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 was the 1st bar in Pennyslvania to serve Beefeater Gin London. In this photo from 1958, Joe (father/father-in-law/grandfather of current owners) meets with Myron Waxman, from Superior Wine & Spirit.
Beefeater is still on our menu today. In fact, we serve Beefeater in the Autumn Gin & Tonic on our fall cocktail menu. It's deeeelicious!🍁
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Just have to love me some Beefeater !!
Joe was such great serious man loved working for him and Henry❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great gin!
Where was the infamous Pa Liquor Control Board in this?
Did you guys keep any of the fun promo stuff in the pic?
Jawn is added to the dictionary.com! We'll drink to that! 🍻
‘Jawn’ is being added to Dictionary.com: Philadelphia reacts
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As the ‘language of the city’ receives wider acclaim, people in Philly want the local roots to remain clear.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Well, it's about tyme! (In my best Philly accent.)
Nice!!!😂
I was born in Philadelphia in 1952. I never heard that word until a few years ago. And I grew up in the projects.
The dumbing of America continues.
Then & Now!
Happy 40th Anniversary to Linda & Fran, who met at McGillin's, got married here and return nearly every year to celebrate their anniversary at McGillin's!
They both worked here - she was a server and he was a doorman. They fell in love and got married here. With John Doyle and Cassie as attendants. And they've come back nearly every year to celebrate with us - since 1983!
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Happy Anniversary!
Happy anniv
Happy Anniversary
HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
Love this! Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations 🎉🎈
Happy anniversary!!!!
Great time celebrating Linda and Fran’s anniversary!
Happy Anniversary 🥂
Love this aunt lin! Linda Mcgurk!!
Fabulous!🥂🍻
Beautiful
Great pictures ❤
Great pictures💕 happy anniversary ❤️
Happy anniversary
Happy Anniversary to you both,
❤️
Happy anniversary
So nice
Got a good picture walking around Center City yesterday!
Blessings 💝
Aunt Linda Mcgurk
He looks like John Candy.
5 French tour groups having FUN @McGillins! We ❤️ hosting groups for lunch. Let us know if you have a group you’d like to bring to Philly’s oldest bar.
Love it! 🥰 R/p brunchskunk from Tiktok
Welcome back @natprodexpo! Stop @McGillins, Philly's oldest bar, for homemade comfort food, 30 craft beers on tap, seasonal cocktails, friendly atmosphere. Near hotels & @PAConvention. Lunch, dinner, late night - from 11 am to 2 am. #ExpoEast
Then & Now!
Happy 40th Anniversary to Linda & Fran, who worked, met & got married @McGillins & have returned nearly every year since 1983 to celebrate their anniversary here! 🩷
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