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)
"Every time I go to karaoke my night is epic and awesome!"(11 Tips)
"$3 Soco Lime Shots and $2 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon."(7 Tips)
"free soup with every lunch during the week!"(4 Tips)
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Philly.comMarch 7, 2014Huffington Post named this place the top bar in the U.S. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Cheers! Read more
Eric ClecknerAugust 18, 2012Get the pork chops. Seriously, forget that there are any other dishes on the menu. Boom roasted.
- Sheppards Pot Pie is the best! Served in a flower pot of course and great hydrations!
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!!!!
Gary NoeSeptember 17, 2014This place will get crowded so fast. It's very loud. But very good beers and food.
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.
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
Open mic Thursday nights, upstairs. Come support local talent!
Angelica DelgadoSeptember 16, 2012Upstairs is better for younger people and music... Try their blow drop shot ;)
Fantastic options in the fall for pumpkin lovers - pumpkin beer, pumpkin martini's, and pumpkin bomb's. Great happy hour spot.- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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
Brett GarwoodMay 12, 2015A bit loud, but food and beer was great. I had the roast beef sandwich. #Winning.
TV Food MapsAugust 29, 2014Check out McGillin's Olde Ale House as seen on Drinking Made Easy Read more- 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.
Jimmy KastnerAugust 26, 2014Be prepared for tight quarters. This place gets crowded and hard to manage.
- 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!
- K ZiggyJune 19, 2011Fun. Very interesting mix of people. Stick with beer. My friend got sick from a watermelon margarita.
- 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
Mooney MjAugust 7, 2014Not the crowd I was expecting in the oldest pub in Philly. Too many college students for my taste.
Pete KehoeFebruary 17, 20131860's IPA is outstanding. It's a shame you cannot get this anywhere else
- Stop by for Throwback Tuesdays after 5p. $1 mugs/$5 pitchers of the night's 'throwback' beer until the keg kicks!
- 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
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, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Good tunes, and good pulled pulled pork sandwiches."
Chris Buckley - 6.0
"Mary is great! Hey also have really good food - I'd recommend a panini or mini pierogis."
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- 7.6
"Great place for craft beers, domestic and foreign. Catch a soccer game, or just enjoy any wurst platter. To go anywhere else is the wurst."
Joe Perry - 8.2
"Great food, live music, kitchen opened late and Chimay red is the way to go if you like Belgian beer.:)"
Roxanne Thompson - 7.0
"killer appetizers: grilled octopus, spinach croquettes zucchini chips"
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