Live music
Live music brings strong energy, especially on busy nights, with country and Irish performances mentioned by customers.
McGettigan's DWTC
Trade Centre
McGettigan’s DWTC is an Irish pub in Trade Centre with contemporary decor, live music and big-screen sports. It is a lively after-work and match-watching spot where you can settle in for Sunday roast beef or catch live performances with a drink.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
2,222 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sports viewing
Multiple screens and a projector make it a reliable choice for major matches, including NFL games.
Sunday roast
Sunday roast beef comes with generous portions of vegetables, making it a substantial weekend meal.
Vegan choice
The vegan menu includes options from appetisers through mains, including a Beyond Burger.
Helpful service
Staff have been described as staying helpful and attentive even when the pub was extremely busy.
Metro access
The DWTC location is convenient for public transport, with reviews placing it close to a metro station.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve or arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights, when tables can be hard to find.
Check smoking. If smoke bothers you, ask about the current seating arrangement before settling in; reviews report no proper non-smoking area.
Use the metro. Consider the metro rather than driving, as one match-night visitor had to park across the road or pay heavily.
Ask about tables. If you want pool or darts, ask staff about the rental and equipment-return process before playing.
Try starters. If food quality is your main concern, consider starters such as nachos rather than relying on a main course.
Verify offers. Check the current happy-hour and deal terms before ordering, since older reviews mention both changing prices and special vouchers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai World Trade Centre - Ground Floor, Convention Tower
Trade Center Second, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Pizza
Pizza is one of the dishes praised by a customer who regularly visits on lively nights.
Spice bag
The spice bag is mentioned alongside pizza as a favourite food order.
Nachos
Nachos are recommended by one diner, while another review describes the beef nachos portion as huge.
Turkey special
A festive Turkey special was described as particularly enjoyable during a seasonal visit.
Common Concerns
Smoking spread
Non-smokers report that smoke reaches across the venue, with no clearly separated area or adequate extraction.
High noise
Live music and busy pub nights can make conversation difficult, so it is not ideal for quiet meetings.
Parking cost
Parking has been difficult, with one customer reporting a possible 150 per-car charge unless parking is found across the road.
Food consistency
Food reviews vary: some customers praise it, while others found salmon flavourless, steak disappointing or mains poorly cooked.
Table access
Pool and darts access can be awkward; one group reportedly occupied the pool table for three hours without a fair-use system.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50AED
food voucher
“But the best offer is the one each Monday and Wednesday where you pay 50AED for food voucher and you get 3 free drinks from the happy hour menu”Google review · July 2022
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The Bottom Line
McGettigan’s DWTC is an Irish pub in Trade Centre that works particularly well for live music, big-match viewing and after-work drinks. Reviews mention multiple screens, a large projector and staff willing to put on specific NFL games. Live bands, country music and occasional trivia nights give it more energy than a standard bar, although the volume can make conversation difficult.
Food is mixed but there are some useful standouts: Sunday roast beef arrives with generous portions of vegetables, while pizza, spice bag, fries, nachos and the vegan Beyond Burger all receive positive mentions. Other diners found the salmon, steak or certain mains underwhelming, so starters and finger food may be the safer choice if you are mainly there for drinks. A long happy hour has been reported, sometimes running to 10pm, but older reviews also mention price increases and changing deals.
Friday and Saturday nights can be packed, and the pool table may be difficult to access without a clearer time-limit system. Smoking is the biggest practical caution for non-smokers, as several reviews say smoke spreads through the venue. Driving can also be awkward during events; the metro is a more straightforward option.