Beachfront tables
You can eat or have a drink with tables positioned directly on the beach.
The Tap House Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah
The Tap House Palm Jumeirah is a European gastropub at Club Vista Mare, with indoor and al fresco seating by the beach. Come for a Sunday roast or a broad beer list, then settle into the beachfront setting; the venue also welcomes families and pets and shows live sport.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
3,164 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beer choice
The selection includes Leffe, Paulaner, BrewDog and Brooklyn Lager, alongside a decent local lager called Nosedive.
Sunday roast
The roast can include three types of meat, with generous portions, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Wagyu burgers
A review specifically praised the meat and generous portions in the Wagu burgers.
Dog friendly
A customer chose the venue specifically because it was dog friendly and enjoyed the food and atmosphere.
AC terrace
The terrace has air conditioning, giving you an outdoor-style seating option without relying entirely on the beach area.
Flexible service
Reviews describe staff promptly fixing requested changes and accommodating customisation during meals.
Tips for a Better Visit
Claim parking. For three hours of free parking, give your licence plate to the pub staff; electric charging is also available.
Try happy hour. Friday around 4pm was reported as a quiet time for happy hour, useful if you want drinks without a noisy crowd.
Choose seating. If beach furniture or gulls might bother you, consider the indoor area or the air-conditioned terrace instead.
Share roast. For the Sunday roast, sharing different meat choices lets the table try the three options and may help with the generous portions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Tap House Club Vista Mare
The Palm Jumeirah, 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
Artisan Sausage
One customer described the Artisan Sausage as their go-to order for a relaxed dinner.
Sticky toffee pudding
The sticky toffee pudding was described as a standout dessert, while other dishes received a more mixed reaction.
Common Concerns
Beach furniture
The beach seating was described as uncomfortable and worn.
Close tables
Indoor or dining-area tables may feel tightly packed.
Loud music
The music may be louder than some diners prefer, particularly in the indoor sections.
Weak cocktails
One diner said a double vodka arrived watered down and lacked noticeable alcohol.
Small portion
The sweet and sour chicken was liked overall, but its portion was considered smaller than expected.
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
The Tap House Palm Jumeirah is a European gastropub at Club Vista Mare, where you can eat indoors, on an al fresco terrace or beside the beach. It suits casual group drinks, relaxed dinners and live-sport watching, with private beach access noted in the business description. The setting is the main draw: several reviews mention tables on the sand and water views.
Food is more varied than a typical pub menu. The Sunday roast stands out, with one table trying three different meats and praising the generous portions, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Wagu burgers, the Artisan Sausage, ribeye, jerk chicken and gambas also receive specific mentions.
Beer is another strength, with Leffe, Paulaner, BrewDog and Brooklyn Lager among the reported choices, plus the local Nosedive lager. The business describes itself as family and pet friendly, and a customer specifically chose it for its dog-friendly policy. There is an air-conditioned terrace, while parking is free for three hours when you register your licence plate with staff; electric charging is available too.
A few practical caveats: beach furniture has been called worn, tables can be close together, and the music may run loud. One cocktail-focused review also reported a watered-down double vodka, so the beach setting and beer selection may be safer bets than relying on spirits.