5 Best Breweries in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Abu Dhabi does not have a wall of standalone microbreweries the way some cities do, but its brewpubs and beer-focused bars have built serious followings anyway. Between them, the venues on this page carry more than 10,000 Google reviews, and Craft by Side Hustle alone has logged nearly 2,000 at a 4.8 average, which tells you the city's appetite for a proper pint and a plate of food is real even without a dedicated brewery district.

Short answer: The best-rated brewery-style venue in Abu Dhabi is The Brewhouse Gastro Pub (4.9 stars, 1,185 reviews), a gastropub known for cocktails and a lively bar scene. Craft by Side Hustle (4.8, 1,951 reviews) is the highest-volume pick and calls itself the UAE's first brewery, while Brauhaus (4.7, 1,829 reviews) is Abu Dhabi's dedicated German beer hall.

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Abu Dhabi's brewpubs and beer bars, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Craft by Side Hustle	4.8 ★	1,951	Craft beer and happy hour	View ›
2	Stars N Bars	4.4 ★	3,204	Sports bar with waterfront views	View ›
3	Brauhaus	4.7 ★	1,829	German beer hall dining	View ›
4	The Brewhouse Gastro Pub Abu Dhabi	4.9 ★	1,185	Cocktails and nightlife	View ›
5	Belgian Café	4.4 ★	2,246	Belgian beer and marina views	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Craft by Side Hustle

4.81,951 Google reviews

Craft by Side Hustle is a brewpub on Al Maryah Island, under the Rosewood Hotel, describing itself as the UAE's first craft brewery and kitchen. It pairs its own beer selection with a full food menu and runs regular happy hour deals. Reviewers describe it as one of the go-to spots on the island for beer variety alongside a proper dinner menu.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly call out a wide, genuinely varied beer selection
Happy hour praised for both pricing and food quality
Staff described as attentive and knowledgeable about the drinks menu
Lively, well-decorated setting that suits both groups and couples

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note paid parking despite the venue's location
Portions on some dishes described as smaller than expected for the price

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,951 · 58th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: It has the deepest review base of any name on this page and a genuine claim to being the city's original brewery-style venue. The food matches the beer program, so it works as a full night out, not just a drinks stop.

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B3 under the Rosewood Hotel - Galleria - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Stars N Bars

4.43,204 Google reviews

Stars N Bars is a sports bar and lounge at Yas Marina, overlooking the yachts and the W Abu Dhabi, with multiple TV screens, live music and a full food and drinks menu. It leans heavily into the sports-bar side of the brewery-and-pub category rather than brewing its own beer, with a broad happy hour and weekend brunch program. It's one of the busier venues on this list by review count.

What people praise

Sunset views over Yas Marina praised repeatedly
Happy hour deals called out as good value
Live band and pool table add to a genuine night-out atmosphere
Weekend brunches and "Drunches" get specific mentions

Worth knowing

Several reviewers report slow table service, especially at busy times
Best suited to a sports-bar crowd rather than a quiet beer tasting

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume3,204 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

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Our take: This is the pick for a big group night with sports on the screens and a marina view, more than for a focused craft-beer experience. Go in with patience for service during peak hours.

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Emporium Bldg,Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Marina - Abu Dhabi

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Brauhaus

4.71,829 Google reviews

Brauhaus is a German restaurant and bar at Beach Rotana, run by a Germany-born chef and serving classic Bavarian dishes like schnitzels and sausages alongside traditional German draft beers. It offers both indoor beer-hall-style seating and an outdoor terrace with garden and sea views. It's the clearest German-specialty pick among the venues on this page.

What people praise

Consistently praised for authentic German food alongside the beer
Staff named individually and repeatedly in reviews for attentive service
Terrace and indoor beer-hall seating both well reviewed
Accommodates dietary needs and allergies on request

Worth knowing

Sits inside a hotel, so pricing runs closer to hotel-restaurant rates

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,829 · 42nd

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If German beer and food is specifically what you're after, this is the one purpose-built for it. The setting is more restaurant than taproom, so expect a dining-first experience.

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10th St - Al Zahiyah - E16 01 - Abu Dhabi

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Brewhouse Gastro Pub Abu Dhabi

4.91,185 Google reviews

The Brewhouse Gastro Pub, at the Cristal Hotel in Madinat Zayed, brands itself as a destination for cocktails, live entertainment and gastropub-style dining rather than a dedicated beer-brewing operation. Reviewers focus heavily on the cocktail program and specific bartenders by name, alongside food and a lively, late-running bar atmosphere.

What people praise

Holds the highest rating on this page
Cocktail-making and bartender skill get named, specific praise
Late hours, open into the early morning most nights
Sharing platters and menu variety praised for group dining

Worth knowing

Some reviewers note the indoor space feels small during busy nights

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,185 · 8th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks highest on rating here, and the reviews line up with a cocktail-and-nightlife crowd more than a beer-specialist one. A strong pick for a night out built around drinks and atmosphere rather than a beer flight.

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Cristal Hotel - Level 18 - Madinat Zayed Shopping Area - Abu Dhabi

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Belgian Café

4.42,246 Google reviews

Belgian Café is a Belgian-style sports bar and restaurant at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, serving mussels, frites, waffles and a Belgian beer selection on an open-air terrace overlooking the marina. It combines a classic European sports-bar format with big screens for major sporting events and live music through the week.

What people praise

Marina-side terrace setting praised repeatedly across reviews
Belgian frites and mussels called out as standout dishes
Weekly live music and sports screenings draw a regular crowd
Staff frequently named and praised individually in reviews

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note occasional inconsistency, such as one cold side dish
Pricing runs at the higher end, in line with the hotel setting

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume2,246 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown64% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is Abu Dhabi's clearest Belgian-beer specialist, and the marina terrace is one of the better outdoor settings on this list. Go for the frites and beer selection, and expect hotel-level pricing.

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InterContinental Abu Dhabi,Bainouna Street - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Abu Dhabi

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How we score

Rating is each venue’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other brewery-style venues in Abu Dhabi. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from nearly 2,000 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No venue can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a night out at an Abu Dhabi brewpub cost? (2026)

Review highlights across these venues show a wide spread, roughly from budget-friendly happy hour drinks up to premium hotel-restaurant tabs for a full dinner with cocktails. Pricing depends heavily on whether you visit during happy hour, order food alongside drinks, and which venue you pick, since the hotel-based spots tend to run higher than standalone bars. Ask about happy hour timing when you book, since several venues on this page run daily discounts that meaningfully change the bill.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These brewpubs and beer bars spread across Al Maryah Island, Yas Marina, Al Zahiyah and the Corniche waterfront, covering most of Abu Dhabi’s main nightlife areas. Searching for a brewery near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a table

Do you brew any beer on-site, or is the selection sourced from elsewhere?
What are your happy hour times and how much do drinks and food drop?
Do you take reservations, and is a table needed for peak evenings?
Is the venue indoor, outdoor, or both, and does that change with the season?
Are there live sports screenings or music on the night I’m planning to visit?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these venues?

We started from bars and brewery-style venues in Abu Dhabi with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Does Abu Dhabi have standalone microbreweries?

The venues on this page are largely brewpubs, beer halls and sports bars built around a beer or cocktail program rather than dedicated production breweries. Craft by Side Hustle is the one that markets itself specifically as a craft brewery.

Do I need a reservation?

Several of these venues, including Stars N Bars, Brauhaus and Belgian Café, offer online reservations, and reviewers recommend booking ahead on weekends. Confirm directly with the venue for busy nights.

The bottom line

For the deepest beer selection and the closest thing to a dedicated brewery experience, Craft by Side Hustle is the safe default. If you want German beer-hall food or Belgian mussels and frites specifically, Brauhaus and Belgian Café are the better fit. Either way, check happy hour timing before you go.

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