McGillin's Olde Ale House
McGillin's Olde Ale House
steamed p.e.i. mussels in our homemade spicy marinara or white wine garlic sauce served over pasta with homemade garlic bread
our famous homemade crabcake paired with a 6 oz. chargrilled sirloin steak, served with veggie and potato
yo! south philly-whats up? breast of chicken lightly breaded, topped with melted provolone and red sauce, served with a side of pasta and garlic bread
boneless, skinless, chicken breast sauteed in marsala wine, mushroom and shallots with veggie and tator, served with garlic bread
lightly breaded and fried gulf shrimp served with french fries and homemade cole slaw
the kite and key an electrifying experience...charged with maryland crab and lightly breaded, served with french fries and cole slaw
a mcgillin's favorite! the ultimate comfort food - a generous portion of meatloaf and homemade mashed potatoes piled a "mile high" and topped with gravy and an onion ring, served with a side of sauteed vegetables and garlic bread
breaded gulf shrimp, fish and our famous crabcake all lightly breaded and deep fried, served with french fries, cole slaw, spicy cocktail sauce
three hand breaded gulf shrimp three coconut-dipped gulf shrimp (both fried), along with three chargrilled shrimp, served with french fries and cole slaw
a mcgillin's favorite! slow cooked chopped sirloin simmered with vegetables and herbs, topped with whipped mashed potatoes and served with garlic bread dinner includes a side salad
plump, juicy shrimp with a crisp coconut crust with an orange horseradish marmalade served with french fries and cole slaw
mussels, shrimp and fresh fish (chefs choice) in white wine garlic sauce over pasta, with garlic bread
a mcgillin's favorite! knockwurst and bratwurst marinated in mcgillin's lager, grilled and topped with caramelized onions. served with veggie and potatoe
dublin & munich come to philly. knockwurst, grilled chicken breast and grilled shrimp served with a cajun ranch dipping sauce, veggie, potato and garlic bread
tossed mixed greens, with cucumbers, tomatoes and homemade croutons
who made the salad? caesar made the salad. crisp romaine, our own dressing (no raw egg) and crunchy, homestyle croutons
a piping hot bowl of mcgillins sassy chili. served with fresh bread and butter
homemade
gabrielle's favorite hot roast beef (ma mcgillin's secret rub) on a philly steak roll served with au jus and side of sultry horseradish
thinly sliced, lean sirloin steak, topped with provolone cheese (philly's most famous culinary contribution)
an eastern bloc special corned beef or turkey, swiss cheese and sauerkraut with russian dressing on grilled rye
shannon's favorite delectable open faced tuna salad served with tomato and cheddar cheese on rye
a rascal of a lunch crab cake sandwich served on a baker street broiche with tartar sauce
beth's favorite freshly roasted, all white meat, hand-sliced on bread, with mashed potatoes, gravy made the way your grandmom used to make it
the "conventional standby." home roasted beef (ma mcgillin's secret rub), open-faced sandwich served with mashed potatoes and gravy
skinless, all white meat chicken breast, chopped and grilled and packed into a philly steak roll, topped with melted american cheese
tammy's favorite one 5 oz. boneless, skinless,featherless, char grilled chicken breast. served on a baker street broiche with tomato, lettuce, chips, cole slaw and pickle
kate's favorite. boneless, skinless, chicken breast sautéed in marsala wine and mushrooms. served on a baker street broiche with chips, cole slaw and pickle
lorraine's favorite. boneless, skinless chicken breast lightly breaded and fried, topped with melted provolone and marinara. served on a baker street broiche with chips, cole slaw and pickle
cass's favorite a delicious all natural, meatless patty, grilled and served on a baker street broiche with tomato, lettuce and a side of fresh fruit. (our patty contains fresh mushrooms, onions, oats, brown rice, low fat mozzarella, non-fat cottage cheese, egg whites, cheddar cheese, bulgur wheat, natural seasoning and spices. no soy added!)
rose's favorite. fresh roasted all white meat served in homemade hot gravy on a philly steak roll. served with pickle, chips and cole slaw
suzi's favorite healthy & fat free. ground turkey char grilled. served with lettuce &tomato on a baker street brioche. pickle, chips and cole slaw
four home-style meatballs stuffed into a philly steak roll, with homemade marinara. served with chips, cole slaw and pickle
toppings (40 cents each): fried onions, bacon, provolone, swiss, american, cheddar, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato. free marinara sauce
a tender 3 oz. filet mignon, seasoned & grilled, served with caramelized onions on our toasted baker street brioche
burger (4 oz.), chicken tenders or spaghetti and meatballs. burger and tenders served with fries and cole slaw. spaghetti served with garlic bread
pizza with pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms, onions and peppers
pizza with cheese and pepperoni
9 inch pizza. traditional with cheese
pizza supreme no pepperoni
pizza with barbecue chicken strips
a fine breast of incredible proportions, only the sears catalog could compare
an animal activist choice
a novel choice, tennessee williams' favorite fare at mcgillin's a tragically delightful sandwich of thinly sliced corned beef
from the banks of the schuylkill-thomas eakins pined, oh tuna, oh tuna, ah tuna
better late than never ed rendell always does finally arrive
the forerunner of all specials the "original special" choice of turkey, roast beef or corned beef on rye with cole slaw and russian dressing
not a weapon wielded by the i.r.a. triple-decked sandwich with turkey or roast beef, bacon, lettuce and tomato
the ultimate bar food. the bestwurst on fresh rye bread
"c'est la vie"idaho's best, sliced straight and long, an american classic
a texas-sized portion of spicy batter dipped curly fries, smothered with jack and cheddar cheeses, jalapeno peppers and topped with salsa and sour cream
(as opposed to chips) our own blistering, crispy chicken wings served with blue cheese dressing, celery and carrot sticks.old bay wings. tossed in old bay seasoning with ranch dipping sauce $1.00 thai wings. tossed in a thai sweet and sassy sauce $1.00 bbq wings. tossed in a delectable southern sauce $1.00
basket of sliced spanish onions, hand-dipped in beer batter and golden fried
mozzarella sticks coated with a seasoned breading and deep fried until crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. served with marinara sauce
four tenderloins of chicken, all white meat lightly breaded and golden fried. served with a honey mustard sauce
maryann's favorite cheddar & bacon. cheddar cheese and chunks of bacon, side of sour cream and chives
four tenderloin of chicken, all white meat, lightly breaded and golden fried, tossed in our famous wing sauce, served with bleu cheese dressing
jalapeno pepper, stuffed with cheddar cheese, lightly breaded and deep fried
fresh plump p.e.i. mussels from maine steamed in our own spicy marinara or white sauce
butterflied - 3 coconut dipped and fried 3 breaded and fried and 3 grilled. served with fries and slaw
chinese dumplings steamed and fried. served with a light soy-ginger dipping sauce
crisp tortilla chips topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, fresh salsa, jalapenos and sour cream
crisp tortilla chips topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, chicken, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream
crisp tortilla chips topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, homemade chili, salsa, hot peppers and sour cream
healthy fresh, homemade hummus served on a bed o greens with grilled flatbread, greek olives, carrots, celery, tomato and cucumber
Poinsettia Punch
Front of McGillin's Olde Ale House
neon sign
interior
Watching the Indians!!
Front of restaurant
Upstairs Bar
Outside
christmas decorations
Drink & a shot!
The cheese pull on the French Onion Soup is fire.
First Floor Dining Room
Inside decorations
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Interior dining area
Jonathan G.
Aug 4, 2024
Really busy, hopping spot in a back alley in Center City. Had a bar, couple high tops, and some long communal tables making up most of the dining area. Considering it was completely packed, I was impressed with the service. Got the cheesesteak eggrolls for an appetizer. They came out hot, crunchy and delicious. Came with a spicy aioli that really complimented the savory meat and cheese. For my main, I got the mussels and fries. Delicious, buttery, salty, garlicky. The fries were hot and crispy served in their own little mini fryer basket. Got a Belgian wheat ale on draft that came recommended by the server. Was a great choice. Overall. A great experience. The prices are actually criminally low. I think I got out the door with an app, entree, and beer for less than $30. That's insane for a downtown hot spot. If you're in the neighborhood. I'd 100% check this spot out!P.S. - the most amusing thing about my visit was when Natasha Beddingfield's "Unwritten" came blasting on the speakers, and ALL THE TEENS AND EARLY TWENTY SOMETHING'S were singing word for word at the top of their lungs. Like a 20 year old song being sung by 20 year olds was entertaining as hell. :-)
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A W.
Aug 6, 2024
French fries were really good! Came out hot. Bbq wings tasted a bit old. We did go late at night though. The buffalo wings looked good. We should've gotten Those. They also gave us all drums. Server, Jake, told us it was the luck of the draw...Wild. We also had a server in training Fiana who was awesome!! She's going to be a top notch server for them. The training server, Jake, needs to improve his customer service skills however. I would never allow him to be my server again. I guess if you're hungry and it's late night. Give them a try
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Ron N.
Jul 23, 2024
Nice local pub with a historical vibe. Dropped for a pint and some wings and was pleased with the preparation. Staff was fantastic, especially Shaina who was my primary. The full staff helped each other and everyone was friendly and attentive. Nice place to drop in and grab a beer.
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John R.
Aug 17, 2024
I loved the vibe here, eclectic art intermingled with history makes exploring the space a treat. The crock of chili was covered in melted cheese, while the soup was a thick meaty concoction that made me so glad I tried it. I was less impressed with my Philly, which was a bit dry. The crab cake was phenomenal though, a flaky treat.
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Gabe J.
Jul 20, 2024
Food:Good portions and flavorful Service: Not Good. It seems to be too busy to be able to provide good service with a couple of servers and a full restaurant. It took a long time to order, get our food and the check. Ambiance: Eclectic, fun and lively pubPrice: $ Very affordable
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Suzette D.
May 29, 2024
It's a pub, so what do you expect? Ice cold beer! Since this place is the oldest bar in Philly, it just made sense that we would come here. I had a very good club sandwich, and my husband had a Reuben. We shared a basket of what may be the best onion rings I've ever had in my life:) The service was terrific too. Make it a destination while in Philadelphia. You won't be disappointed.
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Christopher B.
Apr 26, 2024
I wanted a cheese steak. I wanted to watch the 76ers. I wanted a place open last 9pm. And there you were - the oldest bar blocks from my hotel. You had everything I sought. The place was really cool - I love the oldest nostalgic type bars. The game was on. The place was packed yet I found a table. I had the house (red) ale and a cheesesteak. A really nice combo. The cheesesteak had a bit more flavor and seasoning than other iterations I've had but really good in its own right. Props to the server who was friendly and great and attentive. Sometimes this isn't the case when places get crowded.
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Eric C.
Apr 16, 2024
We were excited to visit this #1 Irish Pub according to Google result articles. We knew they didn't serve Guiness so we were interested in trying their O'Hara Stout. Came in on a Monday evening. Staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere didn't remind us of an Irish pub (compared to other Irish pubs in the US, Irish pubs in different cities in Ireland, Europe, etc.). It felt more like it used to be a pub then started transforming into a sports bar. Tried the Philly eggrolls, Mile High Meatloaf, French Onion Soup and wings. Biggest complaint: why was all the food room temperature (besides the soup)?? The egg rolls, fries and Meat loaf came out quickly so its not like they were sitting around. Very strange. The wings were stale and falling apart. We had 6 pints of beer each and that didn't make the food taste any better. O'Hara stout is fine. Initial taste has a more "coffee taste" but the aftertaste is nice and creamy. Still prefer Guiness, to each their own.
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Jo L.
Apr 12, 2024
FOOD/DRINKSI came for an event on a Thursday evening and had their complementary pasta, sandwiches, and a cranberry vodka. All of them hit the spot-- nothing amazing but nothing bad either. It can a little louder than anticipated inside (music paired with conversations trying to talk over said music), so if you're staying for an extended time, your ears will ring for sometime after.AMBIANCEThe interior is true to theme, and overall a great place to catch up with a group of friends.SERVICEThe staff are kind and friendly.PARKINGPaid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Garages are also available nearby for a fee.
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Jordyn K.
Mar 19, 2024
I have to rave about the French onion soup! Top 5 in the city for sure. French onion soup aside - there's a reason this place is always packed. It's fun, lively, and has great beer and food. Always recommend.
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