McGillin's
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend McGillin's, and a few describe it as a historic pub-style bar. One mentions a cheap Tuesday wing deal and another a long-time wing-night habit, and one says it works well for tourists. One commenter says going at 9 p.m. is a poor way to meet people alone.
Address
McGillin's Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
At a glance
- Known for
- Wing night
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/mommamanatee in r/philadelphia · Jul 2024
Visited on the trip and enjoyed the food and beer.
- Recommendsu/ToughProgress2480 in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025ambience
Suggests it fits the vibe asked for and mentions a cheap Tuesday wing deal.
- Caveatu/estankk in r/philly · Nov 2024ambience
Says going there at 9pm is a bad call for meeting people alone; a neighborhood bar works better.
- Recommendsu/hyzerphish in r/philly · Nov 2025ambience
Recommended as a historic, dive-style spot for a classic bar experience.
- Recommendsu/soonami in r/philly · Apr 2026ambience
Named as a likely spot to get game sound on, even for a Phillies game in April.
- Recommendsu/Extension-Profit-317 in r/philadelphia · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends it for a pub-style atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/ThisHatRightHere in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025consistency
Long-time regular wing-night spot, still their go-to despite rising wing prices.
- Recommendsu/Any_Committee6030 in r/philly · Nov 2025consistency
Feels the bar reliably delivers a good experience from Wednesday night forward.
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- Recommendsu/Fitz2001 in r/philly · Nov 2025
Says McGillins is among the spots that work well for tourists.
- Recommendsu/CroatianSensation79 in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025
Recommends McGillin's if the group heads downtown.
- Recommendsu/Watch-Ring in r/philly · Nov 2025
Notes a guestbook where couples met there; a friend got engaged there.
- Recommendsu/CrazyCarlXU in r/philly · Jan 2026
Calls it a laid-back, longstanding local spot and rates it excellent.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.