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McGillin's Olde Ale House

McGillin's Olde Ale House

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Center City East, Philadelphia
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    McGillin's Olde Ale House
    "... McGillin's, Philly's oldest bar!) and then relax with a beer at McGillin's!"(4 Tips)
    Julia H.
    "Every time I go to karaoke my night is epic and awesome!"(11 Tips)
    Eat Drink & Be Philly
    "$3 Soco Lime Shots and $2 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon."(7 Tips)
    Mikey I.
    "free soup with every lunch during the week!"(4 Tips)
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  • Meeshyheart icon on user image
    MeeshyJune 25, 2015
    Can't beat the PBR pitchers :)
  • Allyson P.
    Allyson PryorJune 14, 2010
    Texas Fries & pitchers of beer on the cheap! Always great music & a great crowd. Love this place!
  • Dutch U.
    Dutch UmbrellaJanuary 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try there 150 anniversary 1860 Pale Ale. Made via a recipe from when they first opened their doors.
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    dennosMarch 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    $2 personal pizza on Monday
  • Mooney M.
    Mooney MjAugust 7, 2014
    Not the crowd I was expecting in the oldest pub in Philly. Too many college students for my taste.
  • Artemis D.
    Artemis DemiseOctober 9, 2011
    Utilize the first check in special. Totally worth it.
  • Richie S.heart icon on user image
    Richie StarkMarch 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Oldest bar in Philly. Perpetually crowded
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012
    Philadelphia's oldest tavern provides a suitably old school way to warm yourself.
  • Steven B.heart icon on user image
    Steven BrownAugust 13, 2014
    Eat and drink here when I visit philly!
  • Meagan L.heart icon on user image
    Meagan LooJune 5, 2015
    WING NIGHT IS THE BEST NIGHT!
  • PBR P.
    PBR PhillyJune 3, 2011
    $5 pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon on your first check-in at McGillin's!
  • Wendy D.
    Wendy DonoghueSeptember 8, 2011
    Don't tip the karaoke guy to get your song on faster. It's bologna and he doesn't earn the tip
  • K Z.
    K ZiggyJune 19, 2011
    Fun. Very interesting mix of people. Stick with beer. My friend got sick from a watermelon margarita.
  • Blaine H.heart icon on user image
    Blaine HardwickDecember 18, 2015
    Great atmosphere
  • Ken S.heart icon on user image
    Ken SmithSeptember 11, 2018
    Great place.
  • Russell C.heart icon on user image
    Russell CaluriDecember 2, 2022
    Live the Christmas decorations
  • Jimmy K.
    Jimmy KastnerAugust 26, 2014
    Be prepared for tight quarters. This place gets crowded and hard to manage.
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LeisDecember 8, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Classic irish bar
  • Mat B.heart icon on user image
    Mat BurnettMay 16, 2016
    They say Abe Lincoln killed a man here during a campaign bar brawl.
  • Linus G.
    Linus GraybillJanuary 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Wednesday nights at McGillins a featured microbrew is $2/pint. Also 2/$1 tacos. Now that's a cheap night out. Read more
  • Sam H.
    Sam HSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Oldest tavern in Philly. Sit downstairs.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CoxMarch 15, 2016
    Great deal !!!!
  • Kristen F.
    Kristen FergusonAugust 24, 2010
    You HAVE to come here! The bartender Chris is awesome, make sure you get him.
  • Erin L.
    Erin L.May 10, 2011
    Tuesday 35cent wings and $5 pitchers is the move!
  • AP S.
    AP SMay 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Second floor music is AWESOME!!!
  • Pa McGillin
    Pa McGillinAugust 23, 2010
    For discounts, invitations to events & buy 1 get 1 free bday lunch, send your email address & bday to mcgillins@spotlightpr.info.
  • JetzNY
    JetzNYDecember 11, 2010
    Friday get there early! Arrived after 12midnight too packed to walk in!
  • Tau W.
    Tau WattsNovember 4, 2013
    Great dive bar!!!
  • Garick G.heart icon on user image
    Garick GiroirJanuary 19, 2012
    Oldest bar in Philly. Great prices too.
  • Doug K.heart icon on user image
    Doug KeithSeptember 9, 2015
    The Reuben
  • DeAndre
    DeAndreOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    $6 Pitchers of Yuengling after 5 on Sundays!!
  • Nicole R.
    Nicole ReneeAugust 17, 2013
    Super loud!!!!! But so far so good :)
  • Michael L.
    Michael LavalleeMarch 7, 2012
    The 1760 ale is great
  • Stacey
    StaceyAugust 8, 2010
    $ 6.50 pitchers of Bud Light can't be beat and the onion rings are slamming.
  • Keith H.
    Keith HinesJanuary 29, 2014
    Great wings
  • Pa McGillin
    Pa McGillinDecember 10, 2010
    For discounts, deals & news from McGillin's "like" us at www.facebook.com/mcgillins & follow us at www.twitter.com/mcgillins!
  • Joe S.
    Joe SchayaOctober 14, 2013
    Try the blackout drunk
  • Pa McGillin
    Pa McGillinSeptember 13, 2010
    For discounts, giveaways & invitations to events, follow @mcgillins on twitter & like it on www.faceboook.com/mcgillins
  • Paul J.
    Paul JohnsonJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Have a drink with Kathy Keidat!
  • Keith T.
    Keith TomaselliDecember 23, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Go on Friday for Karaoke, you don't have to sing it is just a good time! Read more
  • Sasha B.
    Sasha BastonNovember 30, 2013
    A winter wonderland!!
  • Tina D.
    Tina DampfSeptember 17, 2010
    Amazing shepard's pie! A must have
  • Leslie O.
    Leslie OkonskiJanuary 9, 2011
    You MUST have the Limoncello martini!!!!
  • Pa McGillin
    Pa McGillinJuly 19, 2010
    On Wednesdays, two tacos for $1. Good food/good price!
  • Jerry S.
    Jerry S.April 20, 2010
    Great place. Good cheap food and local beer
  • Elisa S.
    Elisa ShoreJanuary 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Chris is the best bartender/owner. And that's two chris's
  • Gerald H.
    Gerald HallFebruary 19, 2012
    Get the McGillin IPA
  • Julia H.
    Julia HaysMay 20, 2010
    Every time I go to karaoke my night is epic and awesome! Read more
  • Christine B.
    This is where everybody in Philly is hiding!!!
  • Jon B.
    Jon BorowskiJanuary 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesday is wing and pitcher night. 35 cent wings and $5 pitchers
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