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
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

$5 Cover after 9 p.m.

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.

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!

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 Teremana Cocktails

$6 Wine

$6 well drinks

$10 Pitchers of Rolling Rock

$11 Bud Light, Coors Light & Michelob Ultra Pitchers

LIVE KARAOKE 9 p.m.

Upcoming
Now Open! Permanent Shoppe
McGillin’s has opened a permanent shoppe in Midtown Village for McGillin’s fans, locals, tourists and convention attendees. Featuring McGillin’s wear, unique Philly souvenirs 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. 
New Year's Day
During the Mummer's Parade on January 1, 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 with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). We will be closed on January 5 so our staff can relax, rest & rev up the coming year.
Playoffs
Watch the Playoffs on our high def & projector screen TVs. Drink specials. 
MLK Weekend
3 day weekends give us an extra night to party at McGillin’s!
Philadelphia Auto Show
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 31 - February 8, 2026.
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 Cocktail Menu 2026
Watch for our winter cocktail menu. Coming soon!
Book Talk with the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia (Virtual)
Virtual Book Talk with the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. "Cheers To McGillin's: Philly's Oldest Tavern" takes you on a journey through time from just-discovered historical facts to modern-day secrets including history, romances, ghost stories, celeb spotting, and survival through wars, a fire and even Prohibition. Plus food and drink recipes. Forward by Edward G. Rendell. January 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. RSVP needed. To RSVP: click here.
Cheers to McGillin's Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Center City
What happened at McGillin’s Stayed at McGillin’s -- Until Now! Irene Levy Baker, author of our new book, "Cheers to McGillin’s: Philly’s Oldest Tavern" will sign books at Barnes & Noble Center City (1708 Chestnut Street). You'll find her upstairs. No formal presentation. She's there to sign books, answer your questions and share stories about McGillin's history, romance, ghosts, celebs and how it survived the Civil War, two pandemics, a fire and even Prohibition. On January 17 from 1-3 p.m. No RSVP needed. Free and open to the public.  A must-read for anyone who loves McGillin’s!  
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