14 of the best beer gardens in Dubai

Pubs, pints and patios

While Dubai is crawling with fine dinings galore, there are quite a few great beer gardens for an afterwork pint or even a casual Sunday catch-up. The vibes are easy, the music great and the drinks pretty much keep coming in. From breezy alfresco terraces and sprawling lawns to spectacular indoor venues, these are the best beer gardens in town.

14 amazing beer gardens in Dubai, that you need to have on your radar

Crafty Fox

Here’s a traditional gastropub that you’d want to get behind. Set against the rolling greens of the Jumeirah Golf Estate, the Crafty Fox makes for the perfect location to catch up with friends, catch a game or even stop by for a little post work hang. Their extensive menu has got all of your familiar favs and more, including caviar nuggets and full blown Sunday Roasts.

Where: Crafty Fox, Jumeirah Golf Estates Clubhouse, Dubai
When: Daily from 6.30am to 11.30pm
Contact: @craftyfox.dubai

Distillery Gastropub

Tucked right in the heart of Dubai’s most stunning cityscape – Downtown Dubai – Distillery Gastropub is a swanky beer garden with live DJ sets to set the scene and an even better happy hour that runs daily from 3pm to 8pm.

Where: Distillery Gastropub, Souk Al Manzil, Downtown Dubai
When: Daily 3pm to 3am
Contact:distillerydubai.com

Ernst Biergarten

Bringing in a little Bavarian charm to Dubai brilliant pubs scene is Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus is an authentic German pub at 25hours. They serve a variety of German beers on draught, house-baked pretzels, and all the live sport – if you’re looking to catch the score on your team. Also perfect for the incoming pleasant season the outdoor seating is a leafy beer garden with wooden benches scattered throughout – so you can bask in the cool weathers while you sip on your favourites.

Where: Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus, 25hours, Dubai 
When: Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 12am, Fridays from 12pm to 1am, Saturdays from 1pm to 1am, Sundays from 1pm to 12am
Contact: ernstbiergarten.com

Garden On 8

This one, we can vouch for – Garden on 8 is just the beer garden in Dubai where the Media City crowd heads to past 6pm. It’s got a relaxed vibe, live feed of ongoing sporting events and also the occasional live singers that take to stage. Besides that, it also has a great two-for-one happy hour deal that runs daily from 4pm to 8pm daily.

Where: Garden On 8, Level 8, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
When: Monday to Fri from 12pm to 1am, Weekends from 12pm to 2am
Contact: mediaonehotel.com

Horse & Hound

Swap out the usual dazzling skyline views for a little British Countryside charm at Horse & Hound. Right off the polo field at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, the space is decked out in faux grass, high tables, bean bags and strings of fairy lights hung above. Not to mention you might even catch a glimpse or two of some stunning horses on ground. Their menu features and array of comfort eats like buffalo chicken wings and jalapeño cheese balls – and if you’re looking for a happy hour deal then they’ve got one running Mondays through Fridays from 4pm to 7pm.

Where: Horse & Hound, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club
When: Daily from 12pm to 2am
Contact: habtoorpoloresort.com

Logs & Embers

This beer garden in Dubai might have more sand than grass, but the energy remains relaxed and food is all-American smokehouse. It’s got the whole smokehouse and barbecue classics down to a T, along with some great selections of drinks you can sip your way through while tuning into some live sports. Their happy hour deals runs from Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm. But the best part of it all is that the space is also pet friendly – meaning your little pooches are free to tag along for a little Sunday afternoon by the beach.

Where: Logs & Embers, Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
When: Monday to Thursday from 11am to 12am, Fridays from 11am to 1am, Weekends from 10am to 1am
Contact: logsnembers.com

McCafferty’s JVC

The award-winning Irish pub in JVC has got a bit of a fan following and for good reason. Their daily live music, cult classic pub favs and happy hour deals is what makes them a part of the popular leagues. Not to mention they’ve also secured the title of being the world’s largest Irish bar in the world by Guinness World Records. Giving off that rustic ‘Olde Tavern’ vibe where the space runs a daily happy hour from 12pm to 8pm.

Where: McCafferty’s JVC, Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
When: daily 11am to 2am
Contact: @mccaffertysjvc

McGettigan’s JLT

McGettigan’s is somewhat of a household name in Dubai, with plenty of beer gardens scattered across the city and a newly reopened beach club. They’re pretty much a city staple at this point. And well, they’ve nailed the whole beer garden ordeal in the emirate with lively brunches and musical acts to comedy shows, quiz nights and happy hours of course that runs Sundays through Fridays from 12pm to 8pm.

Where: McGettigan’s, Cluster J, JLT
When: Mondays to Fridays from 12pm to 2am, Saturdays from 10am to 3am, Sundays from 10am to 2am 
Contact: mcgettigans.com

Reform Social & Grill

Pints here a vibe with a view. Reform Social & Grill at The Lakes Club in The Lakes, Emirates Living is another old-timey charming British beer garden that is open daily from 10am to 12am. Here you’ll find some great classics like pies and a great roast dinner – and, who doesn’t love a good roast? Their outdoor seating is decked out in strings of fairy lights and umbrella shaded trees – absolutely perfect for the alfresco season.

Where: Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, Emirates Living
When: Open daily 8am to 12am
Contact: reformsocialgrill.ae

Spike Sports Bar & Terrace

Hailed as one of Dubai’s OG, the Spikes Sports Bar & Terrace is nestled within the Emirates Golf Club clubhouse in Emirates Hills. It’s just the place you need to be at for a post-a-round-of-golf sesh to sip on some chilled brews whilst you watch the sun dip over the horizon. Aside from that, they’ve also got you covered for a great happy hour deal that runs from 5pm to 8pm daily, where you grab a round of spirits for prices starting at Dhs35. 

Where: Spike Sports Bar & Terrace, Emirates Golf Club
When: Daily from 11am to 12am
Contact: dubaigolf.com

The Duck Hook

On the look out for the best roast dinners in the emirate? This spot is bringing it’s A-game to the club. Located in Dubai Hills Golf Club, the space operates daily from 11.30am to 12am and serves up a mean roast and has got hand-pulls at the bar. Make sure order the Stockyard beed off their menu. Cooked three way and inclusive of a pulled short rib – the space will basically have you come back for more.

Where: The Duck Hook, Dubai Hills Golf Club
When: Daily 11.30am to 12am
Contact: @theduckhookdubai

The Irish Village

Set along the cobblestoned pathways of Al Garhoud, The Irish Village is one of the most decorated institutions of the city. The venue pairs authentic Irish hospitality with an excellent menu selection, featuring slow-braised short ribs and classic comfort pies—perfect to wash down with a cold pint or two.

Where: The Irish Village, Al Garhoud
When: Sunday to Thursday from 11am to 1am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am
Contact: theirishvillage.com 

UBK

If aesthetics is what you’re looking for then this place needs to be on your ‘go-to list’. Replicating the setting of a vineyard, their outdoor terrace area is dressed a lush green canopy and is fully air-con cooled, of course. They’ve also got one of the longest and best-value happy hours in the area where drinks start are just Dhs35. But that’s not all on their list of spectacular deals, they’ve got ladies’ night, gents’ night, quiz nights and more that definitely needs to be on your radar. Oh not to mention, the best about this cool beer garden is how pet friendly it is.

Where: UBK, Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A,  JLT
When: Daily from 12pm to 2am
Contact: movenpick.com

The Underground

The Underground at Habtoor Grand Resort at a glance might remind you of the Underground tube system in London. This edgy looking British gastropub and sports bar has got a great selection of the authentic British pub grub and a happy hour that basically last all day long – to which we’d say, sign us up.

Where: The Underground, Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, JBR
When: Daily 12pm to 3am
Contact: habtoorgranddining.com

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