The 20 Best Sports Bar Deals for Watching Football in Abu Dhabi

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Premier League, Champions League, World Cup, La Liga, Bundesliga and more. There is a lot of football in the last quarter of the year. We fully understand that if you are not a football fan you may feel that there is always a lot of football going on. Of course you’re right – everyone cheers for this great game.

What are the best sports bars in Abu Dhabi?

For those who do enjoy the odd 35-yard scream, cursing VAR at the pub or debating whether Mbappe can find it in his locker to ‘make the magic happen’ on a cold rainy night in Stoke – we’ve A round of the happiest hours on the most comfortable sofa; a collection of monster-sized screens; whether your team’s journey ends in cheers or tears, the fan atmosphere is at its peak.

And of course food. Sharing platters, bar snacks, and wings barrel by barrel—this list is definitely the food goal. It’s, all about the best deals on drinks and meals, and…

Where to watch football in Abu Dhabi

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49ers steakhouse is a legit Abu Dhabi restaurant with a proven ‘big game atmosphere’ pedigree, which makes it ideal for catch-up football. Have a great game here and enjoy their hop barrel and small snack combo packages (from Dhs129) and pints of authentic German foam from Dhs25.

Le Meridien, tourist club area, noon to 3 am. Tel: (02) 645 8000, 49ers.ae

Appaloosa

With the famous sports resort next door offering all the calorie crit activities, it’s fair to say the competition is baked into the circuit at the Marriott Alverson. Then there’s the perfect place to scream incoherent coaching instructions on screen while your team inexplicably can’t magically hear you. You can also sink stripes and specks on the pool table, roll the dice on a board game or two, and enjoy daily happy hour deals. Happy hour is noon to 7pm on weekdays and extended from 10am to 7pm on weekends.

Alfsan Marriott. Phone: (02) 201 4131, @marriottalforsan

Belgian Cafe Yas Island

For a small piece of the European heartland, Belgians have a disproportionately large say in the continent’s restaurant industry stake. Chocolate, chips and mayo, mussels and country bread, and hops, lots and lots of hops. When it comes to world-class football stars, they also have a pretty spicy ratio. Combining the two we have Radisson Blu Yas Island’s Belgian Café which has a big screen TV, happy hour network from noon to 7pm and a full colour gamut from Brussels bistro to Ghent gastropub menu.

Blue Sky Lounge and Grill

The Blu Sky is a sporty trumpet of the Abu Dhabi Southern Suns with a series of screens dedicated to uninterrupted viewing so you never miss a catch or snatch during the game. Happy hour every day (3pm to 9pm, except all day Thursday) with hop specials. New this season – the Trackman Golf Simulator, the first simulator of its kind in the capital’s pub, giving you the chance to win (or lose) at AED 85 per hour (for parties of up to four) rod.

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Al Zahiya, Tourist Club Area. Tel: (02) 818 4888, Sogou

Bridge Bar

The Bridges Bar at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr may be relatively small, but its screen is still quite large, which is important in choosing where to watch the game. They also have a daily happy hour from 4pm to 8pm (select drinks for two) and a sizable Saturday and Sunday deal where you only pay AED 1 when you buy any main course Can buy two pints of hops. In fact, that also includes their giant burger – a cheeky hat-trick that we’ll label as reason to visit.

Bridges Bar, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta, 8pm to 11pm, AED 99. Tel: (02) 654 3238, @bridgesbar.abudhabi

C.mondo bar

Sprinting into the box with a big-screen TV and some banging deals C.mondo looks like the pundits’ top pick this season. Happy Hour is available daily from 5pm to 9pm, select drinks for just AED 20, set menu deals, snack platters deals, and barrel hops specials. On paper, this has to be a fan favorite of the gold pint glass.

Centro Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, near ADNEC, noon to 1am daily. Tel: (02) 409 6514

captain’s weapon

Reopening after a massive stadium expansion and refurbishment – this British pub showcases its frugal tekkers every night with over 90 minutes of daily happy hour. Enjoy dramatic deals from 12.30 to 8pm on selected drinks for only AED 25 per drink.

Cooper’s

Cooper’s is a favorite among sports fans in the capital (it’s a constant favorite, not an “old” favorite), and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a nice hanging point with a big screen – making the referee a target big enough to throw out any life advice you see fit. There’s also happy hour Monday-Friday (6pm-8pm) and the chance to save on the bar’s grub fan-favorite menu.

Park Rotana, Park Rotana Complex Road, near Khalifa Park, open noon to 2am. Phone: (02) 657 3317, @parkrotana

Hamilton’s

London-style sports bar Hamilton’s is located in Saadiyat Rotana, and since it’s also a gastropub, you can expect something a little more filling than a quartered orange at half-time. Grab a seat at this Art Deco dandy (and dandy) den with big discounts on Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday from 3pm-7pm and Happy Hour all day Sunday-Monday. With a pool table and nine giant screens replicating the perfect stadium vibe, matched with hop combo deals and a long weekend of lazy breakfasts (with a free mobile package available), it looked like Hamilton might have just reached the final.

Saadiyat Rotana, Saadiyat Island, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun-Thursday 4pm-2am. Tel: (02) 697 0000, rotanatimes.com

Hemingway’s

who are you? A bar that’s actually named after an American writer – but don’t let its literary nomenclature put you off, this is a true sports bar of blue, red blood, just with a more complex tear. Aside from race politics, you can also get an in-depth look at their Friday roast (3 hours all-you-can-drink for AED 199), a big happy hour every day from 4pm to 10pm, pub game nights and Sunday to week Four offers unlimited sororities.

Ernest Hemingway, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah. Tel: (02) 681 1900, radissonhotels.com

McGattigan’s

There’s always a big game atmosphere behind McGetti’s Nets in Abu Dhabi. Long booze available on weekends (Fri-Sun) (AED 125 for five drinks, 2pm-11pm Fri-Sat, noon-11pm Sun), lad nights on Wednesdays (Wednesday) family drinks and main meals), as well as daily deals on selected hops and combos.

Dusit Thani, 925 Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (Al Muroor Road). @mcgettigansdusitauh

Offside Sports Lounge

Found at the stunning Jumeirah Saadiyat Resort, this homage to sports coverage will kick off your Saturday session with brunch. Between noon and 5pm there is a range of grilled treats. Want to bring the competitive spirit out of the screen and inside – there’s a dart board and pool table to show off your skills (or lack thereof). Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday with the final whistle at 7 p.m., and weekends are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saadiyat Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, AED 195 soft pack, 1pm-5pm. (02) 811 4342, Jumeirah.com

Pj O’Reilly’s

Not surprisingly, one of the city’s most popular Irish pubs also doubles as a neat little nook for watching both games. To complement the variety of sports watching, there is a daily happy hour from noon to 8pm, liquid lunch deals (Sunday to Friday) and the famous Hogfest brunch on Saturday.

Pj O’Reilly’s, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street Al Markaziyah Area. Phone: (02) 695 0515

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Like most regional English pubs abroad, the venue is built around the classic 4-4-2 formation. On the defensive end, there are plenty of weekly deals behind a solid sports showcase schedule in the middle of the park, while classic partners of bar snacks and draft beers make up the strike force on the front lines.

Grand Millennium Al Wahda, next to Al Wahda Mall. Telephone:(02) 495 3936, Millennium Hotels.com

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Legit Brit rub-a-dub, Tavern offers more than just cozy vibes and pints of icy, frothy amber nectar. For example, you can wrap your ribs on a Sunday roast with drink accompaniment for AED 150, and there’s also a Wednesday Ladies Night with a huge overtime happy hour every day between noon and 10pm .

Tavern, Sheraton, Corniche, Al Zahiyah, 2pm-2am weekdays, noon-2am weekends. Tel: (02) 677 3333, @sheratonabudhabi

retreat

The 19th hole has been a great tie. Whether you’re over or under on the greens, we’re all playing from scratch, making bogeys, and playing at the clubhouse bar after the round. The same is true at the Westin Golf Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi – their sports viewing seat, The Retreat, hosted quite a few festivities, some from nearby victories – and some from global championships televised and live streaming. Happy Hour here is a Monday-Friday event, open between 2pm and 8pm.

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Sas Al Nakhl. Phone: (02) 616 9999, @westinabudhabi

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Active Lifestyle Epicenter Zayed Sports City offers a balanced lifestyle that values ​​hard work and hard play. After all an effort on the field – the American Irish Bar in the Leisure Centre serves up Boston craic. In addition to showcasing a wide variety of big game action (including football, let’s assume they call it football), there is also a multi-ball approach to sports snack promotions such as the Unlimited Wings Deal (Dhs99) Monday-Thursday, Tuesday Pizza (AED 80 for one pizza and two house-made drinks), Burger Combo on Wednesday, Steak and Wine Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening brunch, weekend roast and happy hour daily from noon to 8pm, drinks From AED 22.

Zayed Sports City, 8am to midnight. Tel: (02) 447 1066, @sportsmanszsc

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With 30 TV screens, you’re less likely to miss important game talking points because someone’s big head is blocking your view at Velocity. There’s plenty of commotion at the end of the booth’s promotions, though, including a super-long happy hour from 4pm to 10pm Tuesday to Sunday, and a beer and burger deal where you can get one for AED 99 Signature burger and two pints of beer. It’s a rescue worth celebrating.

Victor’s Pub, located at the Capital Hilton Abu Dhabi, isn’t a last-minute Irish pub pickup, it’s been delivering an absolute scream to the top corners of the capital’s sports bar circuit. Through years of Premier League pub food, big game atmosphere and clever promotions (including lazy Sunday breakfasts from noon to 6pm, unlimited wing nights, quiz nights, ladies nights and more) won his place. This is indeed a sacred place.

Victor’s Pub Abu Dhabi, Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel, 8am to 3am, Tel: (02) 666 5508, @victorsabudhabi

Waves Bar and Outdoor Lounge

Open air and less frescoed (shh, we claim it) seating, a bar snack menu, bringing all the buns to the yard and a vibrant vibe – Waves is in our top 11 every time.

Waves Bar and Outdoor Lounge, Novotel Al Bustan – Airport Road, open daily until 1am. Phone: (02) 501 6088, Novotel – Abu Dhabi – albustan.com

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