Iconic Philadelphia Landmark
259 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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4,992 SF bar/restaurant property with redevelopment potential.
Type:RETAIL
Property size:
4,992 SFPrice / SF:
$490/SF- Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 13
- Last Refresh:
- May 18 at 10:13 pm
Property Features for 259 S 15th St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,992 SF
- Property subtype
- RETAIL
Listing agent Nadia Bilynsky License #RS330429 (267) 441-0601
Listing office MPN Realty, Inc. (267) 441-0601
Listing date May 18, 2026
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HighLights
- Iconic Philadelphia Landmark: Formerly McGlinchey's, offering instant recognition.
- High‑Traffic CMX‑5 Zoning: Allows for a wide range of commercial uses and potential redevelopment.
- Sizeable 4,992 +/- SF: Provides ample space for various business concepts.
- Existing Bar/Restaurant Infrastructure: First‑floor bar with a small kitchen and a second‑floor bar with a stage area.
- Redevelopment Potential: Allowing for customization and adaptation to different business models.
- Historic Significance: Built in 1922 and designed by Hoffman‑Henon.
Overview
The property at 259-61 S 15th St, also known as McGlinchey’s, is available for sale. This iconic Philadelphia landmark bar encompasses approximately 4,992 square feet and is zoned CMX-5, making it suitable for bar and restaurant operators, or potential redevelopment. Originally built in 1922 as a speculative office building by the Lionel Friedman Company, with designs by Hoffman-Henon and construction by the Kober Construction Company, the building initially housed the offices of the Allen-Sherman-Hoff Company for 10 years. Joseph A. McGlinchey purchased the building on September 26, 1932, leasing the first floor to a book and gift store called the Odd Shop, and opening McGlinchey’s Restaurant on the 2nd floor, while residing on the 3rd floor. By the 1950s, McGlinchey’s operated on the first floor while the McGlinchey family lived upstairs. In 1976, the 2nd floor was converted into the Top’s Bar, which evolved from a disco to a music and poetry venue, and eventually became an extension of McGlinchey’s. The property features a bar with a small kitchen on the first floor, a second-floor bar with a stage area, and a third floor in shell condition. After nine decades as a Center City business, McGlinchey’s closed on August 22, 2025. This site presents an opportunity for a new owner to establish their presence and continue the legacy of McGlinchey’s.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
McGlinchey's Bar
Bar & Pub
LibertyX Bitcoin ATM
Atm
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Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Delaware
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Longitude
- -75.1661486
- Latitude
- 39.9477291
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - 4,992 SF bar/restaurant property with redevelopment potential.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 259 S 15th St Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Iconic Philadelphia Landmark: Formerly McGlinchey's, offering instant recognition.; High‑Traffic CMX‑5 Zoning: Allows for a wide range of commercial uses and potential redevelopment.; Sizeable 4,992 +/- SF: Provides ample space for various business concepts.
