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!

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! 

McGillin’s gifts galore — t-shirts, hats, gift cards, hoodies, ornaments, coasters, tea towels, trays & more! Stop by or order at: online.

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

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!

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! 

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea and lemonade. $7

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. $12

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson. $8

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

During the Mummer’s Parade, 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 charge with in/out privileges (if we have capacity).

MISTLETOE MULE – Stateside Vodka, Ginger Beer, Splash of Cranberry, Cranberries & Lime $10
PEPPERMINT BARK – Absolut, Coffee Liqueur, Jacquin’s Creme de Cocoa, Dash of Cream, Peppermint Rim $10
POINSETTIA – Split of Champagne & Carafe of Orange Liqueur-Spiked Cranberry Juice, orange wedge – Mix your own! $11
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU – Beefeater Gin, Cranberry Juice, Soda Water, Rosemary, Cranberries $10
EGGNOG MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin’s PA Dutch Spiked Eggnog, Dash of Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Nutmeg $12
THE GRINCH – Don Julio Blanco, Melon Liqueur, Sour, Lemon-Lime Soda, Christmas Cocktail Pick, Cherry $12
FIRESIDE – Captain Morgan Spiked Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Cinnamon Stick $10
SANTA’S SIPPER – Bulleit Bourbon, Maple Simple Syrup, Bitters, Christmas Cocktail Pick, Orange wedge & Maraschino Cherry $10
CHRISTMAS COFFEE/HOT CHOCOLATE – Bean-to-Bean Coffee or Hot Chocolate, Jim Beam, Dollop of Whipped Cream, Sugar, Jacquin’s Green Creme de menthe, Candy Cane $10

During the Mummer’s Parade, 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. $5 Cover charge with in/out privileges (if we have capacity).

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

3 day weekends give us an extra night to party at McGillin’s!

McGillin’s just a short walk from Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center. Stop by before/after the show for a meal/drink. Food & drink specials! January 13 – 21, 2024.

More couples have met, become engaged, hosted bachlor/bachlorette parties and even gotten married at McGillin’s Olde Ale House then anyplace else in Philadelphia. From February 1-14 the tavern will offer romantic food & drink specials.

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

Stop by forClassic Margaritas. Strawberry, Mango & Peach Margaritas too!

Warm-up with Jambalaya, Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, Cornbread Deep-Fried Haddock and New Orleans Style Bread Pudding.  Pair with Hurricanes, Breakfast Shot (Jameson & Butterscotch with an OJ back), Twisted Tonic or our Mardi-Grita.  Let the Good Times Roll at McGillin’s!

Stop at McGillin’s for a meal before/after the show. Rotating food specials including:  Flower Pot Pie nestled in greens. Flower-themed beers & cocktails. March 1-10, 2024.

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.

Join us this month for authentic Irish stout, St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, green beer and a rotating list of Irish food specials. All month!

Food: Serving a rotating list of Irish food specials including bangers and mash (Irish sausage & mashed potatoes), Shepherd’s Pie, Irish lamb stew, corned beef and cabbage, Emerald Isle (Corned Beef cheesesteak) & more.

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.

Watch the games on the high-def & projector screen TVs at McGillin’s! See nightly specials above.

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to check out our Phillies food & drink specials. 

No tickets? No worries. Watch the game on our high def and projector screen TVs. Phillie-tinis plus food & drink specials. And all season long!

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.

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

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

Watch for our new spring drink menu.

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

Celebrate this Mexican holiday at an Irish fiesta!  Watch for lots of food & drink specials. May 5, 2024.

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.  May 4, 2024.

Giving away a carnation and complimentary “mom-osa” to every Mom on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Watch for food & drink Specials (Friday – Sunday). McGillin’s is closed on Memorial Day.

At McGillin’s, EVERY week is beer week!

Watch for our new summer cocktail menu!

We’ll celebrate National Martini Day.

Drink where your father drank when he was your age. And maybe he still downs a few brews here with his buddies. Added bonus: McGillin’s is run by a father/son team. Third Sunday in June.

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). 

Stop by on July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day with half priced French Onion Soup. Pair with a glass of red wine   – only $6 all day every day.

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

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.

The whole neighborhood comes alive with music, crafts, food, beer, cocktails.  You won’t want to miss it! 

Watch for our Fall Cocktail & Food menu. Typically includes Pumpkin Martinis, Oktoberfest beers and a rotating list of German  and pumpkin food specials including Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, Pork Pumpkin Apple Cider.

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.

Watch on our high def and projector screen TVs. 

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long! We’ll be serving our famous Iggletini & other Eagles-themed drink specials.

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! Plus skaraoke (costumed karaoke).

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Click here to check out our Phillies food & drink specials. 

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.

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 gifts galore — t-shirts, hats, gift cards, hoodies, ornaments, coasters, tea towels, trays & more! Stop by or order at: online.

Watch on our high def and projector screen TVs. 2023 Drink specials like:

Get this season’s Eagles Super Mug for $6 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long!

Touchdown Tea: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, fresh brewed iced tea, & lemonade. 

Iggletini: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Green Creme de Menthe, Cream, green sugar rim. 

Philly Special: Mug of our House Lager and shot of Jameson. 

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). 

McGillin’s is only closed a few days a year  – and Thanksgiving is one of them. We will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Enjoy a $6 glass of beaujolais nouveau on the third Thursday in November. Half-priced French Onion Soup too! Third Thursday in November.

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.

Watch for our new holiday cocktail menu!