Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seattle

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33 reviews

(206) 264-2700

801 First Ave (Columbia Street)
Seattle, WA 98104 47.603259 -122.334936

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Neighborhoods: Pioneer Square, Downtown

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Hours:

Daily 11:15am-2am

Last updated 6.16.10

Category:

Restaurants, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs, Irish Pubs

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What People Are Saying About Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seattle

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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…

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Editor's Tips

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.

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User Reviews (33)

07/12/10

Friendly Service and Good, Sturdy Fare

by Marcy Salo , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

This "guy friendly" pub/restaurant is on the corner of 1st and Cherry. The service tends to be pretty speedy (although things can slow considerably when a large sports crowd is handy -- avoid Sounders pre-games). The food is good solid English-type pub fare: lots of corned beef and cabbage, and an apparently somewhat authentic shepherd’s pie. Full bar and a good variety of beers make this a favorite with the after-work crowd... a pretty nifty happy hour (4-7 p.m., M-F) helps, too. Try the beer battered green beans. Yummm!

Pros: Terrific atmosphere
Cons: Can be busy... and very man-ly

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03/11/10

Go for the make your own bloody marys.

by n9840153 , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

This is a great Irish bar centrally located in downtown seattle which makes it easy for everyone to find, but of course parking can be a nightmare. I do love the inside and find this is a great place to meet up with friends. It is of course super crowded on St Patricks Day and can look like a hurricane came through if you arrive late. I do enjoy the tiny outdoor area and the few tables on a sunny afternoon. My favorite of this bar is the make your own bloody mary bar, they give you a glass with vodka and you go to a table and set it up with all the fixings for about 8.50$. I cheat and go back to add more olives and things after I have drank some of the drink down. For some reason making my own drinks brings me great joy and I do seem to feel pretty happy after 1 or 2. Unfortunately the times for this varies, it seems to be on Sundays, but lately seems to be only Sundays when there are sports games going on at the nearby stadiums. Do check it out.

Pros: bloody marys, location
Cons: crowded

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03/11/10

I'm not an irish bar expert, but I like fado's

by Keridwyn , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I'm not an irish bar expert, but if I had to choose my favorite in town, I would pick this place. It's great for live music (though sometimes a little loud) or just grabbing a beer with friends. The layout is nice so you can enjoy conversation away from the band if you want as well. It can get crowded, but that's a sign of a good irish bar in my opinion!

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