Steak selection
The stone steak lets diners cook Angus steak on a sizzling volcanic hot stone, while ribeye is repeatedly praised for careful cooking.
SoHo Bar & Grill
Al Garhoud
SoHo Bar & Grill in Al Garhoud is a relaxed bar-and-grill known for steaks, tender brisket and ribs. Reviews also point to live music, outdoor seating and casual extras such as billiards, making it suited to laid-back dinners, group meals and drinks.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
538 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender barbecue
Ribs are described as fall-off-the-bone, and the brisket is repeatedly called tender, flavourful and worth returning for.
Live music
Live acoustic performances add a relaxed evening atmosphere, with song requests mentioned for Friday and Saturday nights.
Outdoor seating
The shaded patio and outdoor area are popular for relaxed meals, especially in Dubai’s cooler season.
Group friendly
A team dinner for 30 guests used the entire outside area and a microphone, suggesting the venue can handle organised gatherings.
Casual games
Billiards and foosball give groups something to do while waiting for food or between drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. If you want the live-music atmosphere, reviews place performances on Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm.
Visit in winter. Choose the outdoor seating during cooler Dubai weather; summer comfort may be less reliable because of an AC complaint.
Confirm doneness. When ordering steak, state your preferred doneness clearly and check it when it arrives, as one visit had badly mismatched fillets.
Allow parking time. Parking can be difficult during busy periods, particularly Thursday nights, so leave extra time before your booking.
Use offers. Check whether your Entertainer membership applies before ordering; one reviewer found the burger deal worthwhile with it.
Try the games. For a more social visit, consider billiards while waiting for the food; it is one of the venue’s casual entertainment options.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Century Village Charged Parking
Al Garhoud, 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 | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
SOHO brisket
The house brisket is repeatedly noted for its tenderness and flavour.
Brisket Nachos
Brisket nachos are specifically recommended as a standout starter.
Common Concerns
Service delays
One customer reported a very long wait for just a couple of drinks and saw another group leave because of the delay.
Temperature issues
Reviews mention an overly cold interior and, separately, inadequate air conditioning during summer.
Steak inconsistency
One visit produced two fillets at opposite doneness levels: one raw and the other well done.
Hard to find
A customer said the venue was difficult to locate, while another described it as a small trek behind the Irish Village.
Chicken dishes
A review found the chicken schnitzel and quesadillas bland, although the wings were considered good.
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The Bottom Line
SoHo Bar & Grill in Al Garhoud is a relaxed meat-focused bar-and-grill for steak dinners, ribs, brisket, burgers and drinks. The standouts in the reviews are the stone steak, cooked on a sizzling volcanic hot stone, along with fall-apart ribs and a very tender beef brisket. Portions are described as generous, and one reviewer rated the burger as good value when using the Entertainer.
The setting leans casual rather than formal. There is outdoor seating, a shaded patio, billiards and foosball, while live music is reported on Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm, with song requests welcomed. The outdoor area has also been used for a 30-person team dinner with a microphone, so groups have a practical option beyond a standard table.
Timing matters. Cooler Dubai weather suits the patio best, while reviews include complaints about summer AC, a freezing interior and poor ventilation. Parking can be difficult during busy Thursday evenings, and one customer found the venue hard to locate.
Another reported a long wait for only two drinks. Steak quality is usually a strong reason to visit, but don’t skip checking doneness when your order arrives: one meal had one raw fillet and another well done. Chicken dishes receive less consistent feedback than the steaks and brisket.