Fado Irish Pub - Austin

10/12/11

Great Atmosphere and food!

by Lonestar Beverage Systems at Citysearch

The atmosphere in this bar is awesome. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. They have great theme days and events. The management is great to work with. The food is very consistent and good.

03/17/11

Where are you drinking on St. Patrick’s Day? Fado Irish Pub

by MattMcGinnis at Citysearch

I like any excuse to have a drink. I really like holidays that are focused on drinking. Lucky us, Lá Fhéile Pádraig or Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated with liberal imbibing and it’s just around the corner. Whether you are Irish, of Irish decent or of any other nationality, you have license to hoist a few pints and yell out, “Kiss me I’m Irish,” on March 17.

In Austin, Texas, we don’t dye the river green like they do in Chicago, but we do celebrate with gusto. Several bars and pubs throw day-long parties to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and possibly the biggest bash is thrown by Fado Irish Pub with a street party on 4th St.

Fado started hosting its street party in 1997. Back then there were no big fêtes or city sanctioned events. The city of Austin was supportive of the pub shutting down the street and provides police and fire fighters to ensure a safe and orderly celebration. There’s nothing better than a big beer garden set up right in the middle of the street. The St. Patrick’s Day party at Fado starts at 6:00am and the Street Festival starts at noon with bands playing both on 4th street and on the stage on the patio.

Read my full review here: whatareyoudrinking dot net/2011/03/where-are-you-drinking-on-st-patrick%E2%80%99s-day-fado-irish-pub/

04/13/10

Great place for Six Nations Rugby

by isgeddie at Citysearch

We go to Fados for the food, the beer and Rugby. We always have a great time.

• Pros: great food and beer
• Cons: none

12/14/09

Top Class for Footie Fanatics!

by 2151 at Citysearch

A wonderful oasis for fans of the "original" football. These lads will open the pub at 6AM if the weekends' fixtures call for it! Supporters of all clubs are welcome, but get ready for a bit of the banter and leave your attitude outside, it's all in good fun. The Irish Breakfast is just what's called for when you're knocking them back early in the day and they do it better than anyone. I can't live without football and thanks to Fados, I don't have to!

• Pros: Great Beer, Open EARLY for Footie and Rugby
• Cons: Pricey Pints

09/14/09

One of the best meals I have had in over a year!

by PubTour2009 at Citysearch

We travel a lot and always visit an Irish Pub in the area. This is, by far, my most favorite Pub that we've visited to date. We have visited Fado on many occasions and have always experienced great service, great beer, and great meals. We absolutely love the decor & atmosphere. If planned right, you can have a very nice romantic meal (avoiding time slots of televised sporting events), an awesome night out with live music, or a great time watching those sporting events with friends while making new ones with the staff and crowd around you. If you like soccer, this is the place to watch the game as it's always a blast!

If you like seafood, the Blackened Chicken & Shrimp Boxty is the must have item on the menu! The description of this menu item does not serve it justice as this dish is just heavenly and makes my mouth water as I write this! If we are in the area but do not have time to eat in, we call ahead for this wonderful meal to-go! It is rich, flavorful, has huge shrimp, and a large portion. Just ask your server and I bet they'll recommend the Blackened Chicken and Shrimp Boxty as well!

• Pros: You Must Try Their Blackened Chicken & Shrimp Boxty
• Cons: We Haven't Experienced Any Cons Yet