Wheel views
The outdoor seating gives diners a strong view towards the Wheel and Bluewaters.
Black Goose Buns & Brews
Dubai Marina
Black Goose Buns & Brews is a Dubai Marina sports bar for burgers, brews and live games, with an outdoor area that reviewers value for views towards the Wheel. The menu reaches beyond basic pub grub too: customers mention the signature cheeseburger and beef ribs, while quiz nights and live music add reasons to stay.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
134 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sports terrace
An air-conditioned outdoor terrace has a screen with sound and avoids the smoky indoor atmosphere.
Signature burger
The signature cheeseburger is singled out as one of the strongest burger choices in Dubai.
Beef ribs
Beef ribs received particularly enthusiastic feedback, alongside praise for the food overall.
Live music
Live music, including a guitarist and vocalist, contributes to the evening atmosphere.
Large portions
One dinner review found the rib-eye steak and salmon portions notably generous.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check offers. Confirm that Happy Hour is active and ask for the menu and prices before ordering; one customer received neither.
Choose terrace. Request the air-conditioned terrace for sports viewing with sound and less smoke than inside.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, especially if you have a schedule; one review records a one-hour food wait.
Sit outside. Ask for outdoor seating if the Wheel view is a priority; reviewers specifically recommend it for the outlook.
Avoid smoke. If smoke bothers you, avoid indoor seating or ask about outdoor options before settling at a table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mamsha St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Crispy Braised Beef Rib
This named beef dish was ordered as part of a dinner praised for its mouthwatering food.
warm cheese platter
The warm cheese platter was one of the specific food items praised by a guest.
union rings
Union rings were called out as a favourite food choice in a sports-and-beer visit.
Common Concerns
Price confusion
A customer found the advertised daily Happy Hour unavailable and was billed nearly AED 400 after receiving no prices.
Slow service
Service can drag: one reviewer waited an hour for food, while another left after waiting 30 minutes to be approached.
Mixed cooking
Food feedback varies, including a rare burger arriving well done and other reviews calling the food average.
Indoor smoking
Smoking indoors bothered some guests, so the interior may not suit visitors sensitive to smoke.
Beer quality
Two reviews reported stale or unpleasant beer and dissatisfaction with how the issue was handled.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
nearly AED 400
a few draft beers
“The surprise came at the end when we received a bill of nearly AED 400 for a few draft beers that were supposedly part of the Happy Hour offer”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Black Goose Buns & Brews is a Dubai Marina sports bar in the JBR area where the main draw is the setting: outdoor seating looks towards the Wheel and Bluewaters, and several reviews describe it as a comfortable place to watch games. There are screens inside and on the terrace, while live music and quiz nights add variety beyond a standard pub visit. Food is more substantial than the basic pub-grub label suggests in some reviews.
The signature cheeseburger, beef ribs, Crispy Braised Beef Rib, Sizzler with rib eye steak, salmon and warm cheese platter all get specific mentions. Portions of the rib-eye steak and salmon were described as very large, although cooking and overall food quality are inconsistent: one rare burger arrived well done, and other diners found the food average. Service is similarly mixed.
Some guests describe fast, attentive visits, while others waited 30 minutes without being approached or an hour for food. Check current promotions carefully: a customer found the advertised daily Happy Hour unavailable and was billed nearly AED 400 for a few draft beers without clear pricing. Ask for the terrace if you want a screen without the indoor smoky smell, and confirm offers before ordering.