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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. 

“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

Petty Cash

7 PM

Petty Cash

7 PM
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Let’s welcome Petty Cash to the Brickyard stage for the first time! Led by one of our favorite frontmen, Sam Shilts, Petty Cash is a country music and rock n’ roll band.
FREE SHOW!

The Old No. 5's

8 PM

The Old No. 5's

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

Dance the night away to rock & roll covers from The Old No. 5’s, traveling to the Brickyard stage from Kansas City.

$10 Cover

21+

Phil Bollig

6:30 pm

Phil Bollig

6:30 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS

Singer/songwriter Phil Bollig opens the night with an acoustic set at 6:30 pm. This is a FREE and family friendly show.

Rudy Love and the Encore EP Release Party!

9 PM

Rudy Love and the Encore EP Release Party!

9 PM
Admission:
$10
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
Rudy Love and the Encore takes the Brickyard stage for a EP Release Party! Be the first to hear “The Beauty of Burdens” LIVE.
Follow this page for more announcements! 💯
‣ Music Starts at 9 pm
‣ 21+
‣ $10 Cover After 8 pm

The Wayne Gottstine Band with Jamie Briggeman Boost event

9 PM

The Wayne Gottstine Band with Jamie Briggeman Boost event

9 PM
Admission:
$10
Venue:
Brickyard
129 N. Rock Island Road
Wichita, KS 67202
DETAILS
The Wayne Gottstine Band takes the Brickyard stage with Jamie Briggeman for the first time! You won’t want to miss this Bluegrass show, featuring some of your favorite Split Lip Rayfield jams.
Roll Cage Mary opens the night with music at 9 pm.
‣ $10 Cover
‣ 21+
‣ Serving dinner on the patio until 9 pm.

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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

Travis Russell

Owner

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.

Josh Rathbun

Executive Chef

Josh Rathbun

Executive Chef
Josh has been a culinary professional for the last 20 years, cooking across the country and overseas. He was mentored by the acclaimed Chef Alex Seidel of Denver, working at Fruition Restaurant as well as Mercantile Dining and Provisions. Josh traveled to Australia to learn under world renowned Chefs Andrew McConnell and Peter Gilmore before returning to Wichita, where he quickly became a leader in the local food scene. In Wichita, Josh has helmed kitchens at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, Elderslie Farm and now serves are Executive Chef at Public at the Brickyard.

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: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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