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Whisky, gin and agave bars in Abu Dhabi

For when you know what you like: the Abu Dhabi bars with the deepest shelves of whisky, gin, rum or agave.

Last checked 14 November 2026. No bar paid to be included.

Whisky, gin and agave: 3 bars

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1 ยท Al Maryah Island

Hidden Bar

Speakeasy

A Prohibition-style speakeasy at Rosewood Abu Dhabi that claims the capital's biggest gin collection, with more than 300 gins, some infused in house. Open very late, with a waterfront terrace.

  • ๐Ÿธ Cocktails
  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Hidden
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Gin
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late

๐Ÿ“ Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

2 ยท Al Maryah Island

La Cava

Wine and whisky cellar

A lavishly decorated wine cellar at Rosewood with a wealth of wines and whiskies, expert sommeliers and a food, spirits and cigar menu.

  • ๐Ÿท Wine
  • ๐Ÿฅƒ Whisky
  • ๐Ÿ’• Date night

๐Ÿ“ Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island

3 ยท The Corniche and the city

Trader Vic's

Tiki bar and restaurant

A tropical tiki bar and restaurant at Beach Rotana.

  • ๐Ÿธ Cocktails
  • ๐Ÿน Rum
  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food

๐Ÿ“ Beach Rotana, Tourist Club Area

๐Ÿ•’ Daily 6pm to 1.30am (OpenStreetMap; check before you go)

Map: whisky, gin and agave

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Your questions

Where can I drink whisky, gin or agave in Abu Dhabi?

Start with Hidden Bar, La Cava and Trader Vic's. Our full list has 3 bars.

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Who wrote this guide

This guide is written by the team at M.AD Agency. We run Cocktail Week, the ten-day cocktail festival held town by town across the UK and Ireland. Since 2022 we have taken it to more than 20 towns and cities and worked with hundreds of bars. We put this guide together from our own research, award results and trusted local guides.

No bar paid to be included and nobody can buy a place. We check the guide regularly as bars open, change and close.

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