Top 10 Best Sports bars in Dubai
The key choices are:
- ✦ Reliable match viewing
- ✦ Craft-beer exploration
- ✦ Live entertainment nights
- ✦ Seafood-led regional dining
- ✦ Group games between drinks
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What people like
Screen CoverageThe many large screens give diners a clear view of matches from practically every seat.
Karaoke NightsKaraoke is a genuine draw, with Wednesday sessions repeatedly described as lively and fun for groups.
O’Learys is a sports bar and restaurant inside the Sheraton at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha, with large screens for match-watching and a lively social atmosphere. Reviews especially highlight Wednesday karaoke, generous pub-style food and a separate billiards area for groups.
TipIf singing is the main plan, check the Wednesday karaoke schedule before going.
Choose OLearys sports bar Dubai for broad screen coverage that keeps the game visible from almost anywhere in the room.
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What people like
Match viewingLarge screens and lively crowds make major football and cricket matches feel like shared events.
Terrace viewsOutdoor seating overlooks football courts, with real games sometimes visible from the table.
Kickers Sports Bar in Dubai Sports City is a casual sports bar and restaurant for watching live football, cricket and other matches across large screens. Customers also come for pub-style dishes such as fish and chips, while the terrace looks over active football pitches when the weather suits.
TipAsk about service fees and match-day charges before ordering so the final bill is clear.
Choose Kickers Sports Bar for giant screens and an enthusiastic crowd that turn major matches into a shared event.
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What people like
Sports settingFootball on screens, billiards, foosball and darts give groups more to do than simply sit over drinks.
Meat dishesSteak, short ribs, burgers and meat boards receive especially strong comments for flavour, cooking and portion size.
Long’s Bar is a British-style sports bar in Trade Centre with football on TV, a broad food menu and a lively pub atmosphere. Reviews point to generous burgers and meat dishes, plus games such as billiards and foosball for an easy evening with friends.
TipFor music and a stated discount, visit Latino Night on Monday after 10pm; one review says the 20% offer runs until midnight.
Choose Long's Bar for a lively Latino night with salsa, reggaeton, bachata and dancing.
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What people like
Indian flavoursThe menu is praised for authentic Udupi-Mangalorean and coastal Indian flavours rather than generic bar food.
Drink offersCustomers mention affordable drinks, happy hours, combo deals and complimentary snacks served with the table.
Fisherman's Hub is a seafood-focused sports bar inside Orchid Vue Hotel in بر دبي, with Indian and Mangalorean flavours, drinks and a relaxed evening atmosphere. Reviews particularly point to dishes such as Prawns Ghee Roast and Kingfish Tawa Fry, alongside music and live-sports energy.
TipConsider visiting outside busy periods: reviews mention waits and slow service on New Year’s and a Friday evening.
Choose Fisherman's Hub - Orchid Vue Hotel for authentic coastal Indian and Mangalorean seafood rather than standard bar food.
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What people like
Sunday RoastThe buffet-style Sunday roast is praised for juicy lamb, beef, chicken and pork, plus Yorkshire puddings, sides and desserts.
Craft SelectionBeer lovers can choose from more than 20 craft beers, with knowledgeable staff and consistent quality noted in reviews.
Goose Island Tap House is a modern sports bar at FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai Marina, with craft beer, live matches and a lively pub setting. Reviews particularly point to its buffet-style Sunday roast and beer flights, while pool, darts and arcade games give groups something to do between plays.
TipFor premium football seating, ask about the minimum spend and expect to pay upfront.
Choose Goose Island Tap House | FIVE LUXE JBR for a large craft-beer selection, with more than 20 types available.
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What people like
Live EntertainmentLive singers and DJs create an energetic evening atmosphere after the matches.
Local BrewOne reviewer specifically enjoyed the local brew alongside the old-pub atmosphere.
Freddys Fortune Atrium is a Bur Dubai sports bar where reviewers come to watch football and IPL matches, then stay for live music, drinks and food. Its old-pub feel, local brew and late opening hours make it a flexible stop for a quick lunch or a livelier evening.
TipIf visiting with friends or family, consider finishing before 3am because one review warns the crowd changes later.
Choose Freddys Fortune Atrium for live singers and DJs that keep the evening going after the match.
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What people like
Spacious SeatingA review describes the venue as spacious with plenty of seating, useful for groups watching live matches.
Beer ValueCustomers repeatedly point to reasonably priced beer, including beer starting at 30 AED and Freddy's brewery at 29 AED.
Freddy's Restro Cafe is a casual sports bar in Al Qusais where customers come to watch football, cricket and other matches on large screens. It also serves drinks and bar food, with chicken wings, pool games and complimentary popcorn mentioned among the more distinctive parts of the experience.
TipAsk staff about drink combos or packages before ordering; reviews mention offers including beer-and-food combinations.
Choose Freddy's Restro Cafe for following several football, cricket or other matches across multiple screens.
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What people like
Attentive serviceStaff are often praised for checking in regularly and remembering returning customers’ usual orders.
Relaxed atmosphereThe bar is repeatedly described as a comfortable place to unwind with friends.
Somerset's Bar is a sports bar in Oud Metha with live matches shown across multiple screens, plus drinks, bar food and a pool table. Reviews make it especially appealing for relaxed evenings with friends, whether you want to watch sport, play pool or order a crafted cocktail.
TipAsk about Wednesday ladies night: one review says it included two free drinks.
Choose Somerset's Bar for a relaxed drink-and-food visit with pool available as a group activity.
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