Mac’s Tavern

Sorry rob, i love the show but this bar is just an average bar, an okay beer selection, nothing special, writing a bad review pains me i love the gang so much, its worth checking out but its not worth coming back to

Short and sweet. I loved the food. The potion sizes are more than enough. I ordered the grilled chicken wrap. The chicken was well seasoned and very flavorful. The fries are delicious!

I obviously came here because I’m a fan of It’s Always Sunny. Got Caribbean jerk tenders. Little pricey for just 3 strips and nothing else (13ish dollars) but tastes really good, also, I’m on vacation so price doesn’t matter to me haha Also got a Mac’s tea, hard initial hit with mellow aftertaste. Really good. Nice servers. Standard bar atmosphere.

Mac’s isn’t for everyone, but for my friends and I who have lived in Old City for years, it’s the go-​to. Mac’s serves up excellent seasonal pub fare at a reasonable price. They have food and drink specials every day of the week and brunch on weekends. The service is excellent and the staff is friendly and accommodating as long as you’re the same in return (aka– not for jerks demanding drinks and waving money around and not for uptight snobs). They have a great rotation of beers (and wine) on tap. You can watch games on one of their 4 TVs. Mac’s has a solid group of regulars and also draws the neighborhood’s tourists or visitors mostly due to the part-​ownership of actors from the TV show, «It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia» which is the overall theme and décor. They have Quizzo on Wednesdays at 8 PM which is always a good time. We’ve been known to set up camp there during snow storms too because they’re always open. It’s comfortable and inviting whether you’re with a group or solo. If you don’t like this place, then it probably doesn’t like you either.

As a huge It’s Always Sunny Fan I had to go here and was not dissapointed. The loaded gravy fries were excellent and more than enough for 2 people and Mac’s tea was so tasty. So tasty and SO strong, would buy again ;) Would be nice if there was more it’s always sunny stuff there but still happy to see it.

As a part of our Philly Roadtrip this place was a must stop knowing it was owned by Rob and Kaitlin McElhenney of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. As big fans of the show we were super excited to go there. We were a bit disappointed that the bartender/​server didn’t share our enthusiasm. Maybe he gets too many tourists but being told «I hope this place isn’t the only reason you came all the way to Philly» was a bit of drag for as excited we were to go there and support the guys from Sunny. I will say though that the food was really good. I had sweet potato fries that were amazing (my friend tried one and said that they had to be made out of unicorn cause they were so good) and I also enjoyed a chicken casear salad. The Mac’s Teas were delicious and after 2 of them I felt the buzz and didn’t care about the server anymore. Our friends took photos on their photo booth/​juke box machine. We also were able to buy t-​shirts and take photos of all the Sunny memorabilia. The bathrooms were not the cleanest but not the worse I have seen. I think the best part was the food and just knowing that the Mac and Dee were a part of the place in general.

We were walking around between chestnut and market st. looking for a place to have a beer and something to eat. We came across Mac’s Tavern and decided to go in, we didn’t know it was affiliated with the tv series Always Sunny in Philadelphia:) love the layout and characteristics of the bar.
The menu didn’t do the food justice in its explenation. Once we got our food I was extremely satisfied!:) Everything was local and fresh plus the drinks they suggested were very good:)
Customer service was really nice, Rocco who was our host, waiter, and server was extremely good at recommending food and drinks. Super nice and attentive.
Last but not least, the cleanliness of the tavern was great. I wasn’t worried about putting my hands on the bar/​table or butt down on a seat and feeling sticky from the last people who were there.
Over all I would recommend this place.
Thanks for a wonderful time/​Rocco!

Photos of Mac and various celebrities cover the walls. Honestly the fact that Mac owns the tavern is the only reason I wandered in. Big always sunny fan, so I figured it’d be worth a beer.
It is just a normal sports bar, with the occasional funny picture on the wall. Not that I expected anything different…

Have made several trips to Mac’s so far and I have not a bad thing to say. Good selection of craft beers on tap and in bottles and cans (and just clap ya hands). Draft list is constantly rotating so I haven’t seen the same beer twice.
Gravy fries with mozzarella are legit as well as the roasted garlic hummus. The short rib jack-​stack burger alone is worth the trip. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare topped with braised short ribs, pepper jack cheese and a mango habanero ketchup. Not for someone who can’t handle the heat. I’ve had the crab cake sandwich as well and not a ton of filler in this one.
Although I’m no expert in bird law and you can’t get a milk steak here, I would recommend you give it a try.

It’s a dive bar but much cleaner which it perfect if you like dives but hate leaving feeling the grime on you. Over if say it’s a good pit stop for a beer (only).

Mac’s is located on a street of philadelphia staples, so its a bit easy to overlook. Went in there because it was owned by some of the people on «its always sunny…»
Though in the heart of the most historic areas in the city, the bars tries to paint its self as a dive bar, however because everything is new and pristine it tends to look a bit more trendy than divey.
I had a cheese steak and i can say it was right on par with any cheese steak you can get in the city, won’t blow your mind but if ur in the mood its a safe bet… I have also had the cheesesteak eggrolls which i would not recommend. First because they are $ 12 for 6 smaller pieces and they are more corn dog and egg roll The beers were a bit pricey at $ 7 especially for a place that has a subtle hint of paddy’s pub, however they do have specials during happy hour that make it pretty cheap
Overall i would say this is an avg bar which can be easily overlooked if it were not owned by some Philadelphia celebs. Not dying to go back, but if someone wanted to go i would not fight them.

Met some friends here early on Halloween. We were seated immediately at a high top table. The place was crowded but the vibe was chill. Nice selection of craft beers on tap — about $ 7 each at full price.
For food, we went with the Mac’s Gravy Fries and Calamari. Both were high-​level bar-​food goodness. Don’t go here if you’re looking for healthy options! I saw a hummus plate but otherwise there wasn’t much to choose from on that front.
Let me talk about these gravy fries — they are thick-​cut steak fries smothered in provolone cheese and brown gravy, topped with short rib and horseradish. We split 3-​ways and they disappeared quickly. The calamari was standard preparation but very high quality. I had low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised.
Our server was kind & attentive. The bathrooms were clean. I would definitely return!

Terrible experience. We did not realize that the tavern didn’t open until 4pm on Mondays; we showed up at 3 on Monday 10−12−15. That’s fine, there was lots to see around old town. 5 till 4 we went back to wait for the tavern to open. At 2 after 4 an employee brushed passed us without a greeting, unlocked the door, entered, and locked the door behind him again.
At 5 after 4, the door was still locked. The bar windows were open and we were seen by the waitress but not greeted. Finally at 10 after an employee for the ATM machine was let in, and we were still not greeted. Finally we peeked our heads in and asked if they were open, and we received a gruff yes from the blonde grumpy looking waitress.
The tavern was still getting set up and they were clearly not ready for business. She rudely told us to sit wherever, and we waited an additional 10 minutes to at least be offered water. Finally she came up to us, looking sloppy and disheveled and rather unprofessional and asked us if we were all 18 because the kitchen didn’t open until 5.
At this point we left very hungry and cranky. We had studied the menu very well since we had time, and it was rather small and expensive. Not particularly impressive, but we went for the It’s Always Sunny experience. Nowhere on the hours posted or the menu did it state that the kitchen open until 5.
Highly disappointed and disgruntled we left without and word from the waitress, we ate cheese steaks next door instead. Will not recommend.

Typical dive bar feel. Bartenders were fairly attentive and the cocktails were good. I tried the Cuba Libre and the Grapefruit fizz. Both were well made and tasted good, but a bit too sweet for my taste. My friend had a couple beers. I wasn’t blown away, but I wasn’t looking for anything special so Mac’s hit the spot. Maybe next time we’ll try the food.
Bar was pretty well visited for a Saturday afternoon. They had the U.S. Soccer game on, so that could explain it. Still, I think I’ll come back when I’m in the mood for a dive bar and good catch up with a friend!

It’s always sunny in Philadelphia. Unless it’s dark out, nighttime and the rest of Old City is shutting down early for the night.
My group of four was looking for a bite to eat around 11pm on a Monday night. Luckily we made last call for food at Mac’s Tavern before the kitchen closed for the night.
So Mac’s is nothing like Paddy’s Pub in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It’s a lot classier of a joint, although it is pretty cool that it’s partly owned by the show’s stars, Rob and Kaitlin McElhenney. Despite not being Paddy’s Pub, it is a really chill pub to grab a drink.
Last night was my first foray into their menu. On Monday nights they have a special on fish tacos that is $ 2 off the menu price. The majority of my group jumped on the fish taco boat. The fish tacos were really awesome. The platter came with four large pieces of tempura battered tilapia and the pieces to put together your own taco which included soft tortilla shells, guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, peppers and a chipotle mayo sauce. This was the biggest portion of fish tacos I’ve seen in a while and tasty to boot. It was fun getting to put together the tacos myself.
So my only gripe was the service. I understand it was a random weeknight in the summer and there was only one person working, aside from taking our order and dropping off our food/​drink, my group was practically ignored. My one friend sat there with an empty water glass for the majority of the meal and didn’t even get the opportunity to ask the server for more. Had the server/​bartender stopped by more frequently, we probably would have ordered more beers in addition to more water. The kitchen may have closed shortly after we received our food, but the bar was certainly open still.
On the topic of beers, I thought the draft list was pretty cool. The beers were eclectic, but simple at the same time. The breweries they carried were off the beaten path, but with classic beer styles. I had the Citrus & Piney by the Hop Concept. I’ve never heard of this Cali brewery before, but enjoy a familiar tasting imperial/​double IPA.
Ultimately, I’m giving Mac’s Tavern a 3-​star review. Four stars for food, beer and atmosphere, but 2 stars for service. No worries– I’ll be back.

Went during beer week and me and my friends were just looking for a place in Old City that none of us had been to before. So, Mac’s! Plenty of seating and spacious, so that was good.
The server was friendly, but unfortunately not great at describing beers., It was overpriced, and the food was fine. Actually I did really enjoy my super hot wings– they were really hot and awesome. Location-​wise, it’s right in Old City, so can you complain? I am. We should have headed home instead of this strip of tourist bars and restaurants.
Anyway, won’t go back, but if you want a beer and an easy low-​key experience it was fine.

I was visiting a friend in Philly and since we’re all pretty big Always Sunny fans we thought we should check out Mac’s Tavern for a Saturday lunch. The inside had a nice sports bar feel and it looked like a good place to catch a game. From the start though, the service wasn’t that great. It took a really long time after we sat down before a server even took our drink orders. It just seemed like a really long wait for everything: taking our orders, getting our food, asking for the bill, etc.
We got the gravy fries as an appetizer and I got the jack stack burger for my meal:
Mac’s gravy fries — This is their version of poutine. The actual pieces of short rib were really good. The meat itself was tender and pretty flavorful. The fries were wide cut and not too crispy. I thought the gravy was a little thin and I would’ve preferred if the cheese was a bit more melted. I definitely thought this dish was way overpriced, especially for the amount you get.
Short Rib Jack Stack Burger — After reading the descriptions of everything on the menu I knew this was the one for me. Whenever another meat is a topping on a burger, I’m a fan. This burger had the same braised short rib from the fries on top of the burger. It also came with a nice mango-​habanero ketchup, which didn’t have as much of a kick as I was expecting.
My friend also wanted the jack stack burger, as he’s also a fan of some meat on meat action. But he wanted wanted his burger without cheese. Pretty simple request right? Well, our server came back to our table and said the burger had to be served as is and he couldn’t take special requests such as ordering it without cheese. Excuse me? I understand it’s hard to accommodate a request if things were pre-​made or an ingredient was heavily integrated into the dish, but we’re not asking you to change the burger recipe, just don’t put the damn slice of cheese on it! I didn’t really get it. My friend ended up having to order something else on the menu because of this.
I actually thought the food was pretty good, although a little on the expensive side. However with the combination of the slow service and ridiculous inflexibility of the menu items, I wasn’t really satisfied with my trip to Mac’s Tavern.

I was in Philly with a friend for the weekend, and we had a little time to kill before heading back home to Maryland. Walking up Market St around 11:00, we were starting to get hungry, Mac’s had just opened, so we stopped in. I had no idea that this was the bar owned by the «Always Sunny» folks, but that was just a nice little bit of trivia… along with the «little girl ghost» that the bartender told us haunts the storeroom. Speaking of the bartenders, both of the guys were incredibly friendly, and kept up a great conversation with us.
As for the food and drinks, I only had Sprite but my friend tried a few of their craft beers, and loved them. My friend got the «Jack Stack Burger», which was a huge burger/​sandwich with some kind of hot sauce on it. It was a bit too hot & spicy for my taste, but he loved it, so I’m sure others will too. I opted for the coconut jerk chicken, which wasn’t at all what I expected but was still delicious. Grilled chicken tenders, covered in a coconut-​jerk sauce and apple/​onion/​pepper slaw. FABULOUS!
If you find yourself in Philly with a little time to kill, stop in… you won’t be sorry!

My husband and I are big fans of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, so yes, we had to come here while in town.
The good news: This is not Paddy’s Pub. This is what Paddy’s might look like if it were clean, well taken care of, and had good food.
Like many Philly businesses, the space is long and somewhat narrow, with outside tables, high tops, a long bar and booths in the back. They have a bunch of TVs with sports on, and photos of Kaitlyn and Rob McElhenny along with Danny DeVito and Glenn Howerton.
The menu is generally bar food — sandwiches, burgers, cheesesteaks, some good beers on tap. My husband had a chicken cheesesteak and I got fish tacos. Both quite good — the fish tacos were served interestingly — it was assemble-​yourself with little piles of tortillas, cheese, sauce, pico de gallo, lettuce and four perfectly fried fish fingers. Very very tasty.
The bathrooms are sort of weird. One stall in the ladies room was teeny, and I had to contort myself a bit to sit down properly. (Sorry, but people gotta know these things.) But they ARE clean, and there are no glory holes.
So yeah, it’s a tiny bit touristy I’d say, due to the draw of the show — but it also seems to just be a solid neighborhood bar with good food and a good beer list.

All that I can say is, I had the BEST best Steak Sandwich in Philly! The Bourbonic Steak, so phenomenal. My taste buds rejoiced after the first bite.
Three Unilocal and half!