Match Viewing
Multiple screens and a big screen make it easy to follow live football, cricket and other matches.
Al Qusais
Freddy's Restro Cafe is a casual sports bar in Al Qusais where customers come to watch football, cricket and other matches on large screens. It also serves drinks and bar food, with chicken wings, pool games and complimentary popcorn mentioned among the more distinctive parts of the experience.
Source: Google Maps
Multiple screens and a big screen make it easy to follow live football, cricket and other matches.
A review describes the venue as spacious with plenty of seating, useful for groups watching live matches.
Customers repeatedly point to reasonably priced beer, including beer starting at 30 AED and Freddy's brewery at 29 AED.
Complimentary popcorn and crunchy fried peanuts add a useful extra when you are settling in for a drink or match.
There is a pool table, and another customer specifically enjoyed having staff help set up 8-ball games.
Chicken wings were described as a good starter, while the same review found the beef fry merely okay.
Ask Offers. Ask staff about drink combos or packages before ordering; reviews mention offers including beer-and-food combinations.
Expect Crowds. Avoid peak weekend match times if you want a quieter visit; one review says football and cricket matches can make the place very crowded.
Check Pool Fee. Confirm the pool-table charge before playing, since a customer specifically noted that the game costs extra.
Choose Dishes. Order familiar bar food carefully rather than experimenting widely; one long-time review advises selecting drinks and food selectively.
Mind Smoke. If cigarette smoke bothers you, reconsider weekend match visits; reviews say the smell can linger on your clothes afterward.
Ask Starters. Ask whether complimentary starters are available when you arrive, as one review says staff may provide them.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
One review highlights complimentary popcorn served throughout the visit.
A customer specifically mentions enjoying the 3 shot vodka with Orange juice.
A group ordered two tower beer and received one dish free with the beer tower.
Several reviews warn that the venue can be heavily smoky, especially during weekend matches, and mention poor ventilation.
Food feedback varies sharply: one customer reported overcooked, sweet food that became bitter after attempted changes.
One customer said the food took longer than expected and had to be taken away as a parcel.
Table service has been reported as poor when the venue is busy, so delays may be more likely at crowded times.
The pool game is not free; one visitor found the additional charge unexpected.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Pool table
“Pool table also available if you want to give it a try , costs aed 5/-”Google review · December 2021
The Bottom Line
Freddy's Restro Cafe in Al Qusais is built around the sports-bar routine: order a beer, settle in with friends and follow football or cricket across the venue's screens. Reviews mention a big screen, multiple matches playing at once and a pool table, so it suits people who want the game to be the main event rather than background decoration. The food is a mixed picture.
Chicken wings were described as nice, while beef fry was only okay in one visit and felt stale in another. Complimentary popcorn and crunchy fried peanuts are a welcome accompaniment to drinks, and customers have mentioned beer starting at 30 AED and Freddy's brewery at 29 AED. Drink combos and beer-tower deals are worth asking about before you order.
Atmosphere ranges from cosy and friendly to very crowded during major football or cricket matches. Service is often praised, but there are also reports of slow food, poor table service during busy periods and a cocktail dispute. The biggest practical caution is smoke: several reviews describe weak or absent ventilation, particularly on weekends.
Pool is available, but it is chargeable, so check the fee first.