Live entertainment
Live DJs, singers and weekend performances give the bar an energetic evening atmosphere, with customers also mentioning dancing and a belly dancer.
Fat Frogs
Bur Dubai
Fat Frogs is a sports bar and restaurant in Bur Dubai with a relaxed atmosphere, pub-style food and drinks. Reviews point to South Indian dishes such as fish nirvana, plus live music and dancing on selected nights.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
321 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
South Indian food
South Indian dishes receive specific praise, with fish nirvana singled out as something worth trying.
Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as polite, welcoming and attentive, including service delivered with a smile.
Affordable drinks
One customer describes it as an affordable beer bar, with cocktails and other drinks also receiving positive comments.
Relaxed setting
The atmosphere suits both social visits and quieter downtime, according to one review that mentions business meetings and solo visits.
Free nibbles
A review specifically mentions complimentary popcorn, peanuts and green salad served with the visit.
Pool tables
Billiards are available as part of the bar experience, giving groups something to do between food, drinks and music.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose weekends. Visit on a weekend if live entertainment matters to you; reviews mention live music and weekend singing performances.
Try fish. Consider ordering fish nirvana, a South Indian dish specifically highlighted by a customer as worth trying.
Use public transport. Public transport is described as an easy way to reach the bar, useful if you are planning to drink.
Ask breakfast options. If you want an English breakfast, ask about it directly; one traveller found one after specifically searching for it.
Expect noise. Choose a quieter time or seating away from the lobby if you are sensitive to sound, since music was reported there as noisy.
Allow buffet time. For a party or family gathering with a buffet, allow extra time before serving begins.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bus Station - 2 Al Rifa'a St - near Al Ghubaiba Road
Bur Dubai - Al Souq Al Kabeer, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian is singled out as a favourite by one customer.
Vegetarian Manchurian
Vegetarian Manchurian is mentioned alongside crispy veg as a well-liked food choice.
Crispy fries
Crispy fries are highlighted as a dish worth trying with drinks or a casual meal.
Thai Chicken Wrap Special with Broccoli Soup
This named special is mentioned as a satisfying combination meal.
Live music
Live music is a recurring reason customers describe visiting, particularly on weekends.
Common Concerns
Sound spill
Music can carry into the hotel lobby, which one customer found excessively noisy.
Breakfast gaps
One review found the breakfast selection inadequate, although the fruit and juices were considered good.
Buffet delay
A birthday-party review reported that the buffet took some time to start.
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The Bottom Line
Fat Frogs is a Bur Dubai sports bar and restaurant with a distinctly entertainment-led evening. You can come for food and drinks, play billiards, and catch DJs, singers or live music; several reviews also mention dancing and a belly dancer. Weekend visits are the clearest choice if music is part of the plan.
The food has more range than standard bar fare. South Indian dishes are specifically praised, with fish nirvana called out as worth trying. Other named favourites include Gobi Manchurian, crispy fries and the Thai Chicken Wrap Special with Broccoli Soup.
One customer also found a good English breakfast after looking for one, so breakfast may be worth asking about directly. Pricing is repeatedly described as affordable, and a dated review records the Thai Chicken Wrap Special with Broccoli Soup at AED 35. Complimentary popcorn, peanuts and green salad were also mentioned.
Public transport is described as easy to use, which is practical for a bar visit. The main cautions are atmosphere-related rather than food-related: music has been heard as far as the hotel lobby and was considered noisy by one reviewer. A birthday review also noted a delay starting the buffet, while another found the breakfast selection inadequate.
For parties, allow a little extra time; for conversation, check the seating and sound level when you arrive.