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.
Philadelphia named the 3rd best Beer City in the U.S. - including a mention of only 1 bar -- McGillins! Thanks, HomeToGo for the shout out to the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia and one of the oldest in the country!
www.hometogo.com/media/beer-lovers-index-2023/
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I only know the BEST Owners in the USA!
What a great place!!
Yep
Yay!
Slante!
The best
Yeah. .....YEAH.... YEAH
Kevin Barr
Yuengling
Kira Bates 💕
Adam Gulick
Michael Gaughan, Joyce Mehaffey …Best place to go on St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Kathy Todd Crooks
Ernie McGill. Tracey Orr McGill. Theresa Fussey
oldest in Philly is saying something.
Who's the second-best? I know where we live, Asheville NC is #1.
Bar-Ly......62 beers on tap.....22 in the cooler
Plus best in trash
Have you watched the new Prime Video documentary starring Jason Kelce? It's awesome. Hope we're not the only ones who spotted the scene that takes place at McGillin's! 👀🦅🍻
UPDATE: Limited stock of Beers, Birds & Brotherly Love hoodies just arrived! Now available at McGillins or online: mcgillins-olde-ale-house.myshopify.com
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Yup!
I did!!
so cool! I am gonna watch!
I just wore the T shirt to the game now need the hoodie!!
So great
Chris Monsu I was right!
We saw it too! Would recognize those pillars with coat hooks every time
Looks like there's always been horsing around at McGillin's! Big thank you to our friend, John, whose parents worked for Schmidt's back in the day. He found this photo, commemorating Schmidt's 2 millionth barrel, taken circa 1964. 🐎🍻🍻
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Schmidt's of Philadelphia. My grandfather's favorite. 🍻🍻
Great picture!
This is a great picture!! So much history
Wow. You had a neighbor back then.
My two uncles drove horse drawn beer wagons in the 1920's and 1930's prior to prohibition!
When Cafe Laffite closed in the 70’s bought 10 of their “orange ladder back chairs”. It made our dining room.
So cool’
Cafe Laffite next door?
Unique Picture, even I was a kid then. Philly of almost old 🤔
When was that building to the left of McGillian's demolished?
Is that Bob Green (McGillin's old piano player) and Walter in the picture?
Horsing around @McGillins! Big thank you to our friend, John, whose parents worked for Schmidt's back in the day. He found this photo, commemorating Schmidt's 2 millionth barrel, taken circa 1964. 🐎🍻
Guess which opened first:
A. The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's oldest zoo
B. The Ben Franklin Bridge
C. @McGillins, Philadelphia's oldest tavern and one of the oldest in the country
Yo @nbmbaahq, you've been working hard. Treat yourself to lunch (or dinner) @McGillins, Philly's oldest bar. Try a cheesesteak or our famous Mile High meatloaf. Paired with one of our 3 house beers or a seasonal cocktail. Near @PAConvention & hotels. #forward2023
Have you seen the new Prime Video documentary starring Jason Kelce? It’s awesome! And hope we aren't the only ones who spotted the scene that takes place @McGillins! 👀🦅🍻
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