Mcgillin's Olde Ale House
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Philly's Oldest Tavern

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Opened
The Year
Lincoln Was
Elected
WE
SURVIVED
PROHIBITION
WE WERE
HERE BEFORE
CITY HALL
WAS BUILT
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McGillin’s Olde Ale House threw open its doors the year Lincoln was elected president. That’s shortly after the Liberty Bell cracked and long before ground was broken for Philadelphia City Hall. The beer taps have been flowing since 1860 — making it the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia and one of the oldest taverns in the country.

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Daily Special
Thursday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$6 Cheese Nachos

$6 Margaritas

Open Mic Night on 2nd floor 9 p.m.

Friday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$8 Cheesesteak Eggrolls

$5 Wine

Saturday

Drink specials 12 noon – 3 pm

$5 Bloody Marys (with our homemade Bloody Mary mix)

$5 Mimosas

$5 Bellinis (peach nectar & sparkling wine)

Sunday

Drink specials 12 noon – 3 pm

$5 Bloody Marys (with our homemade Bloody Mary mix)

$5 Mimosas

$5 Bellinis (peach nectar & sparkling wine)

LIVE KARAOKE 9 p.m.

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

Monday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$5 Bowl of Mussels

$4 pints of McGillin’s 1860 IPA

Tuesday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

Wings with bleu cheese, celery and carrot – .50 cents each

$9 Pitchers of Bud Light

Wednesday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$3 Tacos (2)

$5 Featured Craft Pint

$6 Wine

LIVE KARAOKE 9 p.m.

$6 well drinks

$10 Pitchers of Rolling Rock

$11 Pitchers of Bud Light & Coors Light

Upcoming
Holiday Spirit
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.
NO RESERVATIONS - 1st COME/1st SERVED

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!

McGillin's Pop Up Holiday Shoppe
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 gifts (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), pet bandanas and other fur baby accessories, 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 Thursdays through Sundays from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online.   
Ma McGillin's Birthday Carnation Giveaway
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.
Beaujolais Nouveau
Enjoy a $7 glass of beaujolais nouveau on the third Thursday in November. Half-priced French Onion Soup too! Third Thursday in November. Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Thanksgiving
McGillin's is only closed a few days a year  - and Thanksgiving is one of them. We will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Watch the Eagles at McGillin's
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.
Winter 2024 Cocktail Menu
🍸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
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COPYRIGHT 2015 MCGILLIN'S OLDE ALE HOUSE
215-735-5562
mcgillins@aol.com
1310 DRURY STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Open
7 days a week from 11 am to 2 am
(Kitchen closes at 1 am daily)