Sports screens
The screens show cricket, football and other sporting events without drowning out conversation.
Charlie's Pub
Trade Centre
Charlie's Pub is a small, cozy sports pub in Trade Centre for beers, conversation and live games on screen. Reviews highlight dishes including the rib eye steak and apple tart, while the traditional pub setting suits relaxed after-work drinks more than a loud night out.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
255 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pub beers
Reviewers mention properly chilled glasses, well-poured beers and a traditional pub feel.
Apple tart
The apple tart was singled out as a highlight and recommended as a standout dessert.
Quiet setting
The smaller, peaceful atmosphere works well for catching up or having a team meeting.
Food variety
Reviews describe a varied menu with flavorful dishes, including chicken tikka masala and tacos.
Craft beers
Craft and Irish beers receive praise for their quality, pouring and reasonable pricing in older reviews.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. Check the current happy-hour timing before visiting; one review says it finishes at 18:00.
Mind smoking. If you dislike smoke or are bringing children, note that the pub has a smoking area.
Allow time. Allow extra time on weekends if you are ordering food, as one review reports slower service then.
Check promotions. Confirm current beer or craft-beer promotions before planning around them, since offers can change.
Choose quietly. For a calmer catch-up, consider visiting when it is quiet; one reviewer found the pub peaceful and conversation-friendly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Union Tower - 1 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Half Chcken
A regular visitor recommends the Half Chcken, describing it as perfectly cooked.
Rib eye steak
The rib eye steak is specifically mentioned as a favourite dish.
Seafood platter
The seafood platter is mentioned alongside the rib eye steak as a liked dish.
Common Concerns
Smoking smell
It is a smoking pub, and one reviewer said the smell lingered on their clothes after leaving.
Drink prices
A review specifically calls the AED70 Negroni uncompetitive compared with nearby and Marina bars.
Steak doneness
One steak ordered medium rare arrived almost well done at the edges and medium in the middle.
Weekend delays
A review warns that service can slow during weekends, while another reported food taking more than 30 minutes.
Uneven ambience
Some feedback describes the pub as gloomy and cold, contrasting with the cheerful pub atmosphere others enjoyed.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED70
Negroni
“AED70 for a Negroni? You can have it at AED45 in a buzzling upscale bar in the Marina, for example”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Charlie's Pub is a compact sports pub in Trade Centre with a traditional, cozy feel. It gives you a place to watch cricket or football on screens while still talking comfortably, making it a natural choice for after-work drinks, a low-key team meeting or catching up with friends. Beer and food are the main draw, with reviews mentioning rib eye steak, tacos, chicken tikka masala and the apple tart.
The drinks experience gets detailed praise: one reviewer noted properly chilled glasses and well-poured beers, while older feedback mentions craft and Irish beers, draft-beer deals and a buy-one-get-one beer offer through Entertainer. Promotions and happy-hour timings should be checked before you go; one review says happy hour finishes at 18:00. There are a few practical cautions.
This is a smoking pub, and one guest said the smell stayed on their clothes, so it may not suit children or smoke-sensitive visitors. Weekend service can be slower, and a steak ordered medium rare was reported as overcooked at the edges. Drink pricing has also drawn criticism, including a reported AED70 Negroni.
The atmosphere is usually described as peaceful, though one visit found it gloomy and cold.