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February 12, 2026

How 200+ People Found Love at McGillin's

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How 200+ People Found Love at McGillin's

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McGillin’s Olde Ale House isn’t just the oldest bar in the city; it may also be Cupid’s most frequented watering hole. With Valentine’s Day this weekend, we’re listening back to a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Chris Mullins, the bar’s owner, about hundreds of couples who found love at the ale house. They also talk about the “Love Letters Book,” which lists the signatures of couples who met at the bar. Plus, we included some meet-cute stories from three of those happy couples to get you in the mood for love’s biggest weekend.

This episode originally aired on February 11th, 2025.

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