McGillin's Olde Ale House
Pub$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
The experts at visitPA and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
"... 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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Allyson PryorJune 14, 2010Texas Fries & pitchers of beer on the cheap! Always great music & a great crowd. Love this place!
Try there 150 anniversary 1860 Pale Ale. Made via a recipe from when they first opened their doors.
Mooney MjAugust 7, 2014Not the crowd I was expecting in the oldest pub in Philly. Too many college students for my taste.
Jimmy KastnerAugust 26, 2014Be prepared for tight quarters. This place gets crowded and hard to manage.
Wendy DonoghueSeptember 8, 2011Don't tip the karaoke guy to get your song on faster. It's bologna and he doesn't earn the tip- K ZiggyJune 19, 2011Fun. Very interesting mix of people. Stick with beer. My friend got sick from a watermelon margarita.
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012Philadelphia's oldest tavern provides a suitably old school way to warm yourself.
Wednesday nights at McGillins a featured microbrew is $2/pint. Also 2/$1 tacos. Now that's a cheap night out. Read more
Kristen FergusonAugust 24, 2010You HAVE to come here! The bartender Chris is awesome, make sure you get him.
Pa McGillinAugust 23, 2010For discounts, invitations to events & buy 1 get 1 free bday lunch, send your email address & bday to mcgillins@spotlightpr.info.
- Pa McGillinDecember 10, 2010For discounts, deals & news from McGillin's "like" us at www.facebook.com/mcgillins & follow us at www.twitter.com/mcgillins!
Go on Friday for Karaoke, you don't have to sing it is just a good time! Read more- Pa McGillinSeptember 13, 2010For discounts, giveaways & invitations to events, follow @mcgillins on twitter & like it on www.faceboook.com/mcgillins
Chris is the best bartender/owner. And that's two chris's
Tuesday is wing and pitcher night. 35 cent wings and $5 pitchers
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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.
Open until 2:00 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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