Jak's Bar & Smokehouse
A spacious, modern sports bar and steakhouse known for high-quality, generously portioned meat dishes at great value, with a lively atmosphere.
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Jak's Bar & Smokehouse
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A spacious, modern sports bar and steakhouse known for high-quality, generously portioned meat dishes at great value, with a lively atmosphere.
"Portions are huge, the meat is beautifully cooked, and it's definitely a must-visit place!"
Book in Advance
It's always full, so book ahead to avoid disappointment, especially on weekends.
Generous Portions
Be prepared for huge portions; you may not need as much as you order. Leftovers can be packaged.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Bar & Grill
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1624 663786
Address
43 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2LZ, Isle of Man
Website
jakspub.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Lavish Sunday Carvery
Indulge in a generous Sunday carvery with abundant meat choices and an array of self-serve accompaniments.
Mouthwatering Steaks
Savor perfectly cooked, generous portions of steak that melt in your mouth, a true highlight for meat lovers.
Lively Sports Bar & Live Music
Experience a cracking atmosphere with live music and big screens for sports viewing downstairs.
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Book in Advance
It's always full, so book ahead to avoid disappointment, especially on weekends.
Generous Portions
Be prepared for huge portions; you may not need as much as you order. Leftovers can be packaged.
Try the Carvery
The Sunday carvery is highly recommended with amazing quality food and a great range of vegetables.
Unique Dish Recommendation
Don't miss trying unique dishes like fried potatoes with pulled pork and mustard sauce.
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Book in Advance
It's always full, so book ahead to avoid disappointment, especially on weekends.
Generous Portions
Be prepared for huge portions; you may not need as much as you order. Leftovers can be packaged.
Try the Carvery
The Sunday carvery is highly recommended with amazing quality food and a great range of vegetables.
Unique Dish Recommendation
Don't miss trying unique dishes like fried potatoes with pulled pork and mustard sauce.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Jak's Bar & Smokehouse is lauded for its incredibly generous portions and high-quality, melt-in-your-mouth steaks and carvery. The lively atmosphere with live music and sports, coupled with friendly service and great views, makes it a popular spot. However, some diners have noted that certain dishes might miss the mark on authenticity and seasoning, and on occasion, seating arrangements can be rigid even when the restaurant is empty.
"During a visit to IOM for the weekend, visited this place a few times.
Firstly for the darts final with Luke Littler on the Friday night and then for the Premier League football 3pm kick offs on the Saturday which they showed all of the matches. Loads of large screens as well as medium size screens all around the pub and a great sports bar to watch the football etc.
Highly recommend this place and the food is really good as well and worth trying, really liked the loaded chips they did."
John Spellman
"The food was amazing, fast service and great selection of wines. Would go here again however cannot stress enough to BOOK IN ADVANCE to make sure you’re not disappointed as it’s always full! T-bone, Ribeye and sirloin steaks were great quality and melted in the mouth. Defo returning"
Alicia Tudge
"Delicious food, quite pricey when looking at menu but portions are huge so definitely didn't need as much as we ordered! Starters were as big as a main needed to be. Pork lolly pops ( 6 of them! ) were Delicious ! Left overs efficiently packaged up for lunch!"
Jo Moon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, booking in advance is highly recommended as the restaurant is often full, especially during peak times and weekends.
The Sunday carvery with its lavish meat selection and the melt-in-your-mouth steaks are highly praised. Fried potatoes with pulled pork are also a unique recommendation.
Yes, the downstairs bar area features big screens for sports viewing and hosts live music performances on weekends.
Absolutely. Diners consistently mention that the portion sizes are huge, often more than enough for one person.
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian options, such as a Veggie Roast and other vegetable-based dishes.
The restaurant offers impressive views over Douglas Bay, particularly from the upstairs steak restaurant area.
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For those craving top-notch steaks and meat-centric dishes, Jaks Bar & Smokehouse* on Loch Promenade is the go-to spot. Live sports, great entertainment, excellent food service, and a superb view of Douglas Bay are the main reasons why they are loved by their customers, hence the inclusion in our guide. Meanwhile, The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar*, nestled in the North Quay, presents a range of budget-friendly options including flavorful grilled chicken, meats, fish, salads, and burgers.
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If you’re looking for stunning scenery while you eat, then Jak’s should definitely make your shortlist. Overlooking Douglas Bay, this family friendly restaurant has live music and sport on show (in the bar area only), so the atmosphere is lively without being too overwhelming. All the meat is sourced from a local butcher, with popular dishes such as burgers, pulled pork, mixed grill and chicken skewers.
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