Roast beef
The Sunday roast delivers: one guest praised the roast beef, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding as perfectly cooked.
The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery is a Southern American-style bar and grill in Dubai Marina, with smokehouse favourites such as beef brisket and roast beef. Reviews also point to relaxed brunches, cocktails and a terrace that works well for an easy Sunday meal or evening drinks.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,406 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Tender brisket
Beef brisket is a reliable order for meat lovers, with one review calling it juicy and delicious.
Brunch value
Brunch reviews mention good food and drinks, flowing beverages, strong desserts and a 2-for-1 Entertainer deal.
Family friendly
Reviewers say the staff are friendly with children, making the restaurant workable for family meals.
Generous platters
Platters are specifically recommended for larger groups, while several reviews describe the portions as generous.
Quiet conversation
One review appreciated the rooftop pub setting for prioritising conversation over the loud music common in similar venues.
Open-air terrace
The outside terrace is described as a pleasant place for Sunday lunch or happy-hour drinks.
Crafted mocktails
The bar’s mocktails received a detailed thumbs-up for balanced flavour and attractive presentation.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try brisket. If you want a meat dish, consider the beef brisket; a reviewer specifically found it juicy and delicious.
Choose Sunday. For a roast dinner, Sunday lunch is the useful target: the roast beef, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding were all praised.
Check deals. Before booking brunch, check whether the 2-for-1 Entertainer deal applies; one reviewer said it made the visit a bargain.
Allow time. Build in extra time for mains, since one uncrowded Friday visit took more than 35 to 40 minutes to serve the main dish.
Ask brunch. At brunch, mention dietary needs when ordering; one review says vegetarian dishes were arranged separately from the standard dishes.
Use terrace. If you prefer open air, ask about the outside terrace, which was singled out as a pleasant setting for Sunday lunch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The First Collection - 1st Floor - Al Seba St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fajitas
Fajitas were singled out by a returning guest who enjoyed the food and evening entertainment.
Brownie
The brownie with ice cream received a specific recommendation as a memorable dessert.
Common Concerns
Slow mains
A Friday lunch review reported waiting more than 35 to 40 minutes for the main dish.
Variable sound
Music feedback is mixed: one visitor found it average, while another said it was loud enough to drown out conversation.
Plain wings
One guest found the all-you-can-eat wings and ribs generous but bland, and would choose other dishes next time.
Average salad
A Caesar salad was described as merely average, despite the brisket being well received.
Loud music
An older review complained that the music was so loud it made conversation difficult.
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The Bottom Line
The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery is a Southern American-style bar and grill in Dubai Marina, with a smokehouse focus and a broad enough setting for dinner, drinks or brunch. Reviews give the clearest nod to beef brisket, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, fajitas and generously sized platters for groups. Sunday lunch is a particularly useful choice if you want a roast: one visitor said the meat, vegetables and Yorkshire were cooked to perfection.
Brunch brings good drinks, a praised dessert and, in one account, a 2-for-1 Entertainer deal. Families are catered for warmly, and the terrace adds an open-air option. Service is one of the strongest recurring themes, with reviewers describing attentive hospitality and staff who were good with children.
The atmosphere can go either way: some guests like the relaxed, conversation-friendly rooftop pub feel, while others found the music loud. There is also a specific warning about timing: one quiet Friday visit waited over 35 to 40 minutes for the main course. For a first visit, brisket or the Sunday roast look safer bets than the all-you-can-eat wings and ribs, which one reviewer found bland.
Check current brunch deals and ask about the terrace if you want a quieter or more open setting.