McGillin's Olde Ale House
Pub$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
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"... McGillin's, Philly's oldest bar!) and then relax with a beer at McGillin's!"(4 Tips)
"$3 Soco Lime Shots and $2 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon."(7 Tips)
"Every time I go to karaoke my night is epic and awesome!"(11 Tips)
"free soup with every lunch during the week!"(4 Tips)
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Vivek VenkatramJune 30, 2017Leap into a time warp at this circa-1860 landmark, a great place a beer at amazing prices; though a frat-party atmosphere reigns in a building where our forefathers dreamed of grandeur.Upvoted 2 days ago
Philly.comJanuary 7, 2014The oldest continuously operating (since 1860), family-run, beer-centric tavern in the city. Know this: they don't serve Guinness. You can get O'Hara's, a stout exclusively brewed in Ireland. Read more
Upvoted Jan 18- McGillin's Olde Ale HouseOctober 19, 2012Check out Pa McGilllin's new "Beer Culture" list. Includes 4 museums with beer-related exhibits (most including McGillin's, Philly's oldest bar!) and then relax with a beer at McGillin's!
Sharman EbbesonMarch 23, 2024Great memories of McGillins Olde Ale House!!! Visiting today after a great performance at Academy of Music, (Frozen). This was my hangout, post college, when I lived in the city, long time ago!
Trevor BeckinghamNovember 16, 2018Awesome Christmas decorations. The place was super cozy, especially seated by a nice fireplace. We got the Philly Cheesesteak which was very good.
Pa McGillinOctober 15, 2012Museum hopping can really make you thirsty. Quench your thirst at McGillin's Olde Ale House, Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern and one of the oldest in the country. Cheers!
Can get VERY packed but it's a lot of fun for a semi-casual night out. Good for watching sports and general partying -- can do both at once which is great for groups with mixed expectations.
Kayleigh HarringtonAugust 28, 2017Stick to the beer list and you won't be disappointed. you'll find interesting local beers and flights if you're looking to try a few.- McGillin's Olde Ale HouseOctober 4, 2013Join us on Sun, 10/6 for the 8th Annual Midtown Village Fall Festival. Music, food, crafts throughout neighborhood. We'll transform Drury Street into a giant beer garden with outside karaoke.
Visit PhillySeptember 2, 2015Philly's oldest continuously operating pub is getting in on the fun with a handful of pope-related specials. Head to McGillin's for a Popetini, Good Shepherd's Pie, Basilica-High Meatloaf & more. Read more
Fay WhitfieldNovember 24, 2012I've been going to McGillin's since I was 21. Great place to share a pitcher, and if you don't drink, a great place for a good time with your friends after work on a Friday.- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Center City is one great Irish pub. Established in 1860, the pub is well known for its great beers, friendly people and fun karaoke nights!
- McGillin's Olde Ale HouseOctober 2, 2013Don't miss the Midtown Village Fall Festival on Sun, 10/6. We'll transform Drury Street into an outdoor beer garden with outside karaoke. Music, food & beverages, arts & crafts throughout neighborhood
Need a holiday pick me up? This place is decorated to the brim! Ask for their holiday cocktail menu. Order the Poinsettia.
The Old Bay wings are cooked to a crispy perfection and go great with a pitcher of PBR.
Allie IlaganJanuary 30, 2012Philadelphia's oldest tavern (open since 1860!) offers a spot to grab a pint, watch the game and lap up local history in a spot that outlasted Prohibition. Try the "Iggletini" during football season.
Linoley Flores SerranoSeptember 19, 2021It's a must of you're in Philly. Great service and cool atmosphere
John BoothJuly 12, 2016Loads of brews on tap to sample, good atmosphere plus there are sports on the TVs. Our waitress was also very good.
David GuerrieriSeptember 20, 2015Super fun pub with great beer selection and awesome karaoke, get the wings and mozz sticks after a pitcher or two! Sing and be merry
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 7, 2011The bartenders are friendly, you won't have to yell to your friends right across the table from you, the vintage Philadelphia decor is great, and the beers are cheap! Happy hour at it's best. Read more- Pa McGillinSeptember 24, 2011Don't miss St. Practice Daze on 9/23 & 9/24 at McGillin's! Live Irish music, authentic stout, Irish food plus Oktoberfest beers!
JasonMarch 21, 2015A must visit in Center City, Philly. Love the college pennants on the ceiling! #GoLehigh
DanDecember 15, 2014I don't come to pub very often, but the crowd was great, people were all singing Christmas songs altogether. Good times.
Ricky SherrillAugust 9, 2016This place is full of history and is a great place to grab a beer along with some nice bar appetizers.
Joe PerryAugust 6, 2014Great happy hour specials with an emphasis on the growing craft beer scene. Typical bar food to compliment the heavy drinking.
Jenn KlinkJanuary 24, 2012Coolest little Philly bar EVER! Featured on "Drinking Made Easy". If you can manage to find your way there, grab a seat at the bar and be sure to try the 1860 IPA.
Scott MNovember 8, 2010Listen to bell hops and cab drivers, this is the best bar in philly. Have some patience and wait for a table to open, its worth the wait for the great atmosphere and just to look at all the cool shit
Great lunch spot. I love the free soup and it is hard to get enough of Ma McGillin's special rub (featured on the R.B. McGillin sandwich).
Get a steal of a price on a pitcher of PBR or go for the craft brew. Either way, you've got to try their chili nachos or $0.35 wings on Tuesday Nights. See the fun we had on a Saturday - Tap More Info Read more
- Pa McGillinDecember 15, 2011McGillin's is transformed for the holidays. It takes 15 people 5 hours to hang the over-the-top decorations -- 3,000 feet of garland, 1,000 feet of lights, 150 red bows and 200 ornaments.
- Philly.comMarch 7, 2014Huffington Post named this place the top bar in the U.S. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Cheers! Read more
Gary NoeJanuary 7, 2016Good food and beer selection. This place gets very crowded fast. Music from the jukebox is too loud most of the time.
Paul Davis NationalAugust 2, 2012I had to visit the oldest tavern in Philly while on my travels. Great people! Thank you for making my trip welcome.
RCSeptember 26, 2015This place has the character you want in a bar and the wings you want in your mouth.
Easily my favorite bar in Philly. Always people, always a good time. Go for the pitchers
Onur AvcıJanuary 5, 2019The atmosphere was good, I think the bar is famous. We had cheesesteak it was not delicious.- Pa McGillinAugust 10, 2010Wanna get lucky? Stop by McGillin's on Friday, the 13th of August! Serving "Four Leaf Clovers" & "Rabbit's Foot" drinks. Plus $5 pitchers of Pabst Blue Ribbon from 5-7 pm
- Monday Night Special ~ Check-in to McGillin's 11pm-1am for $4 Jagermeister shots, $3 Soco Lime Shots and $2 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Scott JohnsonNovember 9, 2016Something a little mystical about a 150 year old pub on an alley in the middle of Philly
Philadelphia's oldest continuously operated bar. Great place when it's not super crowded.
Philadelphia MagazineNovember 10, 2010Love the free soup! You’ll have to order something — a drink, a sandwich (we like the straightforward and substantial turkey club) — to access the free soup (at lunch only). Read more
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McGillin's Olde Ale House
1310 Drury St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
McGillin's Olde Ale House is the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia and one of the oldest in the country.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(215) 735-5562
View menu on https://mcgillins.com/menu
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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