Special Events

Oktoberfest -- Get out your lederhosen & steins, we'll serve Oktoberfest beers & German food from September 2 to October 2. Beers: Stoudt's Fest, Flying Fish's Octoberphish, Victory's Festbier, Ramstein's Oktoberfest & a multitude of local and international Oktoberfest beers. German cuisine: Mussels Steamed in Oktoberfest Lager served over Hay & Straw Noodles with German-Style Toasted Cheese Bread, Grilled Pork Loin with Sweet & Sour Cherry Sauce, Braised Cabbage, Apples & Potato Dumplings & more.

Midtown Village Fall Festival -- On Saturday, October 2, we'll transform Drury Street into a giant Beer Garden with live entertainment, German beers & food. And the surrounding neighborhood -- from Walnut to Chestnut & 12th to Juniper -- will be filled with performances, family activities, food vendors & more. 12 noon to 8 p.m.

Friday the 13th off 13th -- Get lucky at McGillin's on Friday, August 13! Serving lucky drinks -- Rabbit's Foot, Four Leaf Clover. Or, if you want to press your luck -- sip a Black Cat or Open Umbrella. Plus $5 pitchers of Pabst Blue Ribbon from 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day -- We're halfway to our favorite holiday, so it's time to celebrate with St. Practice Daze! Join us for Live Irish Music by Pasty, Irish beer, Irish food & a whole lotta fun on Friday, September 24 & Saturday, September 25. $2 cover.

Center City Sips -- Join us on Wednesday nights for $1 for 2 Tacos; $2 for Featured Micro-pints; $3 for Kamikaze Shots; $4 for Well Vodkas & $5 for Long Island Iced Teas!

McGillin's Makes History --Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern turns 150 years old in 2010! We're celebrating with our own beer -- McGillin's 1860 IPA & a series of events. Plus we're serving 150 different beers in 2010! For updates on anniversary events, sign up for our e-newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

Karaoke - Join us for the city's best karaoke every Wednesday and Sunday night. New sound system!

Open Mic Night - It's better than American Idol auditions. Thursday nights.

2nd Floor Bar -We've just renovated our 2nd floor bar and added a 20-foot antique oak back bar. We'll open it on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Serving 10 locally brewed craft beers. Also available for private parties.

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Birthday Presents - Celebrate your birthday with us. Email your name and birth date to us at mcgillins@aol.com. We’ll send a coupon to buy one lunch/get one free.

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