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THE MATCHDAY GUIDE · Stevenage

Food and restaurants near SPORTA Arena

Day's Fish & Chips — Cod and chips, haddock, sausage, pies, mushy peas and children’s meals.

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Research checked 2026-10-17 · Match arrangements can change.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

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01 · Arrive

Your route into SPORTA Arena

Head for the South Stand on Monkswood Way, not the home turnstiles. From Stevenage station, follow the pedestrian route towards the Gordon Craig Theatre and through the town centre to ASDA. Continue past McDonald’s and Roaring Meg towards the stadium roundabout. Use the signed pedestrian underpasses at Broadhall Way to reach the correct side of the A602. Never cross the dual carriageway at road level; from the southern side follow signs and stewards towards the away entrance. Away tickets held for collection have previously been handled at the away ticket office beside the club shop, but collection arrangements are fixture-specific. Check your own club's ticket instructions rather than assuming you can collect at the South Stand.

02 · Before the match

Day's Fish & Chips

Cod and chips, haddock, sausage, pies, mushy peas and children’s meals. The shop’s own site shows Saturday 12–2pm and 4–9pm; missing the short lunch window means no pre-match chippy for a 3pm kick-off.

03 · Stay or head home?

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Hotel to compare: Holiday Inn Stevenage by IHG · Town centre / St George's Way

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The established supporter food pick

Boro Burger — Lamex Stadium

fish and chips

Day's Fish & Chips

Good for quick lunch · chippy

The strongest independent quick-food stop close to the ground. Pick up cod and chips or a sausage meal and head towards the visiting entrance.

Expect takeaway · near ground

Before you go The shop’s own site shows Saturday 12–2pm and 4–9pm; missing the short lunch window means no pre-match chippy for a 3pm kick-off.

Food & drink: Cod and chips, haddock, sausage, pies, mushy peas and children’s meals.
How it works: takeaway / collection

239 Broadwater Crescent, Broadwater, Stevenage SG2 8ET

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fish and chips

JJ's Plaice

Good for station arrivals · pre-match lunch

Best rail-arrival chippy if you want to eat in the centre before walking to the stadium. The shop advertises Saturday lunchtime and evening collection.

Expect town centre · takeaway

Before you go Operator lists Saturday service to 8.30pm; the town-centre directory gives shorter hours and Uber Eats says delivery stopped in June. Use the shop’s own collection service.

Food & drink: Traditional battered cod, hand-cut chips, burgers and chicken.
How it works: takeaway / collection

21 Market Place, Stevenage SG1 1DH

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fish and chips

The Fish & Chip Shop

Good for overnight · proper takeaway

An established Old Town chippy serving sit-in and takeaway fish and chips, well suited to a longer visit or a post-match meal.

Expect old town · chippy

Before you go Saturday opens at noon, but Old Town is not on the direct station-to-stadium route; avoid building in this detour for a late train.

Food & drink: Cod, haddock, scampi, pies and chips.
How it works: eat-in / takeaway

97 High Street, Old Town, Stevenage SG1 3HR

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breakfast and brunch

Lolo Cafe & Bistro

Good for brunch · overnight

A substantial brunch option rather than another chain burger. Turkish eggs, shakshuka or a full English make sense if you are spending the morning in Old Town.

Expect old town · sit down · brunch

Before you go The menu is hosted on a delivery platform, so availability and prices may change; allow time to travel to the ground afterwards.

Food & drink: Shakshuka, Turkish eggs, full English breakfast, halloumi wraps and children’s dishes.
How it works: sit-down / takeaway

116 High Street, Old Town, Stevenage SG1 3DW

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cafe / breakfast

The Tea Cosy

Good for early arrival · seated breakfast

An independent early-opening café choice near the town centre if you want a seated breakfast or tea before setting off for the ground.

Expect town centre · breakfast

Before you go Opening hours conflict: the town-centre site says Sunday service but another active directory says closed. Saturday hours also differ. Confirm for the fixture.

Food & drink: Breakfast café food and hot drinks; no live itemised menu verified.
How it works: sit-down café

5 Market Place, Stevenage SG1 1DH

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traditional café

Bella Vista

Good for early arrival · family meal

A straightforward traditional café for a fry-up before the football. The central location suits supporters arriving early by train and wanting food before the 20-minute ground walk.

Expect town centre · breakfast

Before you go Council directory confirms early Saturday opening but its contact details are old; the precise current menu and service speed need a final check.

Food & drink: Full English breakfast, omelettes, jacket potatoes, burgers and chips according to diner/menu aggregations.
How it works: sit-down café / takeaway

12 Queensway, Stevenage SG1 1BS

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stadium concessions

SPORTA Arena away-end tea bars

0 min walk

Good for late arrivals · in ground

The simplest food fallback if you arrive late. Club-published menus give burgers, pies, chips and hot drinks, although queue length and what is stocked can vary.

Expect stadium · quick service

Before you go The 2024/25 first-time guide and August 2026 visiting guide repeat prices, but the visiting guide warns they may be old. Kiosks are cashless; check alcohol arrangements.

Food & drink: Club guide lists the Boro Burger, other burgers, pies, hot dogs, chips, chicken strips and hot drinks.
How it works: cashless counter

South Stand concourse, SPORTA Arena, Broadhall Way, Stevenage SG2 8RH

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WHERE TO STAY

Where should you stay?

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Where to stay

If you need to stay overnight, choose Stevenage town centre near the railway station rather than the stadium's retail-park area. It makes arrival and the onward journey easier, with the ground a manageable walk or local bus ride away. Holiday Inn Express Stevenage advertises a location around six minutes on foot from the station; Holiday Inn Stevenage is on St George's Way near the town centre. Both are practical examples rather than reasons to stay overnight for an ordinary afternoon match. Drivers wanting a hotel car park should check the property's guest conditions, charges and registration process. Do not assume a nearby retailer or hotel will allow non-guest matchday parking.

Holiday Inn Express Stevenage ↗

For most supporters, the station/town-centre side is the most practical base because it keeps Stevenage Station, the leisure park and the stadium within a manageable walk. Holiday Inn Stevenage is the strongest all-round version of that trade-off. Choose the Roebuck if being able to walk back from the ground in about ten minutes matters most, or Hotel Cromwell if you want pubs and restaurants immediately outside the hotel and are happy to use a taxi/bus for the stadium.

For the evening

Stevenage Old Town High Street is the strongest overnight area for independent pubs, restaurants and a more natural evening out. Stevenage Leisure Park, west of the station, adds cinema, chain restaurants and bars, while the New Town shopping centre is more functional than destination nightlife.

For the train

Stevenage Station sits between the New Town centre and the leisure park. Holiday Inn Stevenage is about a nine-minute walk from the station and roughly 15 minutes from the stadium; Holiday Inn Express is around six minutes from the station and about 20 minutes from the stadium. This is the easiest area for a supporter arriving and leaving by train.

Hotels to compare

Holiday Inn Stevenage by IHGTown centre / St George's WayAll-round choice
About a 15-minute walk from the stadium, so there is no need to depend on a post-match taxi.
Bear in mind: Old Town is a better evening pub/restaurant base, so this is the practical rather than the characterful nightlife choice.
Hotel details checked 2026-10-01
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About a nine-minute walk from Stevenage Station, which suits rail-based away supporters.
Current Booking.com review score was 8.4/10 from more than 1,100 reviews, with strong cleanliness, comfort and staff sub-scores.
Recent verified reviews repeatedly describe the rooms as clean, modern and comfortable and the staff as welcoming.
Booking.com coverage was verified and sampled Friday rates were competitive for the local market.
Official IHG information lists on-site parking at £12 per day.
Midweek pricing was volatile in the sample, with some business-demand nights much higher than weekend rates.
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Roebuck InnRoebuck / London Road, south StevenageFor the shortest ground journey
Around 0.6 miles from the stadium, with third-party route estimates of roughly 11 minutes on foot.
Bear in mind: It is away from Stevenage Station and Old Town, so it is weaker for rail arrivals and post-match nightlife.
Hotel details checked 2026-10-01
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Free parking is advertised by the hotel.
On-site pub and Nirvana Indian restaurant reduce the need to travel elsewhere for food or a drink.
Booking.com coverage was verified.
Recent reviews consistently praise helpful staff and often describe rooms as clean and comfortable despite the older fabric.
Recent review evidence repeatedly mentions dated décor or tired property condition.
No lift is listed by Expedia, so guests with mobility needs should confirm room access before booking.
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Hotel Cromwell StevenageStevenage Old Town High StreetFor the evening
Directly on Stevenage Old Town High Street, the town's strongest independent food-and-drink area.
Bear in mind: It is not a sensible walk-to-the-ground choice after an evening match; plan on a taxi or bus.
Hotel details checked 2026-10-01
More about this choice
Own Rump & Wade brasserie and bar on site.
Recent Tripadvisor evidence is strong, with a 4.3/5 rating and 2026 Travellers' Choice recognition.
Booking.com coverage was verified and the property remains actively operated under the Hotel Cromwell name.
Free parking is advertised by the hotel.
Roughly a 16-minute walk from Stevenage Station, so it is less convenient than the station/town-centre hotels for rail arrivals.
The official room information says the hotel does not have a lift.
Sampled weekend pricing was typically above the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
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Station mappings identify arrival options. They do not guarantee a walking route, step-free access or a train timetable. Confirm current club guidance and your actual service.

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