Welcome to the "Official Unofficial" McGillin's Olde Ale House MySpace Web Page!!! (This site is run and maintained by McGillin's Employees) For more info (and the menu) check out our official website at: www.mcgillins.com
McGillin's Olde Ale House is the oldest, continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia, now celebrating its 147th year in business. It opened in 1860 and has been serving patrons ever since - even thru the prohibition years.
Voted best Irish bar in Philadelphia on AOL CityGuide
[http://cityguide.aol.com/philadelphia/bestirishbars]
& named one of Top 100 Bars in the U.S. [http://www.mcgillins.com/media.htm]
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Mark's Journey of Inspiration -- Bartender Mark Biscone is hiking up Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer research. The climb is about bringing hope and a celebration of life to those struggling with a difficult journey.
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St. Practice Daze– A month-long series of events. Nip at authentic Beamish Irish Stout, Seamus Irish Red & O’Reilly’s Irish Stout by Sly Fox Brewery in Phoenixville while you wait for the green beer. And fill your belly with our hearty Irish menu featuring Bangers & Mashed (Irish sausage and mashed potatoes), Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Lamb Stew and Corned Beef with Cabbage. And more...
* St. Practice Daze – Fri, Feb. 15 & Sat, Feb. 16 – Live Irish music by those Bad Boys from Boston – Patsy & John. $2 cover.
* St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Sun, March 9 from 12 – 3:30 p.m. The route goes right down S. Broad Street – just steps from McGillin’s.
* Erin Express Pub Crawl – On Sat, March 15. No crawl is complete without a stop at the city’s best Irish tavern -- McGillin’s!
* St. Patrick’s Day – Mon, March 17 -- Green beer will be flowing. Irish music will be thumping. Watch for shamrocks, leprechauns and more. Doors open at 11 a.m. & don't close until 2 a.m. $2 cover after 2 p.m.
Philadelphia Flower Show -- To celebrate the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show theme, “Jazz It Up,” we're doing a tribute to New Orleans, March 2 – 9. Watch for Cajun menu and jazz-themed karaoke (March 5,7,9). Plus, flower themed beers and cocktails. The Flower Show is held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located just blocks from McGillin’s.
Philadelphia Beer Week – We have 4 events planned for this first time event.
* Meet & Greet with Victory Brewing Company on Monday, March 10. Local microbrew started by two childhood friends on the back of a school bus and now serving full flavored beer in 22 states. No cover.
* Tales, Tastes & Toasts with Carol Stoudt and the crew from Stoudts Brewery, on Tuesday, March 11. We’ll be pouring our McGillin’s Real Ale & Genuine Lager plus other specialty brews. McGillin’s serves more Stoudts draft beer than any other tavern in the Commonwealth. No cover.
* Local Breweries Self-Guided Tour -- Share a pint with 7 local brewers at 8 local bars on Wednesday, March 12. About 45 minutes at each stop. Pay as you go. Afterwards, all the brewers will meet at McGillin's for a big after-party, starting at 10 p.m. Tastings from Iron Hill Vienna Lager; Flying Fish Bourbon Abbey Doubel; Troeg's Nugget Nectar; Sly Fox Seamus Red Ale; Nodding Head BPA; Dock Street Espresso Porter and Yards Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale for $2 each. No cover. Win prizes! Click for More details.
* Meet & Greet with Troegs Brewing Company on Thursday, March 13. Meet these Mechanicsburg natives who have been handcrafting world-class beers combining traditional English brewing techniques with the eclecticism of new American brewing. No cover.
Additionally:
KAROKE! -- with DJ Joe on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 PM, and now Sundays at 8PM. For the second year in a row, Philadelphia Style magazine has named McGillin’s karaoke the best in the city. Thanks for your voting us your favorite place to be a star! Our new sound system will make you sound better than ever!
Texas Hold 'Em -- Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. in the second floor bar. Free. Open to players of all levels.
Birthday Presents -- Celebrate your birthday with us. Email your name & birth date to mcgillins@aol.com. We’ll send a card for a free appetizer.
