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

October
Fall Drink Menu – October
🎃 PUMPKIN MARTINI – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Liqueur, Dash of Cream, cinnamon-sugar rim $12
🎃 HARVEST MOON MULE – Stateside Vodka, Ginger Beer, Cranberry Juice, OJ, Orange Wedge. Classic mules available too! $10
🎃 AUTUMN APEROL SPRITZ – Aperol, Wyndridge Farm Hard Apple Cider, Soda Water, Cinnamon Stick, Star Anise $11
🎃 HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon-Sugar rim, Cinnamon Stick $10
🎃 FALL GIN & TONIC – Beefeater Grin, Amaretto, Orange Liqueur, Tonic, Orange Wedge, Star Anise $10
🎃 MIDNIGHT IN MIDTOWN MIMOSA – Champagne Split, Wyndridge Hard Cider, Cranberry Juice, Gold Sugar-rimmed Champagne flute, Orange Wedge $12
🎃 MAPLE WHISKEY OLDE FASHIONED – @Jameson Irish Whiskey, Maple-Infused Simple Syrup, Bitters, Orange, Cloves $10
🎃 PUMPKIN HOT CHOCOLATE OR COFFEE – Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, Pumpkin Liqueur, Hot Chocolate or Coffee, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim $10
🎃 DEER & BEER – Mug of House Lager & Shot of @Jägermeister $10
 
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!

Holiday Shopping

We have gifts galore — t-shirts, hats, gift cards, hoodies, ornaments, coasters, tea towels, trays, Eagles gear, work by local artists & authors of local books & more! Order at: 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). 

Thanksgiving

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

Beaujolais Nouveau

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

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.

Winter Drink Menu Launched

Watch for our new holiday cocktail menu!

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.

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.

 

Holiday Shopping

We have gifts galore — t-shirts, hats, gift cards, hoodies, ornaments, coasters, tea towels, trays, Eagles gear, work by local artists & authors of local books & more! Order at: online.

 
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!

Winter Drink Menu Launched

Watch for a new Holiday Cocktail menu to launch in 2025.

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!

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. $10 cover charge starting at 6 p.m. with in/out privileges (if we have capacity). NO reservations needed. NO jacked up prices! NOTE: There will be NO cover on 12/31 from 11 am to 5 pm. We will close from 5-6 pm.

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. $10 cover charge with in/out privileges (if we have capacity).

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.

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. 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!

Winter Cocktail Menu 2024

Watch for our winter cocktail menu. Coming soon.

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.

February
Winter Cocktail Menu 2024

Watch for our winter cocktail menu. Coming soon.

Mardi Gras

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

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! 

Super Bowl
Watch the Super Bowl on our high def and projector screen TVs at McGillin’s!🏈 
Sound ON! No reservations. No tickets needed. We’re 1st come/1st served.
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 & rotating list of food specials + Flower-themed drinks.

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!

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.


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