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Rising Eagle Publick House

Welcome to Rising Eagle

A historic publick house In the heart of Melrose, Massachusetts

Step back in time when ideas, and a new nation, were forged over tankards and good cheer. 

In this legendary gathering place, patriots once met to plot a bold future for American independence. Picture John and Abigail Adams claiming their favorite cozy corner by the wood-burning fireplace, while the bustle of the open kitchen and the hum of conversation fill the room. Today, Rising Eagle is your publick house - with hearty food and a casual atmosphere that beckons family and friends to relax and enjoy their time together.

While enjoying your experience, raise a glass...to spirited company, timeless recipes, and the enduring freedom to dine as you please.

The Rising Eagle Publick House Experience

Find your spot

When you arrive, you'll be greeted and given the day's menus. Then, in the classic English & Irish pub tradition, you choose your spot...by the hearth, tucked into a quiet corner, near the open kitchen, or at our historic bar.

Order at your own pace

Once you're ready, place your order with a host at the front, or if you prefer, use your phone to scan the QR code at your table to place the order online.

Relax & enjoy your meal

Our team checks in with you on your order, ensures your table has what they need and delivers your food and drinks.

Wrap-up when you're ready

When you're ready to leave, you may pay with a team member or pay directly online.

Guide yourself through Rising Eagle, including our beautiful function space upstairs.

Happenings

Dining & Seasonal Offers, Live Music, Community Events & Celebrations
Nov3

$12 Tuesday Burger Specials

Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Dec 31

Weekly Tue

Available All Day, Every Tuesday, Only Tuesday, forΒ $12!

πŸ” El Diablo, spice up your day with pepper jack cheese, house-made pickled jalapeΓ±os and srirachaΒ sauce
πŸ” Bacon JamΒ Ch...

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Seasonal Offer
Nov3

Thanksgiving Dinner To Go

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 22

The Rising Eagle 'Thanksgiving Dinner To Go' isΒ back!

Let Chef Layne Copell of Rising Eagle do the cooking for you. Delicious and easy....heat and serve. Let yourself spendΒ this...

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Weekly Dining Offer
Nov3

Weekday Sandwich Special

Weekdays at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and enjoy one of our delicious sandwiches served with a complimentaryΒ side.

Whether you're taking a lunch break, meetingΒ f...

Weekly Dining Offer
Nov3

Daily Oyster Special

Everyday at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us every day from 3–5 PM for our $2 Oyster Special! Enjoy fresh, expertly shucked oysters for just $2 each during our daily Two Buck Shuck happy hour. Grab a seat, order aΒ d...

Weekly Dining Offer
Nov4

$1 Wing Wednesdays

Weekly Wed at 12:00 pm

Every Wednesday, all day, our amazing wings are only $1Β each.

Seasoned perfectly with our in-house rub, and smoked just right, these wings fall off theΒ bone!

at Rising Eagle!
Nov4

Melrose Day Care Center Fundraiser

Wed, Nov 04, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on November 4 to to support the Melrose Day Care Center. 10% of all food sales between 4pm and 9pm will be donated to this local organization supports the growth of ourΒ c...

Learn more about this important organization in Melrose
Weekly Dining Offer
Nov7

WEEKEND BRUNCH

Weekends at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for our brunch offerings every weekend, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am-2 pm 🍳 πŸ₯“Β πŸ₯ž
Our All Day Menu is also available during brunchΒ hours.
Reminder, it's Melrose...the barΒ ...

View our Brunch Menu
Weekly Dining Offer
Nov8

Prime Rib Sundays 2pm-9pm (or until it disappears!)

Weekly Sun

Enjoy our tender and flavorful Prime Rib dinner, every Sunday starting at 2 pm. Served in Au jus, with mashed potatoes and a seasonalΒ vegetable.

at Rising Eagle!
Nov9

Veteran's Day ~ You Toast, We Donate

Mon, Nov 09 - Sun, Nov 15

Join us in supporting our US military veterans this Veterans Week. From Nov. 9 - 15, we are donating $2.50 for every drink made with Regimental Kentucky Straight Bourbon,Β includi...

Learn more about the Home Base program
Music Monday
Nov9

Music Mondays Line-up

Weekly Mon at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC EVERY MONDAYΒ 6pm-8pm

November 9 - RickiΒ Erik

November 16 - Tea forΒ Two

November 23 - PeterΒ Koh-Miles

Music Monday
Nov9

Music Monday with Ricki Erik

Mon, Nov 09, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening with Ricki Erik, a Boston-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer with decades of musicalΒ experience.

Born in Jamaica and raisedΒ i...

Community Event
Nov14

Harvest 2026

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fighting food insecurity in our community has never been more important than rightΒ now.

To support The Food Drive in Melrose, Turner's is donating our award-winning clamΒ chowder...

For more details or to get involved, click here
Music Monday
Nov16

Music Monday featuring Tea for Two

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tea for Two is an acoustic project that plays Grateful Dead, and the roots of the Dead. It features harmony singing, instrumental pieces, and dynamic arrangements. CombiningΒ mand...

Music Monday
Nov23

Music Monday with Peter Koh-Miles

Mon, Nov 23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We welcome back Peter Koh-Miles for Music Monday at Rising Eagle.Β 

Peter entertains audiences across New England playing solo with his acoustic guitar and as part of the largerΒ ...

Check out more of Peter's music here

*Appreciation Fee*

In Massachusetts it is illegal for any gratuity you generously choose to leave our service team to be shared with the back of the house team. Our whole team participates to ensure you have a great dining experience. To more equitably distribute your dining dollars, a 2% (2 cents on a dollar) Back of the House appreciation fee is included on checks.   It is expected that this 2% will be considered in any additional gratuity decision.

IF YOU CHOOSE, FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR THIS FEE TO BE REMOVED. 

*The money does not represent a tip or service chage for wait staff employees, service employees or bartenders. 

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