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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

A Band in Kansas

8:00 pm

A Band in Kansas

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

Details:

A Band in Kansas is back at Brickyard on Saturday, August 22nd 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, Weezer, Gorillaz, The White Stripes, 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 your night. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to belt every word!

Harrison Steele

6:00 pm

Harrison Steele

6:00 pm
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Thursday, August 27 | Music at 6 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 last bits of summer air, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

 

Casey Abay

5:30 pm

Casey Abay

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

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Friday, August 28 | 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!

 

Candice and The Business Casual with The Plains

8:00 pm

Candice and The Business Casual with The Plains

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

Details:

With a fun double header, both Candice & the Business Casual and The Plains return to the Brickyard stage on August 28th! These bands are fan favorites with their unique sounds that’ll be sure to have you dancing with your friends!


•  Doors at 8PM

•  21+

•  Kitchen closes at 10PM

GS Music

5:30 pm

GS Music

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

Details:

Patio Sessions at Brickyard

Saturday, August 29th | Music at 5:30 PM | FREE SHOW


 

Join us in the courtyard for an evening with GS Music 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 & 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. 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

 

Tumbáo

8:00 pm

Tumbáo

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

Details:
Salsa Night is back at the Brickyard on September 4th — 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

 

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

Saturday, September 5 | 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 incoming fall air, and a great meal on our dog & family-friendly patio!

 

Eclipse

8:00 pm

Eclipse

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

Details:
Saturday August 5th | Doors 8 PM | Show 9 PM

Wichita’s own Eclipse brings the heat to Brickyard with 70s-era riffs, big choruses, and a band that clearly grew up worshipping the altar of the greats. Unapologetically rock & roll.

• 21+

• Cover Starts 8pm

• Kitchen Closes at 10pm

 

Summer's End

7:30 pm

Summer's End

7:30 pm
Admission:
Cover At Gate - $10 Cash or $12 Card
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:

The leaves are falling, school is back in session, and the summer is winding down and making way for the autumn, so come out and join us for our Summer’s End party!

On Friday, September 11th, Wichita-based artists Milkwave, Neon Run, Keo & Them, Moonlight Dreamers, and Madi Laughlin all take the stage, with DJ Carbon providing sound in-between sets! You won’t want to miss these local legends and their unique sounds that’ll last until close!

 


• 18+

• Cover Starts ~7:30pm

• Kitchen Closes at 10pm

 

A Band In Kansas

9:00 pm

A Band In Kansas

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

Details:

A Band In Kansas is back at Brickyard on Saturday, August 1st 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

 

Orie's Garlic Fest 2026

11:00 am

Orie's Garlic Fest 2026

11:00 am
Admission:
FREE
Venue:
Brickyard
129 North Rock Island Ave
Wichita, KS 67202

Details:
At the 9th annual Orie’s Garlic Fest, enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Wichita’s historic Old Town district while eating and drinking the city’s best garlicky fare, shopping the most creative garlic-centric goods, and taking in some of Wichita’s best local live music!

Sunday, September 13, 2026
 Official Fest Hours — 11am to 3pm
 After Party at Brickyard — 3pm to 5pm
Free Live Music on the Brickyard Stage:
‣ 11am to 1pm — Molly Neeley & William Flynn
‣ 1pm to 3pm — Alan & Grant
‣ 3pm to 5pm — Eclipse

NEW THIS YEAR!
When Orie’s Garlic fest officially wraps at 3pm, we’re throwing an after party featuring 70’s rock band Eclipse! Enjoy this all ages free show and partake in our bar options and garlicky food and drink specials to round out the day’s festivities!

 

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

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:

More TBA!

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 25 | 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

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

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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