PUBLIQ — Restaurant in Maharashtra

Corporate party 🎉🎉

We had our corporate party at Publiq in Hinjewadi. We were about 24 colleagues and had a really great time. As many of us were meeting after a long time. They have rooftop seating and a dance floor with a covered roof.👍😄 We had taken a corporate offer of 1050rs (in this we have negotiated) including veg and nonveg food unlimited basis.

Food: 🥰😋🤤🥐🍗🍖🍻🥂🍾 We had options of Veg and Nonveg type. As people entered we got mocktails like sprite based mojito (nice one) and strawberry mojito (Not good). Once all had seated on couch 🛋️. Staff started to serve veg n nonveg startus where 2 different startus with unlimited quantity. The startus was awesome and delicious 😋🤤 in taste. After half an hour coming from the dance floor we had started for the main course where again 2 main courses from each veg n nonveg served. The siders like Dal tadka and jeera rice must try as it was hotly served and all enjoyed it well. The end with desserts like Gulab jamun and Vannila 🍨 ice cream was the end of food story. I added our menu at the end of my reviews.

Ambience and service:🪩🎐🎑🎋 The staff was welcoming and cooperative. Everyone especially Saumen ji served us well. The attentive staff helped us to know what food we were eating. About the ambience, it's cozy but dimmed. The dance floor has a good vibe and u can sit and relax after vibing on the dance floor. The lights were good and made me feel good. DJ was good and responsive about ur likes. I wish the dance floor should be outside but fine in the end. There are table and 🪑 chairs arrangement at the border of rooftop. The bar 🍺🍻 were also well organised and make ur attention. The washroom should keep it clean and security is also good.

Parking 🅿️:♿🛗🛃 2 and 4 wheelers parking available on the ground floor. It's pay n park of 20rs for 2 Wheeler. Good security. U have to press 9th floor for publiq restro and bar if you r going via lift 🛗.

Cost per plate: 💸💸💸💰 300-500rs on an average. Our bill was 19000rs with a discount for 24 people.

Our selected menu:🕺💃

Veg Paneer crispy satay Hara bhara kabab

Non- veg startups Murg pahadi tikka Chicken lollipop

Main course Veg Veg jalfrezi Paneer do pyaza

Non veg main course Chicken tikka masala Chicken kadhai or chettinad

Staples Lasooni dal tadka. Jeera rice Assorted Indian breads

Desserts Ice cream vanilla with chocolate...

I recent visited Publiq Restaurant, and it was by far one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. I had high expectations based on their reviews, but the reality was utterly disappointing.

Poor Service: From the moment we entered, the staff was indifferent and unwelcoming. Once waited for 1hr we git seat,next 1 hr for someone to take our order, and even then, the server was curt and seemed uninterested in assisting us.

Rotten Food: One of the dishes we ordered had ingredients that were clearly spoiled. The salad smelled foul, and the vegetables were slimy. When we pointed it out, the staff dismissed our concern, claiming it was "fresh." The health implications of serving rotten food are alarming, and it’s unacceptable for any establishment to compromise on hygiene.

Half-Cooked Food: To make matters worse, the main course arrived more than 45 minutes after we placed the order, and it was half-cooked! The chicken was raw in the middle, posing a serious health risk, and the rice was hard and undercooked. This level of carelessness in the kitchen is shocking.

Delays: Even for simple requests like water refills or extra cutlery, we had to call the staff multiple times. The delays were endless, and their lack of urgency was frustrating.

Rude Staff: The worst part was the rude attitude of the staff. When we politely raised our concerns, the server was defensive and borderline aggressive. There was no apology or effort to rectify the situation, leaving us feeling completely disregarded as customers.

Overall, PUBLIQ was a complete disaster. The lack of professionalism, the unsafe food, and the abysmal service were unacceptable. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, and I sincerely hope they address these issues before someone falls seriously ill. If you’re considering dining here, save yourself the trouble and avoid it...

We visited PUBLIQ Lounge last night to celebrate a special occasion, but the entire experience was extremely disappointing and frustrating.

Entry Fee & Payment Mismatch: We were charged ₹1000 per couple as an entry fee. At the entrance, it was clearly stated that we could pay the bill via Swiggy or Zomato, and that offers would apply even on the cover amount. However, once we were seated and started ordering, the staff told us that only the remaining amount—after deducting the cover charge—could be paid through Dineout. This was contradictory to what we were initially told. After arguing, we decided to go ahead to avoid spoiling our evening.

Overcharged Service Fee: We were also told that 10% of the total bill would be charged as service charge, which turned out to be over ₹2000. That’s a massive amount, especially considering the poor service we received.

Ridiculously Priced Alcohol: We ordered a 750ml bottle of Black & White whisky for ₹11,000, which costs only around ₹2700 outside. This kind of markup is outrageous and unjustifiable.

Hygiene Issues: The food was average at best. The washroom was extremely unhygienic, with vomit left uncleaned, making it unbearable to use.

Rude Manager: To top it all off, the manager was rude and dismissive when we raised concerns. Instead of resolving the issue, he added to our frustration.

Final Bill: We were a group of 6 and ended up with a total bill of ₹22,333, including inflated alcohol prices and an unreasonable service charge. Definitely not worth it.

⸻

Final Verdict: Overpriced drinks, misleading payment options, poor hygiene, and rude management — PUBLIQ Lounge is a place I would not recommend, especially for special occasions. It was one of the worst hospitality experiences we’ve had. Avoid if you value your...