Beano’s Family Brunch at The Scene

Doughnuts and dress-ups equal unadulterated fun…

Beano’s Family Brunch has bounded into The Scene, delivering wholesome Friday fun for all ages. This is not just a brunch that caters to children – it’s a loud, lively affair that puts little ones front and centre.

For fans of Simon Rimmer’s classic British pub grub, you’ll be pleased to know that many of The Scene’s most popular dishes have made it onto the Beano’s Family Brunch menu. It’s loaded with options that appeal to the youngest palates (read: pastas, mini burgers and all things fried), with enough variety for adult tastes.

To start, crowd-pleasing platters of popcorn chicken, crumbed brie croquettes and haloumi fingers hit the table, along with more adult-skewed dishes of beetroot hummus and spicy fish tacos.

Everyone then gets to select their own main course. For the children, the ‘Little Menaces’ menu includes a generous serve of rigatoni with meatballs, baby burgers, and battered cod with fries, among others.

For older folk, there’s The Scene staples such as sausages and mash, fish ’n’ chips with mushy peas, and a tasty cheeseburger on a brioche bun. This is comfort food, pure and simple. Calorie-counters need not apply.

One of the challenges of dealing with an a la carte menu for such a crowd is getting food on the table in a timely fashion. Our position near the kitchen means we’re among the first to get our mains (although our battered cod could have done with a few more minutes in the fryer, to be honest). Those at the window tables have a lengthier wait on their hands, but considering the generous spread of starters and the freeflowing drinks, no one seems to mind.

Desserts are a checklist of British classics, including Nan’s apple crumble and a knockout sticky toffee pudding, with bowls of ice cream for the kids.

The afternoon’s highlight is the live performance by ‘Elsa’, who sings Frozen hits as she leads the little ones through the restaurant. The children in our group have had a blast, and us adults have had a brilliant afternoon, too.

7, Dubai Marina. Fri 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Dhs199 with soft drinks, Dhs299 with house drinks, Dhs349 premium beverages, ages seven to 12 Dhs49, six and under free. Tel: (04) 422 2328. thescenebysimmonrimmer.com