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Nell Gwynne English Pub
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ja
Review №1

A nice spot to unwind and relax that is reminiscent of a proper English pub. Great pub food with lots of specials throughout the week. Awesome staff!

Mi
Review №2

A working-mans pub with a good selection of beers, wines, and spirits backed up by an excellent menu with good British classic meals. Generous portions of well-cooked fare. I can personally recommend the steak pie and the bangers and mash.There are friendly, helpful, attentive, and efficient staff. It can get noisy and smoky at times, but overall a good experience every time.

Gr
Review №3

Its a pub!!! Its open!!!! Say no more!!!!! If you are a smoker you can even smoke!!! Not too sure if that is good or bad but it does give you a feeling of the good old days when life was less regulated!!!! Service is very good and the attention to hygiene is top quality. Very appreciated in these difficult times!!!The pool table is great and loads of space to play!!!!Last but definitely not least beers are nice and cold!!!!Cheers!!!

Di
Review №4

Quaint pub. Great happy hour deals & weekend lunch deals. Food is generally great - highly recommend the chicken caesar salad (they put heaps of sauce & parmesan). Service is good.

Da
Review №5

Good beer selection and pork platter is great for sharing. Appreciate also the warm service. Kudos guys!

Tr
Review №6

Great pub food,show the sports on the big screen and they do a great Quiz on Tuesday evenings.

Em
Review №7

Great English pub. Unlike many other places listed as Irish Pub or English Pub which turns out to be a fancy club, this place is exactly an English pub. It is the best one I have came across in Dubai actually. Happy hour from 4 to 9pm. Trivia nights on mondays, live band every day, very nice place. The band is good too. Has no outdoor area. Customers are mostly expat and specifically British as I have seen. There is a pool table and dart available as well and they air sports. Really great British pub where you can enjoy a few beers. Place is a bit loud but not on a level where you need to shout to a person next to you for them to hear. If you are a typical British pub person, this is your place.

An
Review №8

Nice place for a quick catch up for a beer. The best part is valet parking available, as getting parking space in Dubai Marina is a task.

Ki
Review №9

Very spacious place with nice staff, good food and cold drinks. Large area with tables and a huge bar counter! What else do you need from a pub? Sure, they have a few displays with football translations 👌

Mo
Review №10

A good sports with cool bands, waiters and waitresses are very helpful at least most of them they have sometimes very good offers but not on the weekends off course.Anyways if you are planning to have pint and watch a match this would be a perfect place.

Da
Review №11

Arrived well before 10.00pm and had to wait for an appropriate table. They did not want to seat me on a table for 4 which I understand, I got a table and it was 10.04pm when the waiteress came and took the menu and said this menu finished at 10.00pm and was give what I would describe as a highly priced leftovers menu. Added to this the JBR Resident discount no longer applies. Noy a happy visit.

Ra
Review №12

Great service. Food decent and cheap. Good value for money.

Ma
Review №13

English pub.. nice music.. drinks are amazing.. enjoy happy hours..Salmon is really tasty.. try it..Keeping all safety measures..

La
Review №14

One of the rare bars where you feel safe even during covid times - i’ve been impressed how they have gone above and beyond the measures in place. Very attentive staff, solid prices for Marina and a great place to spend an evening with friends to catch up over a refreshing pint of beer.

AR
Review №15

Nice place very friendly environment

Da
Review №16

Food is good and staff friendly. Just a shame thats a smoking venue, so smells like an English pub from the 90s.

Al
Review №17

Great Happy Hour. Good priced food

Re
Review №18

Unfortunately, I have done some arrangements tonight with my friends to watch a football game at 10pm where we booked a table and all was confirmed anyhow they just canceled our booking last minute and give it away without even informing me. Also when I spoke to the manager he just said do what whatever you want sorry we can not help! I can only give you plastic chair near a pool table to sit with you friends.... very rude customer service

Pa
Review №19

Traditional pub with happy up to 8pm . Gets busy , popular with local residents .

Fo
Review №20

Sweet Filipina waiters, and good happy hour deals.

Fr
Review №21

Tried to go there on my Birthday with 4 friends, the Bar Manager asked us the sit on 2 different already occupied tables. After we denied he asked us to leave and never to come back. I’ll follow his advice for sure. 👏👏👏. I used to go there at least 3 times a week for years but luckily there are many other bars around!

Gr
Review №22

My friend took me to this place. Its a very nice pub to hang out with friends. Service was superb and staff were very friendly.

Ga
Review №23

Awesome place to visit

Ал
Review №24

Good pub. Professional live band musicians.Its nice to spend evening here. Billiard here not expensive.

Le
Review №25

Ok so lets be honest here. Its not haute cuisine and top of the range ambience but sometimes - thats ok. If you want good, honest down to earth British food then Nell Gwynne is the place to be. The combo roast was AED58 - for 3 different meats with all the traditional trimmings including apple sauce, horseradish and mustard. The chef has been here now for sometime and every week its the same standard. Ive never had a bad meal all the times I have visited over the last 3 years. Add in happy hour beers for AED25 and you simply cant go wrong!

El
Review №26

Wow. When you come in is like to be in a real English Pub. I enjoyed this place with my friends drinking a good beer with music live, Place were to go if you are in Dubai

Mi
Review №27

Very good pub in dubai marina , Quiet , Very good service and professional team

PO
Review №28

One of the worst bar in marina. You feel not welcome when you inter the bar very rude manager and waters not worth the try

Fr
Review №29

Very good nice and clean

Os
Review №30

Very good

Br
Review №31

Lovely food. Good atmosphere in evenings

Du
Review №32

Available breakfast even 4pm one of the perfect place at weekends late wake up time.By the way, place is opening at 11.30am

Tu
Review №33

Its been 3 years since I left dubai and I still miss this place. the best in marina.

Du
Review №34

Good 👍

sh
Review №35

Amazing place if u like old British pubs, this is d place

Gr
Review №36

Classic English pub for chill out .. With some great happy hours ..

Da
Review №37

Great food, beer and service

ej
Review №38

Great place to catch live music, nice ambience too!

br
Review №39

Good service

Fa
Review №40

Good service

Sh
Review №41

Good, relaxed pub and serves decent food. The bar manager Jaco is a top bloke. Very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend

Le
Review №42

Fantastic service, and nice British food.

Tr
Review №43

Good value friday brunch. 1 main meal and 3 drinks for AED125

Vi
Review №44

Place needs a revamp

ad
Review №45

Great life music.

C.
Review №46

We went there on a Saturday, during ramadan of 2019.one of the best pubs Ive been to, in Dubai, so farBritish customers, mainly, as one would expect; but not the rambunctious sortchill atmosphere that wont have you go home with your ears ringingpints chilled to perfection, and at very good pricesIm not the type that goes to pubs to eat, but their food defied my notions. very tasty. very hearty, indeedworth a visit, for anyone in the area

Co
Review №47

Happy hour prices are good. Food menu selection is what you expect from this type of venue but the portion sizes are good so it is a good value for money location.

Iv
Review №48

Cool place for after work beers. “Estrella” is mu favorite from their beer selection. I hope they still have it.

To
Review №49

Decent bar to grab a drink. Usually lively on weekends, bands are normally good. Good selection of beers but prices are higher than average. Never had the food. Worth a visit.

Bi
Review №50

Food terrible when complained told well thats how it comes

Gr
Review №51

The South African manager has such a natural way with customers. Top class! Im sad that theyre no longer serving Paulaner on tap but its a wonderful overall pub experience! You cant beat the free popcorn!

Ga
Review №52

Theres no natural light in this place, full of regulars that are typically older men, sort of a weatherspoon looking bar. Staff are very nice though. Not really a good place for families

Ji
Review №53

For me its the best bar in Dubai, everyone is friendly, service is great and the live bands are good. Plus you can get a good old English meal at the same time.

Br
Review №54

Great staff and food, still a little akward with all the social distancing,masks,hand sanitizer etc but hey I needed a pint

Ol
Review №55

Always great service, good beer, food and sometimes a decent band. You can smoke inside! There is also a pool table!

Ol
Review №56

Found refuge from rain there... And loved the place. Warm atmosphere, cool staff adn and happy hour!!!

Ju
Review №57

Bar is nice and friendly staff but You will smell of smoke when u come out.

Da
Review №58

Relaxed and chilled local pub feel. Delicious and cheap lunch time british food and drinks. All round good experience.

Mi
Review №59

Great lunch deal running during the work week. A regular beverage and main menu item for (I think) 65 dhs. Always parking available on the street or just leave with the valet.

kl
Review №60

A little desapointed with the full breakfast today. Eggs over cooked and not toast! I asked and was told that is it! So last one for me here

ri
Review №61

Some venues ask for your ID to make sure that youre over 21. Nell Gwynne must have a door policy not to let in any man under 50. This is definitely an old mans pub. If youre on the boarder line of actually being an old man (like me) and youre feeling old and unattractive, the clientele of the Nell Gwynne will make you feel young, virile and devastatingly handsome in a way that you probably forgot decades ago.Is it bad? No, certainly not. As long as you know what youre getting into. This is a vestige of old expat Dubai, from the days when shopping malls were hardware stores and you had to swerve to avoid camels on Sheik Zyed Road. If youre a gang of lads wanting to watch the game and unwilling to be distracted by the overtures of the fairer sex, then this is the place for you. Lets put it this way, its one place that your wife/girlfriend or significant other wont be jealous of you frequenting. The only thing youre likely to be able to pick up here is a hangover and the cheque.

A
Review №62

If u like some music when u sip in not so crowded place

Ja
Review №63

Nice place in the Marina opps Bobs Fish & Chips shop, British decor pub, lots of Sports TV football good food as well

Ri
Review №64

Very smokey bar, and the Heineken tasted off. Door staff are a bit of a joke as well, harassing me all the time, to the point where I had enough. Much better places to go than this, really wouldn’t bother.

Ge
Review №65

Mmm....wouod not go again...lots of pubs with better vibe and offerings.

Jo
Review №66

First Of All The Place Was Huge,With A Billiards Pool Plus Two darts Area,Me And My Friends Just Went For A Simple Celebration For Hes Babys Baptism,We Played Darts And Had Bucket Beer Deal,We Enjoyed The Place, Its Perfect For Just Enjoyment And Catching Up After A Hard Days Work,But The Place Was Even More Perfect Beacuse Of Sara, She Was Awesome...

Ka
Review №67

Staff used to be lovely here, not now, personal touch has gone amiss. The bar is like any english bar in Dubai. A smoking area would be welcome but not a criticism for me, just eliminates any families. Came here over the last 3 years 20+ times, never saw a child so I guess don’t bring yours.Food is okay, fine if paying lunch happy hour prices, after this it’s extortionately priced for pub grub.

Do
Review №68

Chill and relaxed. I love it for the beer and curly fries

Ho
Review №69

Great staff. Good prices and a good life band

Lo
Review №70

Ive been here once but I liked the vibes, the staff were friendly and the happy hour was good. Sadly I discovered the bar on my last night in Dubai, otherwise I would be a regular guest here!

Th
Review №71

Food is Terrible!! I ordered the fish and chips and the fish tasted like ammonia and was mushy. Everything else on my plate tasted like refrigerator. I tried to take it home for my cat and waitress told me it is against the rules for them to let you take the food YOU paid for out of the building. The place is is filled with more smoke than an indoor smoking room at the airport. Music is so loud you cant hear yourself think. Waitresses have a jaded hardened look to them. It did not surprise me when she shorted me 20 dirhams when bringing me my change. The whole place has a dodgy feel to it and you feel like you should be keeping a good eye on your wallet. Manager sits at the back booth smoking and giving everyone the side-eye. I needed a shower after leaving this establishment. STAY AWAY from this place!

Ma
Review №72

What youd expect, good food and drinks. Fun on game nights. Better like smoke, its a bar.

Er
Review №73

One of the best bars in Marina - watch out for happy hours and special deals

Da
Review №74

Good food and reasonably priced. Lively atmosphere and busy at the weekends

Sa
Review №75

Good ambiance. Laid back vibe

BI
Review №76

Very over priced. I feel we were taken advantage of. $25 dollars for 1 long island tea. That was twice as much as the lunch specials

Os
Review №77

Amazing place. Nice people

ga
Review №78

Good service good food good band. Great find

Ja
Review №79

Good place to chill , only prob is some waitress doesn’t know how to smile specially that Asian girl with a short hair “ Christine” . She’s always grumpy though

Ma
Review №80

Great music. Great vibe. Just good fun!!!!

Th
Review №81

Nice Pub, good and fast service. Tuesday with good live music

Ma
Review №82

Its not like it used to be... They treat you well these days..no attitude problems ..their choice of music is great .. the live band is good, there is also change of staff etc the food tastes much better, and they are served well & happy hours are very affordable - do re visit !

Dh
Review №83

Good music and happy hours till 9pm ...

Ka
Review №84

Great food and drinks. Good crowd with a great sports pub environment.

Fr
Review №85

Food/service /choice of drinks no complaints with exception it should be smoke free ?

Ch
Review №86

Now they have a good band again we will go back more often

Az
Review №87

Great English pub, big portion meals and live band.

Fa
Review №88

Nice place to grap some drinks and have some fun with friends

PK
Review №89

Nice band, easy to like place, good selection of beers

Fa
Review №90

Good English pub at the Marina in Dubai. Worth a visit. Its located in a hotel. Turn right after enter.

An
Review №91

I would have loved the concept and service but its just filled with miners and seekers.

Ph
Review №92

Good ambience although all expats not too busy food ok beer ok good music guy saw him at crown and lion previous week

Se
Review №93

Great pub, sports screens, pool, darts, happy hours, friendly service

kh
Review №94

Nice place

th
Review №95

Great pub if you can find it.

Bh
Review №96

Nice place to spend time with group ! They have nice stage with good band.....Service was excellent

Ka
Review №97

Very nice and cozy bar. They serve pork and live band.

Ah
Review №98

Average bar

cr
Review №99

Great British pub

Su
Review №100

Nice ambiance but the crowd is a bit dodgy from my own personal perspective..

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://marinabybloshotel.com/restaurants-bars/
  • Phone:+971 4 448 8222

Categories
  • Pub
  • Bar
  • British restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12PM–2:45AM
  • Tuesday:12PM–2:45AM
  • Wednesday:12PM–2:45AM
  • Thursday:12PM–2:45AM
  • Friday:12PM–2:45AM
  • Saturday:12PM–2:45AM
  • Sunday:12PM–2:45AM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Cash only:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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