February 2, 2011 Restaurant tied to nearby Dubai International Hotel where you supposedly can order beer delivery. Located at Gate 123 with view of Gates F11 & F12, no flight info available. A long walk from anywhere in split-level maze that is DXB airport.
Most beers seem clean, but Warstein draught seems a bit diacytl (it’s better at Put 19 a few gates away). Draughts include: Carlsberg, Guinness, Bud, Amstel Light, Becks, Fosters, Stella, Mangers, Kronenbourg, Hoegarten and Kilkenny. Most beers 37-40 AED per pint. Guinness served on the cold side.
Large front room with TVs and smoking. Small back room with small tables and clean air. Usually free WiFi from airport’s Maxport. Medium size bar, usually busy 24/7. Irish folk music over sound system, with occaisional call to prayer from airport PA system.
Very friendly staff of non-locals.
Food is breakfast eggs, appetizers (prawn and crab cocktail), Chicken, pork, beef (bangers and mash & traditional Irish stew), sandwiches. Most dishes 40-75 AED. Tasted fine. |