What is the oldest bar in Philadelphia?
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
History | McGillin’s Olde Ale House. Shortly after the Liberty Bell cracked and long before ground was broken for City Hall, McGillin’s Olde Ale House threw open its doors. Its beer taps have been flowing since 1860 — making it the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia.
Who owns McGillin’s?
Chris Mullins
For our 10th Owning It Feature, we sat down with Chris Mullins, owner of McGillin’s, who takes through the tavern’s history, and what it’s like owning the the oldest bar in the city. A sneak peak into our convo: “McGillin’s has only been run by 2 families in 160 years which is I think part of why we’re still here.
What is the oldest thing in Philadelphia?
Thomas Wynne purchased 5,000 acres from William Penn and built a one-room farmhouse called Wynnestay. Its big claim to fame is that it is the oldest stone-built residential home in the state of Pennsylvania and thereby Philly.
Where is the oldest house in Philadelphia?
Elfreth’s Alley is a historic street in Philadelphia, dating back to 1703. There are 32 houses on the street which were built between 1703 and 1836. The Elfreth’s Alley Museum is located at #124 and 126….Elfreth’s Alley.
| Postal code | 19106 |
| West end | N 2nd St |
| East end | N Front St |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Known for | “Our nation’s oldest residential street” |
What is the oldest building in Center city Philadelphia?
What is the oldest inn in Pennsylvania?
The King George II Inn
The King George II Inn, located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, is believed to be the oldest continuously operated inn in the United States. It was first established in 1681 as the Ferry House by Samuel Clift. The inn was a main stopping point on the road from New York to Philadelphia.
How old is Elfreth’s Alley?
Today, Elfreth’s Alley is an “exceptional example of early American structures built between 1720 and 1830” according to the historic marker designated in 2016. The Elfreth’s Alley Museum (located at houses 124 and 126) celebrates the working class of America who helped build this country through sweat and commerce.
Is McGillin’s Irish pub in Philadelphia authentic?
McGillin’s Named one of Most Authentic Irish Pubs in America by USA Today & Huffington Post. During the week Philadelphia hosted the DNC, McGillin’s hosted MSNBC’s morning show “Morning Joe” hosted by Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.
What is the menu at McGillin’s?
The historic bar has a full bar with dozens of beers including its three house beers, wine and select seasonal cocktails. The Terrace Menu features McGillin’s most popular appetizers and sandwiches like wings, nachos, the BIG burger, cheesesteak, grilled chicken breast, grilled Reuben and other crowd pleasers, (not the full 10-page menu.)
What is McGillin’s Olde Ale House like?
McGillin’s Olde Ale House is like a Winter Wonderland with hundreds of ornaments, bows and strings of lights. High def & projector screen TVs inside & 2 flatscreens outside.
Why is it called McGillin’s?
McGillin’s celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010. Catherine & William McGillin opened the Bell in Hand Tavern.The Irish immigrants, who raised their 13 children upstairs, soon become known as “Ma” and “Pa” and the laborers who frequented the bar called it “McGillin’s.” The nicknames eventually stuck.