McGillin's Olde Ale House

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1310 Drury St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
McGillin's Olde Ale House, Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern and one of the oldest in the country, is known for large selection of regional beers, comfort food & friendly service. We opened in 1860 - the year Lincoln was elected and have survived Prohibition. As of 9/15/20: Currently open indoors (25% capacity) & outdoors. Check website for current hours & safety protocol. Reservations available. Walk-ins welcome.

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4.01,174 reviews
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Adonis M.
7/25/2025

I visited this place twice within two days and both times it was very nice to be there. I didn't eat either time and ordered only beer which was delicious. The drinks come out quick and the...

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Lori B.
7/13/2025

Hubs found this gem online as it was just a few blocks from our hotel, and he knows I never need any persuasion to visit an Irish pub. And once he mentioned McGillin's historical status, I walked...

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Chaiyeon L.
6/10/2025

They scam you here. I recently ordered a 15 dollars double Tito's lemonade and they gave me something that tasted like diluted lemonade. There was basically no alcohol in there much less a double...

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Mary A.
9/2/2025

We stopped in on a Thursday night and were able to get a table. The vibe in the restaurant is fun. The music was very confusing as it changed regularly for very different styles which didn't...

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Sara G.
8/18/2025

Very nice bartenders. Tons of historic paraphernalia. Lots to read. Nice bathrooms. I had the raspberry limoncello martini. We didn't eat but would come back to :)

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