Daily Specials – Events
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 Wine

LIVE KARAOKE 9 p.m.

$6 well drinks

$10 Pitchers of Rolling Rock

$11 Pitchers of Bud Light & Coors Light

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

Saturday

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

$5 Mimosas

$5 Bellinis (peach nectar & sparkling wine)

Sunday
Drink specials 12 noon – 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!

January
Super Bowl LIX Package

Our Super Bowl LIX Watch Party on February 9, 2025. 

Tickets required.

  • Tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. via Ticketleap
  • Tickets are $175 and include:
  • OPEN BAR (domestic draft beer including EAGLES green beer), wine, well liquor and soda. Shots and Red Bull not included. Upgrades to craft beer & top shelf liquor for $2 per drink during game.
  • FOOD from our Super Bowl menu 
  • TAX & GRATUITY included

Good on 2/9/25 from 5 pm to end of game. Both floors will be open. High def & projector screen TVs. Sound ON. Seating is 1st come/1st served. Seating is NOT guaranteed. 21+ only. IDs will be verified at check-in. If you appear intoxicated, you will not be admitted. Limited to 4 tickets per person.  A portion of the proceeds from the playoffs & Super Bowl Watch Party will benefit  food & beverage workers impacted by the fires in California through restaurantscare.org. For tickets: click here – starting 1/30/25 at 11 a.m. 

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Go Birds! We are now serving GREEN beer & Eagles-themed food specials!

Our Instagram is down

Our Instagram account — @McGillinsOldeAleHouse — has been disabled. We rely on our IG for updates, events, philanthropy, hospitality, tourism and all things Philly. Please follow @McGillins on Facebook & X. Let us know if you can help.

New Year's Day

During the Mummer’s Parade on January 1, 2025, 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. $10 cover with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). We will be closed on January 2, 2025 so our staff can relax, rest & rev up for 2025.

Playoffs

Watch the Playoffs on our high def & projector screen TVs. Drink specials. $5 cover.

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 11-20, 2025.

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.

Orange Bowl Watch Party
Watch the ORANGE BOWL on our high def & projector screen TVs. Sound On! Delayed start for Open Mic Night. Thursday, January 9. Game starts at 7:30 pm
 
 
Winter Cocktail Menu 2025

🍪 SUGAR COOKIE MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Irish Cream, Amaretto, Sugar Rim $12

🌵SPICED CRANBERRY MARGARITA – Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Homemade Margarita Mix, Cinnamon Simple Syrup, Splash of Cranberry Juice, Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $12

☕️ SNOW KISSED COFFEE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, BEAN2BEAN Coffee, Dollop of Whipped Cream, Snowflake Sprinkles $11

🔥FIRESIDE – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $11

🍐PEAR COSMO – Absolut Pears Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Lime Wedge $12

❄️ MIDTOWN MOCHA – Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Snowflake Sprinkles $11

February
Our Instagram is down

Our Instagram account — @McGillinsOldeAleHouse — has been disabled. We rely on our IG for updates, events, philanthropy, hospitality, tourism and all things Philly. Please follow @McGillins on Facebook & X. Let us know if you can help.

Valentine’s Day

More couples have met at McGillin’s Olde Ale House than anyplace else in Philadelphia. Meet some of the couples who met at Philly’s oldest bar. We’ll be serving Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails & food specials like our Heart “beet” Salad, Cupid’s Burger, Mussels of Love.

 
President’s Day

It’s a long weekend and that means one more night to party at McGillin’s.

National Margarita Day

Stop by for Classic Margaritas. Strawberry, Mango & Peach Margaritas too! February 22, 2025.

Super Bowl LIX Package

Our Super Bowl LIX Watch Party on February 9, 2025. 

Tickets required.

  • Tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. via Ticketleap
  • Tickets are $175 and include:
  • OPEN BAR (domestic draft beer including EAGLES green beer), wine, well liquor and soda. Shots and Red Bull not included. Upgrades to craft beer & top shelf liquor for $2 per drink during game.
  • FOOD from our Super Bowl menu 
  • TAX & GRATUITY included

Good on 2/9/25 from 5 pm to end of game. Both floors will be open. High def & projector screen TVs. Sound ON. Seating is 1st come/1st served. Seating is NOT guaranteed. 21+ only. IDs will be verified at check-in. If you appear intoxicated, you will not be admitted. Limited to 4 tickets per person.  A portion of the proceeds from the playoffs & Super Bowl Watch Party will benefit  food & beverage workers impacted by the fires in California through restaurantscare.org. For tickets: click here – starting 1/30/25 at 11 a.m. 

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Go Birds! We are now serving GREEN beer & Eagles-themed food specials!

Winter Cocktail Menu 2025

🍪 SUGAR COOKIE MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Irish Cream, Amaretto, Sugar Rim $12

🌵SPICED CRANBERRY MARGARITA – Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Homemade Margarita Mix, Cinnamon Simple Syrup, Splash of Cranberry Juice, Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $12

☕️ SNOW KISSED COFFEE – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, BEAN2BEAN Coffee, Dollop of Whipped Cream, Snowflake Sprinkles $11

🔥FIRESIDE – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $11

🍐PEAR COSMO – Absolut Pears Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Lime Wedge $12

❄️ MIDTOWN MOCHA – Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Snowflake Sprinkles $11

March
Philadelphia Flower Show

Stop at McGillin’s for a meal before/after the show. McGillin’s is just a short walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Rotating food specials including: our Flower Pot Pie (slow roasted Irish lamb stew) nestled in greens + Flower-themed drinks. March 1-9, 2025.

St Patrick’s Day Parade

Going to Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade?  Stop by for authentic Irish stout, St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, green beer & a rotating list of Irish food specials. 

St Patrick’s Day

The BEST St Patrick’s Day party in Philadelphia! Green beer and green cheer. March 17! Opening early — at 10 a.m. Cover with in/out privileges if capacity available.

March Madness

Watch the games on the high-def & projector screen TVs at McGillin’s! Food & drink specials!

Phillies

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to see our new Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love t-shirt & sweatshirt. And don’t miss our food & drink specials including our Phillie-tini and random dollar dog days throughout the season.

Spring Drink Menu

🌷 Watch for our new Spring Drink Menu. Coming soon!

 

 

Phillies Home Opener

No tickets? No worries. Watch the game on our high def and projector screen TVs. Watch for food & drink specials!

Mardi Gras

The good times are rolling at McGillin’s with Hurricanes  and New Orleans-style foods. March 4, 2025.

April
Tax Day

Come drown your sorrows with Pints of McGillin’s 1850 IPA, McGillin’s Real Ale & McGillin’s Genuine Lager. If you’re lucky enough to get a refund, spend a wee bit celebrating — at McGillin’s.

NFL Draft

Stop at McGillin’s to watch the draft on our high def & projector screen TVs. 

Administrative Professionals Day

Instead of doing something stuffy and uncomfortable, bring your administrative professional for lunch at McGillin’s. And, whatever you do, don’t forget!

Spring Drink Menu

🌷 Watch for our new Spring Drink Menu. Coming soon!

 

 

Earth Day Special

On Earth Day, stop by for Earth Day Margaritas (Tequila, blue Curacao, homemade margarita mix, green sugar rim, garnished with fresh lime & mint).

Phillies

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to see our new Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love t-shirt & sweatshirt. And don’t miss our food & drink specials including our Phillie-tini and random dollar dog days throughout the season.

Prohibition Repealed Anniversary/National Beer Day

Join us for mugs of our McGillin’s Genuine Lager by Troegs Brewing. On April 7.

May
Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate this Mexican holiday at an Irish fiesta!  Watch for lots of food & drink specials. 

Kentucky Derby

Don your best headgear and join us for Kentucky Hot Browns (open-faced turkey, bacon & tomato sandwich baked until the bread is crisp), Mint Juleps & “horsing” around.  

Mother’s Day

Giving away a carnation and complimentary “mom-osa” to every Mom on Mother’s Day.

Memorial Day

Watch for food & drink specials available Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Memorial Day (Monday).

 
 

 

June
Summer Drink Menu
Hello Summer! Watch for our refreshing summer drink menu. Coming soon. 
Philly Beer Week

At McGillin’s, EVERY week is beer week!

Bloomsday – June 16

James Joyce’s Ulysses is set on June 16, 1904. We’ll celebrate more than a 120 years later at McGillin’s!

Father’s Day

Drink where your father drank and maybe your grandfather too! And maybe they still down a few brews here with their buddies. Added bonus: McGillin’s is run by a father/son team. Third Sunday in June.

July
Fourth of July

Join us on July 3 for patriotic specials. We’ll be closed on the 4th of July – 1 of only 6 nights a year that we close so staff can celebrate the holiday with family & friends). 

Bastille Day

Stop by on July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day with French Onion Soup and a glass of red wine.

Christmas in July

Watch for Christmas in July specials & deals on merchandise.

National Tequila Day

Enjoy our margaritas — McGillin’s Original Margarita, Peach, Strawberry margaritas & more — on National Tequila Day!

Summer Drink Menu
Hello Summer! Watch for our refreshing summer drink menu. Coming soon. 
August
Labor Day Weekend
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Watch for food & drink specials available Friday through Sunday. We are closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Summer Drink Menu
Hello Summer! Watch for our refreshing summer drink menu. Coming soon. 
Oktoberfest – August
McGillin’s Oktoberfest celebration begins in August, as soon as Oktoberfest beers start arriving. It continues through the Midtown Village Fall Festival, which is typically held on the first Saturday in October. We also start serving a rotating list of German food specials.
 
September
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.

Midtown Village Fall Festival

The whole neighborhood comes alive with music, crafts, food, beer, cocktails.  You won’t want to miss it! Typically on a Saturday in late September/early October from 12 noon to 8 p.m. 2025 date TBD.

Fall Drink Menu

Watch for our Fall 2025 drink menu. Usually includes Pumpkin Martinis, Hot Spiced Cider and Coffee, Pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers and more!

Oktoberfest

McGillin’s month-long Oktoberfest celebration continues through the Midtown Village Fall Festival. We’ll serve a rotating list of Oktoberfest beers, pumpkin beers and a rotating list of German food specials.

October
McGillin’s Pop Up Holiday Shoppe

Don’t miss our Pop Up Holiday Shoppe, 1314 Sansom Street (at the corner of Sansom & Juniper – just 1 block from the bar). You’ll find Irish imports (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), dog bandanas, Eagles & Phillies t-shirts, McGillin’s hats, t-shirts, hoodies, plus ornaments, glassware, bottle openers, stuffed animals and many new and never-seen-before items. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online

 

Fall Drink Menu – October

Watch for our Fall Drink Menu – coming soon!Usually includes Pumpkin Martinis, Hot Spiced Cider and Coffee, Pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers and more!

Phillies

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to see our new Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love t-shirt & sweatshirt. And don’t miss our food & drink specials including our Phillie-tini and random dollar dog days throughout the season.

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.

Halloween

Get your Halloween boo-ze at Philly’s oldest bar, where we have real ghosts, skeletons in our closet, drink specials and over the top Halloween decor all month! Scaraoke (costumed karaoke) with prizes on Sunday, 10/27 and Wednesday, 10/30. Party on Halloween – Thursday, 10/31! 

 

 👻 BEETLEJUICE – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Melon Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Sour Mix, Black Sugar Rim, Lime $11
👻BLACK WIDOW MARTINI – Absolut Citron, Blue Curacao, Cranberry Juice, Spider Ring $12
👻 JEKYLL & GIN – Tanqueray Gin, Blackberry Brandy, Tonic, Orange Wedge $12
👻 RED RUM – Malibu Coconut Rum, OJ, Grenadine, Ginger Ale, Maraschino Cherry, Ghoulish Cocktail Umbrella $11
👻 HOCUS POCUS LEMONADE – Ketel One Vodka, Lemonade, Club Soda, Lavender Sugar Rim, Swizzle Stick $11
 

 

November
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!

McGillin’s Pop Up Holiday Shoppe

Don’t miss our Pop Up Holiday Shoppe, 1314 Sansom Street (at the corner of Sansom & Juniper – just 1 block from the bar). You’ll find Irish imports (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), dog bandanas, Eagles & Phillies t-shirts, McGillin’s hats, t-shirts, hoodies, plus ornaments, glassware, bottle openers, stuffed animals and many new and never-seen-before items. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online

 

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.

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.

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

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.

Holiday Cocktail Menu

Watch for our holiday cocktail menu. Coming soon!

December
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!

Holiday Spirit & Spirit(s)!

Get your Christmas spirit (& spirits) at McGillin’s, Philadelphia’s original Christmas pop-up bar with over-the-top decor since 1860 and prices on holiday drinks prices that don’t pop UP. Festive atmosphere, roaring fire, holiday cocktails, Christmas beers. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is like a Winter Wonderland with 1,000 feet of garland, 3,000 lights, and hundreds of ornaments and bows. It takes 15 people 5 hours to decorate! Holiday hours: On 12/24, the bar will be open until 5 pm. (Kitchen closes at 3 pm). On 12/25, we will be closed. We re-open on 12/26 at 11 am.

 

McGillin’s Pop Up Holiday Shoppe

Don’t miss our Pop Up Holiday Shoppe, 1314 Sansom Street (at the corner of Sansom & Juniper – just 1 block from the bar). You’ll find Irish imports (woolen shamrock scarves and hats, Irish-themed stained glass, candles, tea), dog bandanas, Eagles & Phillies t-shirts, McGillin’s hats, t-shirts, hoodies, plus ornaments, glassware, bottle openers, stuffed animals and many new and never-seen-before items. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Gifts also available online

 

Annual Toy Drive with Ronald McDonald House

Join us for a holiday party benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be entered to win swag or make a donation here. We’ll partnering with Troegs Independent Brewing & Sly Fox Brewing Company, who will be providing special holiday beers. Plus: Food specials. Photos with Santa. Christmas karaoke (starting at 9 pm).  Date TBD.

Caroling, Irish Dancing & Santa

Watch for special guests throughout the month — Mummers caroling throughout Midtown Village with stops at McGillin’s, Plus Santa and Irish dancers. 

Philadelphia Phillies Yule Log

Look who stopped by to warm himself by the fire at McGillin’s! Check out the Philadelphia Phillies 2019 Yule Log video and stream it on YouTube during this holiday season!

Holiday Cocktail Menu

Watch for our holiday cocktail menu. Coming soon!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke

We have karaoke every Wednesday & Sunday night starting at 9 pm. Watch for our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke night! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and sing your heart out!

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.

New Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year at McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest bar. DJ John starting at 9 p.m. plus over-the-top decor and party favors. Cover with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). NO reservations needed. NO jacked up prices! 

New Year's Day

During the Mummer’s Parade, whet your whistle & warm up by the fire at McGillin’s. Sip an Irish Coffee, Hot (Spiked) Cocoa, Hot (Spiked) Cider or regional beer and watch 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).


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