Fadó, pronounced f’doe, is the Irish expression meaning “long ago”. The term was commonly used as the preface of old Irish stories told by the Seanchaí (Shana-kee) or storyteller. At Fadó they are telling the story of Ireland’s rich and celebrated pub culture. It is a culture of hospitable surroundings, good food and good drink, and friendly conversation- what they call “craic”.
They consider Fadó a different type of Irish pub. At Fado, they blend the best of the old with the best of the new. Their decor and friendly staff evoke images of the great old pubs of Ireland whereas Fado’s style of operating – their music, food, beverages – connects more so with the contemporary pubs and bars of modern Ireland.
Fadó was started in 1996 in Atlanta, GA by a small group of Irish and Irish-American entrepreneurs.
Their goal was simple: bring the feeling and the spirit of Ireland’s pub culture to the States along with great Guinness, high quality food, and a environment where staff were free to be themselves and customers could escape from the day to day.
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