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23rd Street Sports House
Al Barsha
23rd Street Sports House is a cosy sports bar in Al Barsha for watching matches on big screens, playing pool or darts, and settling in with drinks and bar food. Live bands and comedy nights give it more going on than a straightforward game-day pub.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
430 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sports setup
Big screens make it a reliable choice for match nights, with one review noting a giant screen plus many smaller ones.
Comedy nights
Thursday comedy nights are popular, with a small room, varied lineups and an engaging host.
Game options
A pool table and dart boards give groups something to do beyond watching sport.
Seafood platter
The seafood platter is a standout for several reviewers, including one who called it amazing.
Welcoming service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as friendly and attentive, including staff remembering returning customers’ usual orders.
Clean toilets
The nearby toilets were reported as clean and dry, with soap and toilet paper available.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book comedy. Reserve Thursday comedy nights and arrive early: the small hall fills quickly and gets cramped.
Confirm deals. Check buffet and discount offers before ordering; one customer found outdated buffet signage and another was charged full price after a listed discount.
Plan parking. Allow extra time or arrange another way to arrive, as one review reported no valet and no available parking slots.
Check channels. For a match, ask the team to provide the sports channel you want from your table.
Mind smoke. If smoke bothers you or you have allergies, reconsider visiting because a reviewer found the indoor odour very strong.
Check availability. Confirm cocktails and menu items before ordering: one visit found the bartender unavailable and crispy corn missing from the menu.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grandeur Hotel - 23rd St - near Mall of The Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Live band
Live bands are a recurring highlight, with customers praising the musicians’ voices, variety and atmosphere.
Chicken wings
Chicken wings appear repeatedly, including praise for fresh, well-cooked wings and varied sauces.
Common Concerns
Smoke smell
Indoor smoking and a strong smoke odour were serious concerns for some visitors, especially around the comedy area.
Uneven service
Some visits involved slow service, unavailable menu items and a bill that took 10–15 minutes to arrive.
Food inconsistency
Food feedback ranges from excellent platters and wings to stale-tasting nachos, poor sandwiches and frozen-tasting spring rolls.
Promotion issues
One customer found weekend buffet signage still displayed after the buffet had ended; another reported a discount mismatch in the app.
Parking limits
A visitor reported no valet service and no parking slots available, which can complicate arrival.
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The Bottom Line
23rd Street Sports House is a ground-floor bar at Grandeur Hotel in Al Barsha built around match nights, live music and casual games. You can watch sport on a giant screen and smaller TVs, play pool or darts, and order familiar bar food. The live band is a major draw, while Thursday comedy nights add a different reason to visit.
Food feedback is mixed but usefully specific. Seafood platters and chicken wings receive strong praise, and older reviews mention burgers, sliders and pink sauce chicken pasta. Other diners found the nachos disappointing, the vegetable grilled sandwich poor, or spring rolls more like frozen food.
Drinks are also described as less economical by some customers, despite other reviews calling the menu reasonably priced. The atmosphere is generally described as cosy, intimate and friendly, with staff often praised for attentive service. Comedy bookings deserve planning because the room fills quickly.
Smoking is the main caution: one reviewer said the bar and comedy corner reeked of heavy smoke, while another found the indoor smell annoying. Check promotions and menu availability before ordering, and plan your arrival carefully because a review reported no valet service or available parking slots.