Nation's Best Irish Bar Is In Philly, Travel Channel Says

PHILADELPHIA — St. Patrick's Day is growing nearer, and for those looking to hit the nation's best Irish bar, Philadelphia is the spot.

That's according to a new list from the Travel Channel.

Writer Valerie Conners, who has written for The Philadelphia Inquirer, created the list.

Conners named McGillin's Olde Ale House as the best Irish bar in the nation.

Here's what she had to say about the Drury Street establishment:

Philly's oldest continuously operating tavern, McGillin's began pouring pints in 1860. Chock-full of Old World character, the beloved bar serves the only stout brewed in Ireland, offers a menu filled with pub classics such as shepherd's pie, and throws an epic St. Patrick's Day party.

Other bars featured on the list include McSorley's Old Ale House in New York City, Galvin's Public House in Chicago, and The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts.

See the full list from the Travel Channel online here.