Rebrand For Chester's Historic Publick House Announced

CHESTER, NJ — The Publick House, once considered "the most important building in Chester," is reopening under new ownership and a new name after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Land Use Board documents, the beloved restaurant, which shut down in 2020 and was officially sold after being listed for sale for over a year, is reopening under the name PH Steakhouse.

Dinner menu staples include a Fall chopped salad, olive-crusted salmon, and a variety of steaks. PH Steakhouse will open at 11:30 a.m., according to the company website. to 10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and opening at 11:30 a.m. till 11 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday

The Publick House was previously used as a preparatory school under the ownership of educator William Rankin, who took over in 1854. Daniel Budd, the proprietor, reopened it as a hotel and tavern nearly ten years later. In the 1900s, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Recently, the Publick House has become a popular spot for drinks, live entertainment, family dinners, small parties and corporate events.

The preserved 18,400 square-foot building will be reopening again under the ownership of Restaurant Village Hospitality Group, which consists of five independent restaurants including Long Valley’s OMG Burger and White Birch Restaurant.

The Publick House is located at 111 Main Street in Chester. To view the full PH Steakhouse menu, click here.