Live entertainment
Brunches and evenings are regularly accompanied by live singers, bands and non-stop entertainment.
McGettigan's JLT
JLT Cluster J
McGettigan’s JLT is an Irish pub in JLT Cluster J, built around casual food, drinks and a lively night out. Reviews especially point to its weekend brunches, live music and multiple screens for watching sports.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
5,236 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sports viewing
Multiple screens make it a useful choice for watching matches and major sporting events.
Brunches
Weekend brunches are praised for generous food, drinks and a lively atmosphere.
Outdoor seating
The garden-style outdoor seating is especially appealing during Dubai’s cooler months.
Security
Visible security inside and outside helps the venue feel well-managed and comfortable.
Pork roast
The pork roast was singled out as particularly well cooked and full of flavour.
Quiz nights
Quiz nights add a participatory option beyond the usual drinks, food and music.
Ladies’ night
Wednesday ladies’ night includes a reported AED 99 deal with mix-and-match drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. If you are booking a drunch, confirm parking arrangements first; one guest said a paid booking was lost after being turned away.
Choose seasons. Choose the outdoor area between November and April; summer conditions were described as too hot for sitting outside.
Skip popcorn. Avoid the Korean chicken popcorn if you are ordering food for the table; it received a particularly poor review.
Check screens. For a major match, ask which event is showing on the main screen rather than assuming every screen has the same broadcast.
Check offers. Look at the current happy-hour and Wednesday ladies’ night terms before ordering, as reviewers highlight these as value-focused options.
Expect music. If you want a quieter meal, check the schedule first; live bands and performances are a recurring part of the venue’s atmosphere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
next to Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Al Thanyah Fifth - JLT Cluster J, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Live music
Live bands and singers are a central part of the evening atmosphere and weekend brunch experience.
Pork Ribs
Pork ribs were specifically called out as a delicious food choice alongside sports and live music.
Sunday roast
Regulars return for the Sunday roast as well as brunch, with the food and service both praised.
Beyond burger
The Beyond Burger is mentioned as a vegan-friendly pub-food option, although vegan choices are described as limited.
Common Concerns
High prices
One long-time regular felt prices had risen sharply and the atmosphere had lost some of its earlier energy.
No Guinness
A reviewer specifically objected that Guinness was unavailable, which may disappoint traditional Irish-pub regulars.
Parking problems
A regular reported being turned away by the parking attendant despite having already paid for a drunch.
Slow service
One visit had notably slow service despite there being many staff members present.
Drink quality
One review found the cocktails diluted, while another specifically disliked the Korean chicken popcorn.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 99
Wednesday ladies’ night
“This spot is fantastic! The Wednesday ladies’ night is an amazing deal at just AED 99, where you can even mix and match your own drinks”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
McGettigan’s JLT is a lively Irish pub in JLT Cluster J for drinks, pub food, sports and live entertainment. The strongest reasons to visit are its weekend brunches, live bands and multiple screens for watching matches. Quiz nights and a Wednesday ladies’ night add more structured reasons to come than simply stopping by for a pint.
Food feedback is generally positive but uneven. Pork roast, pork ribs, wings, pizza and burgers all receive good mentions, while the Korean chicken popcorn is best avoided according to one reviewer. Brunch packages are repeatedly described as enjoyable, with food, drinks and singers helping create a high-energy setting.
The outdoor seating is pleasant from November to April, but too hot in summer. There are practical caveats. A reviewer reported slow service, and another long-time regular complained about rising prices and the lack of Guinness.
Parking is the biggest concern: one guest said they were turned away despite having paid AED 249 for a drunch. If you are booking a package, confirm the parking situation beforehand. For sports, ask what is scheduled on the main screen, as one visitor found horse racing taking priority over a requested event.