McGillin's Olde Ale House

McGillin's Olde Ale House, located in Philadelphia, PA, is the oldest continuously operating tavern in the city. Established in 1860, it has been featured on the tv show "Drinking Made Easy", and is known for its rich history, vintage atmosphere, and variety of beers.

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Drinking Made Easy

Episode: Philadelphia on 11/30/2010

Originally called the Bell in Hand, the laborers who frequented it, nearly 150 years ago, started calling it McGillin's after the owner, William McGillin, and eventually the nickname stuck

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(215) 735-5562
Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Rating: 4.40

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