Sports screens
A compact sports bar with TVs in booths and around the room, useful for watching matches.
Centre Circle Bar
Al Barsha
Centre Circle Bar is a small Al Barsha sports bar with TVs around the room, billiards and a friendly, informal feel. Reviews highlight its live music, beer selection and dishes such as the Guinness pie, though its current opening status is worth checking first.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
100 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly service
Several visitors describe the staff as welcoming and attentive, with a relaxed, family-like atmosphere.
Live music
The live band is a major draw in many reviews, especially for evenings with more energy.
Pool table
There is a billiards table, and another review specifically mentions free pool.
Food value
Reviews mention generous portions, decent pricing and well-liked dishes including pie and spaghetti.
Brunch
The Friday brunch was described as freshly made, with caring staff and drinks included.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check first. Confirm the bar is open before setting out, as a 2023 review reported possible closure during a hotel rebrand.
Ask sports. If you are visiting for football, ask what is being shown; one recent review says Premier League matches were no longer screened.
Choose bottled. For beer, consider bottled options: one reviewer found the draught beer less appealing.
Try happy hour. Check the happy-hour menu for beer and starters; one visitor enjoyed the butter chicken and fries combination.
Expect smoke. If cigarette smoke bothers you, bear in mind that one review found the amount of smoking disruptive.
Allow time. Leave extra time for food orders, since nachos once took 45 minutes to arrive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
4653+CHM - 23rd St
Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Butter chicken & fries
A reviewer found the butter chicken and fries worthwhile from the happy-hour starters menu.
Fried chicken burger
The fried chicken burger was ordered alongside mozzarella sticks in a positive food-and-service review.
Common Concerns
Opening status
One 2023 review said the bar appeared closed during a possible hotel rebrand, so verify that it is operating before visiting.
Sports changes
A 2025 review says the venue no longer showed Premier League matches.
Band quality
One visitor strongly disliked the weekend band, particularly the singer’s voice.
Smoking
Smoke from other customers was reported as disruptive to the overall experience.
Service delays
A reviewer waited 45 minutes for nachos, suggesting service can be slow at times.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30aed
beer
“Happy hour menu is with beer/wine beer costs 30aed & starters also they have in happy hour menu”Google review · February 2022
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The Bottom Line
Centre Circle Bar is a small bar in Al Barsha built around casual drinks, televised sport, pool and live entertainment. Reviews describe TVs in booths and around the room, making it a natural choice for a match, while the billiards table and occasional band give you something to do beyond sitting at the bar. The atmosphere ranges from very quiet to lively, depending on the night.
Food gets mixed feedback, but there are some specific standouts. Customers have praised the Guinness pie, pie and spaghetti, butter chicken and fries, mozzarella sticks and the fried chicken burger. A Friday brunch was also described as freshly made, with drinks included.
The menu has been called good value by some visitors, although another reviewer preferred nearby Mall of the Emirates restaurants for food. Prices have varied: one review recorded beer at 30aed during happy hour, while a 2025 review called 46 dirhams for a happy-hour beer expensive. Bottled beer may be a better bet than draught.
Watch for smoke, possible crowding and slow service; nachos once took 45 minutes. Most importantly, check opening status and current sports listings before going, as later reviews raised concerns about closure and Premier League coverage.