Belgian fare earns pub ‘Boston’s best bar’ accolade

A pub in the suburb of Brookline has been voted the best beer bar in Boston by the city’s Boston Globe thanks largely to its selection of Belgian beer and food. “Focused on Belgian beers, The Publick House has a well-curated tap list that features rare pours from both ‘there’ (that’s how it describes beers such as La Chouffe from Belgium), and ‘here’, which includes Brooklyn Brewery’s Brown Ale and others made in this country,” writes Gary Dzen.” Pours come in tulips, pilsner, and pint glasses, a different shape for each beer. Patrons look a lot like they spent time in Vermont or Brooklyn, N.Y. — many with beards and plaid shirts. You can sit at the dimly lighted bar or in what might be the most warm and inviting dining room in the city. The mac and cheese is a standout, and traditional Belgian fare like moules-frites pairs well with that country’s slightly sweet, slightly spicy beers. The Publick House may not have the most beer, but it has the best beer.”