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The exterior of McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, Philadelphia, Pa. sporting U.S. flags during the 2024 Olympic Games.
The exterior of McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, Philadelphia, Pa. sporting U.S. flags during the 2024 Olympic Games.Read more(Courtesy of McGillin's Olde Ale House)

McGillin’s Olde Ale House

Bar, Gastropub$-$$

When you've been in business 165+ years like McGillin's has, you're bound to earn a few accolades, like "best Irish bar" (says the Travel Channel) and "the bar where you're most likely to meet the love of your life" (according to their own lore). With a kitchen that stays open daily until 1 a.m., this Center City ale house is a clear winner for after-midnight meals and pints. Choose from snacky stuff like mozzarella sticks, Thai wings, and cheesesteak egg rolls, or something heartier: roast beef on a long roll, chicken parm sandwich, meatloaf, burgers, etc.

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Restaurant Details

1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
https://mcgillins.com/
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