Dublin-based chain stakes a claim in the ranks of Philly's Irish pubs.
(215) 253-3859
1500 Locust St
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
39.948413
-75.166209
Neighborhoods: Center City, Rittenhouse Square
What People Are Saying About Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Philadelphia
The Owner
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Philadelphia
Owner
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at the corner of 15th and Locust in downtown Philly just a few blocks from City Hall & there are plenty of covered parking decks adjacent to the Pub on Latimer & Locust. Fado is Philadelpahia'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 & craic (Gaelic for good times). Become a fan of Fado on Facebook! Follow Fado on Twitter
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – The cavernous maze of nooks and crannies is dressed in dark wood, with old-fashioned glass fixtures and faded photographs decorating the walls. A fireplace at the back of the restaurant is the setting for cozy cider-sipping. The young and lively patrons, a few notches above a frat crowd, gathers after work for quiz night, dart throwing and general merriment. Nightly entertainments include traditional Irish music, with the occasional American folkie filling in, and televised rugby and soccer matches.
08/25/09
It was ok
by Phillysouldancer75
I read the menu as I pass by it daily, decided happy hour would be a good time to try it out......
pub food was good - I would have liked to have eaten more....beer was good too - decent pricing.
as I have encountered in several center-city pubs, the service was pretty bad. We couldn't get drink refills on a friday night at 7pm (the place was not really busy) to save our *lives*...we waited 15 minutes to find the waiter for a drink refill....then seriously -- after we found him to ask for the bill - we waited another 10. I hope he enjoyed his lack of tip. sorry - but he deserved the 10% he got. It wasn't busy and he was no where to be found....
- Pros: good pub food, reasonably priced
- Cons: typically poor center city pub service
03/09/09
LOVE Fado- Awesome Irish Pub in Philly!
by mlj528
Having visited Ireland twice in my life, Fado is the most authentic pub I have been to in the US. The food is awesome, and it's a PERFECT spot for Happy hour. Great beers on draft and fun place for a big group- the service the last time my office had a big happy hour was great.......
Highly recommed Fado in Philly!
11/27/08
Fado
by donjoe
I too was a member of the party of 8 who attempted to have a nice chatty dinner after the theatre on Sunday with Marci229. One of our favorite places and for the second time in a row we had a terrible experience. I will say however that I do not believe the waitress was at fault. She was very kind and pleasant when we first arrived to find that there would be only 2 menus to share among 8 of us. And she did scramble to find us candles when she observed us trying to read the menus with cigarette lighters.
My clear indication with regard to Fado is that this center city eatery had little or no interest in attending to it's customers and it was very obvious when our table ordred a few hamburgers and other meals which included fries because at about that same time the person in charge was heard to say "watch one of them will want ketchup." Knowing full well she didn't have any ketchup in the building. Before she eventually left to BUY ketchup after the hamburgers were too cold to eat she then felt the perverse need to lecture us on the proper way to treat a waitress... Because a person of her caliber -mind you -is used to "PEOPLE LIKE US"...
Can you Imagine???!!! I've been around for a LOT of years and I've never experienced DRAMA /RUDENESS like this anywhere.. VERY Unpleasant Experience. Won't Ever Go Back To Fado!
The Details on Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Philadelphia
The Extras:
Wednesday is Quizo night.
What to Drink:
A small but stately assortment of draft beers is pulled on an Irish tap system pronounced to be perfect every time.
Know Before You Go:
A full menu offers boxties and beef stew as well as less exotic wraps and burgers.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Sports Bars, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Philadelphia
- Authentic Irish Food & Drink
- Televised Euro Sporting Events
- Corporate & Private Parties
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at the corner of 15th and Locust in downtown Philly just a few blocks from City Hall & there are plenty of covered parking decks adjacent to the Pub on Latimer & Locust.
Fado is Philadelpahia'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 & craic (Gaelic for good times).
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