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Dhow & Anchor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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J
Review №1

The food is super tasty! They also have happy hour during week days. It was my partners Birthday, so they helped organise a surprise Birthday cake which was super cute. Over all the food won me over.

Ja
Review №2

Truly enjoyed the ribeye steak. My choice for the starter was perfect too - kale salad. Cant wait to go back for the same.It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. I am definitely going back!

Lo
Review №3

Christmas feast. Amazing service. Live music.We had Lobster, game terrine, steak, a full turkey, honey roasted pork, all the trimmings. The head chef greeted the table and carved the meat on the table. Stunning experience.

Ja
Review №4

I would make D&A a staple to return to. The atmosphere is somewhat modern, but the food is pub-style through and through. We went early on a Thursday night, and were seated with no problem. But, the host did recommend a reservation on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. There is a large selection of wine, cocktails, beer, and spirits. The food is what youd expect in a pub (burgers, steaks, bangers and mash). I would recommend the cold meat tray. Its so good!

P
Review №5

Not a good dining experience.Food for vegetarians / vegans is really substandard to the point of unacceptable.Management have said the menu is changing soon but this was way below the standard of a Jumierah hotel. This restaurant isn’t fit enough to wear the Jumierah badge let alone be inside a flagship hotel like JBH.We ordered nachos for starters which were cafeteria basic, the veggie wellington is a beyond burger blitzed up and tastes of nothing but the beyond burger and overpowers the entire dish. We were offered a sticky toffee pudding as complementary dessert for how bad the mains were but what came out was a pretty bland cake doused in thick toffee sauce served with ice cream. Not what a sticky toffee pudding is by any stretch of the imagination.Service: I’m sorry to say while genuinely I hate to writing a negative review on staff members, the service staff at D&H operated as if they had little training. Don’t stand at the upstairs bar on your phone during service, pay attention to the drinks you’re serving us instead of giving our table drinks which have been ordered by another table and then taking them across to them two drinks at a time. The team need to be trained to focus on the details which other restaurants across the group pride themselves on.

Ma
Review №6

Amazing vibe, awesome food. Not a typical overcrowded pub. Highly recommend this spot if you want the pub feel minus the rowdy atmosphere

Ki
Review №7

Great atmosphere to chill out. Try go go there before sunset. Burj Al Arab view.

ma
Review №8

Food was average. Kids vegetable sticks were not kid friendly... half adults wouldnt eat it. Service was atrocious... very unattentive and was leaving plates from starters on the table after delivering mains despite their being barely any room on the table. Had to chase for a drink ordered half hour before. Wont be going back. Only positive was the Eton mess desert was very nice.

St
Review №9

The place is very decent and I live nearby and so that probably makes me a local. Food is great. Service is good and the location is awesome. The reason I leave a 2 star review is because we can never get a table even though tables which are reserved sit empty all night. Paying customers are forced to eat while sat on stools at the bar while prime tables sit empty. Bad management... If someone doesnt turn up after 15 minutes give the table away or make people give a deposit to reserve tables. Many places do this to avoid this problem. At tap House on the palm you cant reserve a table its first come first serve. Very popular spot and you can always get a table. This is how to do it guys !

Je
Review №10

Good evening to management, i would really like you to review our experience!We normally love our experience at the Dow and Anchor, the most resent great experience was earlier in the year, Unfortunately things seemed have changed for the worst.It started with us walking to the restaurant at around 5:45 to discuss the possibility of booking a table as we have children with us. The only representative was a barmen who was very dismissive and not open to discussing seating options, to the point where he said how could you book a table and if someone sits down before you arrive and then i cant tell them to move when you arrive at your booking time. If this is your frontline staff member at 5 oclock, i suggest he attends a training course and receives an attitude adjustment as the staff are normally amazing and so helpfulWe then arrived at 7, after swimming lessons at JBH and the door lady said do we have a booking, to where the lady advised our name was not on the list. My wife advised she had booked with that barmen, to where he showed a dismissive hand signal and said they can sit anywhere. the lady later informed us he had not put our name down.Then to the food,we always order the curry, fish and chips and beef carvery (when available). The food tonight was not at the normal high standard, the curry was bland, the beef was bland, the gravy was bland, the roast potatoes were bland, the worst yorkshire pudding I have eaten in Dubai and the bread served with the curry was oily. The waiter was really good and asked how the food was as we didnt eat most of the food, we did advise the issue and we were advised they had a new chef, which was very obvious by the quality/taste of the food.This experienced was so bad, that the whole family walked out and said we dont want to come back.After completing my review, i have now read that multiple reviews have suggested the same, the food quality is plummeting! I suggest you do something quickly!

Mi
Review №11

A lovely bar and restaurant in the sail, itself a great hotel. There is a beautiful outdoor seating area, or you can choose indoors and watch a variety of sports on the screens dotted around the place. This is a little subjective, but I felt that the staff could have been more attentive- unlike elsewhere we visited, I had to try to attract their attention on s number of occasions.The food was delicious, enjoyed by everyone in our party.A short walk outside and you get get the best photo spot for the Burj Al Arab.

Ga
Review №12

The British coast fisherman’s pie (AED130) was fantastic incorporating big chunks of salmon, cod, and prawns, in a lovely leek gravy and covered with rich mashed potatoes that is more buttery than what you’d normally find on Shepard’s pie. Topped with a bit of cheese gratin, it makes for a heavenly pie that’s simply intoxicating, in taste and aroma.So much so that it seemed to really draw in the flies. In fact, any dish seemed to attract the pesky buggers. The fly situation at Dhow and Anchor was horrendous with a huge pack of them descending upon the table as soon as our food arrived. We had to constantly have one hand waving in front of our plates, while eating quickly, and finally using our napkin to cover the dishes before they could be whisked away.The restaurant really needs to invest in table fans that flitter around to help keep the flies away. As it stands, the fisherman’s pie was tasty but actually ingesting the dish was frustrating and rushed. I felt like I was having fast food when the meal should be savoured. Al fresco dining can be great, but I guess that’s the perils of outdoor eating.

Ru
Review №13

Hidden alcove in the heart of Dubai.Panoramic views of landmarks such as burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach, serving hearty British pub-grub.They have a happy hour, and different promotion every other day.Service was friendly, and food was good

An
Review №14

All amazing. Higly recommended.

K
Review №15

Great food and beverages. Nice location by the sea side.

Li
Review №16

Delicious food, good vibes and lovely staff

ol
Review №17

Terrific View and seriously great food. A great place.

Ma
Review №18

Modern UK pub setting with amazing views

Ga
Review №19

Very good food, nice vibes, and excellent service. I definitely recommend.

Ro
Review №20

Great atmosphere and great food and beverages. We love going back here.

MA
Review №21

Really gone downhill... used to be so good in terms of food. Last week we visited and food was more like what you would expect from a 3 star hotel.... Get your act together D&A....

Ky
Review №22

Great place, proper food!

Je
Review №23

Great service and food every time.

V
Review №24

Nice pub with good atmosphere and service. But I had WORST burger in my life, chef definitely need to skill up on how to make burger. Order Wagyu burger which was overcooked dry and just taste so so BAD!!!. Stick to a beer and snacks better if you are visiting Dhow & Anchor.((

cy
Review №25

Mr. Elvis was more than a super star.. he offered an incredible service.. greatly do recommend

Ja
Review №26

I found that place boring. View is beautiful, wide selection of draft beer.

Qu
Review №27

Great atmosphere with a great view of Burl Al Arab, great staff and food was delicious (I had the burger).

Ra
Review №28

Food ..ambience ...service....all top stars.

Co
Review №29

Fantastic service from Shalu.

IN
Review №30

Good service and very nice wonderful food.

So
Review №31

Fabulous views (except for the giant football screen!)

Ja
Review №32

Great food, great vibe, great view

Mo
Review №33

Happy hour prices are very 😊 happy... nice deck, friendly staff... was one of our old favourites

Ka
Review №34

Great food, family friendly!

Al
Review №35

Lovely atmosphere for food and drinks. A great social environment with helpful staff and sports on TV .

ימ
Review №36

A British bar located in the Jumeirah HotelPleasant service, selection of beers and delicious food.When Sitting on the terrace there is a view to burj al arab

Pa
Review №37

Great vibes, great food.

Ce
Review №38

Come to check out the view while enjoying some gastro-pub grub and drinks without a fuss

As
Review №39

Great service and ambience thanks to Gilbert and Lesley, two very friendly professionals.

Gl
Review №40

Lovely place to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff very attentive and knowledgeable. Food was amazing crab salad cauliflower korma lamb and the rib eye as well as Eton Mess and Rhubarb Crumble. Roast of the day was chicken served with traditional roast veg and Yorkshire pud. Good English grub. Prices reasonable for Dubai

Is
Review №41

Finally Dhow & Anchor is reopened and a great place to watch the latest matches, or enjoy a drink outside with the Burj Al Arab view. It’s not a big place, so there is limited seating, and the Shisha area is also quiet small. It would have been great they expand or take space from the restaurant nearby.The food is ok, but it’s bar snacks, but it’s Jumeirah Beach Hotel, so it should be amazing. I would suggest to add more appetizers.Will definitely come back for a big match and hope no rugby is playing :-)

Ja
Review №42

Place has really gone downhill..I have being going to the d&a for 20 plus years and its always been consistent in food and service ,,my last trip was not good. as a member of Jumeirah one gold level I had a voucher for a bottle of wine....pinot grigio was excellent,,,also I had a deal with three starters free when ordering three main courses..my prawn cocktail easily worst I ever had..my wife s peking duck salad was ok...my son s nachos ok...it was the two fish and chips mains..good fish ok fries but truly horrendous batter..heavy..claggy and not crisp at all..m,y wife s wagyu burger looked and was average...I mentioned this to the busboy and the waitress...nothing//no manager coming over to listen/// oh and at the reservation they asked if it was a special occasion ...I replied my wife s birthday...nothing at all.. sorry but you have lost me as a loyal customer

Ma
Review №43

Very disappointing the menu was not as posted in the website due to refurbishment but a note to that effect would have been helpful as there was no hot vegetarian option for family members as we tucked into our roast they had to be content with a cold side salad. Will not be returning soon although it was always our go to lunch venue when we were in Dubai on a Sunday.

So
Review №44

Excellent pub food, good Christmas menu options and great ambiance and service too. I enjoyed the Sticky Date pudding and Nut Roast! Lorraine served us and she was fantastic, great with the menu, recommendations and a very pleasant friendly person. Will be back soon.

Lo
Review №45

The sliders were quite tasty and the service was great. Only downside was the valet parking - my items dropped from the front seat when the car was being parked so some stuff spilled into my bag. Other than that, great place! ☺

Ma
Review №46

Took my parents here after nearly a month staying in Dubai with me... I think they found the food here one of the highlights of their stay. Although its not the prettiest of venues, it does the best of British dishes and they are done exceptionally well.We rolled home, stuffed.

Jo
Review №47

Great food, great atmosphere, great service, child friendly.What more can I say?

Ro
Review №48

Awesome spot. Good service 💯

Ki
Review №49

The venue is excellent, staff were attentive in the right measure. Food was very good quality but the menu is limited in teems of choices.I ordered a pint of Guinness, but returned it was as it was not good, a quick training course for the barstaff would be benefitial, as almost certainly the problem was due to the pouring technique rather than the product.Regardless of the venue AED300 (£65) for 3 beers (2 at happy hour prices) a burger and tip for the staff was not good value for money.

co
Review №50

Nice atmosphere..the best winter is in Dubai..visit Dubai

Vi
Review №51

I liked the energy

el
Review №52

We have called to check if the ladies night is on tonight, they said yes, sure. When I arrived no waiter were coming even to the table I set on, complete ignorance... The host lady was not even nice or kind, so we left to another place...

Ke
Review №53

Superb ambience, service and food..

Jo
Review №54

Lovely place and tasty food in an iconic hotel

Ro
Review №55

The ambiance is great especially the outdoor seating & the service is great too.

An
Review №56

The food was delicious and an amazing staff.

Ki
Review №57

Great place to watch football, Peroni on tap too!

Jo
Review №58

Great atmosphere in this authentic British pub. Good happy hour specials on food and drink between 3-7pm most days. Good menu although perhaps a little limited if you’re going more than once.

Ha
Review №59

Fantastic place. Cool ambience. Beautiful photo opportunities for Burj Al Arab.

Ro
Review №60

A great place for a cosy dinner or a night out with the boys or ladies. Located in the Jumeirah Beach Resort hotel, Dubai where you can either dine in or outside depending on the weather. They also serve pork products and alcohol but be respectful to others during the month of Ramadan. A great selection on the menu of typical British fare whether you are enjoying breakfast on a Friday or a Saturday evening out with the family.

Ia
Review №61

Visited the D&A tonight after an absence of more than a year. Disappointed to find that the recent renovations to the hotel have left the restaurant largely unchanged (in fact some renovations are still ongoing). Moreover, the restaurant has now taken all P products off the menu, which means the scotch egg is now made from rabbit (weird?) and English breakfast offerings with proper bacon and sausage are forbidden. The manager said it was due to recent Municipality regulation changes which I know is untrue as such regulations came into effect a few years ago. Apparently P products are coming back in the New Year but I remain sceptical.

Sa
Review №62

Its a bit too crowded for a 5 star hotel venue.

Ma
Review №63

Great food and service and fantastic selection of drinks.

Ja
Review №64

Well this is a classic place, its been here years much better now with a make over

Al
Review №65

We had a very pleasant Sunday roast on the shaded terrace (the roast potatoes were just perfect!). Fantastic view of the Burj Al Arab as well. Well definitely come back.

Mo
Review №66

Very nice place and very good service

SC
Review №67

Best bar in Dubai, the finest beers, food & the finest staff 5☆☆☆☆☆

Em
Review №68

Not my favourite bar but if youre looking for a casual bar in the area, this is it. I went on a weeknight and it was very quiet. Service wasnt fantastic, especially given how few customers there were.

Ca
Review №69

Good for a visit for lunch or to see the burj al arab close by

Ал
Review №70

Wonderful bar with seafood menu good to watch football. Lovely staff were very helpfull and taken care of us. Marvelous view of Burj Al Arab from terrace.

Ch
Review №71

Beer draught selection 💯High resolution screens incase you wanna watch sports

Sh
Review №72

A small and quiet place. Good for a chat or after work catch up

An
Review №73

Honestly the best fish and chips Ive ever tasted

la
Review №74

Large portions, great service, long Thursday happy hour.

ch
Review №75

Lovley food, normally good service.

Jo
Review №76

Burgers come well done so expect to give your jaws a good work out. Colleague had battered fish. Portion was so huge we all got to share a few mouthfuls. Its expensive but this is Dubai and in a luxury hotel.

Bi
Review №77

One of the best venues In town. Super happy hour, friendly staff and amazing Guinness .

Jo
Review №78

Top grub as always, dont forget to use isme app for bogof

Mi
Review №79

Great British style menu, lovely food, great ambience, friendly staff. Really enjoyed it

Jo
Review №80

Great British pub with amazing view. Nice menu.

Se
Review №81

The Nut Roast was yummy! Great service and views of Burj Arab.

Lu
Review №82

Great beers & food. Very uncomfortable barrel stools outside

Mr
Review №83

Its all about cruising, dining and fun

Se
Review №84

Excellent! Well worth a visit , I.always enjoy it.

Jo
Review №85

Always consistently good. Well managed venue with pleasant well trained staff.

Jo
Review №86

Service (need to be better)

Da
Review №87

Great location, good happy hour prices.

Al
Review №88

Excellent cuisine and quiz nite

Ma
Review №89

Lovely food and location....very efficient staff...loved it

Fe
Review №90

Good place for hang out with my colleagues, outstanding service from Kenneth with lovely smile:))

sa
Review №91

Love the roast potatoesfirst class place

da
Review №92

Great place for British food and beer. Also have large screens for sport and live music at the weekend too.

GU
Review №93

Good

Ro
Review №94

Busy bar with good food. Inside Jumeria Beach Hotel with access to pool etc beyond.

To
Review №95

Excellent food and service

Pa
Review №96

The food,ambience,staff are the best

Jo
Review №97

Great place to watch football or rugby

Ty
Review №98

Awesome Sunday roast on a Saturday!

pa
Review №99

Ladys free bubbly night great

Sh
Review №100

Good ambience, good menu, expensive.

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/dubai/beach-hotel-dhow-and-anchor
  • Phone:+971 4 432 3232

Categories
  • British restaurant
  • Gastropub
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12PM–12AM
  • Tuesday:12PM–12AM
  • Wednesday:12PM–12AM
  • Thursday:12PM–12AM
  • Friday:12PM–12AM
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:12PM–12AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Sport:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
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