A cultural touchstone for the precinct of manuka

Public’s colourful character welcomes you like an old friend. Its menu is a mixture of quirky share plates and modernised pub food that’s been elevated to sit within contemporary cuisine. With a large selection of spirits and liqueurs, tasty cocktails and an unrivalled wine list, it’s the perfect venue to celebrate with good food, wine and company.

Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with high tables, bar counter, hanging plants, and shelves stocked with bottles, with large windows and warm lighting.

THE PUB

A place for you to meet, connect and relax with modernised pub favourites and friendly bar service. It's the perfect spot to enjoy good food, wine and company

Restaurant dining area with a long wooden table set with plates and glasses, modern industrial decor, hanging pendant lights, exposed brick wall, and a visible kitchen in the background.

THE DINING Room

An emphasis on contemporary cuisine, an extensive wine list and a focus on good quality service.

A cozy function area with a rust coloured sofa, a small round coffee table, and a floor lamp in a light-filled room with large windows, white brick walls, and modern decorations.

THE UPSTAIRS BAR

The newest addition to Public, overlooking the charming streets of Manuka. Enjoy a menu of share plates, cocktails and wine. Public's Upstairs Bar is ideal for corporate groups, and private and social events.

Interior of a room with three tables covered with white tablecloths, decorated with white flowers in glass vases, placed near a large window. A wall-mounted lamp is on the brick wall.

private functions

Right in the heart of Manuka, Public Bar is the perfect backdrop for your next celebration. From birthdays, engagements, and baby showers to corporate events, we’ll elevate every moment with standout food, impeccable service, and a vibrant atmosphere you won’t forget.

Woman in a green dress holding three glasses of champagne at a social event, smiling and talking with a man in a black suit.
Table with assorted sliders, a bowl of oysters, and floral arrangements with a lit candle in a dimly lit setting.
People socializing at a modern bar with drinks, bartenders serving, and casual to semi-formal attire
Function room with two rust coloured armchairs, a round wooden coffee table with glass vases of white flowers and a candle, against a white brick wall.
A poster advertising an $15 cocktail of the month, featuring a drawing of a glass with ice, a lemon wedge, and dark liquid with a beige background and bold text.
Weekly drink and food specials poster with Monday to Thursday deals and happy hour information, featuring a green and purple background.
A promotional poster for Sunday roasts, featuring an illustration of a cooked chicken, two glasses of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and text indicating a $30 price for meat and sides with rotation of beef, chicken, and pork.