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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Gary NoeSeptember 17, 2014This place will get crowded so fast. It's very loud. But very good beers and food.
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
Angie PurcellMarch 30, 2012Get the McGillin's Ale. The tomato spinach soup is great and you can't go wrong with the cheesesteak.
Great atmosphere and friendly service. Well suited for groups.
Just get the wings. They're amazing. Cheap and delicious. Can you go wrong? Caesar salad isn't bad, either. Wash it all down with a pitcher of Stella, and you're golden.
Classic Philly crowded dive bar. Cheapest pitchers in the city.
Pa McGillinMay 18, 2012We have 2 tickets to the Cranberries at Electric Factory on 5/19 for the 1st person to come to McGillin's & ask Chris for them. Read more
Brett GarwoodMay 12, 2015A bit loud, but food and beer was great. I had the roast beef sandwich. #Winning.
Fantastic options in the fall for pumpkin lovers - pumpkin beer, pumpkin martini's, and pumpkin bomb's. Great happy hour spot.
Eric ClecknerAugust 18, 2012Get the pork chops. Seriously, forget that there are any other dishes on the menu. Boom roasted.
TV Food MapsAugust 29, 2014Check out McGillin's Olde Ale House as seen on Drinking Made Easy Read more- Sheppards Pot Pie is the best! Served in a flower pot of course and great hydrations!
Pete KehoeFebruary 17, 20131860's IPA is outstanding. It's a shame you cannot get this anywhere else
Open mic Thursday nights, upstairs. Come support local talent!
- Pa McGillinAugust 14, 2011Drink Oktoberfest beers, Pumpkin ales & drinks & Eat German food at McGillin's. Oktoberfest starts August 22. Runs thru Midtown Village Fall Fest on 10/1.
Marcus MooreAugust 30, 2010Just one hell of a fun place!! Staff is funny and great!! Come check this place out! I'm glad I did and I came from Nashville TN!!!!
- Pa McGillinJuly 20, 2010How do you celebrate Feestdag? McGillin's will celebrate Belgium's Independence Day with specials on mussels & Palm on draft. Any excuse for a party is a good excuse!
- Pa McGillinMarch 16, 2012Early heads up for Foursquare friends - Take photos when you're at McGillin's this weekend. Big photo contest coming up on
Angelica DelgadoSeptember 16, 2012Upstairs is better for younger people and music... Try their blow drop shot ;)
- Pa McGillinSeptember 26, 2011We'll turn Drury Street into a Giant Beer Garden for Midtown Village Fall Festival on Saturday, 10/1. Activities throughout neighborhood 12 noon - 8 pm.
- Stop by for Throwback Tuesdays after 5p. $1 mugs/$5 pitchers of the night's 'throwback' beer until the keg kicks!
Natalie WallaceDecember 29, 2011The karaoke host on wed night is kind of a jackass. Be prepared to pay him to sing a song and to wait foreeeeeevvverrrr
- Philadelphia MagazineNovember 18, 2013It’s easy to take the oldest bar in Philadelphia for granted. Don’t. Read more
- Pa McGillinAugust 24, 2010Tip: Come for lunch tomorrow (8/25) at McGillin's & your 1st Victory beer is free. Festbier or Kolsch Ale. Noon - 2 p.m. Cheers!
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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
Features
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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