Mcgillin's Olde Ale House
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Philly's Oldest Tavern

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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
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

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!

Upcoming
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!
Holiday Spirit & Spirit(s)!

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.

Holiday hours: On 12/24, the bar will be open until 5 pm. (Kitchen closes at 3 pm). The Holiday Shoppe will be open until 3 pm. On 12/25, we will be closed. We re-open on 12/26 at 11 am.

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 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 Wednesdays through Sundays from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online.   
Annual Toy Drive with Ronald McDonald House
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.
Caroling, Irish Dancing & Santa
Watch for special guests throughout the month -- Mummers caroling throughout Midtown Village with stops at McGillin's, Plus Santa and Irish dancers. 
Philadelphia Phillies Yule Log
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!
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
Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke
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!
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.
New Year’s Eve
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. Cover charge with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). NO reservations needed. NO jacked up prices! 
New Year's Day
During the Mummer’s Parade, 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. Cover charge with in/out privileges (if we have capacity).
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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)