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Creatively spun pub fare in a comfortable setting for any occasion. We offer two personalities to make sure you get the experience you desire. If you’re looking for a more formal, restaurant-style meal, join us up front; if you’d prefer a casual atmosphere with great food, fun and games, head to our smoking lounge in the back. Our full-service cocktail bar offers delicious drinks and a wide variety of spirits, including an impressive whiskey bar and a well-stocked beer bar. Come in for daily happy hour and see why we’re the neighborhood “Cheers.” Three event spaces for a special gathering available for booking. The Public House is the go-to destination for food, drinks, and entertainment in Norfolk
Upscale comfort fare with a Southern spin joins Belgian ales & craft drinks in a dark-wood space.
Hours
| Sunday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Monday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone: (757) 227-9064
Website: http://www.publichouseeats.com/
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… stocked beer bar. Event spaces for a special gathering available. The Public House is the go-to destination for food, drinks, and entertainment in Norfolk, VA.
The Public House (@publichouse_ghent) · Norfolk, VA – Instagram
Your friendly neighborhood Pub! We offer two personalities, restaurant-style meal, up front; a casual atmosphere/smoking lounge in the back.
The Public House – 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23507 – MapQuest
Ghent’s gastropub. Stop in for traditional pub food with a creative spin, great local beers, an extensive whisky list, pool tables and more! More. Hours.
Reviews
M. C.
Super friendly/excellent service. New to area,been moving all day and picked the right place to eat.Only patrons and end of operating hours, usually when people are short and rush you out, NOT here. Treated as if you’re meal and experience are most important. Highly recommend for anyone. This is a local joint that you can be known at.
… moreShalaura Tyson-Griffin
I attended a work event at Public House and was warmly greeted by the hostess, Kira, upon arrival. I grabbed a seat at the bar and took advantage of the happy hour menu, ordering a glass of white wine and the fried lasagna rolls. When they arrived, they looked delicious, though I doubted I’d finish them all. However, after just one bite, I was hooked. The pasta, lightly coated in breadcrumbs, filled with cheese, and served with marinara dipping sauce, was absolutely delightful—I’d definitely order it again.
Our work event took place in one of the private rooms, and our server, Nick, was professional, attentive, and friendly throughout. The atmosphere was a bit on the darker side but still had a cozy, inviting feel.
… moreOur work event took place in one of the private rooms, and our server, Nick, was professional, attentive, and friendly throughout. The atmosphere was a bit on the darker side but still had a cozy, inviting feel.
DavidC EG
Well on Thursday they have a fantastic burger special with fries and the burger is off the hook.
Also the mac and cheese is fantastic. And they also have a pool table which is cool. And a lot of different craft beers it looks like as well.
I was so darn hungry that I from traveling that I forgot to take pictures of the food but it was well presented in delicious.
… moreAlso the mac and cheese is fantastic. And they also have a pool table which is cool. And a lot of different craft beers it looks like as well.
I was so darn hungry that I from traveling that I forgot to take pictures of the food but it was well presented in delicious.
Allison Swoboda
Randomly came here for trivia night, pleasantly surprised by our experience. We didn’t know anything about this place but decided to try it out. We ordered a few things off happy hour menu and they came out better and more than we expected! Would definitely come back again!
… moreDana Foushee
Booked our command Christmas party here. We had the back room with our own personal bartender. The food was amazing, the drinks were on point and the room was perfect for us. Our bartender went above and beyond and took everything in stride when we switched things up on her the last minute. Dave communicated with us every step of the way and made sure we had everything we needed. He let us view the space before we made the final decision and even let us come in early before they opened to let set up the day of the party. Will definitely be back.
… moreVictoria Cagle
We had our command holiday party here and it was a huge hit! Dave was very helpful and was willing to go above and beyond to make our party amazing! We had the back room which seemed to fit our party size perfectly! He allowed us to come in early before opening to set up and make the space ours which we really appreciated not only that they provided clean up afterwards! Definitely recommend this place any group type functions!
… moreMicah Rodby
(Early Review) Cara is an amazing server. The lights are a little low, but look at this amazing double patty burger. $10 on burger night. And they run a happy hour. Makes for a great Thursday. This burger is crazy good. I know a place that does $6, but this is worth every penny. Not super greasy. Bun isn’t soggy. Fries are perfect. No notes! And if you read my other stuff I usually try to add some things that could be done better. Staff was great. Food was great. Prices were great. Selection of beer is great. Timing was great.
(6 mo later) is there a ghost haunting the food? Is every dish margahritta style?! What in the holly name of salt is going on?! Is my blood pressuring rising because or the terrible food or the dead sea water this food is cooked in. I DO NOT enjoy giving bad reviews. But I have spoken to every server and chef who would listen. This is almost inedible. Everything I’ve ordered is like eating a bag of extra salt pretzels. That feeling on your lips where it’s just too much salt. Ya, from garlic parm wings. The dissolved delicious garlic in… butter? Olive oil? Should be on bread or something that will absorb. It doesnt stick to the wing. I’ve added a picture. The wings were sloppy and too juicy. The dish needed to be cooked just a little longer, and that’s all fine. Not terrible. Not great, but way, WAY too much salt. And this was the same way with the burgers. I sent a burger back 2 months ago and asked that they put zero salt on it. Came back horribly salty. They apparently let the last chef go. I really wanted to like this place, but it has just gotten awful. 180 degrees from my review a year ago. The staff is generally friendly. Just don’t stay 1 minute after closing. They will scream at you.
… more(6 mo later) is there a ghost haunting the food? Is every dish margahritta style?! What in the holly name of salt is going on?! Is my blood pressuring rising because or the terrible food or the dead sea water this food is cooked in. I DO NOT enjoy giving bad reviews. But I have spoken to every server and chef who would listen. This is almost inedible. Everything I’ve ordered is like eating a bag of extra salt pretzels. That feeling on your lips where it’s just too much salt. Ya, from garlic parm wings. The dissolved delicious garlic in… butter? Olive oil? Should be on bread or something that will absorb. It doesnt stick to the wing. I’ve added a picture. The wings were sloppy and too juicy. The dish needed to be cooked just a little longer, and that’s all fine. Not terrible. Not great, but way, WAY too much salt. And this was the same way with the burgers. I sent a burger back 2 months ago and asked that they put zero salt on it. Came back horribly salty. They apparently let the last chef go. I really wanted to like this place, but it has just gotten awful. 180 degrees from my review a year ago. The staff is generally friendly. Just don’t stay 1 minute after closing. They will scream at you.
Brandon Hernani
Don’t Waste Your Time or Money – Worst Service Ever!”
This place is a joke. I don’t know how they’re still in business. From the moment I walked in, it was clear they only care about making a buck and couldn’t care less about the people walking through the door. I was new to the area, hoping to find a decent spot to enjoy my night, but that quickly changed when the sun went down.
Kevin—who I couldn’t even bother to remember the last name of—was rude from the start. I’m not sure if he was just having a bad night, but whatever it was, his disrespectful attitude made it clear this place doesn’t value its customers.
Honestly, Kevin, you should remember this: not all your actions should be about where you get a paycheck. If you’re working in a customer-facing job, the least you can do is act like you want to be there. As for the business, don’t expect me to come back or recommend anyone else. I’d rather spend an extra $10 somewhere else and actually have a good time.
… moreThis place is a joke. I don’t know how they’re still in business. From the moment I walked in, it was clear they only care about making a buck and couldn’t care less about the people walking through the door. I was new to the area, hoping to find a decent spot to enjoy my night, but that quickly changed when the sun went down.
Kevin—who I couldn’t even bother to remember the last name of—was rude from the start. I’m not sure if he was just having a bad night, but whatever it was, his disrespectful attitude made it clear this place doesn’t value its customers.
Honestly, Kevin, you should remember this: not all your actions should be about where you get a paycheck. If you’re working in a customer-facing job, the least you can do is act like you want to be there. As for the business, don’t expect me to come back or recommend anyone else. I’d rather spend an extra $10 somewhere else and actually have a good time.
Ayo Clark
*Pictures taken about halfway through eating because I forgot to take them before.*
My husband and I ordered takeout about an hour before closing. First, the atmosphere in the restaurant was appealing (even though we didn’t stay) and the employees we encountered were all really nice.
That said, we were not totally pleased with the food itself. My husband ordered the tikka masala and I got the PH Dip sandwich with fries. We also got some bourbon bbq wings to share and some cheesecake and bread pudding for dessert.
Unfortunately, I did not receive the au jus that was supposed to come with my sandwich. The restaurant was closed by the time we got home and realized it, so I had to power through lol. The overall experience ending up being a bit dry and bland. That said, the aioli on it was delicious and I really think the au jus would have tied everything together. I also loved the fries, they were well seasoned and stayed crispy even after they cooled down.
We were less than impressed with the tikka masala and found it lacking in flavor. The wings were okay, but could have been crispier. The desserts were also decent, but I think they were overpriced (12.99 each) for the size and quality given (see pictures).
Overall, we may be willing to come back and try certain things, but we’d avoid some others.
… moreMy husband and I ordered takeout about an hour before closing. First, the atmosphere in the restaurant was appealing (even though we didn’t stay) and the employees we encountered were all really nice.
That said, we were not totally pleased with the food itself. My husband ordered the tikka masala and I got the PH Dip sandwich with fries. We also got some bourbon bbq wings to share and some cheesecake and bread pudding for dessert.
Unfortunately, I did not receive the au jus that was supposed to come with my sandwich. The restaurant was closed by the time we got home and realized it, so I had to power through lol. The overall experience ending up being a bit dry and bland. That said, the aioli on it was delicious and I really think the au jus would have tied everything together. I also loved the fries, they were well seasoned and stayed crispy even after they cooled down.
We were less than impressed with the tikka masala and found it lacking in flavor. The wings were okay, but could have been crispier. The desserts were also decent, but I think they were overpriced (12.99 each) for the size and quality given (see pictures).
Overall, we may be willing to come back and try certain things, but we’d avoid some others.
Ashley P
We were looking for a local low key spot to grab dinner after enjoying Winterfest. We walked in, weren’t greeted and stood at the front until someone realized we were there. After grabbing a seat in an almost empty room, it took another five minutes to get water. The appetizers were the same prices as the meals. The menu sounded great but when the food came out it was hard to choke down. My daughter got the French Dip and Mac and cheese. Mac and cheese was decent but the meat tasted overdone and over seasoned. I had the Sweet and Spicy Toasted Cheese. The bread was perfectly toasted but the cheese inside was still cold, and there were raw slices of jalapeños. There was so much aioli it overtook the flavor of the sandwich. The brussel sprouts were very good. The service was also a bust, we didn’t get straws, or refills. To top things off, there is an extra charge for cc vs cash.
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