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Brass Monkey - City Walk
Al Wasl
Brass Monkey - City Walk is a restaurant and entertainment venue in Al Wasl, combining dining with a 12-lane bowling alley and interactive arcade games. It suits group catch-ups, birthdays and team outings, with billiards, darts and a lively bar atmosphere adding more reasons to stay.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
903 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arcade variety
The arcade goes beyond standard machines, with punching machines, hammer challenges, basketball and axe throwing.
Darts setup
Darts players will find Winmau Blade 6 boards, which one reviewer described as suitable for serious play.
Billiards space
The billiards section has four tables, giving groups another game option besides bowling and arcade play.
Group events
Reviews describe accommodating service for birthday parties, farewell gatherings and team socials.
Terrace bar
The plant-filled terrace bar is described as a cosy place to sit, including during summer visits.
What to Eat at Brass Monkey - City Walk How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Brass Monkey - City Walk, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Brass Monkey - City Walk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Beef burger Net +1
“We tried a beef burger which was good, the side fries very oily and tasteless.”
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“We tried a beef burger which was good, the side fries very oily and tasteless.”May 2024
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Beef gyoza Net +1
“the chicken and beef gyoza were exceptionally flavorful, the tacos possessed a perfect crispness with well-balanced fillings, and the grilled beef steak was exquisitely tender and expertly cooked.”
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“the chicken and beef gyoza were exceptionally flavorful, the tacos possessed a perfect crispness with well-balanced fillings, and the grilled beef steak was exquisitely tender and expertly cooked.”June 2025
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Chicken gyoza Net +1
“the chicken and beef gyoza were exceptionally flavorful, the tacos possessed a perfect crispness with well-balanced fillings, and the grilled beef steak was exquisitely tender and expertly cooked.”
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“the chicken and beef gyoza were exceptionally flavorful, the tacos possessed a perfect crispness with well-balanced fillings, and the grilled beef steak was exquisitely tender and expertly cooked.”June 2025
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Cocolo Net +1
“We also tried their mocktails — the Cocolo and Mango Sorbet — both were super refreshing and delicious.”
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“We also tried their mocktails — the Cocolo and Mango Sorbet — both were super refreshing and delicious.”March 2026
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Double mushroom pizza Net +1
“The crowning glory of our meal, the double mushroom pizza, encapsulated the finest harmony of flavors. 😋🤤🤩💫❤️”
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“The crowning glory of our meal, the double mushroom pizza, encapsulated the finest harmony of flavors. 😋🤤🤩💫❤️”June 2025
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Grilled beef steak Net +1
“the chicken and beef gyoza were exceptionally flavorful, the tacos possessed a perfect crispness with well-balanced fillings, and the grilled beef steak was exquisitely tender and expertly cooked.”
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“the chicken and beef gyoza were exceptionally flavorful, the tacos possessed a perfect crispness with well-balanced fillings, and the grilled beef steak was exquisitely tender and expertly cooked.”June 2025
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Ipa Net +1
“A good place to take a good beer! IPA is amazing!”
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“A good place to take a good beer! IPA is amazing!”February 2026
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Long island burger Net +1
“Food and drinks were both reasonably priced, with an extensive menu featuring a huge collection of signature cocktails and various food options. I tried the Long Island Burger, and it was honestly one of the best meals I’ve had for its price—flavorful, juicy, and satisfying.”
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“Food and drinks were both reasonably priced, with an extensive menu featuring a huge collection of signature cocktails and various food options. I tried the Long Island Burger, and it was honestly one of the best meals I’ve had for its price—flavorful, juicy, and satisfying.”June 2025
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Mango sorbet Net +1
“We also tried their mocktails — the Cocolo and Mango Sorbet — both were super refreshing and delicious.”
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“We also tried their mocktails — the Cocolo and Mango Sorbet — both were super refreshing and delicious.”March 2026
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Mexican style peroni draft Net +1
“I suggest trying a Mexican style peroni draft SO good”
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“I suggest trying a Mexican style peroni draft SO good”June 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Sautéed beans Net +1
“Our culinary journey unfolded with a delightful array of flavors—the exquisitely prepared sautéed beans, my personal favorite, the impeccably mixed Delilah drink, while my friends opted for various other beverages.”
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“Our culinary journey unfolded with a delightful array of flavors—the exquisitely prepared sautéed beans, my personal favorite, the impeccably mixed Delilah drink, while my friends opted for various other beverages.”June 2025
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Shrimps tempura Net +1
“We went for our summer team outing, it's a good choice for summer, I asked some of my colleagues to rate the food quality and most of them said 6/10 they liked the chicken casadilla and burgers, myself and other colleague loved the shrimps tempura, we had lots of varieties and set menu option.”
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Review excerpts
“We went for our summer team outing, it's a good choice for summer, I asked some of my colleagues to rate the food quality and most of them said 6/10 they liked the chicken casadilla and burgers, myself and other colleague loved the shrimps tempura, we had lots of varieties and set menu option.”July 2024
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Sweet delilah Net +1
“I don't drink al cohol and really enjoyed the sweet delilah and my colleagues loved it too.”
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“I don't drink al cohol and really enjoyed the sweet delilah and my colleagues loved it too.”July 2024
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Burgers Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We went for our summer team outing, it's a good choice for summer, I asked some of my colleagues to rate the food quality and most of them said 6/10 they liked the chicken casadilla and burgers, myself and other colleague loved the shrimps tempura, we had lots of varieties and set menu option.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Chicken casadilla Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We went for our summer team outing, it's a good choice for summer, I asked some of my colleagues to rate the food quality and most of them said 6/10 they liked the chicken casadilla and burgers, myself and other colleague loved the shrimps tempura, we had lots of varieties and set menu option.”
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Shrimps with potatoes Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We tried sushi rice with tuna, the tuna was good but the rice very chewy, and we also tried shrimps with potatoes which was okay.”
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Drinks 2
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Delilah drink Net +1
“Our culinary journey unfolded with a delightful array of flavors—the exquisitely prepared sautéed beans, my personal favorite, the impeccably mixed Delilah drink, while my friends opted for various other beverages.”
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Review excerpts
“Our culinary journey unfolded with a delightful array of flavors—the exquisitely prepared sautéed beans, my personal favorite, the impeccably mixed Delilah drink, while my friends opted for various other beverages.”June 2025
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Passion cocktail Net +1
“Absolutely love Monkey! 🌮 The tacos are super tasty and the passion cocktail is amazing.”
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“Absolutely love Monkey! 🌮 The tacos are super tasty and the passion cocktail is amazing.”October 2025
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Sushi rice with tuna Net −1
“We tried sushi rice with tuna, the tuna was good but the rice very chewy, and we also tried shrimps with potatoes which was okay.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried sushi rice with tuna, the tuna was good but the rice very chewy, and we also tried shrimps with potatoes which was okay.”May 2024
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Wings Net −1
“The wings quality was substandard. Not good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The wings quality was substandard. Not good.”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Paloma cocktail Net −1
“However, I was very disappointed with the Paloma cocktail. The taste was quite strange, and it didn’t seem to include grapefruit juice, which is essential according to the recipe.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, I was very disappointed with the Paloma cocktail. The taste was quite strange, and it didn’t seem to include grapefruit juice, which is essential according to the recipe.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Come early if bowling or pool matters; one visitor said both fill up early in the evening.
Check booking. Ask about lane availability before settling in: bowling cannot be booked ahead and seating is capped at two hours.
Bring ID. Bring your Emirates ID or another accepted original document, especially since the venue serves alcohol and security checks age.
Use valet. If dining there, ask about the valet arrangement: a review reports four hours of free valet when you dine.
Check offers. Look for current promotions before visiting; reviews mention 50% off bowling at brunch and a Taco Tuesday food-and-drink offer.
Choose seating. For conversation, ask about the quieter seating area rather than the music-and-games side.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Walk - C2 Licensed District - Al Safa St
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long queues
Bowling and pool can fill up early, with other visitors also reporting long waits for pool and bowling.
Booking limits
Bowling cannot be booked in advance, while restaurant seating is limited to two hours and may conflict with getting a lane.
Loud music
The classic-music atmosphere can be loud enough that catching up with friends means raising your voice.
Food consistency
Food feedback is mixed: one review found the wings substandard, while another called the food average and criticised oily fries.
Entry handling
One regular customer reported a confrontational security interaction after arriving without a wallet or accessible Emirates ID.
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The Bottom Line
Brass Monkey - City Walk is a restaurant built around games and socialising in Al Wasl. The main attractions are its 12-lane bowling alley and interactive arcade, with billiards and darts giving groups more to do between food and drinks. Reviews make it a natural fit for birthdays, team socials and evenings with friends rather than a quiet meal.
The menu gets plenty of praise, including tacos, burgers, gyoza, pizza and the Long Island Burger. Feedback is not completely even: some diners found the food excellent, while others criticised the wings, oily fries or average overall quality. Drinks are a strong part of the experience, from the IPA and passion cocktail to mocktails such as Cocolo and Mango Sorbet.
Plan around demand. Bowling and pool can fill up early, and bowling cannot be booked in advance. Restaurant seating is reported to be limited to two hours, so ask how a lane and table will work together.
Music is lively but can be loud for conversation. If you dine in, reviews mention four hours of free valet, and checking current offers could help with the price. One customer paid 275dh per head and felt it was high, though worthwhile for game-focused groups.