Philly's Oldest Tavern

We
Opened
The Year
Lincoln Was
Elected
WE
SURVIVED
PROHIBITION
WE WERE
HERE BEFORE
CITY HALL
WAS BUILT

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.

Daily Special
Friday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$8 Cheesesteak Eggrolls

$5 Wine

$5 Cover after 9 p.m.

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

Saturday

Drink specials 11 am – 3 pm

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

$5 Mimosas

$5 Bellinis (peach nectar & sparkling wine)

$5 Cover after 9 p.m.

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

Sunday

Drink specials 11 am – 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!

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

Monday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$5 Bowl of Mussels

$4 pints of McGillin’s 1860 IPA

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

Tuesday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

Wings .50 cents each – Add Blue Cheese, Ranch, Celery, Carrots .60 cents each

$9 Pitchers of Bud Light

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

Wednesday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$3 Tacos (2)

$5 Featured Craft Pint

$6 Teremana Cocktails

$6 Wine

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

$6 well drinks

$10 Pitchers of Rolling Rock

$11 Bud Light, Coors Light & Michelob Ultra Pitchers

LIVE KARAOKE 9 p.m.

Thursday

Food & Drink specials starting at 5 pm

$6 Cheese Nachos

$6 Margaritas

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

$17.76 for Angus Burger, Fries, Pint of McGillin’s 1860 IPA (11 am – 1 am)

Upcoming
McGillin's Shoppe For McGillin's Wear, Eagles, Philly Gifts, Souvenirs, Irish imports, more!
Philadelphia’s oldest bar opened its doors in 1860 and 165 years later the doors to our retail shop opened. Our permanent shoppe in Midtown Village opened in 2025, It's designed for McGillin’s fans, locals, tourists and convention attendees with  McGillin’s wear, Eagles & Phillies gear, unique Philly gifts, 250th and World Soccer souvenirs, John Wind Jewelry and Irish imports not found anywhere else in the city. Located at 123 S. Juniper Street (between Sansom and Walnut - just 1 block from the bar). Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m.  All items also available online. We ship anywhere. To be the 1st to hear about the latest merch releases, follow the McGillin's Shoppe at: FB: www.facebook.com/McGillinsShoppe  IG: www.instagram.com/McGillinsShoppe
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!

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.
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
Watch the Eagles on our high def & projector screen TVs at McGillin's! Get this season's Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light -  all season long!  Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed tea, and lemonade, lemon wedge. $7  Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin's Green Creme de Menthe, green sugar rim. $12 Philly Formation: Bottle of Miller Lite & shot of Jameson. $11
Holiday Cocktail Menu
🎄 EGGNOG MARTINI - Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin’s PA Dutch Spiked Eggnog, Dash of Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Nutmeg
🎄 GINGERBREAD OLD FASHIONED  - McConnell’s Irish Whisky, Gingerbread Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters, Orange Peel
🎄 MERRY MULE - Tito’s Homemade Vodka, Ginger Beer, Cranberry Juice, Cranberries, Rosemary Sprig
🎄 FIRESIDE - Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick
🎄POINSETTIA - Mix Your Own - Split of Champagne, served with a Carafe of Cranberry Juice & Orange Liqueur, Orange Wedge, Cranberries
🎄 CANDY CANE COCOA - Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jacquin’s White Cream de Menthe, Hot Chocolate, Candy Cane, Whipped Cream
🎄 MISTLETOE MARGARITA - Casamingos Blanco, Orange Liqueur, homemade Margarita Mix, Dash of Cherry Juice, Sugar Rim, Cherry
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.
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