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Is McNally's Tavern Still Open? Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, McNally's Tavern is listed open on chestnuthillpa.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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chestnuthillpa.com ·
Secondary source
6abc.com ·

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What the source shows: The Chestnut Hill Business District's member-feature page for McNally's Tavern, last updated 2026-04-06 per the page's own metadata, keeps the business listed in its current directory; a 2021 6abc News feature said the family-run tavern, founded in 1921, was celebrating its 100th anniversary and is known for the Schmitter sandwich.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

McNally's Tavern is a family-run Irish tavern in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood, known for the Schmitter, a cheesesteak-style sandwich with salami, onions, tomato and 'Schmitter sauce'; the show's 'Sandwich Hall of Fame' episode (S8E10) featured the sandwich. According to a 6abc News feature dated 2021-03-29, McNally's began in 1921 as McNally's Quick Lunch, a stop on the old Route 23 trolley line, and was run at that time by fourth-generation owners Anne and Meg McNally at 8634 Germantown Avenue. The Chestnut Hill Business District's member-feature page for McNally's Tavern, last updated 2026-04-06 according to the page's own metadata, still lists the business in its current directory of Chestnut Hill restaurants. No closure, sale, or relocation announcement was found for McNally's during this check.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sandwich Hall of Fame
What was featured
The Schmitter sandwich, featured in the 'Sandwich Hall of Fame' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
McNally's Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is McNally's Tavern still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, McNally's Tavern is listed open on chestnuthillpa.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to McNally's Tavern after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

McNally's Tavern is a family-run Irish tavern in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood, known for the Schmitter, a cheesesteak-style sandwich with salami, onions, tomato and 'Schmitter sauce'; the show's 'Sandwich Hall of Fame' episode (S8E10) featured the sandwich. As of September 2026, McNally's Tavern is listed open on chestnuthillpa.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is McNally's Tavern located?

8634 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured McNally's Tavern?

Season 8, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Sandwich Hall of Fame”.

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Visit info

Address
8634 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mcnallys.com

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Sources

  • chestnuthillpa.com — https://chestnuthillpa.com/feature/mcnallys-tavern/
  • 6abc.com — https://6abc.com/post/mcnallys-chestnut-hill-restaurants-where-to-eat-philadelphia/10445270/

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