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Fado Irish Pub

100 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 836-0066

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Fado Irish Pub

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Romantic
  • Good for after work
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(5 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(6 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for Fado Irish Pub

Citysearch (8), Judy's Book (5), All (13)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/16/2006 Posted 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

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/14/2005 Posted by ssmit54

Cowardly security men! Ladies beware! I suggest the nice manager at this Irish Pub re-think his big brawly security guard!

Cons: SERVICE

3 Star Rating: Average

02/14/2005 Posted by apso

I was utterly and totally disgusted by the service I encountered at Fado's. A 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. He lied and told me he was the mangager and asked me to leave. He was merely a security guard. The REAL mangager eventually came out after I went home, got my ID, and came back. These guys really know how to treat a lady. LADIES...I don't reccommend you go to this place unless you feel like an evening of cowardly men.

Cons: service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/09/2004 Posted by johnnybravo118

I'm over here from Ireland, and this pub IS like an Irish pub, but a newer Irish pub than the ones I've seen around here. The staff are excellent, the women are beautiful and the pints are great. I'd recommend the boxty and the fry as well. Top class.

Pros: Attractive women, Good beer, Not too crowded

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/31/2002 Posted by trude30

This is a very cozy little bar,good for cold winter nights.It is a little dark inside so if you have a few too many guinnesses beware of the stairs. The food was more english than Irish and a good helping of cigarette and cigar smoke did no good to the taste of the food. The smell of second hand smoke is a little too overpowering in this pub which is the only thing that will keep me away next time.

Pros: cozy, good beer

Cons: too smoky, slow service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/10/2002 Posted by wazzer

Enter the place the other day to be well greated by the bar staff, who treated me to a all night drinking experince that would match any drinking session in Ireland, cheers fado

Pros: Guiness, Bar Staff, atractive ladies

Cons: temperature in summer, Bathrooms to few, fixed pouring of liqu

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/19/2002 Posted by stephen215

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 breakfast followed by the best tasting Guinness in chicago

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/31/2002 Posted by peterbehle_citysearch

Yes, it's a "fake" Irish bar -- if you're bothered by shipped-in knick-knacks on the wall. But why worry yourself? They pour a very nice Guinness here, which is 90% of the battle in my book. Plus, the staff is friendly. Food is basic, but tasty -- and this is a frequent stop for on-duty cops wanting a quick bite.

Pros: Good Guinness

Cons: Not "authentic"

Editor's Review

Chicago outpost of a national bar franchise with Celtic charm and one of the best Guinness pours around.  See the full editorial review.

Insider 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.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • Sports Bar
  • Pub / Tavern

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am
  • Sat-Sun 10am-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Diners Club

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