If you love beer, big screens, and the kind of pub grub that hugs your ribs, Goose Island Tap House at FIVE LUXE JBR and FIVE Jumeirah Village is basically your new happy place. Think: more than 20 craft brews on draught, arcade distractions, HD sports screens that demand attention, and a terrace that practically begs for golden-hour selfies – paws included. It’s loud (in a very good way), proudly unpretentious, and the kind of spot that turns “just one drink” into “okay, one more round.”
The Short Version
Goose Island brings Chicago’s brewery swagger to Dubai: an enormous beer list, hearty comfort food, plenty of screens for sports devotees, and a sociable, sun-ready terrace that welcomes dogs. Whether you’re chasing a lazy brunch, a weekend roast, or a midweek pint, it’s built for good times and slightly questionable decisions – in the best way.
Happy Hours – Your Clock-Out Celebration
Happy hour isn’t just a time; it’s a lifestyle here. The Tap House’s daily deals mean there’s always a reason to leave work early (ethical debate aside). With 2-for-1 selected beverages and a lineup of craft pints flowing, you’ll find friends, colleagues, and friendly strangers bonding across sticky wooden tables. Add arcade games and pool tables and you’ve got an evening that begins as casual drinks and somehow becomes competitive karaoke – the kind you’ll laugh about for weeks.
The Ultimate Breakfast – Brunch-Level Beautiful
If you think breakfasts are for toast and regrets, meet the Ultimate Breakfast – a fully committed weekend affair. From a Proper Benny that would make your morning jealous to stacks of pancakes tall enough to deserve their own postcode, this isn’t a nibble. It’s a celebration. Boozy pairings (Mimosas, Bellinis, or Bloody Marys) mean brunch feels less like breakfast and more like an important social appointment. Pro tip: the non-halal sausages are handmade and perfectly scandalous – in a culinary way.
Sunday Roast – Tradition with a Twist
Sundays at Goose Island are what holidays dream of being: live carving stations, roast beef that slices like butter, Yorkshire puddings with heroic rise, and gravy that deserves a fan club. There’s also a thoughtfully crafted vegan roast – because traditions evolve and everyone deserves roast-level glory. With Happy Hour extended during the roast, it’s practically engineered for lingering: big plates, bigger conversations, and desserts that slam the door on Monday blues.
Outdoor, Pet-Friendly Terrace – Where Dogs Get the Memo
The terrace is the place to be seen sipping something cold and letting your pup soak up the attention. Spacious, breezy, and sun-friendly, it’s perfect for long afternoons and late sunsets. Bring a friend, bring the family, bring the dog – the atmosphere is relaxed, the music’s decent, and the staff are suspiciously good at refilling glasses without you even looking.
Games, Screens & Vibes – Never a Dull Moment
Arcade games, pool, HD sports screens – pick your distraction. Whether you’re here for the match, a birthday that needs a volume dial, or a casual meetup that morphs into a full-blown party, the Tap House manages to be both lively and comfortably familiar. It’s very much the “everything good” room in the Dubai social house.
Practical Info – Save This for Your Wallet
Here’s the useful stuff so you can plan your arrival without drama:
- Locations: Goose Island Tap House at FIVE LUXE JBR and FIVE Jumeirah Village
- When: Daily – Mon–Thu 12:00PM–2:00AM | Fri–Sat 11:00AM–3:00AM | Sun 11:00AM–2:00AM
- Happy Hours: Mon–Fri 12:00PM–9:00PM | Sat–Sun 12:00PM–8:00PM (2-for-1 on selected beverages)
- Ultimate Breakfast: Fri–Sun 11:00AM–2:00PM
- Sunday Roast: 12:00PM–6:00PM – AED 145
- Pricing: A la carte (perfect for sharing – and then stealing fries from each other)
Want to Feature the Vibe?
If you run roundups or listings (we see you, weekend planners), Goose Island Tap House would be a very welcome addition. And if you’d like to experience the Vibe at FIVE firsthand, I can arrange a visit so you can write about it with the proper enthusiasm – and perhaps a sampling flight for “research.”
Goose Island Tap House is the modern gastropub that makes an afternoon stretch into evening plans, and evening into a story you’ll retell. It’s familiar but not predictable, friendly but never boring – basically your ideal pub date, but with better beer and fewer awkward goodbyes. Ready to toast to that?
