Sports viewing
Multiple reviews highlight the sports-viewing setup, including Formula One and major football events.
Crafty Fox Gastropub & Sports Bar
Jumeirah
Crafty Fox is a laid-back gastropub and sports bar in Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating for live matches, drinks and pub food. Reviews make the British breakfast and Sunday roast stand out, while the golf-course setting gives it a clear after-golf and weekend gathering angle.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
230 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
British breakfast
The British breakfast is described as fresh and good value, with tea or coffee and juice included.
Sunday roast
The Sunday roast, especially the beef, is a recurring reason to visit.
Outdoor lounge
The outdoor lounge gives groups a comfortable place to meet away from the indoor bar.
Golf setting
The golf-course clubhouse setting works well for a drink or meal before or after a round.
Generous portions
One lunch review specifically notes that the portions are generous alongside the sporty atmosphere.
Parking
A reviewer found plenty of parking around the golf club.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dog rules. If you are bringing a dog, confirm the current policy before travelling; recent visitors were turned away after being seated.
Allow time. Build in extra time during busy periods, as one review reports waiting 30 minutes for coffees.
Choose quieter times. For a calmer meal, consider daytime or off-peak visits; the venue can be crowded and loud.
Ask availability. Ask what food and drinks are currently available before settling on an order, as one visit found several items unavailable.
Expect event rules. For football fan zones, check supporter-item rules in advance if you plan to bring flags or noise-makers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Golf & Country Club
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| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Guinness
A named drink choice mentioned alongside Formula One viewing.
Chicken burger
A casual food order that one visitor enjoyed with beer and rum.
Crispy white bait
One reviewer singled out this appetizer among the beach-style bites.
Common Concerns
No dogs
Recent visitors were seated and then told that dogs were no longer allowed, causing disruption for planned dog-friendly visits.
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including delayed drinks, coffees and food.
Food delays
One repeat visitor said food arrived late and was not fresh hot on both visits.
Loud atmosphere
The venue can become crowded and loud, and indoor music has sometimes competed with sports commentary.
Fan restrictions
At least one football fan found the fan zone restrictive, with a national flag and vuvuzela not permitted.
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The Bottom Line
Crafty Fox is a Jumeirah gastropub and sports bar built around live games, drinks and casual meals. Multiple screens support big-match viewing, while the indoor and outdoor spaces suit groups meeting before or after golf. The relaxed daytime atmosphere is also mentioned positively, and parking around the golf club has been described as plentiful.
Food is more than an afterthought. The British breakfast comes with tea or coffee and juice, the Sunday roast is especially praised for its beef, and reviews also mention a Guinness during Formula One, a chicken burger, wings, shrimp and rare steak. Portions have been called generous, although the kitchen has not been consistent: one visitor said food arrived late and was not fresh hot on both visits, while another described a pizza very poorly.
Service is similarly variable. Many customers describe attentive, friendly hospitality, but others report 20- to 30-minute waits, missed orders and unavailable menu items. It can also get crowded and loud, so daytime or off-peak visits may be easier if you want conversation.
Check the current dog policy before travelling; several recent visitors were turned away after the venue changed its rules. Football fan-zone rules may also restrict flags and vuvuzelas.