Beer range
The selection includes unfiltered beers and raspberry- and cherry-flavoured options, alongside familiar Belgian labels.
Barsha Heights
Belgian Beer Café is a three-floor Belgian restaurant-bar in Barsha Heights, built around Belgian beers, pub food and a lively social atmosphere. Reviews point to mussel dishes, sports viewing and live music as reasons to settle in for a longer evening.
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The selection includes unfiltered beers and raspberry- and cherry-flavoured options, alongside familiar Belgian labels.
The mussel pot has been described as generous enough to share between three people.
Live performances are a recurring highlight, including a singer praised for creating a strong evening atmosphere.
It works for watching football, with staff reported to accommodate requests about which match to show.
Free valet parking is available, which makes the hotel-based venue easier to reach by car.
Visitors have mentioned mini golf, darts and board games as extra ways to spend time between drinks.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Belgian Beer Café, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“One of my favorite bars 😘👍drinking Leffe blonde beer and having mussels and fries is a pleasure 😍 they also have a beer garden in the 3rd floor. It's nice and spacious and has different seating setups.”
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“One of my favorite bars 😘👍drinking Leffe blonde beer and having mussels and fries is a pleasure 😍 they also have a beer garden in the 3rd floor. It's nice and spacious and has different seating setups.”December 2022
“We tried mussels and truffle fries. Everything was fresh and fries were super crispy.”June 2022
“We tried mussels and truffle fries. Everything was fresh and fries were super crispy.”
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“We tried mussels and truffle fries. Everything was fresh and fries were super crispy.”June 2022
“The BBQ chicken wings and truffle fries were delicious. The Croque sandwich was not too bad either.”May 2026
“Definitely enjoyed my dinner, avocado and prawn salad for starter and Grilled salmon for the main. Simply divine. Yummy bread too.”
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“Definitely enjoyed my dinner, avocado and prawn salad for starter and Grilled salmon for the main. Simply divine. Yummy bread too.”September 2024
“The BBQ chicken wings and truffle fries were delicious. The Croque sandwich was not too bad either.”
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“The BBQ chicken wings and truffle fries were delicious. The Croque sandwich was not too bad either.”May 2026
“I ordered beef burger and asked to replace the fries with salad. My friend ordered croque madame sandwich and also requested replacing the fries with salad. The orders took between 30-45 minutes to be served. My burger was quit good, however the salad was tasteless.”
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“I ordered beef burger and asked to replace the fries with salad. My friend ordered croque madame sandwich and also requested replacing the fries with salad. The orders took between 30-45 minutes to be served. My burger was quit good, however the salad was tasteless.”September 2021
“We were a group of five and ordered the Charcuterie Board and Bites Meets Dips. I must say, if you’re going for drinks, you absolutely must order these two dishes. They have everything and are all delicious with both cold and warm flavors.”
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“We were a group of five and ordered the Charcuterie Board and Bites Meets Dips. I must say, if you’re going for drinks, you absolutely must order these two dishes. They have everything and are all delicious with both cold and warm flavors.”July 2024
“And don't get me started on those beautiful bulgian fries oh! Especially with that orangy spicy souse that goes well with everything!”
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“And don't get me started on those beautiful bulgian fries oh! Especially with that orangy spicy souse that goes well with everything!”January 2018
“We were a group of five and ordered the Charcuterie Board and Bites Meets Dips. I must say, if you’re going for drinks, you absolutely must order these two dishes. They have everything and are all delicious with both cold and warm flavors.”
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“We were a group of five and ordered the Charcuterie Board and Bites Meets Dips. I must say, if you’re going for drinks, you absolutely must order these two dishes. They have everything and are all delicious with both cold and warm flavors.”July 2024
“Highly recommended for their selection of the draught cold beer, also their starters are fulfilling and so delicious specially the nachos which were so tasty and amazing, and the chicken legs.”
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“Highly recommended for their selection of the draught cold beer, also their starters are fulfilling and so delicious specially the nachos which were so tasty and amazing, and the chicken legs.”January 2025
“We tried a variety of drinks – beers, lagers, whiskies – and ordered food like chicken satay and prawns, all of which were cooked to perfection and incredibly fresh 🐔🍤.”
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“We tried a variety of drinks – beers, lagers, whiskies – and ordered food like chicken satay and prawns, all of which were cooked to perfection and incredibly fresh 🐔🍤.”August 2025
“the Live Music is amazing, Laura Makes this night just amazing, i ordered chicken wings but is only 6, i think that can be more for the price, but the taste is good and the guys of the staff are kind”
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“the Live Music is amazing, Laura Makes this night just amazing, i ordered chicken wings but is only 6, i think that can be more for the price, but the taste is good and the guys of the staff are kind”November 2025
“The BBQ chicken wings and truffle fries were delicious. The Croque sandwich was not too bad either.”
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“The BBQ chicken wings and truffle fries were delicious. The Croque sandwich was not too bad either.”May 2026
“The crunchy French fries are a must try.”
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“The crunchy French fries are a must try.”February 2023
“But this time fish and chips was better than pork rib.”
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“But this time fish and chips was better than pork rib.”November 2023
“We have ordered a platter of mixed appetizer, salmon, grilled prawns and steak for main dishes. Great taste and nice presentation.”
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“We have ordered a platter of mixed appetizer, salmon, grilled prawns and steak for main dishes. Great taste and nice presentation.”February 2023
“Definitely enjoyed my dinner, avocado and prawn salad for starter and Grilled salmon for the main. Simply divine. Yummy bread too.”
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“Definitely enjoyed my dinner, avocado and prawn salad for starter and Grilled salmon for the main. Simply divine. Yummy bread too.”September 2024
“Always the best beer and delicious dishes—had the juicy salmon and it was cooked to perfection.”
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“Always the best beer and delicious dishes—had the juicy salmon and it was cooked to perfection.”July 2025
“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”
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“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”July 2024
“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”
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“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”July 2024
“Seriously no need for a stake knife, so tender and flavoured it makes you pause for each bite and the lamb shops were juicy and tasty and just fun to eat!”
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“Seriously no need for a stake knife, so tender and flavoured it makes you pause for each bite and the lamb shops were juicy and tasty and just fun to eat!”January 2018
“We ordered the mussel pot (blue cheese broth) and meat platter. Both tasted very good.”
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“We ordered the mussel pot (blue cheese broth) and meat platter. Both tasted very good.”September 2023
“We ordered the mussel pot (blue cheese broth) and meat platter. Both tasted very good.”
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“We ordered the mussel pot (blue cheese broth) and meat platter. Both tasted very good.”September 2023
“And the mussels deal (on Wed) was great.”
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“And the mussels deal (on Wed) was great.”May 2026
“We have ordered a platter of mixed appetizer, salmon, grilled prawns and steak for main dishes. Great taste and nice presentation.”
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“We have ordered a platter of mixed appetizer, salmon, grilled prawns and steak for main dishes. Great taste and nice presentation.”February 2023
“The pork ribs were done to perfection & the ambience was excellent.”
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“The pork ribs were done to perfection & the ambience was excellent.”January 2026
“Ribeye steak is amazing, and great value for money.”
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“Ribeye steak is amazing, and great value for money.”April 2024
“The service is good and the food is tasty to mention the steak & fries and risotto with truffle.”
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“The service is good and the food is tasty to mention the steak & fries and risotto with truffle.”October 2022
“We have ordered a platter of mixed appetizer, salmon, grilled prawns and steak for main dishes. Great taste and nice presentation.”
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“We have ordered a platter of mixed appetizer, salmon, grilled prawns and steak for main dishes. Great taste and nice presentation.”February 2023
“The short rib just fell off the bone and was super soft! Loved every bite of it.”
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“The short rib just fell off the bone and was super soft! Loved every bite of it.”September 2023
“Back (05'26) and the sliders were on point. Indoor, ventilated smoking section was nice. Terrace opens after 6.”
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“Back (05'26) and the sliders were on point. Indoor, ventilated smoking section was nice. Terrace opens after 6.”May 2026
“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”
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“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”July 2024
“The service is good and the food is tasty to mention the steak & fries and risotto with truffle.”
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“The service is good and the food is tasty to mention the steak & fries and risotto with truffle.”October 2022
“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”
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“We had steak as our main course, including three types: fillet, lamb chops, and T-bone, along with their special burger and king prawns. In my opinion, the lamb chops and T-bone were absolutely fantastic, and the others were very tasty too, filled with pickles, sauces, fries, and delicious sides.”July 2024
Mixed feedback
“After ordering a Leffe Blonde beer I has a look at the food menu, the Nachos are a favourite of mine and oh yes........... They where fantastic I even saw the neighbouring tables pointing at them.”
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“After ordering a Leffe Blonde beer I has a look at the food menu, the Nachos are a favourite of mine and oh yes........... They where fantastic I even saw the neighbouring tables pointing at them.”January 2022
“Highly recommended for their selection of the draught cold beer, also their starters are fulfilling and so delicious specially the nachos which were so tasty and amazing, and the chicken legs.”January 2025
“For Beer lovers this is right place they have so many choices of beers and foods and everyday different offers and pacakges also available must try this place I love to come here most often specaily for My favourite Beer hoegarden they have tap beer as well bottel beer options .”
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“For Beer lovers this is right place they have so many choices of beers and foods and everyday different offers and pacakges also available must try this place I love to come here most often specaily for My favourite Beer hoegarden they have tap beer as well bottel beer options .”November 2023
“Buffalo wings deep fried like bullets, tasteless.”
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“Buffalo wings deep fried like bullets, tasteless.”January 2026
“Very bad service, dirty glasses , chewy calamari, and the worst part the nachos oily tortilla chips and the dips from the cans not fresh made, steak sandwich zero / 10 .”
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“Very bad service, dirty glasses , chewy calamari, and the worst part the nachos oily tortilla chips and the dips from the cans not fresh made, steak sandwich zero / 10 .”December 2025
“Honestly disappointed, French onion soup was inedible super concentrated and with a random floating bay leaf still in my soup.”
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“Honestly disappointed, French onion soup was inedible super concentrated and with a random floating bay leaf still in my soup.”May 2026
“Yesterday we ordered the open mussels with fries. Shortly after eating, we experienced sharp stomach pain, nausea, and discomfort. The mussels also tasted unusual.”
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“Yesterday we ordered the open mussels with fries. Shortly after eating, we experienced sharp stomach pain, nausea, and discomfort. The mussels also tasted unusual.”January 2026
“But this time fish and chips was better than pork rib.”
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“But this time fish and chips was better than pork rib.”November 2023
“Very bad service, dirty glasses , chewy calamari, and the worst part the nachos oily tortilla chips and the dips from the cans not fresh made, steak sandwich zero / 10 .”
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“Very bad service, dirty glasses , chewy calamari, and the worst part the nachos oily tortilla chips and the dips from the cans not fresh made, steak sandwich zero / 10 .”December 2025
Choose timing. Visit after 6pm if you want the top-floor terrace; it may not be open earlier.
Check seating. Ask for a non-smoking table before settling in, since the non-smoking area has been described as tiny.
Use happy hour. The clearest value window mentioned is happy hour, reported on most nights from 4pm to 8pm.
Allow time. Avoid a tight schedule at weekend lunch; one visit waited nearly half an hour for beers before food arrived.
Drive easily. If you are driving, use the free valet parking mentioned by visitors.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Summer cooling has been a serious problem, especially upstairs and during crowded match screenings.
Several reviews say smoking now reaches areas that were previously non-smoking, while the dedicated non-smoking space is small.
Weekend lunch service was reported to take nearly 30 minutes just for beers, with food and desserts also delayed.
Some regulars report higher prices, smaller portions and a reduced menu compared with earlier visits.
Food quality is inconsistent: one review found the French onion soup overly concentrated and the tenderloin below average.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
oysters
“Oysters are at 10AED a piece during that time also”Google review · April 2024
baby squid portion
“Almost 70 AED for this tiny baby squid portion, for real? Ah, "we also discontinued the wet wipes"”Google review · February 2026
The Bottom Line
Belgian Beer Café is a Belgian restaurant-bar in Barsha Heights with three floors, a broad beer selection and a pub-like setting. You can come for Belgian beers, mussels and fries, pork ribs or a weekend brunch, then stay for live music or a football match. The beer list has drawn particular interest for its unfiltered, raspberry and cherry-flavoured options.
The venue is more than a dining room. Reviews mention a top-floor terrace, free valet parking, darts, mini golf and board games, while the spacious layout suits groups. The mussel pot was described as large enough for three people, and happy hour has been reported from 4pm to 8pm on most nights.
There are important trade-offs. The top floor may not open until after 6pm, and summer cooling has been poor during crowded events. Smoking appears to extend beyond the small non-smoking area, so ask about seating when you arrive.
Service can also drag: one quiet weekend lunch took nearly 30 minutes just to deliver beers. Food feedback ranges from excellent salmon, steaks and fries to complaints about concentrated soup, chewy calamari and small portions. Check current promotions and menu availability before ordering, especially if value or a particular beer matters.