Indian Food
Reviewers praise the Indian food, including satisfying biryani, Kori Rotti and well-spiced dishes.
Namaste Dubai Restro Bar
Barsha Heights
Namaste Dubai Restro Bar is a sports bar in Barsha Heights with Indian food, live sports and a social hangout feel. Reviews also mention a pool table and shisha, making it suited to casual drinks, cricket watching and meals with friends.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
149 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sports Setting
A pool table, outdoor seating and live sports entertainment give the venue a clear group-hangout appeal.
Welcoming Service
Several reviews describe the staff as friendly and helpful, including assistance choosing less-spicy dishes.
Good Value
Customers mention reasonable prices, good deals and affordable food compared with nearby Dubai restaurants.
Shisha Options
Shisha is available, with one reviewer specifically noting that the venue had good flavours.
Parking Available
One review specifically notes convenient access and parking, useful if you are driving to Barsha Heights.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Smoking. Ask about smoking before you go; reviews say there is no separate non-smoking area, even when bringing children.
Confirm Bookings. Reconfirm your reservation and ask about any match-day minimum spend before arriving, especially for a cricket screening.
Check Offers. Ask staff to explain current food-and-drink deals before ordering; one group learned later about a better beer-and-food combination.
Check Draught. If ordering draught beer, check its taste and carbonation early; one reviewer said two Budweisers were flat.
Expect Cricket Noise. If you want a quieter drink, avoid busy match screenings; a reviewer found it noisy while cricket was showing.
Choose Your Area. The covered outdoor area may have more atmosphere but can be very smoky, while the indoor area was described as quieter.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Social Hotel
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Caesars Salad
One reviewer singled out the Caesars salad as a standout alongside the Indian food.
Chili Paneer
Chili paneer was among the dishes a reviewer enjoyed during a visit with several friends.
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken lollipop was included in a positively reviewed order of sharing dishes.
Veg Manchurian with Haka Noodles
This named combination appeared in a review praising the food selection.
Common Concerns
Smoking Everywhere
Reviews say there is no separate non-smoking area, so this may not suit guests sensitive to smoke or families with minors.
Loud Atmosphere
Music can be very loud, particularly around cricket screenings, and one guest found the venue too noisy for conversation.
Uneven Service
Some guests report dismissive or rude service, including complaints that were not escalated to a manager.
Drink Quality
A reviewer found draught beers flat or off-tasting and said the issue was not resolved smoothly.
Booking Confusion
One group arrived expecting a reservation but was told no reservation existed and was then quoted a cricket-match minimum spend.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 dirham
draught Heineken or Budweiser
“Was convinced by the 30 dirham offer for draught Heineken or Budweiser”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Namaste Dubai Restro Bar is a sports bar in Barsha Heights built around casual meals, drinks and watching live sport. Reviews mention a pool table, outdoor seating and cricket screenings, so it makes most sense for a group hangout rather than a quiet dinner. The menu leans strongly towards Indian food, with Kori Rotti, chili paneer, chicken lollipop, biryani and veg manchurian with haka noodles all appearing in customer reviews.
Shisha and cocktails are also mentioned. Food feedback is generally positive, with reviewers praising generous portions, helpful advice on spice levels and dishes such as salmon biryani and mango lassi. Pricing is described as reasonable, and one customer came for a 30 dirham draught Heineken or Budweiser offer.
There are also reports of drink-quality problems, including flat or off-tasting draught beer, so check your order early. The main practical caution is the atmosphere: smoking is permitted and reviews repeatedly say there is no separate non-smoking area. Music can be very loud during cricket, while the covered outdoor section may be smokier than indoors.
Service ranges from warm and attentive to dismissive, and one group had a reservation dispute, so confirm bookings and any match-day spending rules before setting out.
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