyard. Whether you’re stopping by for a drink at the bar or settling in for a full dinner with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy live music, the autumn breeze, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

 

AJ Harvey Band

8:00 pm

AJ Harvey Band

8:00 pm
Admission:
$10 Cash / $12 Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:
Wichita born and OKC based blues-rock artist AJ Harvey returns to Brickyard on Friday, October 16th! For fans of Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer and all things guitar-driven blues, you won’t want to miss this performance! AJ and his band are killer players with soulful originals and their own modern take on popular blues covers.

• 21+

• Cover Starts 8pm

• Kitchen Closes at 10pm

 

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 am - 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am - 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am - 10 pm (Bar Open Later)
  • Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm (Bar Open Later)
  • Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm

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