Olaf35

Is there any folks here that can recommend some proper pubs, not stacked with chinese or african working ladies, no weird entrance fees or some crap dj making it impossible to have a conversation with friends.

Eager to get some recommendations, Zawaya in Hilton used to be pretty ok till they changed it on Thursday to some paid african event which probably destroyed the place

I got to know that Oryx Rotana on Fridays has a nice deal in Jazz Bar for 150 QAR two hours unlimited drinks and I did enjoy that. No weird entrance fees.

There must be some other place out-there and i'm eager to hear about them.

DXBtoDOH

Rarely have issues at most of the good hotels. Belgian Cafe at the Intercon is great for happy hour and no entry fee. Just a scan of your Qatar ID. All expats.

Champions is a friendly if smoky pub at the JW Marriott Marquis in West Bay. No entry fee. All expats. Happy hour daily from 5 till 9. 30 QAR pints.

Mondrian, Shangri La, Four Seasons, Rotona, W, Intercon, Hyatt, Sheraton, Ritz Carlton all have same same prices and no overload of working women. Happy Hour is pretty consistent at the better hotels, 5-7 or 5-9 or 7-9, minimal working women, prices similar enough at the cocktail venues or sports bar style pubs.

I'll take a stab and bet that you'd probably like Champions a lot.

IKnowNothing

Krossroads at Horizon manor????

britexpat76

No scan at the Belgium always handy to remember if you lose it/forget it. Cheapest place in town is De Irish in Best Western Plus, opposite the Doubletree where you get 50% off until 6pm then 30% off until 8pm - though its not the most salubrious of joints. Other than that As above but will add Crowne Plaza on old airport road as you get a good mix of clientele - Its not a sausage fest.

britexpat76

Its moved now, Its treble the size and in the Best Western Plus with the same band that came over from the Rattlesnake in DXB

Edit - It fails just about every one of his requirements though but has its place.

IKnowNothing

Just spoil the fun why don't you.

britexpat76

Could recommend Qube instead

fezzer

Also recommend Admirals at the Ritz Carlton. When the weather is right, sitting outside has a great atmosphere. Can get smokey/noisy inside especially if a band is playing. The Husdon Tavern at the Mondrian is also worth a try. Nice bar area, and will probably fit your requirements.

DXBtoDOH

Was at Hudson Tavern last evening. Really liked the place. Smoke free. Excellent cocktails. The standard draughts. Very good food albeit portions were small. Quiet but friendly bar staff. A couple South Africans behind the bar.

co durham boy

Strange to think for 5 years i would search around every bar in Doha looking for a decent watering hole .

Now that I'm back in Dubai with its hundreds of bars i use 2

Olaf35

Oh well, definitely some pub goers here. I used to go to Horizon, Krossroads. Used to live next door in Swiss. Been recently to their new venue in Best Western and that's a crap place, I refuse to pay a entry free to enter a shady pub. Became too big and lost the idea of having a good after work drink with friends. Too noisy.

Rattlesnake eh, I remember that from when I was in Dubai

Smoke free ain't working for me as I'd love to have my cigarette with a cold beer.

Seen Admirals, indeed nice as was mentioned when weather is right. bit out of the route tho.

I'd reckon that it will be Champions this eve.

Thanks for all the replies.

Olaf35

Dubai is pretty neat, lots of choice and booze shops on every corner. Not like the village here. at least you got Barnasty there where you could walk in on ur flip flops, short pants and nobody that gives a shit.

edit. there's only no money within the Oil & Gas at Dubai so, had to come to Doha again

DXBtoDOH

Yep. Champions is your place. There's a bunch of regulars and the bar staff is friendly. It does get busy during a big sporting events but otherwise it's a decent and hassle free place. Happy hour from 5-9!

Belgian Beer at the Intercon should also be on your list for someday.

littlejimmy

Jeez, Doha sounds like it's changed since I was there in 2009. Don't recognise many of the names. I remember the Aussie bar on the top floor at Rydges Plaza but I think that was knocked down because it overlooked the Emir's Palace. I also tried Garvey's, which was an experience. Can't remember the name of the bar in the basement at the Sheraton but went a few times. And the sports bar full of locals in that big gold hotel on cholesterol corner. Jeez, my memory ain't what it used to be!

Irishbeekeeper

Welcome back from the land of the dead mate! been too long