Belgian Beer Cafe

Name: Belgian Beer Cafe
Address: Shop 16, 2nd Floor, Near Al Ansari Exchange , Souk, Al Sufouh, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144470227

Al Sufouh

Restaurant Open now 04 447 0227

Belgian Beer Cafe is a Belgian-style pub-restaurant in Al Sufouh, set within Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Customers come for its broad beer selection, outdoor waterway views and dishes such as classic mussels, with brunch and happy-hour visits also featuring prominently in reviews.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

2,683 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mussels

The classic pot mussels in white sauce or marinade are repeatedly highlighted as a standout order.

Waterway views

Outdoor seating looks over the Madinat waterways, with reviewers also mentioning sunset views and the Burj Al Arab.

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What to Eat at Belgian Beer Cafe

These items at Belgian Beer Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Wings Net +3

“The wings were very well done and full of flavor.”
Fish and chips Net +2

“The fish and chips were crunchy and nicely cooked, but the batter slightly overpowered the fish, so the fish flavor didn’t come through as much.”
Grilled pork sausage Net +2

“I especially enjoyed the Grilled Pork sausage which was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Avocado salad Net +1

“Food is extraordinary, very nice, fish and chips is very crunchy, salad is fresh, avocado salad was very nicely balanced, mashed potatoes are very good.”
Bbq pork ribs Net +1

“The food was great especially the bbq pork ribs and grilled pork sausages.”
Beef tartare Net +1

“The beef tartare was good, though I’ve had it better before.”
Belgian burger Net +1

“I ordered the Belgian burger and the moules carpaccio and both were absolutely amazing.The flavors were rich perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented.”
Belgium fries Net +1

“Burgers and chicken skewers were good , Belgium fries are excellent .”
Bottomless brunch Net +1

“Had an amazing bottomless brunch at the Belgian Beer Café in Madinat Jumeirah. The food was great, drinks kept flowing, and the atmosphere was spot on for a relaxed but lively afternoon.”
Buratta salad Net +1

“This is hard as the the restaurant exceptionally clean and well presented and the food was delicious. The buratta salad and onion soup starters were so tasty.”
Burrata Net +1

“The crab and avocado was very tasty, the burrata was good but very little tomato, please consider next menu change to remove the green tomatoes and just keep red and yellow, green it’s just not the right flavor and don’t fit with burrata.”
Caesar salad Net +1

“I highly recommend the fried calamari and caesar salad!”
Chicken skewers Net +1

“Burgers and chicken skewers were good , Belgium fries are excellent .”
Classic belgian waffles Net +1

“Highly recommend trying their mussels with different flavors, burgers, the classic Belgian waffles for dessert.”
Classic pot mussels in white sauce or marinade Net +1

“Their classic pot mussels in white sauce or marinade is a must order, you can’t leave without trying them.”
Crab and avocado Net +1

“The crab and avocado was very tasty, the burrata was good but very little tomato, please consider next menu change to remove the green tomatoes and just keep red and yellow, green it’s just not the right flavor and don’t fit with burrata.”
Escargots Net +1

“Escargots were also full of flavor and perfectly prepared.”
Fried calamari Net +1

“I highly recommend the fried calamari and caesar salad!”
Mashed potatoes Net +1

“Food is extraordinary, very nice, fish and chips is very crunchy, salad is fresh, avocado salad was very nicely balanced, mashed potatoes are very good.”
Mix bbq Net +1

“Belgian Beer Cafe offers an exquisite dining experience with their outstanding MIX BBQ and MIX seafood options. The delectable blend of flavors in both dishes is truly commendable.”
Mix seafood Net +1

“Belgian Beer Cafe offers an exquisite dining experience with their outstanding MIX BBQ and MIX seafood options. The delectable blend of flavors in both dishes is truly commendable.”
Moules carpaccio Net +1

“I ordered the Belgian burger and the moules carpaccio and both were absolutely amazing.The flavors were rich perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented.”
Mussels marinière Net +1

“One of my favorite dishes here is the Mussels Marinière — it's consistently delicious, flavorful, and cooked to perfection every time.”
Onion soup starters Net +1

“This is hard as the the restaurant exceptionally clean and well presented and the food was delicious. The buratta salad and onion soup starters were so tasty.”
Oysters Net +1

“The oysters were fresh and delicious.”
Pork ribs Net +1

“Chucked wings , pork ribs and fries were super tasty.”
Prawn garlic butter Net +1

“Service levels decent. We ordered for Prawn Garlic Butter served with 1 bread, enjoyed it.”
Ribeye Net +1

“The food was outstanding — the ribeye and tenderloin were cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and truly exceeded our expectations.”
Tenderloin Net +1

“The food was outstanding — the ribeye and tenderloin were cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and truly exceeded our expectations.”

Drinks 1

Mocktail with coconut Net +1

“Mocktail with coconut was extraordinary.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Marine zoo meal Net −1

“I ordered the Marine zoo meal and it was half what I was expecting!”
Shrimps plate Net −1

“The shrimps plate featured 6 tiger strips in the photo and we got only 4 when the dish arrived and they were far from Tiger prawns size!”
Tiramisu Net −1

“Tiramisu, skip it. Lacks flavor.”
Waffle Net −1

“The food we ordered this time was well presented and tasty, however the waffle was disappointing. Not enough chocolate syrup and the waffle dough itself wasn’t cooked properly.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve balcony seating in advance, especially when the weather is good and the venue is crowded.

Visit early. For a quieter visit, try between 4 and 8 PM rather than the busiest weekend periods.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shop 16, 2nd Floor, Near Al Ansari Exchange , Souk

Madinat Jumeirah - Al Sufouh 1, Dubai

04 447 0227

Mon	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Several reviews mention long waits, including a dish delay and a 5–10 minute wait for each order during a busy evening.

Weekend noise

The café can become very loud and packed on weekends, particularly indoors.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

125 aed

steak

“they have entertainer, so I ate 1 steak for 125 aed, and my wife ate for free”

Google review · April 2026

125 aed

ladies night food and 3 drinks

“Nice and tasty food for 125 aed ans 3 drinks”

Google review · February 2026

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The Bottom Line

Belgian Beer Cafe is a Belgian-style pub-restaurant in Al Sufouh, inside Souk Madinat Jumeirah. It suits an evening of Belgian beer and hearty food, a sunset drink by the waterways, or a lively brunch. The classic pot mussels, Mussels Marinière, Belgian burger and pork sausages are among the specific dishes reviewers return to, while one customer reported more than 20 beer taps, including Duvel and Hoegaarden.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. There is indoor and outdoor seating across two floors, with waterway views and occasional DJ music. It can be relaxed during a weekday late lunch but very loud and crowded on weekends, so the 4–8 PM window was suggested by one reviewer for a calmer visit.

Balcony tables are worth reserving ahead when the weather is good. Food feedback is generally strong, though a few visitors found portions smaller than expected, and one said dishes took too long. Happy hour brings value but may narrow the draught-beer choice to two options.

Prices can add up: a review reported average spending of AED250–300 per person with drinks, while another disputed the way a double gin tonic was charged. Souk parking has been reported as validated for two free hours.