Game screens
Multiple indoor and outdoor screens make it easy to follow live sport, especially in cooler weather.
Bridgewater Tavern
Business Bay
Bridgewater Tavern is a spacious sports bar and live-music venue in Business Bay, with indoor and outdoor seating beside the canal. Reviews make it especially appealing for watching matches on multiple screens, joining quiz or game nights, and ordering crowd-pleasers such as burgers and loaded fries.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
423 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Canal terrace
The outdoor seating has attractive canal and waterfall views, with sunset singled out as a particularly good time.
Live music
Evening live music adds energy without being overwhelming, according to one review.
Food portions
Recent diners praised the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken and ribs for generous, fresh and flavorful portions.
Group space
The venue is spacious with ample seating, and reviews mention it working for groups, families and different social occasions.
Game nights
Thursday game and quiz nights can turn a casual meal into a more interactive evening.
What to Eat at Bridgewater Tavern 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 Bridgewater Tavern, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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.
These items at Bridgewater Tavern got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bad a$$ burger Net +1
“TIP: go for the bad a$$ burger or the double barrel burger”
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“TIP: go for the bad a$$ burger or the double barrel burger”November 2017
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Beef quesadilla Net +1
“Amazing ambiance, great service and good food i chose beef Quesadilla and it was just great !”
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“Amazing ambiance, great service and good food i chose beef Quesadilla and it was just great !”September 2023
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Beef sandwich Net +1
“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”August 2026
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Black burger Net +1
“I tried their renowned 'Black Burger' and I wasn't disappointed... The food is great...”
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“I tried their renowned 'Black Burger' and I wasn't disappointed... The food is great...”September 2022
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Brooklyn brewery indian pale Net +1
“I tried the Brooklyn Brewery Indian Pale, And it was really really nice.”
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“I tried the Brooklyn Brewery Indian Pale, And it was really really nice.”September 2019
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Calamari Net +1
“The calamari was cooked just right with nice meaty pieces.”
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“The calamari was cooked just right with nice meaty pieces.”September 2018
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Chicken nachos Net +1
“We ordered the Chicken Nachos and it was brilliant. They were totally not reluctant on the Guacamole and Sauce.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Chicken Nachos and it was brilliant. They were totally not reluctant on the Guacamole and Sauce.”September 2019
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Double barrel burger Net +1
“TIP: go for the bad a$$ burger or the double barrel burger”
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Review excerpts
“TIP: go for the bad a$$ burger or the double barrel burger”November 2017
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Fried chicken Net +1
“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”August 2026
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Green lantern Net +1
“The service was excellent and we enjoyed the fancy drinks like the “Green Lantern” Made from Tequila, Triple Sec, Green Apple and Jalapeño. So much fun!”
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“The service was excellent and we enjoyed the fancy drinks like the “Green Lantern” Made from Tequila, Triple Sec, Green Apple and Jalapeño. So much fun!”July 2023
Honorable mentions (8)
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Loaded fries Net +1
“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”August 2026
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Merlot Net +1
“Just spent 10 nights in the Marriott Marquis and visited the Bridgewater Tavern most nights for a pre dinner drink (can recommend the Merlot 🍷🍷) We had a great time enjoying the atmosphere and watching sport on the big screens.”
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“Just spent 10 nights in the Marriott Marquis and visited the Bridgewater Tavern most nights for a pre dinner drink (can recommend the Merlot 🍷🍷) We had a great time enjoying the atmosphere and watching sport on the big screens.”September 2025
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Prawn tacos Net +1
“All staff in general where friendly and attentive and the prawn tacos were delicious and flavorful.”
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“All staff in general where friendly and attentive and the prawn tacos were delicious and flavorful.”June 2025
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Rib eye steak Net +1
“I had the Salmon and it was so delicious and juicy enjoyed it 😋 my partner had the rib eye steak and he loved it as well.”
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“I had the Salmon and it was so delicious and juicy enjoyed it 😋 my partner had the rib eye steak and he loved it as well.”May 2023
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Ribs Net +1
“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the beef sandwich, loaded fries, fried chicken, and ribs, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.”August 2026
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Salmon Net +1
“I had the Salmon and it was so delicious and juicy enjoyed it 😋 my partner had the rib eye steak and he loved it as well.”
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“I had the Salmon and it was so delicious and juicy enjoyed it 😋 my partner had the rib eye steak and he loved it as well.”May 2023
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Signature burger Net +1
“Fantastic signature burger.”
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“Fantastic signature burger.”August 2024
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Smash burger Net +1
“Although a somewhat limited menu, the quality is great. I recommend the Smash Burger but get ready to get messy.”
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“Although a somewhat limited menu, the quality is great. I recommend the Smash Burger but get ready to get messy.”August 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Frozen tasting pizza Net −1
“- service is pretty slow and forgetful. Food is bland, paid around 22 usd for a frozen tasting pizza.”
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Critical review excerpts
“- service is pretty slow and forgetful. Food is bland, paid around 22 usd for a frozen tasting pizza.”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Use happy hour. Visit between 4pm and 7pm for the reported happy-hour deals on drinks.
Request terrace. Ask for the second-floor terrace if you want the strongest canal and waterfall views, especially in cooler weather.
Book big games. For major tournaments, reserve ahead: one World Cup reviewer found empty tables unavailable without a reservation.
Order early. Place the food order before settling on drinks, as one diner found the kitchen slower than expected.
Choose indoors. If service speed matters, consider indoor seating; one review found outdoor service poor but indoor service much better.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Business Bay, 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 – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report delayed attention, drinks and payment; one diner waited 20 minutes before being attended to.
Limited menu
The menu is described as limited, and one review says the newer menu removed the remaining gluten-free options.
Loud music
Music can be loud enough to affect the atmosphere and conversation.
Game audio
One diner found the sound confusing when different sports were shown and heard in separate areas.
Food inconsistency
Although many diners enjoy the food, some older reviews describe bland, oily or average dishes.
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The Bottom Line
Bridgewater Tavern is a large, casual sports bar in Business Bay built around live matches, big screens and a canal-side setting. You can watch games indoors or outdoors, order bar favourites such as the Smash Burger, Chicken Nachos or Black Burger, and catch live music, quiz nights or themed brunch events. It suits groups particularly well, though reviews also mention family visits and quieter drinks after work.
The outdoor terrace is the main draw when the weather cooperates: diners describe canal and waterfall views, with sunset making a strong impression. Indoors, there is comfortable seating and a clearer all-weather setup for sport. Valet parking was described as convenient, and older reviews mention a pool table, dart board and foosball table.
Timing matters. Happy hour is reported from 4pm to 7pm, while major football tournaments can require advance reservations even when tables appear empty. Service is often praised, but other diners report long waits for attention, cocktails, food and final bills.
The music can also be loud, and one reviewer disliked mixed sports audio. Gluten-free diners should check the current menu carefully, as a review says earlier options had been removed.