Matchdays
A strong football-watching venue, with Manchester United supporters and big-screen sports creating a lively matchday crowd.
The Red Lion
Umm Suqeim
The Red Lion is a British-style sports pub in Umm Suqeim, with live football, a pool table and a dark, cosy atmosphere. It is a natural match-night choice, especially for Manchester United supporters, while the menu includes substantial pub dishes such as pork ribs and the BLT.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
626 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pub Food
Several reviews praise generous portions and dishes including pork ribs, pulled pork belly, the fisherman's basket and wings.
Pool Table
The pool table is a genuine draw for repeat visitors, alongside darts and televised sports.
Happy Hour
Happy hour is repeatedly mentioned as a useful way to reduce the cost of drinks, with offers running into the evening.
Generous Portions
Food portions can be large, including a meal described as a huge amount for the price.
Parking
Free wallet parking is available, a helpful extra when visiting the hotel-based pub.
Warm Service
Multiple reviews describe the floor staff as friendly, attentive and professional, with quick service reported during a quieter visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask First. If ordering a pizza-and-beer combo, state that you are using the combo when ordering so the promotion is applied.
Visit Early. For cheaper drinks, arrive during happy hour; one review specifically records the offer continuing until 8pm.
Check Seating. Ask for the non-smoking section if smoke bothers you, but be aware that one reviewer found it full and said smoking still occurred there.
Expect Noise. Game nights and pool celebrations may not suit anyone seeking quiet: one visitor was asked twice to lower their voices.
Check Drinks. Ask about drink prices before ordering; one review says beverage prices were not shown and two small bottles of water cost 20 dirhams each.
Try Off-Peak. A slower visit can mean more relaxed service and a choice of seating areas, according to one regular diner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Metropolitan Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road – Exit 41, Al Thanya Street
Umm Al Sheif, 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
BLT
The BLT was described as a favourite by a regular visitor who also praised the drinks and pool table.
Red Lion Snack Platter
The snack platter was considered enough for three friends during a happy-hour visit.
Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
The Yorkshire Pudding Wrap was ordered with chips and gravy and described as a good-value meal.
Common Concerns
Smoking
Cigarette and cigar smoke can linger indoors, and one review says smoking was allowed in the non-smoking section.
Food Consistency
Food feedback is uneven: one regular visitor said quality had declined, while another preferred visiting for drinks after disappointing meals.
Slow Service
A dinner visit involved food taking a long time to arrive and difficulty following up the order.
Drink Quality
One customer found the drinks unappealing, while another specifically complained about the condition of a Guinness pour.
High Prices
Some visitors consider the pub expensive for what it delivers, despite other reviews finding selected food and happy-hour offers good value.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED50
a pint
“I work late so can't make it and won't pay aed50 for a pint”Google review · July 2018
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The Bottom Line
The Red Lion is a British-style sports pub in Umm Suqeim for football, drinks and casual pub food. You can watch live sport, play pool or darts, and order familiar dishes such as pork ribs, the BLT, pulled pork belly or a fisherman's basket. Manchester United supporters have an especially strong connection with the venue, and one reviewer rated its matchdays 10/10.
The room is dark, spacious and deliberately pub-like, with music, big screens and a choice of seating. Some visitors enjoy the old-school, 1990s feel; others find it too quiet when the venue is not busy. Free wallet parking is a useful hotel-venue perk, and outdoor seating has also been mentioned for cooler weather.
Value depends heavily on timing and ordering. Happy hour has been reported until 8pm, while several customers find regular prices high. Portions are often generous, but food feedback has become less consistent, with some recent reviewers preferring to stick to drinks.
Service is usually described as warm and professional, although one dinner visit involved a long wait and difficult follow-up. Indoor smoking and lingering cigarette or cigar smells are important cautions, even with a non-smoking section.