Fado Irish Pub

(312) 836-0066

100 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610 41.891621 -87.631109

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

FADOIRISHPUB.COM

Last updated 5.07.12

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Taverns, Irish Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Private Parties

Cuisine:

Irish

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Fado Irish Pub

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – Part of an American chain that has true Erin roots, Fado has "Irish" decor down: stone formations, looms, trunks and garish Celtic imagery. The first floor is bar, angles and alcoves. The mezzanine is a faux ship's deck, with one long, curved banquette and few tables. Second-floor tables are mostly tiny, with little elbow room; seats are hard, backless stools. – – The Draw – This faux olde Irish pub offers theme-entertainment and a full bar to tourists and River North office workers, plus it serves an undeniably nice pint of Guinness (and many other brews),…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Soccer fans come here to catch their favorite team on TV, and there is often a line out the door during the World Cup Soccer tournament.
The Extras:
Fado keeps special hours for early morning sporting events.
ambiance
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. This is a very cozy little bar,good for cold winter nights.
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. This is a very cozy little bar,good for cold winter nights.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Fado is the only place to watch soccer, it was by far the number one pub for the world cup, and watching the English Premier League every weekend is a experiance worth seeing the football fans are a bread amounst them selves ,and they serve the best irish
overall
100.0% positive
  1. good place
service
100.0% positive
  1. Food was great and service reminded me of when I was in Ireland as far as their friendly disposition.
  2. Plus, the staff is friendly.
  3. suggest the nice manager at this Irish Pub re-think his big brawly security guard!
  4. am hoping that lots of C-K people join me here for a great, work happy hour.
  5. The staff are excellent, the women are beautiful and the pints are great.
  6. big brawly bouncer who decided to abuse his power rejected my entrance to this not-so-great pub simply because i asked for a manager when i realized i had forgotten my ID.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Fado is the only place to watch soccer, it was by far the number one pub for the world cup, and watching the English Premier League every weekend is a experiance worth seeing the football fans are a bread amounst them selves ,and they serve the best irish
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/02/11

happy

by mildredan

its a nice place i have a great time here, highly recommend this spot.. nothing to say but im a happy and satisfied client.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/18/09

My idea of heaven

by ga121289

A couple of cold ones, corned beef and cabbage and I never heard of brown bread ice cream but trust me and the bartender. Can't wait to get back for a replay. I don't write reviews unless a place is extraordinarily (good or bad). I really liked this place and no, I'm not Irish.

  • Pros: Man comfort
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/20/09

Favorite Pub!

by luds24

Had a great time on St. Pat's Day - I think I am going to come here once a month i! I am hoping that lots of C-K people join me here for a great, work happy hour.

  • Pros: lots of beers on tap
  • Cons: nothing
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/18/08

good place

by pdiddyrogers

I'm really into Irish pubs lately. This place is pretty good. Woudl recommend if you're looking for the Irish hang-out and don't want to go too far north.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/16/06

Just like Ireland

by macayla

I thought the pub and the entire staff were great!! From the moment I walked in it felt like home. I love the fact that I received a specialty glass for my pint of beer. It was a nice touch that I appreciated.

Food was great and service reminded me of when I was in Ireland as far as their friendly disposition. We came for a pint and stayed for the night!

  • Pros: Friendly Staff, Decor, PINTS!, food

The Details on Fado Irish Pub

Place Categories:

  • really liked place
  • excellent staff
  • very cozy little bar
  • very nice guinness
  • friendly disposition
  • cold winter nights
  • recommend fry
  • nice manager
  • great happy hour
  • best irish breakfast
  • good spot
  • recommend boxty
  • great pints
  • big brawly security guard
  • big brawly bouncer
  • beautiful women
  • favorite room
  • recommend woudl
  • bad experience
  • great food
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