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Drinks Center City, Philadelphia

McGillin's Olde Ale House

A place for a drink in Center City, Philadelphia, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Evening.

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McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, Philadelphia
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Why go

Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern, open since 1860.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Philadelphia, alongside 9 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with McGillin's Olde Ale House and The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Center City
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Philadelphia. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    McGillin's Olde Ale House

    Tavern on Drury Street, open since 1860 and the oldest continuously operating in the city.

    Drinks · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

    Hotel in a domed former bank building on Broad Street, a block south of City Hall and Christmas Village.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Philadelphia City Hall

    The parade starts here and the judges sit on the west side by Dilworth Park, where groups stop for their full routines.

    Sight · Broad Street & South Philly · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Dilworth Park

    Plaza on the west side of City Hall with an outdoor ice rink and a lit Wintergarden in the holiday season.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Reading Terminal Market

    1893 market hall with Amish bakeries and Philly sandwich counters.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Christmas Village in Philadelphia

    German-style Christmas market in LOVE Park and around City Hall, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.

    Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

McGillin's Olde Ale House features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For McGillin's Olde Ale House itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Philadelphia weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Coordinates
39.95017, -75.16261
Destination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website
mcgillins.com

McGillin's Olde Ale House: quick answers

How much time do you need at McGillin's Olde Ale House?

Plan on about an hour at McGillin's Olde Ale House. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit McGillin's Olde Ale House?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Try the house ales brewed for the bar.

Where is McGillin's Olde Ale House?

McGillin's Olde Ale House is at 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA, in Center City. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include McGillin's Olde Ale House?

McGillin's Olde Ale House appears on Capital Cities Corridor and Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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