Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seattle
Go green and sip a mighty-fine pint at this friendly Irish pub.
(206) 462-4511
801 First Ave
(at Columbia Street)
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.603259
-122.334936
Neighborhoods: Pioneer Square, Downtown
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Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seattle
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Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Seattle at the corner of 1st and Columbia and just a short walk from Pioneer Square and Pike's Place Market.
Fado is Seattle's most popular Irish pub, offering a perfect spot for lunch, after work, dinner, European sporting matches, late night fun or corporate or private parties.
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant is distinguished by genuine Irish hospitality, quality food, the perfect pint and craic (Gaelic for good times).
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The Editor
Allison Austin
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The Scene
Packed to the gills with Irish memorabilia, Fado (pronounced fa-DOE) is part of a nationwide chain and certainly looks the part. The after-work crowd is right at home, sipping Guinness with co-workers, as are the frat and sorority alums in various stages of saucy that frequent the place as the week wears on.
The Draw
Along with the usual pub fare, there's a wide range of menu items, from curried chicken and Asian salmon to traditional Irish dishes like shepherd's pie and boxty (potato pancakes rolled and stuffed with a choice of fillings). Most people come for the liquid attractions: large 20-ounce pints of Irish ales including Caffrey's, Boddington's, Murphy's and (of course) Guinness, and a nice range of Irish whiskeys and scotches, including Laphroaig, Jamison and Glenfiddich.
User Reviews
OutlawPaganIrish
April 24, 2009
Are you kidding me?! Best Irish Pub in Seattle?! Maybe because Fado is a chain and therefore gets Awards for it. By no means is this the best Irish Pub in Seattle. They can't even make Cornbeef and cabbage correctly!!! They serve shredded cabbage and sliced corn beef and call it authentic?! I'm from Ireland and that IS NOT how you serve Cornbeef & Cabbage. I ordered the same thing at Celtic Swell (Alki Beach), Mick Kelly's (Burien) and at Owl & Thistle ( behind Fados) and it came in the Traditional manner of quartered Cabbage and Chunked Corn Beef. Fado's is a joke. Granted the decor and atmosphere will do any irishman justice, but the cover charge will hurt your wallet. Who gives out these Awards anyway?!
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gfunk21
March 13, 2009
cant wait to drink some green beer next week. this is my favorite holiday to get drunk and have a good time
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DMZilla
January 12, 2009
I had a Guinness BBQ Chicken sandwich and I'd eat one every day if possible, it was that good. The bar was impressive, but unfortunately they were so busy (during a game) that the waitress was pulling double duty as a bartender and was running all over the place. Luckily she seemed to have energy to spare. This seems like a typical American Irish Pub, and I would have no issues eating/drinking there again though I'd also like to try the Owl n' Thistle around the corner which looks a little more authentic. My only complaints are that my Guinness was a little expensive and my table was wobbly. Definitely not deal breakers, but worth noting.
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When to Go:
This place fills up early on weekends, so get there early or be prepared to stand among the beer-spilling commoners.
The Extras:
Make it a theme night and check out the Owl-n-Thistle, just around the corner.
Know Before You Go:
Fado has Irish bands and dancing, but there's no set schedule, so call ahead of time for details.
Category:
Restaurants, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
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Message from Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seattle
- Authentic Irish Food & Drink
- Televised Euro Sporting Events
- Private & Corporate Parties
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Seattle at the corner of 1st and Columbia and just a short walk from Pioneer Square and Pike's Place Market.
Fado is Seattle's most popular Irish pub, offering a perfect spot for lunch, after work, dinner, European sporting matches, late night fun or corporate or private parties.
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant is distinguished by genuine Irish hospitality, quality food, the perfect pint and craic (Gaelic for good times).
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