Match Viewing
Big screens and live sports make it a natural choice for watching cricket or football with drinks.
Majestic Barrels Bar
Al Mankhool
Majestic Barrels Bar is a sports bar in Al Mankhool with big-screen match viewing, drinks and pool tables. Reviews also point to a lively late-evening atmosphere, with DJs and food such as chicken 65 and crispy calamari making it a place to settle in with friends.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
600 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pool Tables
Pool tables give groups something to do between plays or after the match.
Lively Ambience
DJ-led music, energetic lighting and a lively crowd create a late-evening atmosphere for groups and casual nights out.
Chicken 65
Chicken 65 stands out in one review as exceptionally crisp, making it a more dependable food pick than a generic bar snack.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe attentive, welcoming service, including regular table follow-ups and helpful menu guidance.
Drink Deals
Reviews mention happy hours, affordable beers and other drink offers, giving early or promotional visits extra value.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive Early. Come around 7:30–8pm if you want a table; one review says the venue starts getting crowded after 8.
Confirm Matches. Call or confirm at the door that your exact match is still on the big screen before ordering, especially during pool tournaments.
Check Offers. Ask staff to confirm the current happy-hour terms before ordering, since one visitor received incorrect information.
Avoid Smoke. If smoke bothers you, request a table outside the main area; a review specifically says this felt less overwhelming.
Expect Noise. For a serious match watch, check whether music will continue during play, as one visitor says management did not stop it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Majestic City Retreat Hotel - Al Mankhool Rd
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| 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 |
Popular Mentions
Crispy calamari
Crispy calamari was described as a well-spiced accompaniment to drinks.
Nachos
Nachos are one of the more positively reviewed bar snacks.
Common Concerns
Screening Changes
A football group was told the match would be shown, then learned after ordering that a pool tournament had taken over the screen.
Game Noise
One visitor says music continued during a match despite asking management to stop it.
Crowded Seating
The venue can feel tight at busy times, and one World Cup booking reportedly had no seats available.
Smoking Room
It is a smoking bar, although one review says tables outside the main area felt less overwhelming.
Music Quality
Some weekend and DJ-focused reviews found the music boring or poorly matched to the evening.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 100 per person
cover charge
“Booked for AED 100 per person cover charge, asked for AED 150, no apology!”Google review · July 2026
AED 150
cover charge
“Booked for AED 100 per person cover charge, asked for AED 150, no apology!”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Majestic Barrels Bar is a sports bar in Al Mankhool aimed at evenings with friends, drinks and live action. Customers mention big-screen viewing for cricket and football, pool tables, happy hours and DJ-led music. It can work well when the priority is a lively night rather than a quiet meal.
Food reviews are mixed but include some clear standouts. Chicken 65 was praised as exceptionally crisp, while crispy calamari, nachos, chicken lollipop, seekh kebab and biryani also receive positive mentions. Other visitors found the menu limited, especially for vegetarian dishes, and described some items as merely average.
The room gets busier after 8pm, so arriving around 7:30–8pm is a practical way to improve your chances of getting a table. It is also a smoking bar; seating outside the main area may be more comfortable if you are sensitive to smoke. Service is often described as friendly and attentive.
Match nights need a little checking. One group was told a football match would be shown, then found a pool tournament had displaced it after they ordered. Another review says music played through a game.
Pricing feedback ranges from reasonable deals to drinks being expensive, and one World Cup booking reported a disputed cover charge and no seating.