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    William Oliver's Publick House - Lafayette

    4.1 (291 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    WILLIAM OLIVER'S PUBLICK HOUSE - LAFAYETTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Gregg M.

    We stopped in for a late dinner, glad their kitchen was open after 9. We enjoyed some local brews, salads and a crazy stuffed potato. All were really yummy Our server was outstanding and the place was casual, comfortable and cozy. Definitely a repeater for us.

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    Adam P.

    William Oliver's is a cozy little place to grab a great beer or whiskey drink. As for the food, it's okay; it sounds better on paper. Nearly everything we ordered was just okay. The Brussels were undercooked and kind of hard, and the sandwiches were good but not great. We did come toward the end of the night, so this might have been part of the problem, but the drinks and service were excellent. I'll probably return just to have a couple of drinks.

    Ross H.

    I'm going to keep this one simple. Great food, great staff, fantastic atmosphere at fair prices. The food is extremely fresh and flavorful. Their Chicago dog put me right back in the Windy City. Everything was so tasty and their pickle was amazing. Wish I was back in Lafayette to go there weekly.

    Sweet & Spicy Porkbelly Sandwich
    shawn m.

    This was our first time at a William Oliver's Publick House and I can honestly say that, if we lived closer, it could easily be a regular hangout for us. We arrived here around 1:15pm on a Saturday and had no problem getting seated. There weren't many other people there so plenty of open tables and we opted to sit outside. The onside looked beautiful but the weather was too enticing with lots of sunshine and no wind. We were seated at a two person table that wasn't too close to another and had ample shade. It was clean and road noise was at a minimum as it's a side road so no issues there. Our wait person, Michael, was very prompt and cordial and delivered our drinks with appetizer ( the pickled eggs & cajun chips) out to us very quickly. The pickled eggs were good and tasted like there was some chili pepper in the brine which did not make them hot but did give the eggs a chili pepper flavor which was pretty good. This isn't a brew pub with whiskey being their primary libation (they have alot of whiskeys) however, their beer selection on tap and canned was about 20 in all and they have a red blend and white wine that are exclusive to their brand. Also a couple seltzer and a cider that are listed on the menu. Overall, as a beer drinker I was not disappointed. For food we ordered the JGBLT which was very good and the Sweet & Spicy Pork Belly sandwich which was absolutely delicious. The pork belly was cooked perfectly so that it melted in my mouth and had that sweet brulee crust on it to balance with the Sriracha feta slaw both adding a cripness that made it so satisfying to chew. Such a good sandwich! The JGBLT was also very fresh and delicious. We just had kettle chips and a salad for sides which were good as well. The staff we dealt with were all very friendly and kept the atmosphere light and casual yet were professional in there work at the same time. We were very pleased with this location and would definitely come back here if in the area again.

    Outdoor seating

    Went on a Sunday around 4 p.m. and wanted to sit outdoors before it got too cold. Not too many customers. Service was great! Everyone's order was perfect and margaritas were delicious! We had a 4 & 7 year old with us so the hotdogs were a welcomed sight. Will go back soon!

    Sweet Chili Pork Tacos
    Donna C.

    Do yourself a favor and enjoy a custom cocktail and some good food right in downtown Lafayette! Thursday night just before a holiday weekend and the place was hopping, only seating was a high top in the bar. Drinks were tasty and the food was solid. Hummus plate appetizer - the roasted red pepper hummus was the best I've had and the warm pita triangles - perfection! The Sweet Chili Tacos - get them loaded - were also a pleasant surprise. Yes they were sweet but in such a flavorful way that I could not help but eat all 3! The jackfruit sandwich is a great veggie option with a side salad. Service was good - friendly and knowledgeable and we got a card for our next visit - a free flight of the month or piece of pie. How can you go wrong with that?

    The Hammer; pulled pork & bacon on a baked potato!  Yumm!
    Rick B.

    Soo much better than the strip-shopping exterior would imply! The Bacon-Wrapped Jalepenos were spicy (duh!), but crisp and very tasty! The Cajun Bar Nachos came in a bowl; required a fork to eat it. Two of our party tried pulled-pork entrees, and were pleased. The Getting Piggy With It & The Hammer were both excellent entree choices!! Good variety of whiskey flights and beers. My Irish Smash Lemonade (house drink) was fantastic; light enough for a warm day, with a breezy flavor. (No whiskey aftertaste!). Highly recommend you try this place!

    Mac and Cheese
    Gene T.

    Ok. I will come back. Love the vibe. Great cocktails. 5 star cocktails and service. Cool little menu. Ordered William Oliver's (Slaw) Dog Feta coleslaw, jalapeno ranch, capers, and cajun spice on a poppy seed bun. Great idea. The hotdog was not cooked through. Cold in the middle. Ordered Mac and cheese with it as well. It was not hot. For those reasons I give it 3 stars. Poor execution on the food!

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    The service was very nice. Kind people and an amazing old fashion. Cannot wait to go back. Great place.

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    Amazing service and even better food, the environment is great and I love the atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

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    Place is dope. If you like whiskey, must go. Service is always stellar. Big long tables to share

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    Ask the Community - William Oliver's Publick House - Lafayette

    Do you serve gluten free beers/drinks?

    Yes we do

    Need to modify and remove where it says "Takes Reservations." They don't answer the phone and the recording says they do not take reservations?

    The Yelp listing has been updated to reflect no reservations. As for phones, we don’t have a phone on site to answer. The number is only for informational purposes.

    Do you have any happy hour deals?

    Yes.

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