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Established in 1921, this family-friendly, smoke-free Chestnut Hill pub is known for its signature sandwich, The Schmitter®️, but it also features other great sandwiches & soups and solid draft beers on 13 taps. Also highly regarded for their homemade chocolate, carrot & coconut cakes. Rose’s 4th generation great-granddaughters keep the “store” while prepping the upcoming 5th generation. Wonderful local icon that attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to numerous media stories & appearances. The family also runs a Schmitter®️ concession at Lincoln Financial Field, Home of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles!
Old-school institution known for its iconic Schmitter sandwich, draft beer & family-friendly vibe.
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Address: 8634 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 247-9736
Website: http://www.mcnallys.com/
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Jan Klincewicz
Great local bar. People may have the impression that Chestnut Hill is stuffy, but this is a genuinely friendly corner tappie. Reasonable prices and food prepared with pride. One of the few bars where you can get a hoagie (let alone a great one.)
… moreAnn Meanix
Decided to get the bacon cheeseburger instead of the Schmitter. It was cooked exactly how I ordered it and was juicy, hot and full of flavor. Real bacon, not thin easy bacon crap. Of course, we got a slice of chocolate and coconut cake to go for later. The waitress was helpful and friendly. I love the nostalgia of the place. No need for matchy match type stuff. The food says it all. Nice job friends! We will be back for sure.
… moreThe Academy of Industrial Arts
This tavern is an amazing location. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Every single time we go the food is amazing. We go every couple of months and it feels like we were just there yesterday.
… moreAmos Jokar
This was our first time stopping in here. It was very busy, but we didn’t have to wait long to get a table for two. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious. The house lager was pretty tasty too. I definitely recommend stopping in here and giving something a try!
… moreAlex Studd
Had a wonderful lunch at McNally’s! It was my first time here, but it has a lot of charm and character, and so I can see why this place has so many regulars. Delicious sandwiches, and a great beer selection! I would absolutely suggest for anyone looking for a no-thrills restaurant.
… moreJohn DePasquale
My wife and I have been to McNally’s a few times now, and it is easily one of our favorite spots. The place has a great old school Irish and English pub vibe that just feels right. Cozy, welcoming, and full of character. We love the vibes every time we walk in.
The highlight here is the “Schmitter” — an incredible sandwich that lives up to the hype. It is stacked with sliced steak, grilled salami, melted cheese, fried onions, tomatoes, and a special Schmitter sauce, all on a fresh kaiser roll. Every bite is rich, messy, and delicious. The flavors blend perfectly, and the texture has that great balance of crispy, gooey, and hearty. It is the kind of sandwich that makes you plan your day around getting one.
The service is always on point. They still use handwritten checks, which feels almost surreal in 2025, but it fits the charm of the place.
Today, we made a special trip to Chestnut Hill just for the Schmitter. There happened to be a spring festival going on, and we walked in at 4:58, not knowing they close at 5 on festival days. Usually, they close at 8. We would never intentionally walk into a bar right before closing, but we honestly had no idea.
Even with the late arrival, the staff (Kate) welcomed us without hesitation. We ordered drinks and sandwiches and were treated just like everyone else. No rush, no pressure, just great service. We also grabbed a slice of chocolate cake to go, and it was fantastic.
McNally’s is a gem. If you are anywhere near Chestnut Hill, this place is absolutely worth the visit.
… moreThe highlight here is the “Schmitter” — an incredible sandwich that lives up to the hype. It is stacked with sliced steak, grilled salami, melted cheese, fried onions, tomatoes, and a special Schmitter sauce, all on a fresh kaiser roll. Every bite is rich, messy, and delicious. The flavors blend perfectly, and the texture has that great balance of crispy, gooey, and hearty. It is the kind of sandwich that makes you plan your day around getting one.
The service is always on point. They still use handwritten checks, which feels almost surreal in 2025, but it fits the charm of the place.
Today, we made a special trip to Chestnut Hill just for the Schmitter. There happened to be a spring festival going on, and we walked in at 4:58, not knowing they close at 5 on festival days. Usually, they close at 8. We would never intentionally walk into a bar right before closing, but we honestly had no idea.
Even with the late arrival, the staff (Kate) welcomed us without hesitation. We ordered drinks and sandwiches and were treated just like everyone else. No rush, no pressure, just great service. We also grabbed a slice of chocolate cake to go, and it was fantastic.
McNally’s is a gem. If you are anywhere near Chestnut Hill, this place is absolutely worth the visit.
David Blumberg
McNally’s Tavern Chestnut Hill located at 8634 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 is a world class Tavern/Pub/Restaurant! Family owned and run since its inception in the 20’s, this place has some really great food offerings. Their sandwich the “Schmitter” is a cheesesteak/grilled salami/sauce combination that is tremendous. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food is stellar from the sandwiches to their desserts which are homemade. Try their Chocolate cake as it’s pretty unbeatable.
… moreChuck DidntSuck
It took far too long to get here, but I was finally able to hit McNally’s Tavern in Chestnut Hill for “The Schmitter”. There were quite a few things on this menu that looked good so don’t be surprised to see a follow up on this at some point, but had to talk about this sandwich and experience specifically.
So we went on a Friday night around 7pm (had just landed in Philly at the airport) and the place was packed! We were lucky and a couple was leaving shortly after we told the hostess about our party so we sat fairly quickly. Cool vibe in the place, tin mugs hanging from the ceiling and sports on all the tv’s. Like I said though, crazy packed so it was loud and a bit chaotic.
The Schmitter is a pretty odd sandwich honestly given what’s on it. Basically a cheesesteak with onions, tomato’s, salami, and their sauce that is similar to a Big Mac sauce. I’d never have thought to add salami to a cheesesteak, but here we are. The flavor was quite good, it was on a round Kaiser (you can order long roll if you want) which reminded me of donkeys place a bit, and the tomato added a nice freshness as well. The price is what you’d expect, maybe a tad bit more, for the sandwich and it comes with basic ridged chips.
My girlfriend also got a chicken cheesesteak that was good but looked awful. They use a broiler/salamander to melt the cheese and it came out looking burnt, but it tasted fine.
All in all I enjoyed it and will come back again and get another or sample other items. The Schmitter at McNally’s Tavern – Didn’t Suck!
… moreSo we went on a Friday night around 7pm (had just landed in Philly at the airport) and the place was packed! We were lucky and a couple was leaving shortly after we told the hostess about our party so we sat fairly quickly. Cool vibe in the place, tin mugs hanging from the ceiling and sports on all the tv’s. Like I said though, crazy packed so it was loud and a bit chaotic.
The Schmitter is a pretty odd sandwich honestly given what’s on it. Basically a cheesesteak with onions, tomato’s, salami, and their sauce that is similar to a Big Mac sauce. I’d never have thought to add salami to a cheesesteak, but here we are. The flavor was quite good, it was on a round Kaiser (you can order long roll if you want) which reminded me of donkeys place a bit, and the tomato added a nice freshness as well. The price is what you’d expect, maybe a tad bit more, for the sandwich and it comes with basic ridged chips.
My girlfriend also got a chicken cheesesteak that was good but looked awful. They use a broiler/salamander to melt the cheese and it came out looking burnt, but it tasted fine.
All in all I enjoyed it and will come back again and get another or sample other items. The Schmitter at McNally’s Tavern – Didn’t Suck!
Taylor Levin
They make you feel like you’re right at home here! Love the historical vibe as well as the un suspecting signage at the front. It’s not a place that boasts or tries to bring people in unnecessarily. I had the turkey club and my husband got the Tobias. Both were so delicious and fresh.
… moreBob Dunham
For the proverbial “hole in the wall” this little tavern hits spot on! We went with the special of the day which was a pastrami and the soup was a ginger/carrot concoction. The staff were courteous and engaging but not overly daunting. The food itself was amazing. The pastrami was soft and flavorful with an amazing rye bread. The soup was definitely an understatement as I have seldom had such a good variation at a tavern. We will definitely make this a routine stop every time we happen to be popping by Chestnut Hill! There’s
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