Quiet setting
The bar is cozy and calm, with music quiet enough for conversation.
Two Guineas - English Sports Pub
Bur Dubai
Two Guineas is an English sports pub attached to Holiday Inn in Bur Dubai, with a calm, air-conditioned setting for drinks and conversation. Reviews mention a pool table, beer and cocktails, plus food such as chilli chicken; check live-sports availability before making it your match-night stop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
118 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pool table
A pool table is available, giving drinks or after-work visits an activity beyond the bar.
Happy hour
One review specifically mentions good happy-hour deals for beer and cocktail drinkers.
Family outings
Some regulars describe enjoying family outings here, suggesting the atmosphere can suit mixed groups.
Draft beer
A review mentions a selection of draft beers, including Guinness, alongside free Wi-Fi on request.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check fixtures. Call ahead to confirm the specific match and language of commentary; recent visitors found no sports channels.
Check stock. Ask what is actually available before settling on a menu item, as one review found 90% of listed food and drinks unavailable.
Allow time. If ordering food, leave extra time: one visit reported waiting 1.5 hours for the meal.
Try weekdays. For a quieter visit, Monday may suit you; one reviewer found the pub empty on a Monday night and planned to return on a weekend.
Check equipment. If pool is the main plan, confirm the table equipment first; one review found only one usable cue.
Ask directions. The pub is inside the Holiday Inn and somewhat hidden; enter through the hotel front and turn immediately left.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Holiday Inn Bur Dubai - Embassy District Lobby Level Dubai
Al Hamriya, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Chilli chicken
Chilli chicken is repeatedly mentioned as a preferred bar-food order, including alongside beer.
Steak
One reviewer specifically recommended the steak prepared under the head chef’s supervision.
Bira
Bira is mentioned as one visitor’s favourite beer brand at the pub.
Heineken
A review pairs Heineken with chilli chicken as a favourite combination.
30 mins lunch break
An older review mentions a 30-minute lunch break featuring soup, a sandwich and dessert.
Common Concerns
Sports uncertainty
Recent reviews say requested matches were unavailable because the venue had no sports channels or live events.
Food inconsistency
Food quality has drawn serious criticism, including chicken described as rubbery and replaced with another rubbery dish.
Menu gaps
A review reported that most listed food and drinks were unavailable.
Long waits
One visit involved a 1.5-hour wait for food, with three-quarters of the meals reportedly incorrect.
Beer pricing
One reviewer considered the beer unusually expensive for Dubai.
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The Bottom Line
Two Guineas is an English-style sports pub inside the Holiday Inn in Bur Dubai. It is worth considering for a calm drink, a game of pool, or a casual gathering rather than assuming it will deliver a reliable match-night experience. Reviews mention cocktails, draft beer including Guinness, and food such as chilli chicken and steak.
The atmosphere is a clear draw for some visitors. The room has been described as cozy, calm and quiet enough for conversation, while older reviews mention family outings, after-work drinks and happy-hour deals. A pool table is available, although one visitor found only a single cue in usable circulation.
The venue is also somewhat tucked away inside the hotel, so the front entrance directions are useful. There are important caveats. Reviews from 2022 to 2024 repeatedly say live sports were not being shown, including a complaint that there were no sports channels.
5 hours for food. Call ahead about the fixture, check menu availability and allow time if you plan to eat. Pricing may also feel high, with one reviewer calling their beer the most expensive they had had in Dubai.