I've had no shortage of experience with the area's Irish bars, but for some reason the Irish Channel hadn't yet made my list.
I knew they poured a good pint of Guinness from watching their bartenders at Fadó's Perfect Pint Pouring Competition, so I figured it was time to see for myself. And since my birthday is two days before St. Paddy's day and I'm full blown Irish, I figured this might not be a bad place to celebrate (before the crowds descended).
The bar struck me as one of most authentic Irish place's in the city. It managed to transport me to the Emerald Isle without any of the Disneyland theatrics of some of the region's other Irish bars (what's the thinking behind that Druid corner of Fadó anyway?). The bartenders were friendly and smart, and all in all it was a great time.
Their happy hour special is a dollar off drafts, but it sadly doesn't include Guinness or cider.
