Sunday roasts
The pork loin roast is praised for its generous portion, trimmings and gravy, with one diner calling it the best roast in Dubai.
Reform Social & Grill Dubai
The Lakes
Reform Social & Grill is a British-style gastropub in The Lakes, with classic comfort food, a garden setting and a lively bar. Reviews make the Sunday roast, full English breakfast and family-friendly outdoor area the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
2,737 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
British breakfast
The full English breakfast is a reliable draw, especially for diners looking for real bacon and a traditional British-style start.
Kids playground
The outdoor play area gives families a practical way to keep children occupied while adults eat and have drinks.
Pet friendly
Dogs are welcome, including in the outdoor setting, which several reviewers value for family breakfasts and casual meals.
Outdoor setting
The garden and terrace provide spacious seating with greenery, string lights and lake views mentioned as a pleasant change from the city.
Generous portions
Portions are consistently described as large, from roast dinners and Yorkshire puddings to burgers and ribs.
Sports atmosphere
The venue shows live football and rugby, making it a useful choice for watching a match with food and drinks.
Bill splitting
Staff can split the bill per person through their app from the start, a handy feature for group meals.
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking around lunch and dinner, when spaces can become difficult to find.
Allow time. Build in a generous buffer for breakfast or family meals; waits have been long even when the restaurant was quiet.
Book roasts. For a traditional roast, look at the Saturday and Sunday roast options rather than assuming the same choice is available every day.
Use happy hour. If drinks are part of the plan, weekday happy hour runs from 4–8, which may help offset the venue's higher prices.
Check facilities. Confirm the outdoor pool or yard is open before relying on it, as one visit found those facilities closed for renovation.
Bring children. The kids menu includes a colouring activity, a useful extra if you want the children occupied while waiting for food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Thanyah Third - The Lakes - Dubai
Al Thanyah Third - The Lakes, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fish & Chips
Fish and chips are repeatedly mentioned as a satisfying British pub classic.
Apple crumble
Apple crumble appears as a dessert choice after a fish and chips meal.
Pizza
Pizza receives strong praise, although one family review reported a slow wait and overly oily, salty pizzas.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several visits involved long waits; one Sunday breakfast took close to an hour despite the restaurant being quiet.
Inconsistent service
Service ranges from attentive and friendly to dismissive, with one review describing the waiters as mean and unhelpful.
Parking pressure
Parking can be difficult during busy periods, and one nearby resident reported being unable to park on three visits.
Noisy patio
Music can make conversation difficult, while the enclosed outdoor area was reported to be smoky when guests were smoking.
High prices
Some diners feel the food and drinks are expensive, including a reported 125 AED fish and chips and 28 AED coffee.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
125 aed
fish and chips
“125 aed or approx 30euros for a fish and chips is a bit over killed even if good”Google review · March 2020
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The Bottom Line
Reform Social & Grill is a British-style gastropub in The Lakes built around relaxed meals, drinks and a sociable outdoor setting. The clearest food draws are the full English breakfast, traditional Sunday roast, fish and chips, and pork dishes; reviewers also mention burgers, ribs, pizza and apple crumble. Portions are often substantial, with the Yorkshire pudding and roast dinners receiving especially enthusiastic comments.
Families have plenty to work with: the outdoor kids playground, colouring activity and changing area with nappies and wipes all appear in reviews. Dogs are welcome too, and the garden or terrace suits casual gatherings. Sports screenings, occasional live bands and a broad drinks menu add to the pub atmosphere, although music can be loud and the enclosed patio has been smoky for some guests.
Service is the main variable. Some diners describe quick, attentive visits, while others waited nearly an hour for breakfast or struggled to get basic requests handled. Parking can also be tight around lunch and dinner.
Prices are not universally seen as good value; one review cited 125 aed for fish and chips and another objected to a 28 AED coffee. Check current outdoor facilities before visiting, as part of the yard was reportedly closed for renovation.