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)

$4 Featured Craft Pint

$5.50 Well cocktails

$5 Wine

$6 Featured Cocktail

LIVE KARAOKE 9 p.m.

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 $5 & get $2 refills of Bud Light — every Eagles game — all season long!

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. $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

Midtown Village Fall Festival

The whole neighborhood comes alive with music, crafts, food, beer, cocktails. 16th annual event. You won’t want to miss it! From 12 noon – 8 pm on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Fall Drink Menu

NEW Fall 2023 Menu:

Pumpkin Martini $12; Autumn Gin & Tonic $9; Fall Harvest Cosmo $12; Autumn Mule $9; Pumpkin Hot Chocolate/Coffee $9; Hot Spiced Apple Cider $9; Maple Whiskey Sour $9; Deer & A Beer $9; Cinnamon Apple Tart $9. Plus Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers. Now serving a rotating list of German foods. And coming soon: Pumpkin food specials — including Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, Pork Pumpkin Apple Cider.

Oktoberfest

McGillin’s month-long Oktoberfest celebration continues through the Midtown Village Fall Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023. We’re serving a rotating list of Oktoberfest beers (including Oktoberfest beers by Troegs and Workhorse Brewing), pumpkin beers (our house pumpkin beer this season is Evolution Craft Brewing’s Jacques Au Lantern Pumpkin Ale)  & will be adding a rotating list of German food specials.

October
Fall Drink Menu – October
NEW Fall 2023 Cocktail Menu: 
Pumpkin Martini $12
Autumn Gin & Tonic $9
Fall Harvest Cosmo $12
Autumn Mule $9
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate/Coffee $9
Hot Spiced Apple Cider $9
Maple Whiskey Sour $9
Deer & A Beer $9
Cinnamon Apple Tart $9
Plus a Rotating List of Oktoberfest & Pumpkin beers
 
Watch the Eagles at McGillin's

Watch on our high def and projector screen TVs.

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. $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

Halloween

Get your Halloween boo-ze at Philly’s oldest bar, where we have real ghosts, skeletons in our closet, drink specials, over the top Halloween decor and a costume contest! October 31. PLUS: On October 29, we’ll host scaraoke (costumed karaoke).

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!

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.

Watch the Eagles at McGillin's

Watch on our high def and projector screen TVs.

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. $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

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 from Sly Fox, Troegs & McGillin’s. Holiday beers. Photos with Santa. Date TBD.

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. 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 1,000 feet of garland, 3,000 lights, and hundreds of ornaments and bows. It takes 15 people 5 hours to decorate! 

  • Poinsettia
  • Christmas Coffee of Hot Chocolate
  • Eggnog Martini
  • Peppermint Bark
  • Fireside
  • Santa’s Sipper
Holiday Shopping

Hate to shop? You can do all of your holiday shopping right here at McGillin’s — baseball caps, gift cards, t-shirts, thongs & even a onesie to guarantee you’ll have the coolest baby at day care. Stop by & check out our McGillin’s merchandise or shop online.

Mummers Caroling

Mummers will be caroling throughout Midtown Village with stops at McGillin’s.

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!

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. $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

 

New Year’s Eve

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. $10 cover charge 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 & 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).

January
New Year's Day

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).

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 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.

February
Valentine’s Day

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.

President’s Day

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

National Margarita Day

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

Mardi Gras

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!

March
Philadelphia Flower Show

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.

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.

Irish Food & Drink 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.

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.

March Madness

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

Phillies

Watch the games on our high def and projector screen TVs. Serving Phillie-tinis (vanilla vodka, pineapple & cranberry juices, garnished with an orange slice & rimmed in red sugar) & 30 beers on tap.

April
Phillies Home Opener

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!

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.

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).

May
Cinco de Mayo

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

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.  May 4, 2024.

Mother’s Day

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

Memorial Day

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

June
Philly Beer Week

At McGillin’s, EVERY week is beer week!

Summer Drink Menu Launches

Watch for our new summer cocktail menu!

National Martini Day

We’ll celebrate National Martini Day.

Father’s 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.

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 half priced French Onion Soup. Pair with a glass of red wine   – only $6 all day every day.

National Tequila Day

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

August
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.


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