Cocktails, wine bars and dives: drinking in Abu Dhabi for grown-ups.
Cocktail bars, wine bars, dive bars and gastropubs: drinking in Abu Dhabi for grown-ups.
Library Bar is the cocktail bar of The Abu Dhabi EDITION at Al Bateen Marina, its walls hung with art inspired by language and the written word.
DrinkA manga-inspired menu of Japan-themed cocktails, launched 3 July 2026
TipHead mixologist Ryan Remulta leads the bar, and a Japanese-inspired cocktail menu launched there on 3 July 2026.
Hidden Bar at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island pours a curated gin collection and house-infused vermouths, open daily from 17:00 to 03:00.
DrinkGin from a curated collection, and house-infused vermouths
FoodNibbles, mains and desserts
TipSundowners run daily from 17:00 to 19:00: two drinks from the sundowner list with a cutlery-free canape selection.
Glo is the poolside lounge at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island, serving cocktails and wine in the lounge daily from 11:00 to 01:00 with skyline views.
DrinkCocktails and wine at the poolside lounge
FoodRelaxed dining and bites through the day and evening
TipGolden Hour runs daily from 16:00 to 19:00, and Sip & Social for Her takes over the lounge every Tuesday from 18:00 to 22:00.
The St. Regis Bar is the hotel bar at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on the Corniche, a three-space room styled on New York's Gilded Age, open from 09:00 to 01:00.
TipThe hotel page lists the bar open every day from 09:00 to 01:00 and calls it a destination for an early afternoon soiree through to late evening drinks.
Sorso is the bar at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal in Al Maqta, with deep red interiors, dark wood and portraits of Sheikh Zayed's horses.
DrinkClassic cocktails, with the Aperol Spritz given a twist
FoodA Bites to Share menu, including a cheese and cold cuts platter
TipSorso opens an hour earlier on Saturdays, at 16:00, and keeps a cigar menu alongside the cocktail list.
Al Hanah Bar is the lobby-level bar at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, with signature drinks, a balcony for sunsets and a cigar lounge next door.
DrinkSignature drinks, taken on a balcony facing the sunset
TipGuests under 21 are not permitted in the bar, and smoking and non-smoking guests are both accommodated.
Cooper's Gastrobar is the gastropub at Park Rotana in Abu Dhabi, with a pet-friendly terrace, big-screen sport, live entertainment and a hotel brunch.
FoodPub food and a hotel brunch
TipCooper's was Highly Commended for Favourite Pub Grub and Favourite Hotel Brunch at the What's On Awards Abu Dhabi 2026, per its own site.
Appaloosa is the sports bar at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, with live sport on big screens, a spacious terrace and bar classics.
DrinkCraft beverages with hearty bar classics
TipIt opens at 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday and at 12:00 on weekdays, and every day it runs to 02:00.
Bridges Bar at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi pairs live sport on screens with drinks and pub fare, and it is open daily from 16:00 until 02:00.
DrinkDrinks and pub fare with live sport on screens
TipHappy hours run daily from 16:00 to 20:00, the first four hours after the bar opens.
The Tavern is the British-style pub at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort on Corniche Road, with live sport on screens and doors open until 03:00.
DrinkLager pulled fresh on draught
TipOpen every day from 12:00 to 03:00, with live sports channels on screen throughout.
Captain's Arms is the pub at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi in the Tourist Club Area, with numerous screens for sport and a second floor of pool tables and foosball.
TipPool tables and foosball sit on the second floor, so groups can play between rounds.
PJ O'Reilly's Irish Pub is the poolside pub at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi on Khalifa Street, open until 02:00 and until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
FoodGrilled meats, slow-cooked pork and ribs
TipPJ's lists its Longest Happy Hour daily from 12:00 to 20:00, with drinks from AED 30.
Stars N Bars is a sports bar in the Emporium Building at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, with live games on screens and Friday and Saturday hours that run to 03:00.
TipWeekday hours run from 12:00 to 02:00 and the weekend closes at 03:00; the bar is in the Emporium Building at Yas Marina Circuit.
c.mondo is the laid-back sports bar at Centro Capital Centre by Rotana near ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, with live sport on big screens and house drinks from AED 20.
FoodBuffalo wings, dynamite shrimp and BBQ beef sliders
TipHappy hours run daily from 12:00 to 19:00, with selected house beverages from AED 20.
Ray's Bar sits on Level 62 of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, with signature cocktails, snacks, DJ sets and views over the Abu Dhabi skyline.
DrinkSignature cocktails with snacks, DJ sets and skyline views
TipSeating is split between smoking and non-smoking areas, according to the Visit Abu Dhabi listing.
Hamilton's Gastropub is the pub at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, serving burgers, ribs and sharing plates with a terrace.
FoodBritish and American pub food: burgers, ribs and sharing plates
TipChef Ilya's approach centres on fermentation, and the outdoor terrace suits relaxed evenings under the stars.
Stills Restaurant & Bar is the brasserie and bar at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, serving European gastro-pub food along a 26-metre bar counter.
DrinkInternational draught beers along a 26-metre bar counter
FoodEuropean gastro-pub dishes
TipThe terrace looks over the golf course and the Arabian Gulf, according to the Visit Abu Dhabi listing.
The Manhattan Lounge is the lobby-level bar at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, with an indoor bar and a terrace, open daily 16:00 to 00:00.
TipChoose between the indoor bar and the outside terrace; both look out over Saadiyat Island.
Art Lounge is an outdoor rooftop bar at the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum on Saadiyat Island, with skyline views, drinks and light bites, open Tuesday to Sunday.
DrinkA selection of beverages with light bites
TipBarrière Group operates the lounge, which stays open after 18:30 according to Visit Abu Dhabi; Maps and Visit Abu Dhabi both list it closed on Mondays.
WET Deck is the adults-only rooftop pool bar at W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, with cocktails and resident DJs, and it is open daily from 08:00 until 01:00.
DrinkCocktails by the rooftop pool, with resident DJs
TipThe deck is adults only, and resident DJs provide the beats at the rooftop pool.
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