McGettigan's
McGettigan's is a Dubai-headquartered Irish pub and hospitality group operating over 20 branded venues across the UAE, Ireland, and Bahrain — including pubs, beach clubs, wine bars, and entertainment hubs — serving expats, residents, and tourists through F&B sales, live sports Fanzone events, and a growing international franchise model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What McGettigan's does
McGettigan's is a Dubai-headquartered Irish pub and hospitality group operating under parent company Vision Hospitality, founded and led by Dennis McGettigan. The group operates over 20 branded venues across the UAE, Ireland, and Bahrain spanning multiple formats — standalone Irish pubs, hotel-embedded outlets (Hilton Palm Jumeirah, Four Points by Sheraton, Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park, Novotel Deira), the Bla Bla beach club at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the McGettigan's Factory entertainment hub, the 1964 wine bar at Souk Madinat, Brasserie at Expo City, Goose & Gander at Dubai Internet City, and the McG's casual-bar format. The company serves UAE residents, expatriates, tourists, and corporate groups through Irish-themed dining, large-screen live sports viewing (Fanzone), concerts and comedy programming, and weekend brunches.
The group monetises primarily through venue-based food and beverage sales, ticketed events (Fanzone World Cup screenings, concerts, ComedyFest), gift vouchers and merchandise sold via the integrated McGettigan's webshop, and franchise/licensing fees from international partners. Pricing is unit-based across all venues, with Fanzone general admission starting at AED 60 per person, brunch packages ranging AED 179-529, and happy-hour drinks from AED 15-40. A proprietary loyalty platform — Unlocked by McGettigan's — has 15,000+ members offering exclusive discounts and points, available on iOS and Android; the company also maintains active social media channels and an e-commerce shop for event tickets, gift vouchers, and merchandise. There is no public API, no disclosed AI/ML capability, and no external institutional funding.
McGettigan's pursues a multi-pronged expansion model: direct venue openings across Dubai, selective acquisitions (most notably Bla Bla Dubai in March 2026 and Nuremore Hotel in Ireland in February 2025), franchise partnerships now targeting the USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, and Continental Europe, and a flagship 45,000 sq ft multi-concept venue at Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall opening in 2026. The group remains privately held under Vision Hospitality, with no public listing and no disclosed funding rounds in the available sources.
McGettigan's firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- McGettigan's
- Legal name
- McGettigan International DMCC
- Website
- https://mcgettigans.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- McGettigan's is a Dubai-headquartered Irish pub and hospitality group operating over 20 branded venues across the UAE, Ireland, and Bahrain — including pubs, beach clubs, wine bars, and entertainment hubs — serving expats, residents, and tourists through F&B sales, live sports Fanzone events, and a growing international franchise model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
McGettigan's industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospitality — Pubs, Bars & Entertainment Venues
- NAICS
- Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Rooftop Bars & Outdoor Nightlife Venues (MPAGAIAF)
Keywords
Where McGettigan's is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices23 records
Markets served
McGettigan's business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Venue Food & Beverage Sales: Direct revenue from food and beverage sales across all owned and operated venues including McGettigan's pubs, Bla Bla beach club, Factory, and other branded locations
- Event Tickets & Experiences: Revenue from ticketed events including Fanzone World Cup screenings, concerts (Ronan Keating, Madness, The Script), ComedyFest, and brunch packages sold through online shop
- Franchise Fees & Licensing: Revenue from franchise partnerships where operators pay to use McGettigan's brand, systems, and operational support in new markets
- Gift Vouchers & Merchandise: Online shop sales of gift vouchers and branded merchandise
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fanzone General Admission |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Concert & Event Tickets |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Overtime 5-Hour Brunch at Factory The Palm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sunday Roast |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Happy Hour Deals |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Friday & Saturday Drunch |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ladies Night |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wings & Pints Thursdays |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Double Down Mondays |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Various Venue Happy Hours |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
McGettigan's product offering
Product offeringCore offering
McGettigan's operates a multi-venue Irish pub and hospitality group under parent Vision Hospitality, running more than 20 branded venues across the UAE, Ireland, and Bahrain. Its core offering is food and beverage service, live sports viewing, live entertainment, and event experiences at branded pubs, beach clubs, factories, brasseries, and wine bars. The group also generates franchise and licensing revenue by extending the McGettigan's brand and operating model to international partners in the USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, and Continental Europe.
Product overview
McGettigan's operates as a multi-venue Irish pub and hospitality group under Vision Hospitality, offering a portfolio of distinct brands spanning full-service pubs, beach clubs, wine bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The core McGettigan's Irish Pub brand serves as the flagship offering with locations across UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah) and Ireland (Dublin, Bray, Letterkenny, Limerick). Supporting brands include McGettigan's Factory (upscale venue at Hilton Palm), Bla Bla by McGettigan's (acquired beach club), 1964 (wine bar), Brasserie by McGettigan's, and Goose & Gander. The group also operates Fanzone by McGettigan's for sports viewing events and maintains a loyalty app (Unlocked) and webshop for bookings and ticketing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 1964 by McGettigan's: Premium wine culture concept operating at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
- Brasserie by McGettigan's
- McGettigan's Factory
- McG's by McGettigan's
- Goose & Gander
- The Cheeky Camel
- Unlocked by McGettigan's
- Fanzone by McGettigan's
- The Premium by McGettigan's
Products and services
- McGettigan's Irish Pubs Modern Irish bar experience offering live sports viewing, live music entertainment, and Irish food across multiple UAE and Ireland locations for individual consumers and groups.
- McGettigan's Factory Destination venue for live sports, lively music, weekend brunches, quiz nights, drunches, and happy hour promotions, located at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah and Letterkenny, Ireland.
- Bla Bla by McGettigan's Beach club and entertainment venue at Jumeirah Beach Residence featuring 21 bars, restaurant, and day-to-night experience; acquired by Vision Hospitality in March 2026.
- McG's by McGettigan's Smaller bar concept offering neighborhood-focused hospitality experiences at Al Barsha and Deira (Novotel Gold District) locations in Dubai.
- 1964 by McGettigan's Premium wine culture concept located at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, offering a curated wine bar experience.
- Brasserie by McGettigan's Restaurant concept at Expo City Dubai, offering weekend brunches and Sunday roasts in a brasserie-style setting.
- Goose & Gander Pub concept partnership with Ishraq Hospitality bringing London gastropub charm to Dubai Internet City.
- Fanzone by McGettigan's Sports fan viewing experience featuring giant screens for live match screenings across multiple zones (The Stadium, The Arena, The Pitch), live entertainment, and food and beverage service for sporting event viewings.
- McGettigan's Franchise Program International franchise offering targeting multi-site hospitality operators in the USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, and Continental Europe, granting rights to the McGettigan's brand, operating systems, and support for new venue openings.
Quantifiable outcome
- Bla Bla Dubai received over 2 million guests since 2021 launch
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use McGettigan's
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
McGettigan's technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
McGettigan's partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Reem Mall (Abu Dhabi)coreVision Hospitality developing 45,000 sq ft multi-concept sports, dining and entertainment venue at Reem Mall. First McGettigan's Fan Zone coming to Abu Dhabi. Marks brand's entry into Abu Dhabi market with flagship location.
- Bla Bla Dubai (Acquisition)coreVision Hospitality acquired Bla Bla Dubai beach club at Jumeirah Beach Residence. Venue rebranded as Bla Bla by McGettigan's. Acquisition broadens portfolio to include McGettigan's, Goose & Gander, and Coffee Box.
- Coca-ColamajorCoca-Cola Fanzone powered by McGettigan's. Major sponsorship for World Cup 2026 fan zone experience across Abu Dhabi and Dubai venues.
- Hilton Dubai Palm JumeirahcoreMcGettigan's Factory operates at Lobby Level of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Partnership brings Irish hospitality to luxury hotel property.
- BMMI (Bahrain)corePartnership with BMMI for McGettigan's Adliya, Bahrain location. BMMI is a prominent regional player in retail and hospitality.
- IHG (Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park)corePartnership with IHG bringing McGettigan's signature Irish pub experience to Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park, a key business hub.
- Four Points by Sheraton (Dubai Production City)corePartnership with Four Points by Sheraton at Dubai Production City bringing McGettigan's to media and entertainment hub.
- Seven Tides International & City 12 HospitalitycorePartnership for McGettigan's Ibn Battuta Gate venue at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai.
- Ishraq HospitalitycorePartnership to launch Goose & Gander, bringing the charm of a London pub concept to Dubai Internet City.
- Dubai Racing ClubmajorThree-year partnership with Dubai Racing Club at Meydan Racecourse. McGettigan's operates Apron Views venue for race day experiences and events.
- Barmy ArmyminorPartnership establishing UAE Supporters HQ at Goose & Gander, Dubai Internet City. Home of official England Supporters Club.
- San Francisco 49ersmajorMcGettigan's named Official Viewing Destination in the UAE for San Francisco 49ers NFL team.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
McGettigan's competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Drake & Morgan: UK-based multi-location premium casual bar and restaurant group. Comparable in operating multi-site bar/restaurant venues with weekday promotions, weekend brunch programming, and a strong digital booking/loyalty interface.
- TGI Fridays: Global multi-location casual dining and bar chain. While not an Irish pub, it is highly comparable to McGettigan's in operating a franchised, multi-location bar-and-grill model with global brand recognition and live entertainment elements.
- Hard Rock Cafe: Global hospitality brand combining dining, live entertainment, sports memorabilia viewing, and merchandise across franchised locations. Comparable to McGettigan's in combining F&B, live music, branded merchandise and global franchise strategy.
- Buddha-Bar Restaurant: Upscale global nightlife and restaurant chain with venues in Dubai and other major cities. Comparable in positioning as an experiential bar/dining destination with a global footprint and premium pricing, targeting a similar expat and tourist demographic.
Regional players
- LPM Restaurant & Bar: Dubai-based upscale French-Mediterranean restaurant and bar brand with multiple locations. Comparable as a Dubai-headquartered multi-location F&B brand targeting expat residents and tourists with premium dining and bar-driven experiences.
- Cove Beach Dubai: Dubai-based luxury beach club with multiple bars, restaurant, pool and day-to-night entertainment offering. Operates in the same regional market as Bla Bla by McGettigan's and competes for overlapping tourist and resident F&B/entertainment spend.
Direct peers
- Zero Gravity Dubai: Beach club, bar and restaurant destination in Dubai Marina with day-to-night experience, large-scale events, and beachfront F&B. Comparable in venue type (beach club), pricing strategy (paid entry with F&B packages), and target market (tourists, expats, residents) to Bla Bla by McGettigan's.
- Waxy O'Connor's: Multi-location Irish pub and bar chain operating in the UK, Ireland, and Middle East (Dubai). Directly comparable in product format (Irish pub with live sports and music), regional presence (UAE venues), and target customer (expat community, sports fans).
- Cafe del Mar Dubai: Beach club and lifestyle dining venue at Dubai's JBR area with day-to-night F&B and entertainment format. Comparable to Bla Bla by McGettigan's given shared JBR beachfront location and similar beach club, multi-bar, restaurant-driven model.
- The Irish Pub Concept: Global Irish pub franchise operator with venues across the Middle East, Asia and beyond. Highly comparable to McGettigan's as both operate multi-location Irish pub brands in UAE and pursue franchise-driven global expansion of the same concept.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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McGettigan's leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
McGettigan's subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
McGettigan's funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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McGettigan's M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about McGettigan's
What does McGettigan's do?
McGettigan's operates a multi-venue Irish pub and hospitality group under parent Vision Hospitality, running more than 20 branded venues across the UAE, Ireland, and Bahrain. Its core offering is food and beverage service, live sports viewing, live entertainment, and event experiences at branded pubs, beach clubs, factories, brasseries, and wine bars. The group also generates franchise and licensing revenue by extending the McGettigan's brand and operating model to international partners in the USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, and Continental Europe.
Is McGettigan's a public or private company?
McGettigan's is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was McGettigan's founded?
McGettigan's was founded in 1964. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is McGettigan's based?
McGettigan's is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does McGettigan's make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Venue Food & Beverage Sales are the primary driver. The others are event Tickets & Experiences, franchise Fees & Licensing and gift Vouchers & Merchandise.
Who are McGettigan's's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Drake & Morgan, TGI Fridays, Hard Rock Cafe and Buddha-Bar Restaurant. Regional players are LPM Restaurant & Bar and Cove Beach Dubai. Direct peers are Zero Gravity Dubai, Waxy O'Connor's, Cafe del Mar Dubai and The Irish Pub Concept.
Does McGettigan's have an API?
No public API is recorded for McGettigan's.
What industry is McGettigan's in?
McGettigan's's product category is Hospitality — Pubs, Bars & Entertainment Venues. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAIAL, Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location), with a secondary code of MPAGAIAF, Rooftop Bars & Outdoor Nightlife Venues. Its NAICS code is 7224 and its SIC code is 5810.