Stills Bar and Brasserie
Stills Bar and Brasserie is the Crowne Plaza Yas Island's main restaurant and bar, positioned in the hotel lobby level and designed as a more formal alternative to the pool bar Relax 12 in the same property. The bar section operates with a reasonable whisky and craft beer selection alongside a full brasserie menu. The space is comfortable and well-lit, with a layout that separates bar seating from the dining area clearly. In the context of Yas Island's overall venue landscape, Stills sits between the casual pool bar format of Relax 12 and the premium club environment of Garage at the W or Iris at the Viceroy. It works well as a dining venue and as a first drink before moving elsewhere.
Where to stay near Stills Bar and Brasserie
Hotels close to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
What to Expect
A comfortable hotel brasserie and bar with a decent whisky list and full food menu. Useful as a dining stop or pre-night drink rather than a destination venue in its own right.
Warm and comfortable. A proper sit-down bar rather than a lounge or club. Suitable for conversation.
Background pop and light jazz. Low volume throughout.
Smart casual. More relaxed than the Viceroy or W venues but not a pool bar; some effort expected in the evening.
Whisky drinkers. Dinner before a club night. Guests who prefer a quieter sitting-down drink over the energy of Iris or Garage.
Cards and cash accepted.
Price Range
Beer AED 55-80, whisky AED 70-150, cocktails AED 80-115, mains AED 95-180
Beer ~$15-22 / EUR 14-20; whisky ~$19-41 / EUR 18-37; mains ~$26-49 / EUR 24-45
Hours
Daily 12:00 PM-midnight (01:00 AM Thursday and Friday)
Insider Tip
The whisky selection is the most practical reason to choose Stills over Relax 12. If you're a whisky drinker looking for range at Yas Island without W-tier pricing, this is the correct venue. Good for dinner before a club night at Garage.
Full Review
Stills occupies the ground floor of the Crowne Plaza adjacent to the lobby, with a bar area clearly defined from the brasserie dining section. The design is standard international hotel: warm colors, comfortable seating, moderate lighting. Nothing memorable architecturally, but functional and welcoming.
The bar program's strongest point is the whisky selection. A reasonable range of Scotch single malts alongside Irish expressions and some American whiskey covers the main categories at prices that are high by outside standards but reasonable within the Yas Island licensed venue context. A Glenfiddich 15 runs AED 100-120. The craft beer line-up includes imported bottles that don't appear on Relax 12's simpler menu.
Cocktails are competently made classics: negroni, old fashioned, margarita. The bar team knows the drinks without the specialist enthusiasm of a dedicated cocktail bar.
Food covers brasserie basics: burgers, steaks, pasta, seafood. Quality is appropriate for a Crowne Plaza property, which is to say reliable rather than exceptional. A steak dinner with two drinks runs AED 350-500 per person.
The practical role Stills plays on Yas Island is clear: it's the most comfortable mid-tier dinner-and-drinks option before a club night at Garage, and a standalone bar option for guests who want a quieter evening. For the Crowne Plaza guest who doesn't want to taxi to the W, it provides everything needed for a complete evening.
The Neighborhood
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Yas Island. Relax 12 pool bar is also on the property. The W Abu Dhabi and Iris at the Yas Viceroy are within a short walking distance along the marina.
Getting There
Taxis and Careem to Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Yas Island. From central Abu Dhabi, 30-35 minutes.
Address
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Other Venues in Yas Island
Garage
The W Abu Dhabi's main club venue, styled around a racing garage aesthetic reflecting Yas Island's F1 heritage. DJ nights on Thursday and Friday, with international bookings during Grand Prix week.
Iris Abu Dhabi
Rooftop lounge and venue at the Yas Viceroy hotel, positioned directly above the Formula 1 circuit. Panoramic views of the marina and racetrack. Tables need to be booked during race week.
Relax 12
Pool bar at the Crowne Plaza Yas Island. Relaxed, unpretentious, and cheaper than the nearby five-star alternatives. Popular with hotel guests and families during the day, transitioning to a more social evening crowd.