Airport meals
It is a reliable layover stop, with several reviews describing quick, tasty meals when flights are boarding soon.
O'Regan's Irish Bar and Restaurant
Al Garhoud
O'Regan's is an Irish bar and restaurant in Al Garhoud, serving airport travellers and layover guests around the clock. Reviews highlight its juicy burger, all-day breakfast and Guinness on tap, alongside a relaxed place to eat or have a drink before a flight.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
102 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Juicy burger
The 220g burger comes with masala fries and coleslaw, and was praised as one of the best airport burgers.
Guinness tap
Guinness is available on tap, making the pub a practical stop for a beer as well as a meal.
Hearty portions
Customers repeatedly mention generous servings, including the all-day breakfast and the 220g burger.
Quiet setting
The restaurant can feel like a calm escape from the terminal, particularly during quieter flight periods and early hours.
Aircraft views
Some tables have a direct view of aircraft activity, giving the airport setting a useful bit of atmosphere.
Travel-friendly setup
Reviews mention 24/7 opening, wireless charging pads at tables and plugs with USB at the high counters.
What to Eat at O'Regan's Irish Bar and Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For O'Regan's Irish Bar and Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at O'Regan's Irish Bar and Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Burger paddy Net +4
“This is the best hamburger I have ever had among most the airport. No wonder the employees of the airport also recommend O’Regan’s Irish Bar.”
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“This is the best hamburger I have ever had among most the airport. No wonder the employees of the airport also recommend O’Regan’s Irish Bar.”February 2026
“Really delicious burger and Guinness on tap. Friendly staff and was a nice quiet spot in the early hours of the morning.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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All day breakfast Net +1
“When we had a layover at DXB in the airport hotel, we stumbled upon this restaurant. Naturally we gave it a try, their all day breakfast looked convincing. It sure was. The food comes in large portions, and all of them were quality cooked. Not to mention the staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming.”
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“When we had a layover at DXB in the airport hotel, we stumbled upon this restaurant. Naturally we gave it a try, their all day breakfast looked convincing. It sure was. The food comes in large portions, and all of them were quality cooked. Not to mention the staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming.”December 2025
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Beef steak Net +1
“beef steak and pizza was so tasty. Highly recommended this place. 🌸”
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“beef steak and pizza was so tasty. Highly recommended this place. 🌸”December 2025
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Buffalo wings Net +1
“Dropped in for a pint of Guinness and a bite. Seriously good buffalo wings!”
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“Dropped in for a pint of Guinness and a bite. Seriously good buffalo wings!”April 2024
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Butter chicken Net +1
“I'm a staff at the airport and ever since l discovered this restaurant l try to come atleast one a month. The food here is incredible no matter what you choose to get. My favourite is their burger and butter chicken.”
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“I'm a staff at the airport and ever since l discovered this restaurant l try to come atleast one a month. The food here is incredible no matter what you choose to get. My favourite is their burger and butter chicken.”December 2025
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Coleslaw Net +1
“The food is amazing and really good portions. The burger paddy was the promised juicy 220g and came with godly masala fries and real good coleslaw. Priced at 18€ this the same I pay in Vienna.”
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“The food is amazing and really good portions. The burger paddy was the promised juicy 220g and came with godly masala fries and real good coleslaw. Priced at 18€ this the same I pay in Vienna.”March 2026
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Crispy calamari Net +1
“The crispy calamari I tried were delicious, loved the presentation and overall atmosphere.”
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“The crispy calamari I tried were delicious, loved the presentation and overall atmosphere.”January 2024
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Guinness Net +1
“Dropped in for a pint of Guinness and a bite. Seriously good buffalo wings! Very good pint and a nice wee dram of Sextons Irish Whisky.”
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“Dropped in for a pint of Guinness and a bite. Seriously good buffalo wings! Very good pint and a nice wee dram of Sextons Irish Whisky.”April 2024
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Irish hot chocolate Net +1
“Great Irish hot chocolate…the best”
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“Great Irish hot chocolate…the best”December 2025
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Kilkenny Net +1
“Finally an Irish Bar is back at Dubai Airport after a long hiatus. And along with it a pint of my much missed Kilkenny.”
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“Finally an Irish Bar is back at Dubai Airport after a long hiatus. And along with it a pint of my much missed Kilkenny.”June 2024
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Mushroom cream soup Net +1
“😉 I tried cream of mushroom soup and superfood salad. Very tasty!🤤”
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“😉 I tried cream of mushroom soup and superfood salad. Very tasty!🤤”January 2024
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Pizza Net +1
“beef steak and pizza was so tasty. Highly recommended this place. 🌸”
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“beef steak and pizza was so tasty. Highly recommended this place. 🌸”December 2025
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Superfood salad Net +1
“😉 I tried cream of mushroom soup and superfood salad. Very tasty!🤤”
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“😉 I tried cream of mushroom soup and superfood salad. Very tasty!🤤”January 2024
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Classic margarita Net +1
“I had a fantastic meal at the Irish Bar & Restaurant at Dubai International Airport. The pasta was delicious, and the classic margarita hit the spot.”
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“I had a fantastic meal at the Irish Bar & Restaurant at Dubai International Airport. The pasta was delicious, and the classic margarita hit the spot.”September 2024
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Sextons irish whisky Net +1
“Very good pint and a nice wee dram of Sextons Irish Whisky.”
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“Very good pint and a nice wee dram of Sextons Irish Whisky.”April 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Signature ceasar Net −1
“Bar drinks only. Do not try food - half of us felt not well after their signature Ceasar), unfrozen burgers did not help either. Mushroom cream soup was OK.”
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“Bar drinks only. Do not try food - half of us felt not well after their signature Ceasar), unfrozen burgers did not help either. Mushroom cream soup was OK.”September 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow buffer. If your flight is close, ask whether the kitchen can prioritise your order; some travellers received food quickly, but others reported long waits.
Try breakfast. For an early flight or layover, consider the all-day breakfast, which includes sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, grilled tomatoes and toast.
Ask seating. If aircraft views matter, ask about window seating before settling in, as one airport employee repeatedly found those seats restricted.
Pack a layer. The air-conditioning has been described as very cold, so a light layer may make a longer stop more comfortable.
Use charging. Bring your cable: tables reportedly have wireless charging pads, while high-counter seats have plugs and USB.
Visit off-peak. For a quieter meal, consider an early or low-flight period; one reviewer found it quiet during a lull in flights.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Concourse C, Terminal 3 - Dubai International Airport - near Gate C17
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several airport-employee reviews describe cold treatment, ignored requests and a noticeably less welcoming experience.
Slow requests
One customer waited 10 minutes for a piece of toast and another 15 minutes for extra bread.
Cold air-conditioning
The dining room can feel uncomfortably cold despite Dubai's outdoor heat.
Seating dispute
A review reports being refused entry despite seeing available space, while another describes repeated restrictions on empty window seats.
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The Bottom Line
O'Regan's is an Irish pub-style restaurant in Al Garhoud and a useful Dubai airport stop for a proper meal, a pint or both. Reviews point to a juicy 220g burger with masala fries and coleslaw, Guinness on tap, and an all-day breakfast with sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, grilled tomatoes and toast. The menu also reaches beyond pub staples, with mentions of buffalo wings, pasta, steak, pizza and salads.
The strongest reason to consider it is convenience without the feel of a rushed fast-food counter. Travellers describe generous portions, a relaxed atmosphere and, when the kitchen and floor team are moving well, impressively fast service before boarding. It is open 24/7 according to one review, and tables reportedly include wireless charging pads; high-counter seats have plugs and USB.
Some guests also enjoy views towards the aircraft parking area. There are important caveats. Service is not consistent: airport employees reported feeling unwelcome, one customer waited 10 minutes for toast and a further 15 minutes for extra bread, and another disputed being told there was no space despite seeing tables available.
Pricing is described as reasonable by some reviewers but high by UAE standards, as expected for airport dining. The air-conditioning can also be uncomfortably cold, so allow time and check seating before ordering.