Weekends in Dubai call for lavish Friday Brunches in hotels! I do love to dress up for this occasion, but more often than not, I would rather ditch the fancy dress and high heels for a comfy get-up! Hence, the Tailgate Brunch - a laid back bbq brunch - at TRYP by Wyndham immediately caught my attention.
The Tailgate Brunch is held every Friday from 2 to 5 pm in Local restaurant. The venue is known to be a cool neighborhood eatery in Barsha Heights. And it is exactly what we noticed the moment we arrived at the reception.
The staff are polite, yet they're just "chill" and relishing the relaxed weekend vibe. The interior is rustic and cozy and rightly accentuated with smooth live music. The bbq set up at the terrace, with a pick-up truck, completes the lazy weekend with a picnic atmosphere.
Local restaurant in TRYP by Wyndham Dubai |
They love to "keep it real" here! |
The first thing we noticed: Popcorn! Oh and that staff's warm smile! |
BBQ stalls at Local's terrace |
The tailgate is down! |
The outdoor stalls are live cooking stations for popcorn, burgers, sausages, and pies. They serve four varieties of meat: beef, chicken, lamb, and camel! Yeah! Here you can challenge your friends to try something exotic... like a camel burger or a camel mince pie!
warm and delicious mince pies |
a bucket of fries to accompany the fresh-from-the-grill burgers |
my top picks: beef and chicken snail sausages, pies, candied pineapple, salad |
Too bad eating outdoor is no longer comfortable. We opted to dine indoors and looking at the bright side, we were seated near the band and a few steps away from the beverage stalls.
Wish you heard them sing "Baby I Love Your Way"! They're so good! |
two out of the twelve beverage stalls |
Apart from the bbq selections, the Tailgate Brunch also has an appetizing array of starters! A basket of bread, beetroot hummus, olives, and cheese, along with a bottle of cocktail were served on our table. The salads are beautifully presented and super fresh!
Some healthy options! |
And a basket of bread and appetizers to start with! |
As for dessert, there's a chocolate fountain, a make-your-own eton mess, a soft-serve ice cream machine and a candy bar! I could say that it is a minimalist dessert counter, yet everything's just right for my sweet tooth.
chocolate fountain with buckets of mallows, fruits and brownies |
candy bar for the kids and kids-at-heart |
my three of a kind: eton mess, umm ali, chocolate-covered melon |
Overall, the Tailgate Brunch is a wonderful late brunch that lets you get enough sleep in the morning (It only starts at 2PM.) and lets you enjoy the rest of your lazy weekend in a fun and casual ambiance!
Tailgate Brunch
Every Friday from 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Prices:
Young Adult Package (12–20yrs includes soft drinks): AED149
Adults (Includes House beverages): AED229
Premium (includes house beverages plus sparkling wine, draught beer, selected premium spirits): AED399
Kids Package (under 12 includes soft drinks): AED75
Location:
Local restaurant
TRYP by Wyndham Dubai
Barsha Heights
We were invited to experience the Tailgate Brunch.
Opinions in this blog post are my own.