Live music
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McGettigan's Factory The Palm
Palm Jumeirah
McGettigan’s Factory The Palm is an industrial-feel Irish pub in Palm Jumeirah, combining pub favourites with small plates and sharing food. It is a lively choice for live bands, quiz nights, match viewing and drinks, while Sunday roast brunch gives it a more relaxed daytime side.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
956 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quiz nights
Quiz nights are a genuine draw, including competitive formats with music, artist and lyric rounds.
Sunday roast
The Sunday Roast Brunch is praised for generous, filling portions and a warm, comfortable setting.
Food variety
Reviews highlight crisp fish and chips, juicy dumplings, pizza, seafood and shareable nachos.
Cocktails
Cocktails receive repeated praise, including a refreshing mojito and an unusual Guinness Martini.
Sports viewing
The pub has a giant screen for major games, making it useful for rugby and football watch-alongs.
Pool table
A free pool table adds a competitive social option alongside food and drinks.
Accommodating team
Staff moved a guest between tables three times to reduce painful noise from the speakers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose seating. Ask for a table away from speakers and smoking areas if you want conversation or a quieter match-watching experience.
Confirm matches. Call ahead to confirm the exact screen and whether commentary will be on; a written request and two calls still caused confusion.
Use discounts. Check Entertainer availability for brunch: one guest reported using it to pay half price.
Allow time. For brunch, allow a long, relaxed sitting rather than a quick meal; one Saturday visit ran from noon to 5pm.
Plan parking. With Hilton valet, the car is left at the hotel entrance but collected from the basement, which may not be explained on arrival.
Expect buffet service. Brunch is buffet-style rather than table service, and reaching the mains and dessert may involve walking past the smoking area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm West Beach - Lobby Level
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Music Bingo
Music Bingo uses six competitive rounds covering artists, songs and completing lyrics.
Irish spice bag
The Irish spice bag divides opinion, with one guest calling it a standout and another finding it poorly described and unpleasant.
Common Concerns
Loud music
Live bands and weekend crowds can make conversation difficult, especially near speakers or birthday groups.
Slow service
Service has slowed during some visits, including one quieter Friday evening and a busy brunch.
Brunch value
One Saturday premium brunch review found the food cold and uninspired at 350 AED each after discount.
Screen confusion
A tennis visitor found the match on a smaller screen and the promised commentary was not provided.
No outdoor seating
An early visit felt gloomy, and the spacious interior had no outdoor seating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
385 AED per person
House package
“We took the House package for 385 AED per person”Google review · October 2023
485 AED
Premium package
“For 485 AED you can get the Premium package if you are more into draught beer (instead of bottled beer) cocktails or Prosecco”Google review · October 2023
350 AED each
premium package
“We paid 350 AED each via Entertainer discount for the premium package”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
McGettigan’s Factory The Palm is a lively Irish pub in Palm Jumeirah built around live music, drinks and social events. You can come for a quiz night, watch a major match on a large screen, play the free pool table or settle in with pub food and sharing dishes. The live band is a major attraction, although the volume can make conversation difficult.
Food reviews are strongest on fish and chips, nachos, burgers, pizza and dumplings. The Sunday Roast Brunch stands out for generous, filling portions, while the Saturday brunch has offered long sessions with buffet dishes, cold cuts, cheese and desserts. Quality and value are not completely consistent: one premium brunch review described cold, uninspired food despite paying 350 AED each after an Entertainer discount.
This is better for an energetic evening than a quiet dinner, particularly when bands or birthday groups are in. Ask for the quieter bar or seating away from speakers and smokers if needed. If you are coming for a specific sports broadcast, confirm the screen and commentary beforehand.
Hilton valet is available, but car collection is from the basement rather than the entrance.