5 new British-style pub restaurants in Dubai that you need on your radar

For those who like to keep it a little more simple…

There are days that call for fancy restaurants and there are days that call for more chilled vibes, and for some, that means a casual British-style pub. Whilst many of these style of restaurants already exist in Dubai, there are plenty more opening or already open that you need on your radar.

Here are 5 new pubs to check out in Dubai…

Foxglove

Open

Foxglove recently officially opened right next to Soho Beer Garden complete with a new food and beverage menu and fantastic deals such as happy hours, a ladies’ night and a business lunch. The setting is stunning and certainly reminiscent of a real British pub with warm oak panelling, exposed brick and leather and checked studded seating. There are even mini black street lamps here and there, paying ode to the London of old.

Foxglove, Soho Garden, Meydan, Dubai, open 12pm to 3am daily. @foxglovedxb

The Coins

Open

You’ll find traditional new British pub, The Coins English Pub in Emirates Financial Tower in DIFC. Happy hour will run from 5pm to 8pm with 40 per cent off selected drinks and 50 per cent off selected starters. Expect hearty, classic dishes and plenty of great deals.

The Coins English pub, Emirates Financial Tower, DIFC, opening soon. thecoins.ae

The Hidden Hog

Open

The Hidden Hog is the new restaurant, bistro and bar that is open in DIFC. It’s a little more ‘Dubai’ (and European style) than British pub and, amongst European dishes, it will serve up real sausages and bacon. There are plenty of deals including a full English breakfast for Dhs35, business lunch and more.

The Hidden Hog, Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai, open 10am to 3am daily. Tel: (04) 364 0126. thehiddenhog.com

Tipsy Lion

Temporarily closed

Cool new pub Tipsy Lion just opened at Sofitel Dubai Downtown. Homage to a true British pub is evident in the details here, with walls comprising of wood panelling and exposed brick, plus wooden pub benches outside on the terrace. There are also plenty of games such as pool, table football and drink pong. Throughout the week there’s happy hours, a brunch, ladies’ night and roast dinner deal.

Tipsy Lion, Rooftop, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Sun to Wed 5pm to 2am, Thurs 5pm to 3am, Fri 1pm to 3am, Sat 1pm to 2am. @tipsyliondubai

Factory by McGettigan’s

To open

Palm Jumeirah is soon set to welcome a McGettigan’s. Factory by McGettigan’s will open at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah sometime in 2021 (the hotel is still under construction). The new bar is described as ‘the perfect mix of an intimate cocktail den and a social, comfortable, neighbourhood bar’. Get ready for a slice of Irish charm.

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, opening in 2021. hilton.com

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