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.
McGillin’s month-long Oktoberfest celebration continues through the Midtown Village Fall Festival on the first Saturday in October. We’ll be serving a rotating list of Oktoberfest beers & German food specials.
Outdoor Beer Garden with karaoke & festivities throughout the neighborhood. In Midtown Village on the first Saturday in October.
Pumpkin Martinis, Autumn Mules, Pumpkin Hot Chocolate, Apple Pumpkin Shandys, a rotating list of Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers and more. Plus a rotating list of pumpkin food specials including Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, Pork Pumpkin Apple Cider Stew and more.
October 21 — Boos and Brews! Philly Ghost Hunt reports on the “spirits” at McGillin’s. 7-9:30 pm. Tickets needed. Tickets ($25) include: Paranormal presentation, dowsing demo, mini ghost hunt, hot roast beef & meatball sandwiches, penne pasta, salad, one drink ticket. Cash bar with discounted pumpkin martinis & pumpkin ale. Treats! For tickets: click here
October 23 — Day of the Dead “Beer Never Broke My Heart” party. XTU 92.5 promo crew will raffle off tickets. Karaoke. $4 Modelo.
October 30 — Scary-oake (costumed karaoke) with prizes and drink specials. $4 Pumpkin Ale, $5 Drunken Pumpkin, $7.50 Pumpkin Bombs & Pumpkin Martinis.
October 31 — Come in costume. Ghostbusters themed Open Mic starting at 9 p.m. Contest with prizes at midnight. Drink specials including Slime Punch, Ghostbuster bombs and Stay Puft (spiked hot chocolate with JUMBO marshmallows) & Ghostbuster Bombs.
Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $5 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long!
Is it true that Alexander Hamilton ate here? No! But it is true that we’re only 5 minutes from the Forrest Theatre. Stop by for our Revolutionary Pie, Hamiltini and My Shot (Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey & Lemonade)
