Screen coverage
More than 20 TVs make it easy to keep track of cricket, football or another live match from your table.
The Huddle Sports Bar
Al Mankhool
The Huddle Sports Bar in Al Mankhool is built around live sports, with screens positioned so customers can follow the game from almost anywhere. Reviews also point to pool tables, live bands and a food-and-drinks menu suited to relaxed group evenings.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,194 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
The live band is a major draw, with one reviewer describing the performances as feeling like private concerts.
Game extras
Pool tables and other games give groups something to do during half-time, rather than just waiting for play to resume.
Food choice
Reviews mention generous portions and a menu ranging from pub food to Indian, Chinese and other international dishes.
Drink value
Customers regularly mention reasonably priced drinks, happy hours and ongoing drink offers.
Convenient access
One review found it easy to reach by bus, close to two metro stations and served by RTA parking around the hotel.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book for peak match hours, especially major cricket days, because the venue can become very crowded.
Time your visit. Go before 10pm if conversation matters more than music; a review says live singing starts after that.
Check offers. Ask about current happy-hour or drink offers before ordering, since several reviews mention them as a way to keep the bill down.
Plan transport. For driving, reviewers mention RTA parking around the hotel; bus and metro access are also reported as convenient.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Citymax Hotels - Kuwait St
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Shami kebab sliders
A named bar-food option recommended alongside drinks and other sharing dishes.
Crispy Lamb
A detailed dining review included this dish among the well-prepared and generously portioned orders.
Nasi Goreng
This rice dish was listed among the dishes a customer found delicious and well-prepared.
Steak with mushroom sauce
A review specifically singled out this steak preparation as especially delicious.
Wings with Parmesan cheese
These wings were highlighted alongside the steak as a standout food order.
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Some customers had to call repeatedly for refills or said staff ignored them, so attentiveness can vary by visit.
Food delays
Food can take longer than drinks on busy event nights.
Vegetarian range
One detailed review specifically asked for more vegetarian choices on the menu.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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The Bottom Line
The Huddle Sports Bar in Al Mankhool is a lively place to watch cricket, football and other matches while eating and drinking with friends. The strongest practical reason to come is the screen coverage: one review counted more than 20 TVs, while another said the screens were clear from anywhere. Pool tables and games help fill the gaps during half-time.
There is more to the evening than sport. Reviews repeatedly mention live bands, with music starting after 10pm according to one long-time visitor. Food ranges from pub-style favourites to Indian, Chinese and other international dishes.
Specific orders that come up include chicken wings, Shami kebab sliders, Crispy Lamb and Nasi Goreng. Drinks are generally described as reasonably priced, with happy hours and other offers mentioned several times. Plan around the crowd.
Major cricket days and peak match hours can be packed, so reservations are advised. The venue is reported to be reachable by bus, near ADCB and Sharaf DG metro stations, with RTA parking around the hotel. Service is not perfectly consistent: some guests found staff quick and accommodating, while others had to call for refills or felt ignored.
Vegetarian diners may also find the choice narrower than they would like.