For hours, specials, karaoke, events & other info, call McGillin’s directly at 215-735-5562.
For press information, contact Spotlight Public Relations at spotlightpr@comcast.net or 267-909-9931
(For media only. This is a landline — no texts).
McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern and one of the oldest in the country, has been on every national morning show and featured on international news channels — Today Show (live on St. Patrick’s Day), Good Morning America (covered the presidential debate from McGillin’s), Fox & Friends (Super Bowl cook-off in 2018) and CBS Mornings (Super Bowl Cities Showdown in 2023) and on national and international news stations including CNN (live during Super Bowl 2023), Al Jazeera (live during Super Bowl 2023) and the BBC (covered the election from McGillin’s in 2016, 2018 and 2022). MSNBC’s shows “Morning Joe” & the “Chris Matthews Show” filmed live from McGillin’s for five days during the Democratic National Convention.
The historic tavern has been featured on Chef Robert Irvine’s “Cheat Day,” the first season of Cake Boss Buddy Valastro’s “Legends of the Fork,” Comedy Central’s “Drunk History” and “Drinking Made Easy.”
McGillin’s has been covered by newspapers from the Los Angeles Times to the Washington Post and from the Boston Globe to the Shang Hai Daily in China. And in Rachael Ray’s magazine, Nightclub & Bar Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Gourmet, Conde Nast Traveler, and many more magazines
Books ranging from Bucket List Bars to Mid-Atlantic: Best Breweries, Brew Pubs & Beer Bars to Philadelphia tour guides, a motivational book, and a comic book from “The Punisher” series all mention the bar.
McGillin’s has mating magic. More couples have met at McGillin’s than anywhere else in Philadelphia. To hear couples tell their McGillin’s love stories, visit Love Letters.
McGillin’s has even been a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
Here’s what they’re saying:
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American Profiles10 Best Irish Pubs in the Country
bustle.com10 Most Authentic Irish Pubs in the U.S.
Fodor's10 Oldest Restaurants in Philly – including McGillin’s
Thrillist11 Best Places for Cheap Wings in Philly
Foursquare12 Best Irish Pubs Across America
giloco.com12 of the Best Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day (Irish Potato Martini)
Town & Country15 Best Bars in Philadelphia
Conde Nast Traveler15 Best Places for Bar Food in Philly
Foursquare15 Best Places for Microbrews in Philly
Foursquare150 Best Bars in America for 2019
The Daily Meal16th Most Visited Tourist Attraction in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Business Journal18 Most Authentic Irish Pubs in America
TheDailyMeal.com21 Best Irish Pubs in America
Thrillist25 Classic Restaurants Every Philadelphian Must Try – including McGilln’s
Eater25 Most Authentic Irish Pubs in America
MSN5 Best Places to Drink on St Patrick’s Day
barstoolsports.com50 Best Irish Pubs in America
Complex Magazine8 Best Irish Bars in U.S.
Irish Central8 of Philadelphia’s Best Sports Bars
about.comA Philly Server Got a $400 Tip from a Detroit Fan to Buy Her Son Eagles-Lions Tickets
Philadelphia InquirerActress Kate Mulgrew Visits McGillin’s seeking clarity on Philly accent
Philadelphia InquirerAmerica’s Best Irish Pubs
Far and WideAmerica’s Best Irish Bars
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Metro PhiladelphiaBest Bars To Watch The Sixers
UnationBest Bartender
Philadelpha Magazine’s "Best Of" issueBest Comfort Food
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CityGuideBest Irish Bar in Philadelphia
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MSNBest Irish Bars in US
TravelChannel.comBest Irish Pubs in 19 Big Cities
Business Insider
Around U.S.Best Irish Pubs in America for St. Patrick’s Day
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TravelocityBest Irish Pubs in the U.S.
Redbook MagazineBest Irish Pubs in the United States
thrillist.comBest Karaoke
Philadelphia StyleBest Late Night Eats
Eater PhiladelphiaBest Place for Serious Day Drinking
Philadelpha Magazine’s "Best Of" issueBest Place to Watch the Game
Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of" issueBest Places To Watch A Game in Philly
ThrillistBest Places To Watch Eagles Games
Philadelphia MagazineBest Places to Watch the Super Bowl in America
Travel & LeisureBest Sports Bar/1st Runner up
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Paste MagazineBest late-night restaurants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia InquirerBest places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
USA Today Go Escape MagazineCited as a reason that “Philly was named one of Best Beer Towns in America”
CNNCrazy Comfort Food with Chef Robert Irvine
"Cheat Day" on The Cooking ChannelExploring a bar older than the Civil War (Video)
The ChiveFamily-owned Businesses: McGillin’s Olde Ale House pours to politicians — and brides
Philadelphia Business JournalFather-Son Duo Keeping History Alive at Philly’s Oldest Bar
NBC10From Bobbleheads to Beer, Pope Francis Frenzy Hits U.S.
"CBS This Morning"Halloween: Is McGillin’s Olde Ale House haunted
"Good Day Philadelphia" on Fox29-TVHistoric Irish Tavern In Philly Celebrates its 160th Anniversary
Irish CentralHoliday Yule Log with Phillie Phanatic at McGillin’s
YouTubeIrish Pubs Worth Traveling For
Trip Advisor's Flip KeyMcGillin’s Is Haunted
Haunted KitchensMcGillin’s has Matchmaking Magic
Philadelphia InquirerMeet the longest serving waitress at Philly’s oldest-running bar (video)
The Philadelphia InquirerMeet the longest-serving waitress at Philly’s oldest-running bar.
The Philadelphia InquirerMost Authentic Irish Pubs in America
USA Today & Huffington PostNo historic tour of Philadelphia is complete without a pint at McGillin’s
Conde Nast TravelerOne of the bars highlighted in “Explore the American Speakeasies Still Offering 1920s Intrigue.”
Travel & LeisurePhiladelphia Named “Late Night Capitol of the U.S.” – including McGillin’s
EsquirePhiladelphia’s Coziest Pubs
Irish CentralPhiladelphia’s Coziest Pubs
Philadelphia MagazinePhilly’s Top Sports Bars
Visit PhiladelphiaPhilly’s Top 50 Bars
Philadelphia WeeklySouth Philly resident steering McGillin’s through tough times
South Philly ReviewSuper Bowl cook-off
Fox & FriendsThe Best Irish Pubs in America
The Daily MealThe couple and the love story behind McGillin’s
Philadelphia InquirerThe most authentic Irish pubs in every major St Patrick’s Day parade city
OrbitzTop 10 Best Irish Pubs in Philadelphia
Ireland Before You DieTop 10 Irish Pubs Across America for Craic, Music & Tradition
Irish CentralTop 10 Irish Pubs in the U.S.
Yahoo TravelTop 10 Irish Pubs in the U.S.
gayot.comTop 10 Irish Pubs in the USA
dulsanea.comTop 10 Irish bars in the Country
Parachute/MapQuestTop 100 Nightclubs & Bars in U.S.
Nightclub & Bar magazineTop 100 Restaurants in Philadelphia
WhereTheLocalsEat.comTop Irish Pubs in the U.S.
Fox NewsTop Karaoke Spots in Philadelphia
CBSTop St Patrick’s Day Bars in U.S.
Huffington PostWatch this video about McGillin’s
PGW's Flame to Table VideoWhere to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
International Business TimesWhere to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
USA Today TravelWhere to Watch the Super Bowl in Philly
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