As the high season of the sports bar segues from wild-card frenzy past the Super Bowl and romps through March Madness to baseball’s March 31 opening day — a whole new universe awaits the nation’s worshipers of sports and heartily good grub.

Whilst the staple of the usual sports bar is a host of processed-food items, Dunedin is boasting something different. Grab two mains and a bottle of Te Hua Valley wine at The Stadium Sports Bar; with a brand new owner and new management, scuffed floors and eau de beer have been replaced by a welcoming atmosphere and delicious home-style cooked dishes. Hooray!

The Stadium Sports Bar is THE place to catch up with friends, warm up for a big night out or relax on a Sunday afternoon. A new atmosphere, a new vibe plus a mix of old and new faces mean that you might not even recognise the place. The kitchen has a menu of hearty pub grub for lunch and dinner plus a bar snack menu. Home-style cooked meals are today’s agenda and include favourites such as chicken parmigiana, blue cod, schnitzel in mushroom sauce, rump steak, pasta of the day and more. There’s a large screen, which is perfect for the all-important sports events, as well as a range of entertainment such as live music, karaoke and quiz nights. There is also wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

Tasty tucker, delicious drinks and good company – what else could you ask for? They even provide great centrally located accommodation for those on a budget.