McGettigan's

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.

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

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

• Irish pub hospitality
• Sports bar venues
• Hospitality franchise group
• Live entertainment venues
• Multi-concept restaurants

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 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
2. 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
3. Franchise Fees & Licensing: Revenue from franchise partnerships where operators pay to use McGettigan's brand, systems, and operational support in new markets
4. Gift Vouchers & Merchandise: Online shop sales of gift vouchers and branded merchandise

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core 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

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Reem Mall (Abu Dhabi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Vision 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Vision 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-ColamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Coca-Cola Fanzone powered by McGettigan's. Major sponsorship for World Cup 2026 fan zone experience across Abu Dhabi and Dubai venues.
• Hilton Dubai Palm JumeirahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcGettigan's Factory operates at Lobby Level of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Partnership brings Irish hospitality to luxury hotel property.
• BMMI (Bahrain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BMMI for McGettigan's Adliya, Bahrain location. BMMI is a prominent regional player in retail and hospitality.
• IHG (Holiday Inn Dubai Science Park)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Four Points by Sheraton at Dubai Production City bringing McGettigan's to media and entertainment hub.
• Seven Tides International & City 12 HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for McGettigan's Ibn Battuta Gate venue at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai.
• Ishraq HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch Goose & Gander, bringing the charm of a London pub concept to Dubai Internet City.
• Dubai Racing ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year partnership with Dubai Racing Club at Meydan Racecourse. McGettigan's operates Apron Views venue for race day experiences and events.
• Barmy ArmyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership establishing UAE Supporters HQ at Goose & Gander, Dubai Internet City. Home of official England Supporters Club.
• San Francisco 49ersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMcGettigan's named Official Viewing Destination in the UAE for San Francisco 49ers NFL team.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad 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

• Xx.com/mcgettiganspub
• Facebookfacebook.com/McGettigans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcgettigans-irish-pubs
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcgettiganspubs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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