A disappointing development

[learnedax]

C and I were in Brookline at dinner time today, and having fond memories of The Publick House from a visit with liamstliam some time ago, I steered us on over there. What a terrible mistake that was. While they remain very well provisioned with beers on tap (even lambics, the only beer I'm really into), their menu seems to have transformed from the pub-oriented style I remember. Surely this is as a result of their increased popularity, as all the dishes have become attempts at more fancy upscale versions of pub food, and not really succeeded. I deem them mostly acceptable food at wholly unacceptable prices. Go there to drink, but do not be lured into the trap of eating.

If you want real pub food, this is Boston, it's not hard to find (The Banshee, down near us, is a fine example). If you want upscale pub food, it's still not hard to find (The Asgard in Central Square is great, and has way more seating). If your main focus is on a huge array of beers on tap, go to The Sunset Grill a few blocks away from The Publick House. They've even got more flavours of lambic.

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[cat9.livejournal.com]

Aw, we couldn't blame you, Liam. We may have caught them on an off night. While it didn't really seem all that crowded, it took us easily an hour to get food, and my food was, well, not the temperature I would have desired... You know how it is - every restaurant has a bad Wednesday on occasion :)