Mac's Tavern

I popped into Mac's Tavern, owned by the folks behind "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," for a couple of drinks and a side of fries and had a great time. While I didn't sample their full menu, the bartender's warmth and friendliness instantly made me feel welcome, almost like being part of the gang. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a casual drink and friendly chat. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a great bar, Mac's Tavern definitely deserves a visit.

Decent place. Friendly bartender. Didn't care too much for the soup, but the cheesesteak pierogies were delicious. The chicken cheesesteak was good. The beer was cold and delicious. Really liked the doughnut cider. Went down smooth, great taste. Prices were decent.

Great experience! The food was delicious and the service was great. 10/10 recommend.

The bartender recommended a great light ale, Ponyboy, it was a great drink. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Philly, will return soon

THE GANG BRINGS BACK ERICA! I was walking by the bar and looked in and seen Erica the bartender is back. I'm so hype about this. She is great. I immediately changed my plans so I could go in and hang. This place was not the same without her. Now they got Erica and a new crew coming in to make it a must stop destination in philly again.

We came here end of November 2022, had a whale of a time. Have been meaning to leave a review for a while. Both big fans of Always Sunny from the UK, and were doing an overnight stop in Philly down to Washington. It was absolutely pelting it down with rain, so we popped in here thinking we would be an hour, but ended up staying most of the afternoon. The waitress was absolutely amazing, really brought the place to life. Gave some good recommendations and we had a few chats about Philly, Wrexham etc. We had quite a few drinks as the vibe was so good. We thought we'd try the food and it was actually the best we had in the US for our 2 week visit. Really strange this was the case but great sized portions and just really tasty. Will come back if we are ever around there again! Looking back nearly a year on was one of my most memorable days of my 2 week trip to the US.

As a woman coming in for a beer and wings by herself, Erica made me feel welcome and safe. She is very funny and has great taste in music. Wings were decent, will be coming back. Thanks.

I'm so glad I wandered into this place. The food was amazing, bartender had an awesome personality and really knows his stuff. A master at his craft and funny too! Great experience all around!

Mac's Tavern is a fun little bar in Philly, founded by Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olsen of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. If you're a big fan of Sunny, it's a cool place to see, and they also have a huge selection of beer and drinks to enjoy. Mac's also has a menu of some sandwiches, burgers, apps, soups, etc. If you're going to be there having a few drinks, there will be a few things to nosh on too. The atmosphere is similar to a dive bar, but very clean and with great service. It's not "themed" after Sunny or anything, so don't expect that. It's just a nice neighborhood bar, similar to what you'd seen in your own town!

My family and friends had lunch at Mac's on 10/13 , we had a terrific experience. The food was excellent, the chicken sandwich and steak sandwiches were tremendous. The wings were also very good. My daughters said the Mac n cheese could have been the best they have had. The beer selection was also very good and the server suggested a great lager . I also want to talk about the service. We started with 5 but then had 4 more people join us. Our server was so accommodating and flexible , I found that refreshing. I know we had such a mix of ages that it had to be difficult, but she was top notch and we all talked about it afterwards. Both of my daughters are servers and they know it's difficult. We loved the ambiance, very pubby atmosphere, loved the Wrexam sign. We were watching the eagles with some locals. We are all big Sunny fans, but we would return regardless. It was alot of fun.

Small place, and nicer than an average dive bar. The bartender was busy as she was the only one behind the bar and serving tables as well, but she was very friendly and was quick to offer recommendations to us for things at the bar and in Philly. Beer selection was good and the place was clean. I would come back

What a fun weekend in phillly for this first timer! We popped into Mac's Tavern, and ended up there more than once! The bartender Keenan was so friendly, with lots of good suggestions for us to try while in town! He was working the bar solo, and didn't fall short, our drinks were full, cold, and he even suggested a beer we hadn't tried, hipster catnip! Chicken strips were thick, and came with 3 sauces, enough to share for sure!

First time visiting for a family lunch. Surprisingly delicious, except I would skip the calamari. Service was super friendly, & thankfully not the train wreck I predicted when it seemed the bartender was also the only server. He was fantastic! Would get get the bisque, the bang bang shrimp & the shrimp & grits again. The serving on the s & g was small, but it was good. They use huge shrimp in everything- yessss. My wife had the cutlet, I wasn't impressed when I took a few bites, but she seemed to like it ok.

3.5 stars. Decent place to hang in Old City. Mostly regulars here having a good time. Walked in on a whim last Friday night. Chill, seat yourself vibe. Decent draft list (maybe not the freshest selection but solid option. Full bar. I had the Mac's Tuna special $9 on Fridays. It looked pretty basic, but that tuna had real nice flavor. Service was friendly and attentive.

The bar changed the amount I tipped. I take pictures of the receipts. They nearly doubled my tip to $20 when it was supposed to be $11. I got an alert from my credit card company asking if I left a 35% tip. Completely unacceptable.

Used to be great! But food is far from great now! I took my out of town friends here and it was embarrassing - food came out cold and was not very good and there was a huge mouse running around the dining area. I will not be bringing anyone here anymore!

We sat for 30 minutes after being told a server would come to our table. Watched as the server went to other tables around us and completely ignored us. Beyond that the place was overall underwhelming.

Perfect place to hang out. Chill spot, good food, excellent service, beer list for every taste. And not for nothing, good music playing (Spoon, silver sun pickups, postal service, et. al) and not so loud that you can't hear each other. If I lived here this would be my spot.

The decline and fall of Mac's. Such a shame that this old city institution went to shit. It used to be the best!! And now you can't even stomach the filth they sell you. Food was disgusting and cold and made us all sick. Rick was on the shitter all night. And there is an infestation of RATS! Bring back Maureen and chef nina.

Good bar vibes pretty chill and dark. Has bar seating and booths. The beers on tap are good. Cheesesteak egg rolls and perogies were not great, kinda chewy instead of crispy. Convenient spot if in old city right on Market St

Had no idea about this bar. My buddy is a huge "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" fan and had this on his Must See List when we spent a day in Philly back in October. We went in on a quiet Friday night and had a couple of drinks. I had a Vodka Tonic and he had a Moscow Mule. I wished my drink had a little more vodka in it, but it was still decent. One of his friends who was local to the area came through and we chopped it up for a couple of hours. Service was good and the server checked in on us a couple of times. All in all, a nice bar and one I'd visit again when in Philly.

Stopped by to grab a beer and a late lunch. As a solo traveler, I was expecting the usual bar greetings and to be left to myself to enjoy the chicken wings I ordered (which were really good, recommended). However, Erica behind the bar came took my order pointed out the range of beers available (it fills a blackboard on the wall) and then gave me a lot of tips and advice of where to go and what to see. Considering it was mid Thursday afternoon the seating at bar was full, but there others tables plenty of space, and there were a few outside too. Pricing really competitive, I will be going back!

An excellent Philly bar! Really enjoyed the few drinks we had in Mac's Tavern last night. Quick service and the bar is lovely. If you're an Always Sunny fan they've lots of photos on the walls of the cast which is an added bonus. Worth checking out

Couldn't get served! Tried to order at the bar but the lone bartender wouldn't acknowledge us. Two other groups arrived after us and she quickly waited on them. We finally left without ever being noticed!

Came in on game day as an "out of towner" and Erika helped us navigate Philly and showed us love. She's the best bartender we've had this entire trip! The entire bar was awesome. Great experience, awesome memorabilia and even better people. Thanks erika!

Good food at a good pub in Olde City on Market. Joined a few friends for snacks and a couple of cold ones. Definitely going back.

We really enjoyed our time here. Right as we walked in the Wrexham game was on and the place was buzzing! We were able to seat ourselves so we got to pick the spot we wanted even though the place was pretty full. It was definitely very lively with a few different sports playing, people cheering and lots of conversations. The staff told us right off the bat that they rotate through numerous draft choices so it's easiest to take a picture of the "draught list" on the chalkboard. My red & white chicken cutlet was so good! I'm kind of a sucker for chicken Parmesan so this was great. The gravy fries were sooooooo good, I literally had to stop myself. The staff was super attentive even though it was busy. Definitely a great place to hang out and just have a brew or eat a nice meal and watch a game. As soon as we are back in Philly, we'll definitely be going back to Mac's.

4 stars! I love this place! I go here for trivia on Wednesdays. Highly recommend for anyone who loves to be stumped. Lisa is the best hostess. She is hilarious and so courteous. The food there is pretty ok. Typical bar food but the trivia experience makes it highly exceptional.

Was in Philly and ate at Macs. Food was fine. Service was a little slow but good enough. I gave a decent tip 20%+. When I checked my statement, I noticed I was double charged. I called spoke to the manager who said she would take care of it and get back to me soon. Never heard from her and it was never taken care of. My husband called, spoke with the same manager and told the same story, it would be fixed with no issues. Still not fixed. I feel ripped off and annoyed simply for my generosity. If you go, watch yourself. They absolutely don't value their patrons.

Had a ton of fun here. Food was good fries were incredible. The bartenders were fantastic. The crowd was fun. It was about a ten minute walk from our hotel (Hilton at Penns Landing). Would love to live in Philly just to visit this place more often.

I came here around 7pm on Wednesday night and the place was pretty dead inside that did not deter the service being spectacularly awful. This was not the first time the service has been awful here. The bartenders simply carry on conversation with one another and do not wait on the guest....thats my fair warning as I almost did not make my start time for an 8pm show due to it taking fifty minutes to receive a soup, one beer, and the longest wait the check. MAC'S CHILI $6/ $8 * beef & 3-bean, cheddar-jack cheese - The Chili was pretty hearty, I think the cheese would have been better if it was melted in and the soup being served at a higher temperature would have achieved this simple feat. I perused the menu and really couldn't find anything worth ordering besides soup, same as my last visit here as I wound up with the Crab Bisque on my previous visit. If you are visiting Philly please go to Nick's Roast Beef right down the street for a more friendly and Philly vibe, or Brownies if you like a dive bar you can smoke in, or Revolution house if you want good food and good drinks with a view from the 2nd floor balcony, honestly you can take a dart and throw it at any nearby bar and have a better experience. You've been warned (btw if you add crabmeat, shrimp, and chicken in any bowl of soup you will have ordered a $23 soup this place needs a total rehaul if they think they are going to stay in business robbing people with $23 soups).

Awesome bar owned by Mac from Always Sunny. Was there on a Sunday and the bartender was amazing. She is the best!

I am a huge fan of the show and no doubt had to get a drink at Mac's Tavern. The staff was really nice and would tell us stories about the cast coming in to visit the bar. I went here during Halloween weekend and got a spiced mulled apple cider drink with bourbon, and it was perfect for the fall season. I hope to see Mac (Rob) here one day! Lol

I've always been a fan of Mac's. I stop here just about every time I'm in Philly. Great location, bartender is always nice, not overly crowded, and you can still manage to have a conversation with your people without being drowned out by music. If you are coming expecting it to be like "Sunny," you will be disappointed. It's just a regular bar with regular people. Nothing fancy.

A nice, cozy pub located in an awesome spot in Philly! At the start of the new regulations, I really appreciated the effort and understanding of the employees who allowed my brother and I to use photos instead of our physical cards. There are some references to the show which is pretty nice to see but don't expect it to look like the interior of Paddy's Pub. Mac's Tavern has it's own distinct flare with a huge bar and tons of booth seating. The drinks are really on point with a big selection with a fun menu. As someone who grew up in Montreal, I approve of the poutine (the cheese curds are breaded!). Definitely recommend this awesome pub!

My partner and I came to Mac's Tavern as part of our anniversary trip to Philly. We are big fans of Always Sunny however we didn't have any expectations about it being themed like the show. There are some photos of some of the cast which was nice, but don't expect anything to be Paddy's themed. It doesn't take away from the bar itself though - the decor is pretty nice! On a Saturday night it was mostly empty and we had come for food and some drinks. The bartenders were very nice and welcoming, however the service was slow considering how many people were there. They had a good selection of beers however when I ordered a drink from the show (Caribbean Paradise) the bartender told me they do not have coconut rum or blue caracao. I'm not sure if that's a normal thing or they had just run out - but it was disappointing and surprising considering how many cocktails use those ingredients. We ordered a handful of food items: Mediterranean salad - we could barely eat this because it was totally drenched in oil. We ate the cucumbers out of it and left the rest. Cheesesteak pierogis - this was an interesting idea but did not seem like any pierogi we'd had ever eaten. They were so overcooked that they were dark brown and crunchy, more like a fried ravioli. The filling was soft steak and it wasn't anything special. Fried mozzarella triangles - these were OK. They were not fried to be crispy and gooey. Breading was not fully on and tasted like they were fried in old oil that needed to be changed (they had that aftertaste). I didn't know fried cheese could be done wrong. Mac's Mac n Cheese - probably the best dish we had here, although it wasn't that impressive. It looked nice and had crunchy breadcrumbs on top, but barely any cheese. And the cheese it did have - had no flavor. It probably could have used some sharp cheddar, because it was basically wet noodles in a flavorless cream sauce. Roasted Pork Sandwich - this was too salty and soggy. It wasn't bad, however the broccoli rabe was so overpowering that the pork itself had no flavor. I've heard this criticism of roasted pork sandwiches from Philly before, but this was our first time trying the famous classic. My partner liked the sandwich but I didn't. The menu is limited but that is honestly ok with me - I just think the execution was below average. The food would be better if the recipes were revamped. I could see this being a nice place to get a drink and hang out but I don't think the food is worth it. We had queued some songs up in the digital jukebox, however our songs never played. Another review said the jukebox isn't connected to their speakers - I don't know if this is true but we didn't hear our songs after 1hr+ stay. The TouchTunes app said our songs were playing but they didn't actually play. This was pretty disappointing since we had our Philly trip planned for a couple months, I'm a big fan of Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson's work, and they put a lot of expertise and attention into their other projects. I am open to visiting again to give them another chance since I am a huge fan of Rob and Kaitlin, however I wouldn't come back here if it weren't for that fact. The experience gave a lackluster feel to our last night in Philly.

While visiting family for Thanksgiving I found myself exploring Philadelphia and after a long time spent walking we were in the mood to pop in somewhere for a drink. I was delighted to learn that Rob McElhenney and his wife Kaitlin Olson who both star in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (one of my all time favorite shows) own a bar in Old City where we were at the time. The place feels like a local watering hole and has a lot of cool pictures and decorations featuring the cast. It was a fun experience. They had some great beers on draught and the service was friendly. My hopes of catching Rob or Kaitlin during a visit were dashed. I was told they don't come in very often as they live in California and their visits aren't announced ahead of time to keep a low profile. I did not try any food so I can't vouch for the menu. It almost goes without saying that this is a very biased review since I am such a fan of the show!

We were visiting from out of town and I'm glad I read previous reviews prior to coming because had I not, I would have been disappointed. I think we were expecting for the bar to have more of an It's Always Sunny ambiance- either with the setup/decor, menu (maybe drinks named after the cast?), etc. Don't go here expecting anything related to the show bc then you will be disappointed. With that being said, the bar itself was nice- was a good grill/pub bar, but nothing special. Prices are average. We got the crab Mac & cheese for an appetizer and it was good.... just not something I'd be running to go back to Philly as a must-eat spot. We did have an AWESOME server, Lisa G., who was absolutely wonderful. Very nice, personable/friendly, attentive, and just had a great overall vibe. She could tell that we were in from out of town and made sure we had to-go boxes with utensils and napkins so that we could eat our leftovers properly from our hotel room later lol. THANK YOU for your wonderful service, Lisa!

The food was really really good here. I got the Mac n cheese and my friend got the spicy chicken sandwhich with fries. Not badly priced either. The Mac n cheese is an appetizer, but it was super filling and a decent portion. Only downside was the service was really bad. We never got refills on our drinks, it took 25 mins just to get seated when there was no one else waiting, and she never came back to take our bill to pay it'd been 30 mins and luckily we had enough cash to leave. Also we were expecting more always sunny stuff like some themed drinks or something which would've been fun. But it was just a basic menu of food and drinks.

We wanted to go to Campo's for a cheesesteak but it was raining and we didn't want to wait in line nor try to find a picnic table after waiting in line so we decided to walk into Mac's for a nice seat. We got lucky in getting the last booth available for a late lunch on a Friday with no wait. I ordered their steak sandwich and it was ok but nothing to write home about. The steak was a little thicker cut than a typical cheesesteak but it had decent flavor. Hand cut fries and friendly service made for a good experience.

We had a great time, the bar was full and loads of laughter. The Guinness rep came in and bought us all beers and the bartenders were friendly. Will be back! Lisa is a real life Dee Reynolds... This bitch cussed like bro no tomorrow and while we we there she told us she got held up at Knife point this morning and threatened to be raped. She fought the guy off andWe are waiting on the cops. Welcome to "Always Sunny In Philadelphia"!!

Place was nearly empty at 11pm on a Wed. 2 employees were chit chatting with patrons they seemed to know. Felt ignored at bar and the service wasn't great.

Got a few minutes to spare in Philadelphia- you best believe I'll be having lunch Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson's establishment! EXACTLY WHAT I HOPED. Felt very local (although what do I know), the bartender was delightful, awesome beer selection, incredible food. So, so glad I drove in to check it out! #alwayssunny #sunnylove

The search for a lunch watering hole has ended!! Ever since LVL closed we have been searching. Great local vibe, sorry I did not get out tenders name but she wore a fedora and was attentive and engaging, just what I look for in a bar tender!! It's good to have a home again see you next week!!

We wandered in with no clue where we were and this was the best random bar experience we've ever had. Awesome staff, friendly regulars, made our whole trip to Philly.

So glad that we stopped in here for a cheesesteak!! We were doing the tourist thing with a few hours to spare before our flight and of course, had to get a Philly staple. Rather than taking the long trek to the famous chew steak places, we stopped in here (which l, according to our Uber driver was the right decision because apparently only tourists go to pats and Geno's so we looked especially cool for this choice!) Its a small bar, we had to wait a few minutes to be seated, but the bartenders and servers were really nice. It got really loud really fast with a game going on. But the cheesesteaks were AWESOME!! This is coming from someone whose cheesesteak experience is mostly cheesesteak pizza and steakums but, I know good food! The fries were great too! I was disappointed being in PA, I always look forward to Yeungling when east of the Mississippi, and they didn't have it on tap! All in all, good restaurant, cozy feeling, nice staff and good food.

We've been coming to this place for years. It was a stop along a bar crawl for a night of drinking with friends, started regularly coming for trivia, and stayed because of Lisa. Were so pleased with her and her service, even invited her to our wedding. Our table numbers were our favorite bars, and Mac's Tavern was obviously a table. She wasn't able to make it, but we made sure to include the best bartender we ever had anyway. She might even be the godmother of my first child. Can't wait to come back on Wednesday for trivia and our favorite bartender.

We stopped in Philadelphia and had to try a good Philly cheesesteak. We chose to go to Mac's Tavern. It was in a very good location. It was a few blocks from independence hall and the liberty bell. The atmosphere was a cozy casual bar atmosphere. There were families there in booths but we chose to sit at the bar for quick service! The women's bathroom was very dark which was interesting.. Our bartender was very nice and informative of what were the best sellers on the menu. We ordered their top two best sellers which were the bourbonic steak sandwich and the triple threat burger. The bourbonic steak sandwich was very good! It was essentially a Philly cheese steak with mushrooms and a few other yummy things. The triple threat burger was also very good! It contained bacon, barbecue, and gooey cheese. Both sandwiches came with fries and their house aioli which was delicious.

Was here in Philly for PaxUnplugged. I love the show Always Sunny in Philidelphia and just got done watching Wrexham so I wanted to go to Mac's Tavern- Food was just okay but enjoyed the beer selection and had a great bartender.

AMAZING!! I was in Philly for a day (5/7 from Los Angeles) bringing my mom for her 80th. It was a windy, rainy day and we went in for a drink. We ordered, and the next thing I know, we are made to feel like family. My mom was treated like a queen. This place is fabulous and I will make a special trip to Philly just so I can be there! I wrote down two names, but in my travel, I was only able to read Lisa, that team that was there that afternoon made my moms trip. I can't thank you enough Love you guys and macs tavern

The waitress was horrible. When she noticed we were trying to fix a wobbly table, her response was "this is a 300 year old building.". Nothing more - no suggestions. We had a row of dirty empty glasses on the edge of the table that she ignored the entire time. She was more interested in socializing with the patrons than doing her job. She also brought the soup out at the same time she brought the sandwiches! The food: omg it was literally the worst food ever. The pork sandwich consisted of one sliver of pork that looked like it was cut on a slicing machine. My chicken wrap had diced chicken in it that i literally had to look for among all the lettuce. I can't even exaggerate how bad the food was. Ambiance: typical no frills bar. Needless to say we and my four friends will never return.

Came here to grab a bite and have a couple drinks. When we got there, the kitchen was closed. Asked for a beer and the tap were down as well.

I've been here twice, once each time I've visited Philly and I adore it. The drinks are strong, the staff is great and the food is delicious. I don't know what exactly the sauce is that comes with the fries but I'm addicted to it. I would pay good money to have some sent to me in Maine. 10/10 love this place and I can't wait to go back to Philly.

Owned by Mac and Dee from Its Always Sunny in Philly, it has little resemblance to Patty's pub. It's bright with modern flare and structured seating. Plus the bar squares around the restaurant with TVs and cocktail tables surrounding it. After those details, I stopped being impressed. Beer selection is fine. Cocktails can be pricey and didn't jump out to me. Food is ok; had the fish tacos which were alright but I've had better. They give two tacos for $13.99, could've been more filling or more flavor but what can you do? I heard the wings were good so perhaps I should've done that instead. Unlike the gang, the staff is nice and friendly. They are on point with the pours and changing the TVs. I don't think they were happy that I asked to see the Capitals play (Philly hates most D.C. teams FYI) but they were playing the Penguins so hopefully they were rooting against those fat birds!

Great bar atmosphere with good selection of draft beer, especially local/regional beers. Friendly, helpful bartenders. We did not eat here; just stopped in for a beer.

On a day trip with some friends and had to pass by Mac's. The beers were cold, and Colleen(regular) was awesome!

Had the best time tonight with Lisa! She rocks, makes amazing drinks, has an amazing personality, and knows how to create the best environment!