Live sport
A strong Terminal 1 stop for watching football and other sports while you eat or drink.
The Draft House Concourse d
Al Garhoud
The Draft House Concourse D is a vintage-inspired sports bar in Al Garhoud, suited to travellers who want a cold beer, pub food and live sport while waiting for a flight. Reviews specifically praise the juicy burger with curly fries and the Chili Garlic wings, while the sofas and charging points make longer waits easier.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
353 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Comfortable seating
Cozy sofas and comfortable seats make this useful for relaxing during a layover.
Cold beer
Reviewers repeatedly mention cold beer, with Asahi on tap among the available choices.
Strong wings
The boneless wings are made from deboned chicken rather than processed nuggets, and portions are described as generous.
Quick service
Several travellers report fast ordering and service, useful when you are travelling on a schedule.
Chilled atmosphere
The music, seating and overall ambience are often described as relaxed rather than hectic.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check promotions. Ask for a clear explanation of any promotion before ordering; one reviewer felt the deal was misleading.
Confirm vegetarian dishes. If you want vegetarian food, point to the listed dish and confirm it with the server before ordering.
Watch the clock. The seating is comfortable enough to make time disappear, so keep an eye on your departure time.
Use charging points. Bring your phone or laptop charger if you have a long wait; reviewers mention charging points are available.
Try the wings. The boneless wings are a useful pick if you want substantial pub food made with deboned chicken.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Terminal 1 - Concourse D Airport Rd
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 |
Popular Mentions
Smokey Beast burger
The Smokey Beast burger was specifically praised alongside the Veggie burger.
Bacon wrapped jalapeno rattlesnakes
A reviewer singled out this bar snack as one of the recommended dishes.
Bangers & Mash
This classic pub dish was mentioned as worth trying in an all-day dining review.
Common Concerns
Vegetarian help
One reviewer was wrongly told there was no vegetarian food despite a vegetarian dish appearing on the menu.
Table attention
A reviewer had to get up to request service because nobody checked on the table during the visit.
Ribs inconsistency
One visit found the ribs overcooked and covered with too much sauce, despite other strong rib reviews.
Airport pricing
Some customers consider the meals substantially overpriced, while others describe prices as typical for an airport.
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The Bottom Line
The Draft House Concourse D is an airport sports bar in Al Garhoud and a practical place to eat, drink and follow a match before departure. The business describes 18 screens with sports broadcasts around the clock, and reviews back up the main draw: football viewing with a beer and food. Comfortable sofas, charging points and a relaxed atmosphere also make it workable for a longer layover.
Food reviews are strongest around the pub-style dishes. The juicy burger with curly fries, Chili Garlic wings, boneless wings made from deboned chicken, and the Smokey Beast burger all receive specific praise. Other mentions include pork dishes, truffle fries, bacon wrapped jalapeno rattlesnakes, ribs and Bangers & Mash.
Service is usually described as friendly, accommodating and quick, although one guest struggled to get help with vegetarian choices and had to leave the table to request service. Pricing needs a little realism: some travellers call the meals substantially overpriced, while others regard the cost as normal for an airport and praise the drink specials. Ask for promotion details before ordering, confirm vegetarian options directly, and keep an eye on the time—the seats are comfortable enough that one reviewer nearly missed a flight.