Sports viewing
A dependable choice for watching football, MotoGP and other major sporting events with friends.
The Pub
Al Rigga
The Pub is a British restaurant in Al Rigga with a classic, dark-wood pub feel, drinks and hearty dishes such as chicken bangers and mash. It is also a relaxed spot for watching football or MotoGP, with billiards mentioned by regulars.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
191 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Welcoming staff
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as friendly, attentive and good at making returning customers feel recognised.
Pub atmosphere
The dark, classic British setting is repeatedly described as cosy, calm and relaxed rather than hectic.
Beer selection
Customers mention beers, ales and stouts on tap and in bottles, including a well-liked pint of Guinness.
Billiards table
A billiards table gives drinks and sports visits an extra activity beyond sitting at the bar.
Generous portions
One diner found the portions generous, with beef fajita standing out among the dishes ordered.
Entertainer accepted
A dated review says Entertainer can be used for both food and drinks, which may help with the bill.
What to Eat at The Pub How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For The Pub, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at The Pub got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Chicken bangers and mash Net +2
“The menu features a range of British and international dishes, with the chicken bangers and mash standing out as a personal favorite.”
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Review excerpts
“The menu features a range of British and international dishes, with the chicken bangers and mash standing out as a personal favorite.”February 2025
“Chicken bangers and mash are fabulous, but don’t take pizza… 5 cheese was something like my nephews do when they bored.”March 2024
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Baked pretzel Net +1
“The baked pretzel was nice and warm and served with unsalted butter and the mushroom risotto was quite bland to my taste.”
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“The baked pretzel was nice and warm and served with unsalted butter and the mushroom risotto was quite bland to my taste.”December 2019
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Beef fajita Net +1
“Beef Fajita: This dish was a vision and perfect, the beef was tinder, the vegetables were delicious and the condiments are mouth watering, including salsa, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tortillas. It was the winner dish for us.”
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“Beef Fajita: This dish was a vision and perfect, the beef was tinder, the vegetables were delicious and the condiments are mouth watering, including salsa, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tortillas. It was the winner dish for us.”September 2018
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Chicken scallops Net +1
“Chicken Scallops: The grilled vegetables were amazing and the chicken was so delicious. Since it is a deep fried chicken, the bread crust tasted a bit bitter. It gives you a feeling that the frying oil was burning. The scallops are topped with tomato concasse and melted cheddar cheese”
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“Chicken Scallops: The grilled vegetables were amazing and the chicken was so delicious. Since it is a deep fried chicken, the bread crust tasted a bit bitter. It gives you a feeling that the frying oil was burning. The scallops are topped with tomato concasse and melted cheddar cheese”September 2018
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Dynamite shrimp fries Net +1
“Ordered dynamite shrimp fries which were really surprisingly good.i followed my ordering a tenderloin steak. It was cooked to absolute perfection and seasoned excellently.”
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“Ordered dynamite shrimp fries which were really surprisingly good.i followed my ordering a tenderloin steak. It was cooked to absolute perfection and seasoned excellently.”March 2020
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“Ordered dynamite shrimp fries which were really surprisingly good.i followed my ordering a tenderloin steak. It was cooked to absolute perfection and seasoned excellently.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered dynamite shrimp fries which were really surprisingly good.i followed my ordering a tenderloin steak. It was cooked to absolute perfection and seasoned excellently.”March 2020
What to Avoid (5)
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Guiness draft Net −1
“Guiness draft tasted so weird and the pizza, the pizza, could only be eaten when fully covered with ketchup . Seriously that was the worst pizza ever, shocked how you can screw a pizza at a 5 star hotel.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Guiness draft tasted so weird and the pizza, the pizza, could only be eaten when fully covered with ketchup . Seriously that was the worst pizza ever, shocked how you can screw a pizza at a 5 star hotel.”March 2022
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Hangover burger Net −1
“Hangover burger: a huge double patty with eggs, cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. The method used to prepare the patty is not the best unfortunately, the meet mix had too much black pepper and soda bicarbonate.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Hangover burger: a huge double patty with eggs, cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. The method used to prepare the patty is not the best unfortunately, the meet mix had too much black pepper and soda bicarbonate.”September 2018
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Mushroom risotto Net −1
“The baked pretzel was nice and warm and served with unsalted butter and the mushroom risotto was quite bland to my taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The baked pretzel was nice and warm and served with unsalted butter and the mushroom risotto was quite bland to my taste.”December 2019
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Pizza Net −1
“Guiness draft tasted so weird and the pizza, the pizza, could only be eaten when fully covered with ketchup . Seriously that was the worst pizza ever, shocked how you can screw a pizza at a 5 star hotel.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Guiness draft tasted so weird and the pizza, the pizza, could only be eaten when fully covered with ketchup . Seriously that was the worst pizza ever, shocked how you can screw a pizza at a 5 star hotel.”March 2022
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Welsh rarebit Net −1
“Ordered a burger, Welsh rarebit & oasis local water which came out to 155dhs. Burger came out cold and didn’t taste good at all. It took them half an hour to bring out the Welsh rarebit after messing it up, wasn’t what it said on the menu it used cheap American cheese slices which ruined the whole meal.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a burger, Welsh rarebit & oasis local water which came out to 155dhs. Burger came out cold and didn’t taste good at all. It took them half an hour to bring out the Welsh rarebit after messing it up, wasn’t what it said on the menu it used cheap American cheese slices which ruined the whole meal.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Use Entertainer. If you have Entertainer, check whether the offer applies before ordering; a review says it covers food and drinks.
Choose sports nights. Go when a match or race is showing if you want a livelier visit; reviews mention football and MotoGP viewing.
Try weekday visits. Weekdays have been described as quiet, useful if you prefer a calmer drink or easier table.
Avoid pizza. Several comments are negative about the pizza, so consider another dish such as chicken bangers and mash instead.
Check closing time. Confirm the closing time before settling in, as one visitor wished the restaurant stayed open later.
Ask about seating. If cigarette smoke bothers you, ask about the least smoky available seating before ordering; smoke has reached the non-smoking area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Al Rigga - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cigarette smoke
Smoke can be noticeable even in the non-smoking area, so this may not suit smoke-sensitive diners.
Food consistency
Reviews are mixed: one burger arrived cold, while multiple diners criticised the pizza and one found risotto bland.
Pizza problems
Several reviews specifically advise against the pizza, including complaints about a poorly made five-cheese version.
Early closing
One recent visitor wished the restaurant stayed open longer, while another disliked being asked to leave near closing time.
Drink pricing
A review described the pub as expensive, with a pint of Stella reported at 45 AED and local water at 30dhs.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30dhs
big local water bottle
“The water was 30dhs for a big local water bottle which was an absolute rip off”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Pub is a British restaurant in Al Rigga with a traditional, dark-wood atmosphere that many customers find cosy, quiet and relaxed. You can settle in for a pint, watch football or MotoGP on screen, or play billiards. It suits a casual drink with friends as much as a sports-focused evening.
Food reviews are generally positive but not completely consistent. Chicken bangers and mash is a recurring favourite, while beef fajita, burgers, Guinness and a tenderloin steak also receive praise. One long-term customer highlighted the broad range of beers, ales and stouts.
Entertainer was reported as usable for food and drinks. Service is one of the strongest themes: customers describe the team as friendly, attentive and welcoming, with some regulars saying staff remembered their preferred drinks. The setting can be very quiet on weekdays, though it becomes busier later in the evening according to an older review.
There are clear cautions. Cigarette smoke has been noticed even in the non-smoking area, pizza has drawn several poor reviews, and one burger arrived cold. Prices are not especially low: a pint of Stella was reported at 45 AED, while a large local water bottle cost 30dhs in another review.
Check closing hours before visiting.