McGillin’s Olde Ale House threw open its doors the year Lincoln was elected president. That’s shortly after the Liberty Bell cracked and long before ground was broken for Philadelphia City Hall. The beer taps have been flowing since 1860 — making it the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia and one of the oldest taverns in the country.
Need a graduation gift? What could be more perfect than a memento from the bar where so many memories were made?!
Gift cards, t-shirts, caps, pennants, sweatshirts -- and lots more available here or online at mcgillins-olde-ale-house.myshopify.com
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Hat's off to MAY! 🌸
Here's what we have planned at McGillin's this month:
🍻 WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LIMES HAPPY HOUR - With Wissahickon Brewing Company & @New Trail Brewing Company. Beer & food specials. Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 pm.
🇲🇽 CINCO DE MAYO - Celebrate this Mexican holiday at an Irish fiesta! Sunrise & Rose Margaritas with Don Julio Blanco Tequila $10 & food specials. May 2-5.
🐎 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 $10.99), Mint Juleps $7 & “horsing” around. Saturday, May 4.
👨👩👦 MOTHER'S DAY - Bring your mom for a free carnation & complimentary “mom-osa” on Sunday, May 12.
🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - Watch for food & drink Specials (Friday – Sunday). McGillin’s is closed on Memorial Day.
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Wow! McGillin's was mentioned in the Insider's Guide to the Best Cheesesteaks in Philly by BBC News. Written by Jim Pappas, of Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure, who has eaten more than 1,100 cheesesteaks over the last 6 years.
An insider's guide to the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia
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Jim Pappas of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Challenge shares his top spots in town for the world-famous sandwich, from the original Pat's King of Steaks to locals-only Café Carmela.2 CommentComment on Facebook
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Special Cinco Salad 🥗
@wissahickonbrewingcompany Sunnyside Lager Marinated Chicken Breast, Black Beans,Pico de Gallo, Cucumbers, Fried Tortillas & Queso Fresco Served over a Bed of Mixed Greens. Server with a Side of Roasted Jalapeño Vinaigrette.
#McGillins #SpecialSalad #CincoDeMayo #Fiesta
John’s 50th Anniversary Party Highlight Reel 🎥
04.27.24
Thanks to everyone who made this day special & we’re looking forward to the year-long celebration of “Doyle Days!”
Cheers to 50 Years John 🍻
#McGillins #JohnDoyleForPresident #FourMoreYears
RP: @cbsphiladelphia
“Cheers to 50 years! John Doyle, a beloved bartender at McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Philadelphia, is kicking off a year-long celebration in honor of his 50th work anniversary.”
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to see more!
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10-9-8-76errrrssss 👏👏👏👏👏
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Cheers to John Doyle for 50 YEARS @mcgillinsoldealehouse 🍻
04.27.24
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#McGillins #50Years #DoyleDays #IYKYK
McGillin’s is celebrating bartender John Doyle’s 50th work anniversary with a yearlong party
“You never know what’s going to come out of his mouth when his Irish eyes start smiling,” said one customer.
🖊️ : Stephanie Farr @farfarraway0444
RP: @phillyinquirer
Published Apr. 26, 2024, 6:00 a.m. ET
“John Doyle didn’t intend to work at McGillin’s Olde Ale House. It just kind of happened one day, as these things do around Philly.
He started going to the storied Center City bar regularly on Friday nights in the early ‘70s, when his wife would go to her mother’s house to do laundry.
“I would stand by the door, look around, and just have a couple of drinks,” he said.
Doyle was so stoic and observant that the staff thought he was a cop. So one night when the doorman had to use the bathroom, he asked Doyle to watch the door and he did. Kind of.
“I didn’t check anybody’s ID,” he said.
That was the extent of Doyle’s application and interview process. A few weeks later, in April 1974, he was asked to work Friday nights as a doorman and agreed.
No matter that he already had a full-time job at a West Philly machine shop, this one was interesting too and he had nothing else to do.
Inspired by his new gig, Doyle attended a six-week course at Ronnie’s Bartending School (he still keeps a tiny laminated copy of his 1975 diploma in his wallet) and began tending the bar upstairs at McGillin’s.”
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let’s go 👏 👏
#McGillins #Sixers #ForTheLoveOfPhilly #76ers
RP: @phillymag
“Best of Philly-winning bartender John Doyle has been behind the bar since Frank Rizzo was mayor. And after 50 years, he’s got all the stories. Read more about rude customers, Doyle’s love of Taylor Swift, and that time he met Joe Biden at the link in our bio.”
🖊️: @phillyvictor
📸: @mcgillinsoldealehouse
#McGillins #CheersTo50Years #PhillyMag #JohnDoyleForPresident
Join us this Saturday, April 27th, 12PM-5PM, as we toast JOHN DOYLE’S 50th Work Anniversary at Philly’s Oldest Pub!
We will CHEERS John with a year-long celebration OF “Doyle Days!”
#JohnDoyleForPresident
Open to the public. Pay as you go.
#McGillins #JohnDoyleForPresident #IYKYK #50thWorkAnniversary #PhillysBestBartender
It’s Earth Day 🌎
Toast this big, beautiful world here with our “Earth Day Margarita!”
(Tequila, blue Curacao, homemade margarita mix, green sugar rim, garnished with fresh lime & mint.)
$1 of every Earth Day Margarita sold today will be donated to the @schuylkillcenter.
#McGillins #EarthDay
Let’s Go Sixers 🏀
Ode to Embiid: $7 Dirty Shirleys during all @sixers playoff games, featuring Stateside Vodka.
#McGillins #Sixers #76ers #ForTheLoveOfPhilly
We have 30 beers on tap, mostly craft!
Can’t decide? Order our draft sampler for just $11.50 - SIX, 6 oz pours.
#McGillins #CraftBeer #DrinkLocal #DraftSampler
Last week, 54 years to-the-day after Gay & Chuck met at McGillin’s they stopped here for lunch. Here’s their romantic story:
In 1970, 3 gals were on their way to a party. They couldn’t find the location but fortunately they decided to head to McGillin’s instead. A group of co-workers from First Pennsylvania Bank sat at the first table. The gals recognized one of them and stopped to talk. Gay wasn’t looking to meet anyone that night, but fate had other plans. She found herself standing next to Chuck. Neither remembers who started the conversation, but they do remember that it went on for hours. And for three dates over the next three weeks and then daily for almost a year, until they got married 51 weeks later. And the rest is history.
McGillin’s has mating magic. More couples have met at McGillin’s than anywhere else in Philadelphia!
#McGillins #LoveAtMcGillins
🚨 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 27th, 12PM-5PM 🚨
Join us as we say Cheers to John Doyle for 50 YEARS at Philly’s Oldest Bar & help us kick-off a year-long celebration for Philly’s BEST & Favorite bartender!
John’s five decades at McGillin’s have spanned eight Philadelphia Mayors and John has served most of them. He has also served a Vice President and future President, the future Vice President, as well as a Secretary of State, Senators, and other national politicians from the United States, Ireland, and other countries. In fact, he has been asked to run for President himself – hence, our yearlong celebrations for our number one employee is “Doyle for President!”
John & his family will be on hand along with a series of planned surprises throughout the afternoon!
The event is free to the public & pay as you go.
#McGillins #JohnDoyle #PhillysBestBartender #50YearWorkAnniversary #CheersTo50Years
it’s a windows open kinda day 🍃
#McGillins #Spring #PhillySpring #ItsABeautifulDayInTheNeighborhood
Join us for Mussel Monday 🍽️
Enjoy $5 Bowls of Mussels White OR Red & $4 Pints of House IPA every Monday after 5PM.
#McGillins #MusselMonday #PEIMusssels
Be BALLPARK READY with our “Baseball, Beers & Brotherly Love” Crewneck Sweatshirt ⚾️🍻❤️
The temps are dropping & so is the price - this weekend only - 20% OFF Baseball Crewnecks - NOW $36!
Shop the link in bio 🔝OR stop by in person 🛍️
#McGillins #Phillies #Philly #PhillyStyle #TakeMeOutToTheBallgame
* MEXICAN SPECIAL *
“Chicharron & Guacamole “ crispy deep fried pig skin & tortilla chips, served with homemade Guacamole 🥑
Our kitchen is OPEN DAILY 11AM-2AM!
#McGillins #MexicanSpecial #Homemade #PhillyEats
Spring, but pour it in a glass! That’s what you get with our LEMON LAVENDER SPRITZ - @gunpowder.gin, lavender simple syrup, lemon juice & sparkling water, garnished with a lemon wedge & Rosemary sprig.
#McGillins #SpringCocktails #Spring
Wrestlemania Fit Check 🧢 🔥
#McGillins #Wrestlemania
We've translated our group tour menu/history into Taiwanese Mandarin (newest), Japanese & French.If you know someone who can do Italian translation, email @McGillins at: mcgillins@aol.com
Attending @neq_volleyball in Philly? Kids love our homemade comfort food. Parents love our reasonable prices, 30 craft beers on tap, seasonal cocktails, friendly atmosphere. Near @PaConvention & hotels. Kids welcome until about 9 pm. #NEQ24
Wish @McGillins Olde Ale House Bartender John Doyle 50 Years at the legendary Center City watering hole on 4/27. What an amazing milestone!
That's good advice from @todlloyd ⬇️
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