McGillin’s Olde Ale House Menu (Update 2025)
At McGillin’s Olde Ale House, located in Philadelphia, you can experience the charm of the oldest bar in town. The menu offers a variety of delicious options, from Mussels Fra Diablo and Steak And Cake to Shepherd's Pie and Coconut Dipped Shrimp. The classic Irish Pub ambiance adds to the overall experience, making it a great spot for gathering with friends or enjoying a meal alone. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service. Don't miss out on trying the Poinsettia drink or the O'Hara's stout while enjoying a night at this iconic establishment. Whether you're there for Happy Hour specials, a hearty meal, or just a casual drink, McGillin’s Olde Ale House is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Luncheon/dinner Platters
Mussels Fra Diablo
steamed p.e.i. mussels in our homemade spicy marinara or white wine garlic sauce served over pasta with homemade garlic bread
Steak And Cake
our famous homemade crabcake paired with a 6 oz. chargrilled sirloin steak, served with veggie and potato
Chicken Parmesan
yo! south philly-whats up? breast of chicken lightly breaded, topped with melted provolone and red sauce, served with a side of pasta and garlic bread
Chicken Marsala
boneless, skinless, chicken breast sauteed in marsala wine, mushroom and shallots with veggie and tator, served with garlic bread
Fried Shrimp
lightly breaded and fried gulf shrimp served with french fries and homemade cole slaw
Crab Cakes
the kite and key an electrifying experience...charged with maryland crab and lightly breaded, served with french fries and cole slaw
Mile High Meatloaf
a mcgillin's favorite! the ultimate comfort food - a generous portion of meatloaf and homemade mashed potatoes piled a "mile high" and topped with gravy and an onion ring, served with a side of sauteed vegetables and garlic bread
Seafood Combination
breaded gulf shrimp, fish and our famous crabcake all lightly breaded and deep fried, served with french fries, cole slaw, spicy cocktail sauce
Ivys Three Threes
three hand breaded gulf shrimp three coconut-dipped gulf shrimp (both fried), along with three chargrilled shrimp, served with french fries and cole slaw
Shepherd's Pie
a mcgillin's favorite! slow cooked chopped sirloin simmered with vegetables and herbs, topped with whipped mashed potatoes and served with garlic bread dinner includes a side salad
Coconut Dipped Shrimp
plump, juicy shrimp with a crisp coconut crust with an orange horseradish marmalade served with french fries and cole slaw
Cape May Seafood Stew
mussels, shrimp and fresh fish (chefs choice) in white wine garlic sauce over pasta, with garlic bread
German Sausage Platter
a mcgillin's favorite! knockwurst and bratwurst marinated in mcgillin's lager, grilled and topped with caramelized onions. served with veggie and potatoe
Mixed-up Grill
dublin & munich come to philly. knockwurst, grilled chicken breast and grilled shrimp served with a cajun ranch dipping sauce, veggie, potato and garlic bread
Crispy Garden Salad
tossed mixed greens, with cucumbers, tomatoes and homemade croutons
Caesar Salad
who made the salad? caesar made the salad. crisp romaine, our own dressing (no raw egg) and crunchy, homestyle croutons
Salads
Soups
Freshly-made Soup Du Jour
Crock Of Chili
a piping hot bowl of mcgillins sassy chili. served with fresh bread and butter
French Onion Soup
homemade
R. B. Mcgillin
gabrielle's favorite hot roast beef (ma mcgillin's secret rub) on a philly steak roll served with au jus and side of sultry horseradish
Philadelphia Cheese Steak
thinly sliced, lean sirloin steak, topped with provolone cheese (philly's most famous culinary contribution)
Grilled Reuben
an eastern bloc special corned beef or turkey, swiss cheese and sauerkraut with russian dressing on grilled rye
Tuna Melt
shannon's favorite delectable open faced tuna salad served with tomato and cheddar cheese on rye
Crab Cake Sandwich
a rascal of a lunch crab cake sandwich served on a baker street broiche with tartar sauce
Hot Turkey
beth's favorite freshly roasted, all white meat, hand-sliced on bread, with mashed potatoes, gravy made the way your grandmom used to make it
Hot Roast Beef
the "conventional standby." home roasted beef (ma mcgillin's secret rub), open-faced sandwich served with mashed potatoes and gravy
Chicken Cheese Steak
skinless, all white meat chicken breast, chopped and grilled and packed into a philly steak roll, topped with melted american cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast
tammy's favorite one 5 oz. boneless, skinless,featherless, char grilled chicken breast. served on a baker street broiche with tomato, lettuce, chips, cole slaw and pickle
Chicken Marsala Sandwich
kate's favorite. boneless, skinless, chicken breast sautéed in marsala wine and mushrooms. served on a baker street broiche with chips, cole slaw and pickle
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
lorraine's favorite. boneless, skinless chicken breast lightly breaded and fried, topped with melted provolone and marinara. served on a baker street broiche with chips, cole slaw and pickle
Garden Burger Dieters Delight
cass's favorite a delicious all natural, meatless patty, grilled and served on a baker street broiche with tomato, lettuce and a side of fresh fruit. (our patty contains fresh mushrooms, onions, oats, brown rice, low fat mozzarella, non-fat cottage cheese, egg whites, cheddar cheese, bulgur wheat, natural seasoning and spices. no soy added!)
Hot Turkey On A Roll
rose's favorite. fresh roasted all white meat served in homemade hot gravy on a philly steak roll. served with pickle, chips and cole slaw
Turkey Burger
suzi's favorite healthy & fat free. ground turkey char grilled. served with lettuce &tomato on a baker street brioche. pickle, chips and cole slaw
Meatball Sandwich
four home-style meatballs stuffed into a philly steak roll, with homemade marinara. served with chips, cole slaw and pickle
The Big Burger
toppings (40 cents each): fried onions, bacon, provolone, swiss, american, cheddar, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato. free marinara sauce
Filet Mignon Sandwich
a tender 3 oz. filet mignon, seasoned & grilled, served with caramelized onions on our toasted baker street brioche
Childrens Platter
burger (4 oz.), chicken tenders or spaghetti and meatballs. burger and tenders served with fries and cole slaw. spaghetti served with garlic bread
Sandwiches
Pizzas
Pizza Supreme
pizza with pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms, onions and peppers
Pepperoni Pizza
pizza with cheese and pepperoni
Pizza
9 inch pizza. traditional with cheese
Vegetarian Pizza
pizza supreme no pepperoni
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
pizza with barbecue chicken strips
Turkey
a fine breast of incredible proportions, only the sears catalog could compare
Roast Beef
an animal activist choice
Corned Beef
a novel choice, tennessee williams' favorite fare at mcgillin's a tragically delightful sandwich of thinly sliced corned beef
O Tuna
from the banks of the schuylkill-thomas eakins pined, oh tuna, oh tuna, ah tuna
Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato
better late than never ed rendell always does finally arrive
Mcgillins Special
the forerunner of all specials the "original special" choice of turkey, roast beef or corned beef on rye with cole slaw and russian dressing
Club Sandwich
not a weapon wielded by the i.r.a. triple-decked sandwich with turkey or roast beef, bacon, lettuce and tomato
Grilled Cheese
Liverwurst And Onion
the ultimate bar food. the bestwurst on fresh rye bread
The Drury Deli
Fun Food For Grazers
French Fries
"c'est la vie"idaho's best, sliced straight and long, an american classic
Tex-mex Fries
a texas-sized portion of spicy batter dipped curly fries, smothered with jack and cheddar cheeses, jalapeno peppers and topped with salsa and sour cream
Buffalo Wings
(as opposed to chips) our own blistering, crispy chicken wings served with blue cheese dressing, celery and carrot sticks.old bay wings. tossed in old bay seasoning with ranch dipping sauce $1.00 thai wings. tossed in a thai sweet and sassy sauce $1.00 bbq wings. tossed in a delectable southern sauce $1.00
Onion Rings
basket of sliced spanish onions, hand-dipped in beer batter and golden fried
Fried Cheese
mozzarella sticks coated with a seasoned breading and deep fried until crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. served with marinara sauce
Chicken Tenders
four tenderloins of chicken, all white meat lightly breaded and golden fried. served with a honey mustard sauce
Potato Skins
maryann's favorite cheddar & bacon. cheddar cheese and chunks of bacon, side of sour cream and chives
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
four tenderloin of chicken, all white meat, lightly breaded and golden fried, tossed in our famous wing sauce, served with bleu cheese dressing
Poppers
jalapeno pepper, stuffed with cheddar cheese, lightly breaded and deep fried
Mussels
fresh plump p.e.i. mussels from maine steamed in our own spicy marinara or white sauce
Ivys Three Threes gulf Shrimp
butterflied - 3 coconut dipped and fried 3 breaded and fried and 3 grilled. served with fries and slaw
Pot Stickers
chinese dumplings steamed and fried. served with a light soy-ginger dipping sauce
Cheese Nachos
crisp tortilla chips topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, fresh salsa, jalapenos and sour cream
Chicken Nachos
crisp tortilla chips topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, chicken, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream
Chili Nachos
crisp tortilla chips topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, homemade chili, salsa, hot peppers and sour cream
Hummus & Veggie Plate
healthy fresh, homemade hummus served on a bed o greens with grilled flatbread, greek olives, carrots, celery, tomato and cucumber