McGillin's Olde Ale House
open now, until 02:00
Pub Restaurant Bar
McGillin's Olde Ale House opened in 1860, making it Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern. Celebrated our 150th anniversary in 2010. Sundays & Wednesdays - Karaoke starting at 9 p.m.
Thursdays - Open Mic Night on the 2nd floor starting at 9 p.m. Update description
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Dave T. 2016-06-13
Great staff, good food, awesome people to meet there! I've been there a few times and introduced the place to family, now they can't get enough!...
Great staff, good food, awesome people to meet there! I've been there a few times and introduced the place to family, now they can't get enough!...
Gill D. 2018-09-27
Had a great time.
Had a great time.
JR G. 2018-09-22
Awesome history. Good food. Great atmosphere..,!
Awesome history. Good food. Great atmosphere..,!
Theresa P. 2018-09-16
First time there.....LOVED IT!!! Bartender John is great & the owner actually interacts with his customers as they should, great bar owner, great...
First time there.....LOVED IT!!! Bartender John is great & the owner actually interacts with his customers as they should, great bar owner, great...
Malu O. 2018-07-30
Great place. Everyone should visit this place!! I'll be back for SURE
Great place. Everyone should visit this place!! I'll be back for SURE
Brad F. 2018-07-30
I will remember this place forever and when I visit Philly it will always be on my list of places to return! Great food, great beer, great atmosphere...
I will remember this place forever and when I visit Philly it will always be on my list of places to return! Great food, great beer, great atmosphere...
George Z. 2018-07-30
Good local beer
Good local beer
John L. 2018-07-29
My wife and I stopped in before the Eagles concert l knew it would be super busy but we were immediately seated and the food snd beer was reasonably...
My wife and I stopped in before the Eagles concert l knew it would be super busy but we were immediately seated and the food snd beer was reasonably...
Don R. 2018-07-29
Dank smelly place with bad beer selection. Might be old but who can get any sense of its history with The kitch posted everywhere. Not a fan
Dank smelly place with bad beer selection. Might be old but who can get any sense of its history with The kitch posted everywhere. Not a fan
Robert S. 2018-07-29
There’s not much for me to say here. I’ve visited McGillin’s several times and always know just what to expect. Great food, great beer, and great...
There’s not much for me to say here. I’ve visited McGillin’s several times and always know just what to expect. Great food, great beer, and great...
Jessica M. 2018-07-21
My boyfriend who is Egyptian went up to the bar to order a drink. The bartender ignored him for 20 minutes. My white cousin went over to see what was...
My boyfriend who is Egyptian went up to the bar to order a drink. The bartender ignored him for 20 minutes. My white cousin went over to see what was...
Rob A. 2018-07-20
Great crowd, pretty clean for a bar, they need more bar tenders service was very slow due to the amount of people in the bar. It was only a Wednesday...
Great crowd, pretty clean for a bar, they need more bar tenders service was very slow due to the amount of people in the bar. It was only a Wednesday...
Crystal Mackenzie-Zipp B. 2018-07-13
Great food and very reasonable prices! Friendly staff. Loud. Just the nature of an old building. Great character. Definitely a place to check out
Great food and very reasonable prices! Friendly staff. Loud. Just the nature of an old building. Great character. Definitely a place to check out
Jim H. 2018-07-04
Nice place to have a pint
Nice place to have a pint
Trey P. 2018-07-01
Came in for a round of beers on a Saturday afternoon. While the place was packed, the bartending staff was friendly and helpful. Very cool place and...
Came in for a round of beers on a Saturday afternoon. While the place was packed, the bartending staff was friendly and helpful. Very cool place and...
Shane W. 2018-06-29
Great Bar, Great beer, Great service. I thank you
Great Bar, Great beer, Great service. I thank you
Tony G. 2018-06-26
Always looking for the oldest pub in town! This place is cool!
Always looking for the oldest pub in town! This place is cool!
Hayley B. 2018-06-21
Pretty cool place. I got The 1860. Which was delicious and would recommend and had the Pineapple Mule for the drink.
Pretty cool place. I got The 1860. Which was delicious and would recommend and had the Pineapple Mule for the drink.
David H. 2018-06-13
The place was definitely worth visiting, but the bar was very crowded and the waitresses were very rude because I was standing in their space, even...
The place was definitely worth visiting, but the bar was very crowded and the waitresses were very rude because I was standing in their space, even...
Brandon H. 2018-06-10
Loved it! Music a bit loud... but great food and played good music.
Loved it! Music a bit loud... but great food and played good music.
Updates from McGillin's Olde Ale House
McGillin's Olde Ale H. 2016-09-25
Only 1 week left to celebrate Oktoberfest in an Irish bar. We'll be serving our own Oktoberfest beer by Fordham and Dominion Brewing and additional Oktoberfest beers plus German food specials all week. The celebration will culminate with an outside beer
Only 1 week left to celebrate Oktoberfest in an Irish bar. We'll be serving our own Oktoberfest beer by Fordham and Dominion Brewing and additional Oktoberfest beers plus German food specials all week. The celebration will culminate with an outside beer
McGillin's Olde Ale H. 2016-09-24
It's true...Good Morning America's T.J. Holmes will be covering the Presidential Debate from McGillin's on Monday, 9/26! Join us for RED Ale & BLUEberry Lemonade, Trump Tower of Meatloaf, Hilary Hoagies, Trump Tacos, Hilary Spicy Pizza with BBQ Chicken &
It's true...Good Morning America's T.J. Holmes will be covering the Presidential Debate from McGillin's on Monday, 9/26! Join us for RED Ale & BLUEberry Lemonade, Trump Tower of Meatloaf, Hilary Hoagies, Trump Tacos, Hilary Spicy Pizza with BBQ Chicken &
McGillin's Olde Ale H. 2016-09-23
BIG NEWS -- Good Morning America will be filming the Presidential Debate from McGillin's Olde Ale House on Monday, 9/26 at 9 p.m. Want to be on TV? With T.J. Holmes? Join us! (No tickets needed. First come/first served).
BIG NEWS -- Good Morning America will be filming the Presidential Debate from McGillin's Olde Ale House on Monday, 9/26 at 9 p.m. Want to be on TV? With T.J. Holmes? Join us! (No tickets needed. First come/first served).
McGillin's Olde Ale H. 2016-09-23
Watch the Presidential Debate on Monday, 9/26 on the high def and projector screen TVs at McGillin's (sound on). Serving $4 McGillin's RED Ale and BLUE-berry Lemonade - which do you think will sell more?? Either way, might best to watch with a drink in yo
Watch the Presidential Debate on Monday, 9/26 on the high def and projector screen TVs at McGillin's (sound on). Serving $4 McGillin's RED Ale and BLUE-berry Lemonade - which do you think will sell more?? Either way, might best to watch with a drink in yo
McGillin's Olde Ale H. 2016-09-22
She's not Ma McGillin but she's almost as famous & today's her day. If you see Mary Ellen today, wish her a Happy Birthday!
She's not Ma McGillin but she's almost as famous & today's her day. If you see Mary Ellen today, wish her a Happy Birthday!
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