Live Bands
Live bands and DJs create an energetic night-out atmosphere, with strong feedback on the music after trivia and during events.
Lock, Stock & Barrel Business Bay
Business Bay
Lock, Stock & Barrel Business Bay is a lively bar for after-work drinks, dancing, sports screenings and live music. Reviews particularly highlight its roast menu, generous sharing food and energetic bands, though the atmosphere can be very loud.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,955 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sports Screens
A giant screen, football matches and a halftime DJ make it a popular spot for watching major games.
Roast Menu
The roast comes with plentiful vegetables and Yorkshire puddings, with beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mentioned.
Happy Hours
Reviews describe the happy-hour drinks and food deals as convenient, with affordable beer also receiving a mention.
Generous Portions
Sharing-style food and generous portions work well for groups, especially during live-music dinners.
No Cover
One first-time visitor noted there was no entrance fee, with drinks available to purchase while dancing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Charges. Ask about table, game and drink charges before ordering; one guest said an AED 100 pool-table fee was not stated.
Expect Noise. Choose another venue if you need easy conversation, or prepare for club-level volume during matches and live music.
Try Roast. On Sundays, consider the roast menu; the chicken or vegetarian roast can be paired with mushroom gravy.
Check Ladies' Night. Thursday ladies' night was reported as running from 8–11pm with free drinks, so confirm the current arrangement before going.
Share Dishes. For groups, sharing-style orders are practical; reviews describe the portions as satisfying during busy live-music evenings.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Renaissance Business Bay Hotel - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Monday's "Unlimited Wings"
The Monday wings promotion includes different flavours, with honey and sesame singled out as a favourite.
Rockstar Collins
The Rockstar Collins was recommended as a creative cocktail choice.
1-meter pizza
The 1-meter pizza includes three different types of pizza, making it a group-friendly order.
Margarita Flatbread
The Margarita Flatbread was described as light and crispy, with tomato sauce, cheese and fresh basil.
Hummus Trio
The Hummus Trio combines beetroot, sun-dried tomato and smoked pumpkin hummus on one platter.
Guinness on tap
Guinness on tap is specifically mentioned alongside the pub-style atmosphere and broad beer selection.
Common Concerns
Very Loud
Several reviews say the music reaches club-level volume, making conversation difficult and causing discomfort during football screenings.
Service Gaps
Reviews describe inconsistent front-of-house service, including rude interactions, forgotten orders and an unwelcoming entrance experience.
Order Pressure
One football visitor says staff pushed the group to order quickly and challenged whether their first order was large enough to keep the table.
Pricing Clarity
A review alleges unclear pricing and another reports an unexpected charge for pool-table games.
Limited Food
One review found the food selection limited and said the dance area could feel cramped compared with the JBR branch.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
280aed
1 meter beer
“Must try the 1 meter beer for only 280aed (10 glasses)”Google review · July 2025
aed 100
pool table games
“Last but not least, they chase us away from the pool table n demanded we pay aed 100 for the games which was not stated anywhere”Google review · October 2024
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The Bottom Line
Lock, Stock & Barrel Business Bay is built around lively evenings rather than quiet dining. You can watch football on a giant screen, dance to DJs, catch live bands and order drinks during happy hour. Trivia nights, ladies’ nights and themed events add more reasons to check the calendar before visiting.
Food is more substantial than the party-first setting might suggest. Reviews mention generous sharing portions, a Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings and vegetarian, beef, lamb and chicken choices, plus wings, burgers, tacos, nachos and flatbreads. The roast and wings receive especially useful praise, while one visitor found the overall food selection limited.
The main trade-off is volume. Multiple guests describe the music as club-loud, with conversation difficult even at the same table; that may suit dancing and match-day energy but not a relaxed catch-up. Service feedback is mixed too: many guests praise attentive staff, while others report rude entrance interactions, forgotten orders, pressure to spend and unclear charges.
Ask about pricing and game fees before settling in. Parking has been described as free with a stamp, and one first-time visitor reported no entrance fee, but it is worth confirming current terms.