We love being part of your holiday tradition!

We realize that wait times are sometimes long & thank you for your patience. We’ll seat everyone as quickly as we can.

The no reservation policy helps us accommodate as many families as possible, it keeps seating fair and consistent and it keeps our prices at approachable levels.

We look forward to seeing all of your families another holiday season!

Get your Christmas spirit (& spirits) at McGillin’s, Philadelphia’s original Christmas pop-up bar with over-the-top decor since 1860 and prices on holiday drinks prices that don’t pop UP. Festive atmosphere, roaring fire, holiday cocktails, Christmas beers. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is like a Winter Wonderland with 1,000 feet of garland, 3,000 lights, and hundreds of ornaments and bows. It takes 15 people 5 hours to decorate! Holiday hours: On 12/24, the bar will be open until 5 pm. (Kitchen closes at 3 pm). On 12/25, we will be closed. We re-open on 12/26 at 11 am.

Don’t miss our Pop Up Holiday Shoppe, 1314 Sansom Street (at the corner of Sansom & Juniper – just 1 block from the bar). You’ll find Irish imports (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), dog bandanas, Eagles & Phillies t-shirts, McGillin’s hats, t-shirts, hoodies, plus ornaments, glassware, bottle openers, stuffed animals and many new and never-seen-before items. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online. 

Join us for a holiday party benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be entered to win swag or make a donation here. We’ll partnering with Troegs Independent Brewing & Sly Fox Brewing Company, who will be providing special holiday beers. Plus: Food specials. Photos with Santa. Christmas karaoke (starting at 9 pm). Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 6-9 p.m.

Watch for special guests throughout the month — Mummers caroling throughout Midtown Village with stops at McGillin’s, Plus Santa and Irish dancers. 

Look who stopped by to warm himself by the fire at McGillin’s! Check out the Philadelphia Phillies 2019 Yule Log video and stream it on YouTube during this holiday season!

🍸EGGNOG MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin’s PA Dutch Spiked Eggnog, Dash of Cream, Cinnamon Sugar Rim, Nutmeg Flurry $12

🍐PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE – Absolute Pear, Ginger Beer, Lime Wedge $10

🌺POINSETTIA – Mix your own! Split of Champagne served with carafe of orange liqueur-spiked Cranberry Juice, Orange wedge, cranberries $12

🎄PEPPERMINT BARK – Absolut Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, JAcquin’s Creme de Cocoa, Dash of Cream, Peppermint Rim, Candy Cane $11

🔥FIRESIDE – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $11

🎅 SANTA’S SIPPER – Bulleit Bourbon, Chai Spiced Simple Syrup, Bitters, Orange Wedge, Cherry, Cocktail Umbrella $11

☃️VIXEN’S GIN FIZZ – Beefeater Gin, Cranberry Juice, Soda, Water, Rosemary Sprig, Cranberries $10

☕CHRISTMAS COFFEE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bean2Bean Coffee Co coffee, dollop of whipped cream, Jacquin’s Green Creme de menthe, Candy Cane $11

🍫HO-HO-HOT CHOCOLATE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, Dollop of whipped Cream, Jacquin’s Green Creme de Menthe, Candy Cane $11

🌶 MISTLETOE MARGARITA – Don Julio Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Homemade Margarita Mix, Cranberry Juice, Sugar Rim, Cranberry, Lime Wedge $12

We have karaoke every Wednesday & Sunday night starting at 9 pm. Watch for our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke night! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and sing your heart out!

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! Plus

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade. 

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. 

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson.

Ring in the New Year at McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest bar. DJ John starting at 9 p.m. plus over-the-top decor and party favors. $10 cover with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). NO reservations needed. NO jacked up prices! 

During the Mummer’s Parade, whet your whistle & warm up by the fire at McGillin’s. Sip an Irish Coffee, Hot (Spiked) Cocoa, Hot (Spiked) Cider or regional beer and watch the bowl games. We’ll start the new year by opening one hour early – at 10 a.m. $10 cover with in/out privileges (if we have capacity).

During the Mummer’s Parade on January 1, 2025, whet & warm your whistle by the fire at McGillin’s. Warm up the new  year sipping an Irish Coffee, Hot (Spiked) Cocoa, Hot (Spiked) Cider or regional beer and watching the bowl games. We’ll start the new year by opening one hour early – at 10 a.m. $10 cover with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). We will be closed on January 2, 2025 so our staff can relax, rest & rev up for 2025.

Watch the Playoffs on our high def & projector screen TVs. Drink specials.

3 day weekends give us an extra night to party at McGillin’s!

McGillin’s is just a short walk from Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center. Stop by before/after the show for a meal/drink. Food & drink specials! January 11-20, 2025.

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! Plus

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade. 

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. 

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson.

🍸EGGNOG MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin’s PA Dutch Spiked Eggnog, Dash of Cream, Cinnamon Sugar Rim, Nutmeg Flurry $12

🍐PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE – Absolute Pear, Ginger Beer, Lime Wedge $10

🌺POINSETTIA – Mix your own! Split of Champagne served with carafe of orange liqueur-spiked Cranberry Juice, Orange wedge, cranberries $12

🎄PEPPERMINT BARK – Absolut Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, JAcquin’s Creme de Cocoa, Dash of Cream, Peppermint Rim, Candy Cane $11

🔥FIRESIDE – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $11

🎅 SANTA’S SIPPER – Bulleit Bourbon, Chai Spiced Simple Syrup, Bitters, Orange Wedge, Cherry, Cocktail Umbrella $11

☃️VIXEN’S GIN FIZZ – Beefeater Gin, Cranberry Juice, Soda, Water, Rosemary Sprig, Cranberries $10

☕CHRISTMAS COFFEE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bean2Bean Coffee Co coffee, dollop of whipped cream, Jacquin’s Green Creme de menthe, Candy Cane $11

🍫HO-HO-HOT CHOCOLATE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, Dollop of whipped Cream, Jacquin’s Green Creme de Menthe, Candy Cane $11

🌶 MISTLETOE MARGARITA – Don Julio Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Homemade Margarita Mix, Cranberry Juice, Sugar Rim, Cranberry, Lime Wedge $12

Watch for our winter cocktail menu. Coming soon.

The good times are rolling at McGillin’s with Hurricanes  and New Orleans-style foods. 

More couples have met at McGillin’s Olde Ale House than anyplace else in Philadelphia. Meet some of the couples who met at Philly’s oldest bar. We’ll be serving Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails & food specials like our Heart “beet” Salad, Cupid’s Burger, Mussels of Love.

It’s a long weekend and that means one more night to party at McGillin’s.

Stop by for Classic Margaritas. Strawberry, Mango & Peach Margaritas too! 

Stop at McGillin’s for a meal before/after the show. McGillin’s is just a short walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Rotating food specials including: our Flower Pot Pie (slow roasted Irish lamb stew) nestled in greens & rotating list of food specials + Flower-themed drinks.

Going to Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade?  Stop by for authentic Irish stout, St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, green beer & a rotating list of Irish food specials. 

The BEST St Patrick’s Day party in Philadelphia! Green beer and green cheer. March 17! Opening early — at 10 a.m. Cover with in/out privileges if capacity available.

Watch the games on the high-def & projector screen TVs at McGillin’s! Food & drink specials!

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to see our new Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love t-shirt & sweatshirt. And don’t miss our food & drink specials including our Phillie-tini and random dollar dog days throughout the season.

🌷 Watch for our new Spring Drink Menu. Coming soon!

No tickets? No worries. Watch the game on our high def and projector screen TVs. Watch for food & drink specials!

Come drown your sorrows with Pints of McGillin’s 1850 IPA, McGillin’s Real Ale & McGillin’s Genuine Lager. If you’re lucky enough to get a refund, spend a wee bit celebrating — at McGillin’s.

Stop at McGillin’s to watch the draft on our high def & projector screen TVs. 

Instead of doing something stuffy and uncomfortable, bring your administrative professional for lunch at McGillin’s. And, whatever you do, don’t forget!

🌷 Watch for our new Spring Drink Menu. Coming soon!

On Earth Day, stop by for Earth Day Margaritas (Tequila, blue Curacao, homemade margarita mix, green sugar rim, garnished with fresh lime & mint).

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to see our new Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love t-shirt & sweatshirt. And don’t miss our food & drink specials including our Phillie-tini and random dollar dog days throughout the season.

Join us for mugs of our McGillin’s Genuine Lager by Troegs Brewing. On April 7.

Celebrate this Mexican holiday at an Irish fiesta!  Watch for lots of food & drink specials. 

Don your best headgear and join us for Kentucky Hot Browns (open-faced turkey, bacon & tomato sandwich baked until the bread is crisp), Mint Juleps & “horsing” around.  

Giving away a carnation and complimentary “mom-osa” to every Mom on Mother’s Day.

Watch for food & drink specials available Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Memorial Day (Monday).

At McGillin’s, EVERY week is beer week!

James Joyce’s Ulysses is set on June 16, 1904. We’ll celebrate more than a 120 years later at McGillin’s!

Drink where your father drank and maybe your grandfather too! And maybe they still down a few brews here with their buddies. Added bonus: McGillin’s is run by a father/son team. Third Sunday in June.

Join us on July 3 for patriotic specials. We’ll be closed on the 4th of July – 1 of only 6 nights a year that we close so staff can celebrate the holiday with family & friends). 

Stop by on July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day with French Onion Soup and a glass of red wine.

Watch for Christmas in July specials & deals on merchandise.

Enjoy our margaritas — McGillin’s Original Margarita, Peach, Strawberry margaritas & more — on National Tequila Day!

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! Plus

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade. 

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. 

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson.

The whole neighborhood comes alive with music, crafts, food, beer, cocktails.  You won’t want to miss it! Typically on a Saturday in late September/early October from 12 noon to 8 p.m. 2025 date TBD.

Watch for our Fall 2025 drink menu. Usually includes Pumpkin Martinis, Hot Spiced Cider and Coffee, Pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers and more!

McGillin’s month-long Oktoberfest celebration continues through the Midtown Village Fall Festival. We’ll serve a rotating list of Oktoberfest beers, pumpkin beers and a rotating list of German food specials.

Don’t miss our Pop Up Holiday Shoppe, 1314 Sansom Street (at the corner of Sansom & Juniper – just 1 block from the bar). You’ll find Irish imports (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), dog bandanas, Eagles & Phillies t-shirts, McGillin’s hats, t-shirts, hoodies, plus ornaments, glassware, bottle openers, stuffed animals and many new and never-seen-before items. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online. 

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to see our new Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love t-shirt & sweatshirt. And don’t miss our food & drink specials including our Phillie-tini and random dollar dog days throughout the season.

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! Plus

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade. 

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. 

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson.

Get your Halloween boo-ze at Philly’s oldest bar, where we have real ghosts, skeletons in our closet, drink specials and over the top Halloween decor all month! Scaraoke (costumed karaoke) with prizes on Sunday, 10/27 and Wednesday, 10/30. Party on Halloween – Thursday, 10/31! 

Get your Christmas spirit (& spirits) at McGillin’s, Philadelphia’s original pop up bar with over-the-top decor since 1860 and holiday drink prices that don’t pop UP during the holidays. Make it a tradition to stop by before/after shopping & Christmas shows for meal/drinks. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is like a Winter Wonderland with hundreds of ornaments, bows and strings of lights. Starting early November.

We love being part of your holiday tradition!

We realize that wait times are sometimes long — thank you for your patience. We’ll seat everyone as quickly as we can.

The no reservation policy helps us accommodate as many families as possible, it keeps seating fair and consistent and it keeps our prices at approachable levels.

We look forward to seeing all of your families another holiday season!

Don’t miss our Pop Up Holiday Shoppe, 1314 Sansom Street (at the corner of Sansom & Juniper – just 1 block from the bar). You’ll find Irish imports (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), dog bandanas, Eagles & Phillies t-shirts, McGillin’s hats, t-shirts, hoodies, plus ornaments, glassware, bottle openers, stuffed animals and many new and never-seen-before items. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online. 

We’ll celebrate the way Ma McGillin always did – by giving out carnations. In 1936, on her 89th & last birthday, she gave out nearly 4,000 carnations. November 12.

Enjoy a $7 glass of beaujolais nouveau on the third Thursday in November. Half-priced French Onion Soup too! Third Thursday in November.

McGillin’s is only closed a few days a year  – and Thanksgiving is one of them. We will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! Plus

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade. 

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. 

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson.

🍸EGGNOG MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin’s PA Dutch Spiked Eggnog, Dash of Cream, Cinnamon Sugar Rim, Nutmeg Flurry $12

🍐PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE – Absolute Pear, Ginger Beer, Lime Wedge $10

🌺POINSETTIA – Mix your own! Split of Champagne served with carafe of orange liqueur-spiked Cranberry Juice, Orange wedge, cranberries $12

🎄PEPPERMINT BARK – Absolut Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, JAcquin’s Creme de Cocoa, Dash of Cream, Peppermint Rim, Candy Cane $11

🔥FIRESIDE – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $11

🎅 SANTA’S SIPPER – Bulleit Bourbon, Chai Spiced Simple Syrup, Bitters, Orange Wedge, Cherry, Cocktail Umbrella $11

☃️VIXEN’S GIN FIZZ – Beefeater Gin, Cranberry Juice, Soda, Water, Rosemary Sprig, Cranberries $10

☕CHRISTMAS COFFEE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bean2Bean Coffee Co coffee, dollop of whipped cream, Jacquin’s Green Creme de menthe, Candy Cane $11

🍫HO-HO-HOT CHOCOLATE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, Dollop of whipped Cream, Jacquin’s Green Creme de Menthe, Candy Cane $11

🌶 MISTLETOE MARGARITA – Don Julio Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Homemade Margarita Mix, Cranberry Juice, Sugar Rim, Cranberry, Lime Wedge $12