I stopped in with my brother on Christmas Eve for a drink, and I was very surprised to see its 1…read morestar rating. My experience did not match that of the first reviewer, whose rating and review feel biased and unfair. This place is definitely a dive bar, no disputing that, but it is one of the cleanest, most homey feeling dive bars out there.
Stadium is absolutely spotless inside, and it feels much more inviting than most other bars of its caliber. It was neatly decorated for the holiday, has a couple of nice TVs, a pool table (3 games for $1, best price in town), dart boards, and lotto machines. The bar also had some free food and snacks for their regulars.
To address some of the concerns listed in the first review, there is no mistaking that this is a military/veteran-friendly establishment. There is military memorabilia and decor on every table and wall, as well as in the bathrooms, and a giant POW flag hanging right by the door when you walk in. The first review also mentioned that the bar was full of locals, and that is correct -- nearly every seat at the bar was taken by folks who looked like they were regulars, but that's also kind of the point of a dive bar, isn't it? Despite not being regulars ourselves, we did not feel out of place or unwelcome. The bartender was also very friendly to us, and even came out to our table to serve us despite being busy at the bar.
If you're looking for a clean and classy dive bar experience in Oshkosh, this place has got to be up there. Don't let the first review dissuade you!