Indoor Dogs
Dogs can dine indoors, not just outside, making this a practical stop after the dog beach.
Tyler's Tavern
Madinat Dubai - Port Rashid
Tyler’s Tavern is a bar and grill in Madinat Dubai - Port Rashid, with indoor and outdoor seating, a marine-themed setting and games including pool and darts. Reviews make it especially appealing for dog-friendly meals, sports watching and relaxed drinks by the marina.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
637 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast
The chicken waffle and Sunday breakfast receive especially strong praise for generous portions, freshness and presentation.
Marina Setting
The outdoor area overlooks the marina, while the large indoor space suits Dubai’s hotter months.
Games
Pool, darts and foosball give the visit something to do beyond eating and drinking.
Sports Screen
A large screen and match-friendly atmosphere make it a useful choice for watching major games.
Free Parking
Several reviews mention easy or ample free parking around the marina.
Event Space
Separate sections, a stage, screen and sound system have worked well for birthdays and larger gatherings.
Tips for a Better Visit
Happy Hour. Visit between 4pm and 8pm if you want to use the reported happy-hour window.
Match Bookings. For major matches, reserve ahead and confirm the minimum spend; one World Cup visitor found both reasonable.
Dog Stop. Pair a visit with the dog beach: reviews describe stopping for breakfast or lunch afterward with dogs indoors.
Parking. Allow for a walk to the front entrance, even though free parking is available around the marina.
Quiet Visit. Try a weekday if you prefer a quieter atmosphere; one weekday review found the venue very lightly occupied.
Starter Timing. If ordering several starters, allow extra time: one review reported a wait of more than half an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DPW Shed 2
Madinat Dubai - Port Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
Popular Mentions
One-size pizza
A reviewer singled out the freshly baked one-size pizza as a must-try.
Truffle pizza
The truffle pizza was the standout dish at one birthday gathering.
Fish & chips
One marina-side diner called the fish and chips the best they had eaten in a long time.
Loaded nachos
The loaded nachos, ordered without chilli, were reported to be filling for three people.
Grooming service
A dog owner also used the on-site grooming service and found the result quick and well done.
Common Concerns
Slow Starters
One visit waited more than 30 minutes for three starters.
Food Consistency
A long-term customer reported a decline in food quality and poor value, including dishes they found inedible.
Cancellation Handling
Two New Year’s Eve reviews criticised the tone of the social-media response to a refund enquiry.
Entrance Route
Parking at the back may require walking around to the front entrance.
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The Bottom Line
Tyler’s Tavern is a spacious bar and grill in Madinat Dubai - Port Rashid, built around a marine-themed setting, drinks, food and casual games. You can watch sports on the large screen, play pool, darts or foosball, or sit outdoors overlooking the marina. It also stands out for allowing dogs indoors, not merely on a terrace.
Food reviews are generally enthusiastic, with the chicken waffle at breakfast, one-size pizza, truffle pizza and fish & chips all receiving specific praise. Loaded nachos were filling enough for three people when ordered without chilli, while coffee, mocktails, cocktails and pints also appear regularly in positive feedback. Breakfast and Sunday morning visits are recurring highlights.
The venue works for families, birthdays and relaxed gatherings, with reviews mentioning kids’ events, private sections, a stage and a sound system. Free parking around the marina is another useful advantage, and weekday visits may feel particularly quiet. There are some cautions.
One table waited more than 30 minutes for three starters, and another long-term customer reported declining food quality and poor value. If you are visiting for a major match, reserve ahead and check the minimum spend; for food, allowing extra service time may be wise.