McGillin's Olde Ale House, Philadelphia

#713 among attractions in Philadelphia

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McGillin's Olde Ale House is a tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1860, McGillin's is the oldest drinking establishment in the city. It is located on Drury Street, an alley connecting 13th Street and South Juniper Street, between Chestnut Street and Sansom Street, in Center City. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'54"N, 75°9'50"W

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Center City (Avenue of the Arts South)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

McGillin's Olde Ale House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

~1170 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Macy's, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Macy's in Philadelphia is not just a shopping destination; it's an iconic landmark steeped in history, originally known as Wanamaker's department store. Situated in the heart of the city, this grand emporium opened its doors in 1876, making it one of the first...
~870 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~430 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1220 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Philadelphia
6 min walk • St. John the Evangelist Church, a little more than a block from Philadelphia City Hall, just south of Market on 13th Street, is one of the more active parishes in Philadelphia.
~1170 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization.
~1290 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~350 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Equitable Trust Building is a historic commercial skyscraper located at 1405 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~200 ftE
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The Dr. Joseph Leidy House is a historic residence located at 1319 Locust Street between S. 13th and S. Juniper Streets in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1340 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~1350 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. The theater opened in October 2007 and is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company. The theater was designed by KieranTimberlake, using the principles of Universal design.
~420 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Merriam Theater, formerly the Sam S. Shubert Theatre, is Philadelphia's most continuous location for touring Broadway show theatre. It is located at 250 South Broad Street within the Avenue of the Arts cultural district of Center City, Philadelphia. The Theatre was built by the Shubert Organization in 1918.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McGillin's Olde Ale House?

Nearby attractions include Clarence B. Moore House, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Library Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia (2 min walk), New Century Guild, Philadelphia (2 min walk).

How to get to McGillin's Olde Ale House by public transport?

The nearest stations to McGillin's Olde Ale House:

Metro

Walnut-Locust • Lines: Bsl (2 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (4 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Locust St • Lines: 27, 4 (2 min walk)
Chestnut St & 13th St • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (11 min walk)
Suburban Station (12 min walk)