Step into the city's oldest pub, brimming with history and a lively vibe, where you can savor hearty pub fare, diverse brews, and karaoke nights.
"A Philly institution, McGillin’s is the city’s oldest-operating tavern. Come here for the history, stay for the well-run bar with stouts and Irish coffees, sports watch parties, and Irish pride." - Annemarie Dooling
"McGillin’s in Center City isn’t just a sports bar—it’s an institution. It’s been around since before income tax existed (the real good old days) and, despite its age, has a bunch of new TVs with all of the sports packages you refuse to pay for at home. It always has drink specials and gets pretty rowdy during game days, especially when the Eagles play at 1pm on Sunday. Showing up early is encouraged if you want to take over one of their long tables and cover them in beer and (surprisingly good) buffalo wings." - Candis R. McLean
"In business since 1860, this bar bills itself as the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia — but don’t worry, the TVs are of this century. Regional brews are well-represented here, as are game-day specials, all of which work with shepherd’s pie, crab cakes, and burgers. There are two floors, but this Midtown Village standby still gets jam-packed during big games. Leading up to the Super Bowl, the bar’s serving green beer in honor of the Eagles, and details about its watch party will be available on Thursday, January 30." - Nadia Chaudhury, Ernest Owens
"At McGillin’s, Philly’s oldest continuously operating tavern, the beer is always flowing, and on Tuesdays starting at 5 p.m., wings runs 50 cents apiece alongside all the requisite sides. Choose from four wing varieties: crispy with blue cheese dressing, Old Bay, barbecue, or Thai, tossed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Back in the day, fireplaces weren’t just for charm. As Philly’s oldest continuously operating tavern, McGillin’s lights its fireplace all winter long. Another way to warm up: Sip one of the bar’s hot adult beverages, like the Snowshoe — hot chocolate with a shot of butterscotch liquor, served in a mug and topped with whipped cream." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano
