O'Malley's (Radisson Blu Hotel, Al Khuwair)

O'Malley's is an Irish pub inside the Radisson Blu Hotel on Al Khalil Street in Al Khuwair, a commercial and business district of Muscat, Oman. Licensed for alcohol, it is one of the long-standing hotel pubs in the capital and serves expatriate residents, business travellers and hotel guests who want a familiar pub setting with draught beer and hearty food.

The crowd is mixed and mostly adult, from workers stopping in after the office to groups gathering on weekend evenings. The atmosphere is informal and chatty, with wood-toned pub decor and a relaxed pace. The dress code is smart casual; beachwear and sportswear are generally not accepted in Muscat hotel venues. Alcohol is served only to adults aged 21 and over.

Music is incidental, with background pop and rock playing at a level that allows conversation, and the pub may show televised sport. Visitors looking for a dancefloor or live DJ will find that other hotel venues in Muscat suit them better.

The drinks programme centres on draught beer, with pints priced at roughly OMR 3-5 (about USD 8-13), alongside bottled beer, spirits and wine. The kitchen serves pub food, such as burgers, fish and chips and sharing plates, which makes the venue a practical option for a casual dinner. Prices are moderate by Omani hotel standards.

Opening hours are not confirmed in the available listing, so visitors should check with the hotel before travelling. As with most Muscat hotel bars, the Omani weekend nights of Thursday and Friday tend to be busiest, while earlier in the week the pub is quieter and easy for walk-in groups.

No cover charge is reported. Reservations are not usually needed for small groups, though larger parties should call ahead. There is no bottle-service culture in this type of pub. Because alcohol is only sold in licensed venues and drink-driving is strictly prohibited under Omani law, visitors should arrange a taxi or ride-hailing car for the journey back.