Best Historic Tavern in Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
McGillin's Olde Ale House has poured beer on tiny Drury Street since 1860 — the year Lincoln was elected — making it Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern. Opened by Irish immigrant William McGillin, it outlasted Prohibition and every trend since, its walls now papered with vanished Philadelphia.
Still family-run and serving its own 1860 IPA, McGillin's is a living piece of the city — and the 2026 Centurion Award winner.
Each Centurion Award is a dated record tied to one year’s evaluation — earned annually, never carried over. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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This page is the standing record for McGillin's Olde Ale House (2026). It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. For hours, bookings, and live reviews, go straight to the business itself.
If you’ve put in the years, you may already clear the bar. Evaluation is free, private, and never for sale.