Dunedin Social Club

About Dunedin Social Club

Dunedin Social Club describes itself as the home of Dunedin brewed beer, only ever pouring taps from beers around the Dunedin region. Alongside its local beer focus, DSC runs a full cocktail programme with signature creations like A Rainy Day, a spin on the Dark & Stormy, and The Gold Rush, a contemporary take on the bar's famous Espresso Martini.

The food menu covers snacks, sides, mains and slow cuts, from duck fat potato skins and calamari through to a 200gram rump steak, a smashed cheeseburger, and a slow cooked short rib. Many dishes are marked no gluten added, no dairy added, or vegetarian, catering to a range of dietary needs.

DSC also runs Pint Night and other events, with a rotating craft beer selection on the blackboard menu at the bar and an extensive wine list spanning sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, rosé and sparkling options.

Dunedin Social Club: The Home of Dunedin Brewed Beer

Dunedin Social Club (DSC) calls itself the home of Dunedin brewed beer, sticking to a simple rule: only beers from around the Dunedin region make it onto the taps. It's a distinctly local approach to a pub in the heart of Dunedin.

A cocktail programme with local flair

Beyond beer, DSC runs a full cocktail list with a handful of signature creations. A Rainy Day puts a DSC spin on the classic Dark & Stormy with spiced rum, lime, ginger beer and angostura bitters, while The Gold Rush reworks the bar's famous Espresso Martini with caramel, salt and espresso — though it's only available in limited daily supply. The Yellow Eyed Penguin is a true DSC original, built on vanilla vodka, peach and lime, described as unique to DSC the way the yellow eyed penguin is unique to Dunedin.

Pub food done properly

The food menu runs from snacks like duck fat potato skins, calamari and loaded wedges, through to heartier mains. Standouts include a 200gram rump steak, a smashed cheeseburger with braised onion and swiss cheese, and beer battered market fish and chips. The Slow Cuts section features a slow cooked short rib with salsa verde, and a pulled lamb shoulder with wholegrain tartare sauce. Many dishes are marked no gluten added, no dairy added, or vegetarian, making it easier for guests to find something that fits their needs.

A serious wine list

DSC backs up its beer-first identity with a substantial wine list, covering sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, riesling, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, merlot and a range of sparkling wines and champagnes, from Lindauer through to Piper Heidsieck and Pol Roger.

Events and pint night

DSC also runs Pint Night and other events, giving regulars a reason to come back and try what's on the rotating craft beer blackboard at the bar.

Visiting Dunedin Social Club

Dunedin Social Club is open every day from 12pm until late. It's located at 1 Princes Street, Dunedin, and can be reached by phone or email for bookings and enquiries.

Signature items

• A Rainy Day
• The Gold Rush
• The Yellow Eyed Penguin
• Slow Cooked Short Rib
• Smashed Cheeseburger
• Beer Battered Market Fish & Chips

Menu

Wine

• The Maker Sauvignon Blanc — By the glass or bottle.
• Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc — By the bottle.
• Rebel Pinot Gris — By the glass or bottle.
• Babich Black Label Pinot Gris — By the glass or bottle.
• Lake Hayes Pinot Gris — By the bottle.
• Mud House Riesling — By the glass or bottle.
• Rebel Chardonnay — By the glass or bottle.
• Te Mata Estate Chardonnay — By the glass or bottle.
• De Bortoli Rosé — By the glass or bottle.
• The Ned Rosé — By the bottle.
• Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Pinot Noir — By the glass or bottle.
• Lake Hayes Pinot Noir — By the bottle.
• Brookfields Merlot — By the glass or bottle.
• Lindauer Sparkling Wine — Available in 200ml or 750ml bottle.
• Da Luca Prosecco — By the glass or bottle.
• Piper Heidsieck Cuvée Brut — By the bottle.
• Pol Roger Brut Reserve — By the bottle.

Mains

• Green Goddess Salad — Avocado, broccolini, quinoa and cashew. No gluten added, no dairy added, vegetarian.
• 200gram Rump Steak — Served with a choice of fries, truffle mash or a green salad. No gluten added.
• Chicken Schnitzel — With rocket parmesan salad and beer battered fries.
• Smashed Cheeseburger — Braised onion, pickle, swiss cheese and beer mustard, served with fries.
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger — Pickle and smoked chipotle aioli, served with fries.
• Beer Battered Market Fish & Chips — Served with mustard, remoulade and crunchy smashed potatoes. No gluten added.

Sides

• Thick Cut Fries — Served with aioli. Vegetarian.
• Truffle Mash — Vegetarian.
• Light Green Salad — Vegetarian.
• Crunchy Smashed Potatoes — Served with aioli. No dairy added, vegetarian.

Snacks

• Duck Fat Potato Skins — No gluten added, no dairy added.
• Southern Fried Crispy Chicken — Southern fried chicken.
• Chargrilled Broccoli — With pinenuts, olive oil and basil. No gluten added, vegetarian.
• Market Fish Goujons — In a pilsner batter.
• Cheese Dip — With jalapeño, coriander and corn chips. Vegetarian.
• Canterbury Beef Jalapeño Cheddar Sausages — Served with chimichurri. No gluten added.
• Mushroom & Spring Onion Arancini Balls — Vegetarian.
• Loaded Wedges — Loaded with bacon, cheese and sour cream.
• Calamari — With flakey sea salt and cracked pepper.

Cocktails

• A Rainy Day — DSC's version of a 'Dark & Stormy' — spiced rum, a splash of lime, ginger beer and angostura bitters.
• The Esplanade — A take on the classic Daiquiri, with white rum, watermelon and sour apple liqueur.
• The Gold Rush — A contemporary take on DSC's famous Espresso Martini, infused with caramel, salt and espresso, mixed with vodka and coffee liqueur. Limited daily supply.

Slow Cuts

• Slow Cooked Short Rib — Salsa verde, remoulade and crunchy smashed potatoes. No gluten added.
• Pulled Lamb Shoulder — Served with wholegrain tartare sauce.

Craft Beer

• Craft Tap Beers & Jugs — A rotating selection of Dunedin-brewed craft beer — see the blackboard menu at the bar.

Party Drinks

• The Yellow Eyed Penguin — A Dunedin Social Club original with vanilla vodka, peach and lime.
• Espresso Martini — Classic espresso martini.
• Vodka Redbull — Vodka and Red Bull.
• Jagerbomb — Jägermeister bomb shot.
• Margarita — Classic margarita.
• Mojito — Classic mojito.
• The Chinese Garden — Orange liqueur and cherry brandy bound together by grenadine syrup, bitters and pineapple juice.

Frequently asked questions

What are Dunedin Social Club's opening hours?

Every day, from 12pm until late.

What is DSC known for?

Being the home of Dunedin brewed beer, only serving beers from the Dunedin region on tap.

Are there dietary options?

Yes, many dishes are marked no gluten added, no dairy added, or vegetarian.

What are DSC's signature cocktails?

Including A Rainy Day, The Gold Rush and The Yellow Eyed Penguin, a DSC original.

Does DSC serve local craft beer?

Yes, craft tap beers and jugs are available, with a rotating blackboard menu at the bar.

Can I book a table?

Yes, via the reservations page.

Where is Dunedin Social Club located?

1 Princes Street, Dunedin.

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