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Tipsy Tikka
Bur Dubai
Tipsy Tikka is a hotel gastropub in Bur Dubai with a British-style bar atmosphere, Indian-influenced dishes and a strong sports-watching setup. It suits an easy evening of beer, Fish & Chips or biryani, with billiards, live match screenings and regular drinks offers adding reasons to linger.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
387 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beer choice
Reviews mention a broad beer selection, including draft beers and beer buckets.
Pub setting
The English-pub design, cozy seating and dim lighting create a relaxed place for drinks.
Billiards
A pool table gives groups something to do beyond eating and watching sports.
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips received strong praise, including from a Friday DJ-night visit.
Indian flavours
Customers specifically praise biryani, kebabs, lamb chops and chicken tikka flatbread.
Happy hours
A daytime happy hour runs from noon to 6pm, with some beer-bucket offers continuing later.
Attentive service
Several reviews describe the service as courteous and attentive, including when the venue appeared short-staffed.
What to Eat at Tipsy Tikka 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 Tipsy Tikka, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Tipsy Tikka, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beef nachos Net +1
“Ordered beef nachos. It tasted yummy and quite a good quantity to share.. I felt the price of drinks is bit high.. A glass of beer costed 38 aed while we could get same at the price of 29 from huddles which is again a very nice sports bar.”
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“Ordered beef nachos. It tasted yummy and quite a good quantity to share.. I felt the price of drinks is bit high.. A glass of beer costed 38 aed while we could get same at the price of 29 from huddles which is again a very nice sports bar.”August 2018
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Beef sliders with fries Net +1
“The beef sliders with fries were excellent. Great with a couple beers. Isani was our waitress and she was lovely.”
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“The beef sliders with fries were excellent. Great with a couple beers. Isani was our waitress and she was lovely.”January 2026
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Butter naan Net +1
“From the mains, we ordered the Chulahe Wala Ghosht, Ghosht was cooked to perfection and the curry along with Butter Naan was delicious.”
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“From the mains, we ordered the Chulahe Wala Ghosht, Ghosht was cooked to perfection and the curry along with Butter Naan was delicious.”October 2020
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The scrumptious ribeye steak and most the loved cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream were a delightful new combination for me. It was delicious.”
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“The scrumptious ribeye steak and most the loved cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream were a delightful new combination for me. It was delicious.”January 2025
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Chef afzal special biryani Net +1
“It was an amazing experience in tipsy tikka I tried chef Afzal special biryani and kebab I loved it special thanks to team kinara ,Simran .rajesh and ambience was on top Thanku Once again 😋❤️🙏”
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“It was an amazing experience in tipsy tikka I tried chef Afzal special biryani and kebab I loved it special thanks to team kinara ,Simran .rajesh and ambience was on top Thanku Once again 😋❤️🙏”February 2026
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“Heard that Chef Afroj serves amazing food here, so for starters we went for the Chicken Tikka - served with onion, cucumber, along with mint chutney, loved having it with the chutney, tender as well.”
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“Heard that Chef Afroj serves amazing food here, so for starters we went for the Chicken Tikka - served with onion, cucumber, along with mint chutney, loved having it with the chutney, tender as well.”October 2020
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Chicken tikka flatbread Net +1
“You must try their chicken tikka flatbread.”
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“You must try their chicken tikka flatbread.”January 2025
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Chulahe wala ghosht Net +1
“From the mains, we ordered the Chulahe Wala Ghosht, Ghosht was cooked to perfection and the curry along with Butter Naan was delicious.”
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“From the mains, we ordered the Chulahe Wala Ghosht, Ghosht was cooked to perfection and the curry along with Butter Naan was delicious.”October 2020
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Cinnamon ice cream Net +1
“The scrumptious ribeye steak and most the loved cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream were a delightful new combination for me.”
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“The scrumptious ribeye steak and most the loved cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream were a delightful new combination for me.”January 2025
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Dal makhni Net +1
“In Veg options, the Dal Makhni and Palak Paneer would be my recommendation, Dal Makhni was cooked so well, had two naans with that as well.”
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“In Veg options, the Dal Makhni and Palak Paneer would be my recommendation, Dal Makhni was cooked so well, had two naans with that as well.”October 2020
Honorable mentions (7)
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Galawati kebab Net +1
“Their signature starter is their Galawati Kebab, It was amazing and one of the best I had recently.”
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“Their signature starter is their Galawati Kebab, It was amazing and one of the best I had recently.”October 2020
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Lamb biryani Net +1
“I tried the amazing lamb biryani and chops, the best in Dubai, at Tipsy Tikka.”
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“I tried the amazing lamb biryani and chops, the best in Dubai, at Tipsy Tikka.”January 2025
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Palak paneer Net +1
“In Veg options, the Dal Makhni and Palak Paneer would be my recommendation, Dal Makhni was cooked so well, had two naans with that as well.”
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“In Veg options, the Dal Makhni and Palak Paneer would be my recommendation, Dal Makhni was cooked so well, had two naans with that as well.”October 2020
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“The scrumptious ribeye steak and most the loved cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream were a delightful new combination for me.”
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“The scrumptious ribeye steak and most the loved cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream were a delightful new combination for me.”January 2025
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Sunrise Net +1
“For drinks we went in for the Virgin Mojito and Sunrise, It was refreshing.”
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“For drinks we went in for the Virgin Mojito and Sunrise, It was refreshing.”October 2020
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Peanuts Net 0
Mixed feedback
“They also provide peanuts with beer which reminded me of India, felt nostalgic for few moment.”
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“They also provide peanuts with beer which reminded me of India, felt nostalgic for few moment.”August 2024
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T-bone steak Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Due to the low carb diet I’m on, I chose the T-bone steak, specifically asking for it to be cooked medium-rare, while my companion ordered the Fish and Seafood Platter. It took around 25-30 minutes for our food to arrive but hello-hello my steak was tepid at best and medium-well done – Grrr! I sent it back and picked at my (rather good) creamed spinach while I waited. The Fish and Seafood Platter my companion ordered turned out to be a piece each of fish, shrimp, scallop, calamari, etc. and a bowl of chips (French fries), hardly what I’d call a platter but good enough. He was happy. So was I when my steak finally turned up – done the way I wanted it this time. The food was good but certainly not what will bring me back nor do I imagine what gave this pub its stellar high rating of 4.6 on Zomato.”
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Chilled glass of beer Net +1
“Grab a chilled glass of beer, settle in, and enjoy the best cricket-watching experience you can imagine.”
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“Grab a chilled glass of beer, settle in, and enjoy the best cricket-watching experience you can imagine.”June 2025
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Virgin mojito Net +1
“For drinks we went in for the Virgin Mojito and Sunrise, It was refreshing.”
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“For drinks we went in for the Virgin Mojito and Sunrise, It was refreshing.”October 2020
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken tikka sliders Net −1
“Unfortunately on our second visit, one of the meals was not as described! Ordered the chicken Tikka sliders and it was just minced chicken, absolutely no taste of spice”
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“Unfortunately on our second visit, one of the meals was not as described! Ordered the chicken Tikka sliders and it was just minced chicken, absolutely no taste of spice”January 2026
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Half roast chicken Net −1
“Half roast chicken (-1/5) - fries were good but chicken was tough and had no flavour.”
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“Half roast chicken (-1/5) - fries were good but chicken was tough and had no flavour.”May 2026
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Sirloin steak Net −1
“Sirloin Steak (1/5) – Unfortunately, the meat was very tough. Probably the worst steak I've had. Veggies were good though.”
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“Sirloin Steak (1/5) – Unfortunately, the meat was very tough. Probably the worst steak I've had. Veggies were good though.”May 2026
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Popcorn Net −2
“While enjoying a bowl of popcorn, I discovered a cigarette butt, along with the ashes, nestled among the kernels. Shocked and disappointed, I immediately informed the manager about the issue.”
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“While enjoying a bowl of popcorn, I discovered a cigarette butt, along with the ashes, nestled among the kernels. Shocked and disappointed, I immediately informed the manager about the issue.”July 2023
“They served Popcorn and Peanuts with drinks - which again- weren't the freshest.”March 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit early. Go before the evening rush if you want quicker service; one visitor waited about 15 minutes for an unstarted drink.
Check timing. Plan drinks around the noon–6pm happy hour, while some beer-bucket offers remain after 6pm.
Expect loud music. If you prefer conversation, arrive before 9pm, when the music reportedly gets louder.
Bring Wi-Fi. Have mobile data or Wi-Fi ready because the menu needs to be downloaded on your phone.
Use discounts. Bonvoy members can claim a reported 20% discount on the bill.
Check temperature. Bring a layer or ask about seating if you are sensitive to strong air-conditioning.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, Mankhool Road, 4C، Street Al Mankhool - Road
Bur Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
A drink ordered after the meal took about 15 minutes and had not been started when checked.
Uneven cooking
One visit found the sirloin steak very tough and the half roast chicken tough and flavourless.
Cold interior
Strong hotel air-conditioning made the bar uncomfortable for one Saturday-night visitor.
Limited menu
An older review described the food menu as extremely limited, reducing its appeal for a full meal.
Quality concerns
A customer reported finding cigarette ashes and a cigarette butt in a bowl of popcorn, followed by a disputed management response.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
38 aed
A glass of beer
“A glass of beer costed 38 aed while we could get same at the price of 29 from huddles which is again a very nice sports bar”Google review · August 2018
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The Bottom Line
Tipsy Tikka is a Four Points by Sheraton gastropub in Bur Dubai that works particularly well for a casual drink, a match, or a relaxed catch-up. Reviews point to big-screen cricket and football viewing, billiards, draft beers and beer buckets, while the setting leans towards a cozy old-English bar rather than a formal dining room. Food is a mixed but interesting part of the experience.
Fish & Chips gets repeated praise, and customers also mention the Beet and Buffalo Salad, beef sliders with fries, lamb biryani, kebabs and chicken tikka flatbread. The Indian dishes are a strong reason to look beyond standard pub food, although one customer found the sirloin steak very tough and the half roast chicken bland and tough. Timing matters.
Happy hour is reported from noon to 6pm, with some beer-bucket offers after 6pm; music gets louder after 9pm. Service is often described as polite and attentive, but another visit had a drink sitting unstarted after a roughly 15-minute wait. Prices were called average for the area by one reviewer, while another found food expensive for its quality.
The bar can also feel uncomfortably cold, so choose your seating carefully.