Sunday Roast
The Sunday roast is repeatedly praised, with generous portions and beef or lamb cooked to diners’ preferences.
The Tap House, Dubai Hills
Dubai Hills Estate
The Tap House is a neighbourhood gastropub in Dubai Hills Estate, combining pub-style dining with European and Far East Asian influences. Reviews make the Sunday roast and live-music evenings the clearest draws, while the beer-focused bar and casual atmosphere suit relaxed meals, drinks and gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,195 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Music
Live bands and singers add energy to evenings, with one reviewer noting that the singer accepted requests.
Large Portions
Several diners found the portions filling, including a Sunday roast described as huge and very satisfying.
Beer Selection
The bar has a broad tap-beer choice, and bartenders have been praised for explaining options and making recommendations.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is a practical convenience, with one family reporting that the first three hours were free.
Group Friendly
The venue has accommodated last-minute birthday celebrations and growing groups, including joining tables quickly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Roast. Order the Sunday roast, particularly the beef or lamb; one diner asked for medium rare beef and received it that way.
Choose Lunch. If you are bringing children or want easier conversation, consider lunch rather than a Friday evening, which one reviewer found too loud.
Use Valet. Valet parking may make arrival easier; a family review reported the first three hours were free.
Check Sightlines. For a major match, confirm your seat has a clear screen view before settling in, as one reservation still had an obstructed view.
Check Promotions. Ask about current promotions before visiting: an older review mentioned Residents’ Night on Mondays and Ladies’ Night on Thursdays.
Try Mocktails. Non-drinkers can ask about the mocktails; the Yuzu and Bay Breeze versions were specifically praised as balanced and refreshing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground floor - Building 2
Business Park - Dubai Hills, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips received a strong recommendation from one diner, who said it was prepared very well.
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday was praised alongside well-made margaritas, making it a useful promotion to check for.
mussels with garlic sauce
The mussels with garlic sauce were described as great, with curry-flavoured mussels mentioned as a future choice.
Yuzu mocktail
The Yuzu mocktail was praised as balanced and refreshing, alongside the Bay Breeze mocktail.
wagyu beef burger
A review rated the wagyu beef burger, chicken burger and vegan burger very highly.
Common Concerns
Service Timing
One Sunday lunch had five diners waiting about 20 minutes after the other three meals arrived.
Loud Evenings
Live music and sports broadcasts can make conversation difficult, especially when the DJ music is turned up.
Sports Seating
For long matches, one reviewer found the chairs uncomfortable and had a partially blocked view of the screen.
Uneven Dishes
The fish portion disappointed one diner and was described as undercooked, while another reviewer found a burger soggy.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED
cocktails/stronger drinks
“Also, Mondays are ‘resident’s night’ and Thursdays are ladies nights! If you want cocktails/stronger drinks - 150 AED unlimited and 30% off food! Not a bad deal (we went for beer instead, though)”Google review · May 2023
around 100 AED
burger + fries
“We paid around 100 AED for the burger + fries, and I believe 35-38 AED for a Stella”Google review · May 2023
35-38 AED
Stella
“We paid around 100 AED for the burger + fries, and I believe 35-38 AED for a Stella”Google review · May 2023
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The Bottom Line
The Tap House is a Dubai Hills Estate gastropub for casual meals, drinks and lively evenings. The strongest repeat recommendation is the Sunday roast: diners mention beef and lamb, generous portions, included sides, and even cauliflower cheese that won over someone who usually avoids it. Fish & Chips, burgers and mussels also appear in the reviews, while the bar is known for craft and tap-beer choices.
Atmosphere is a major part of the visit. Live bands and singers have taken requests, and the venue works well for birthdays, small gatherings and relaxed drinks with friends. Valet parking adds convenience, with one family reporting the first three hours free.
Mocktails such as the Yuzu and Bay Breeze give non-drinkers a more considered option than the usual soft drink. There are a few things to plan around. Friday nights, football broadcasts and DJ sets can become loud enough to interrupt conversation, so lunch may suit families or quieter meals better.
Sports seating is less reliable: one guest found the chairs uncomfortable and the screen partly blocked. Service is usually described as attentive, but one Sunday lunch had five meals arriving about 20 minutes after the rest. Older reviews also mention Residents’ Night, Ladies’ Night and specific prices, so confirm current promotions before relying on them.