Criterion Tavern Gawler
ProHighlights
- Main Dining room seats up to 55 for a sit-down event
- Alfresco beer garden with a pool table and two 85-inch TVs
- Cocktail platters from $55 each, plus bar tabs with wristbands
About Criterion Tavern Gawler
The Criterion Tavern sits in Gawler's heritage precinct on Nineteenth Street, directly across from the railway station. Locals call it The Cri, and it pairs a historic front bar with a restaurant and an alfresco area. The Main Dining room is the centre of the restaurant, an open-plan space with easy access to the bar and the alfresco. It seats up to 55 guests and suits a sit-down event close to the main entrance. The Alfresco beer garden is bright and informal, with an 8-ball pool table and two 85-inch screens. It takes 35 guests standing or 25 seated, which suits a relaxed get-together. Food for functions can be a sit-down meal or cocktail platters ordered by the platter. Choices run from pies and pastries, pizza and pakoras to chicken wings, skewers, sliders, churros and fruit. Groups can run a bar tab, with wristbands supplied if you want them, or guests can buy their own drinks. The tavern hosts birthdays, engagements, weddings, presentations and launches, and the functions manager can tailor a package.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
A room hire payment or card pre-authorisation and signed terms confirm a booking, and a $200 cleaning bond applies. Food is paid one week before the event.
Food
The tavern suggests two to three pieces per person for a light spread and seven to eight for a substantial one. Sit-down groups over 25 order from a reduced menu agreed with the functions manager.
Beverages
BYO is wine only, with a minimum of six bottles charged at $20 per bottle.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the Criterion Tavern hold?
The Main Dining room seats up to 55 guests. The Alfresco takes 35 standing or 25 seated.
What catering is available for functions?
You can choose a sit-down meal or cocktail platters. Platters are priced each, for example 24 pieces of pizza for $55 or 20 sliders for $110, and groups over 25 dining from the menu work from a reduced selection of three entrees, four mains and two desserts.
Can we bring our own wine?
Yes, wine only. The tavern allows a minimum of six bottles of BYO wine at $20 per bottle; BYO spirits aren't permitted.
How do drinks work for a function?
The tavern can run a bar tab against a valid credit card and can supply wristbands to identify your guests. Subsidised drinks aren't offered, so guests can also buy their own.
Are there extra requirements for a 21st?
Yes. Every 21st birthday party must have one security guard for the whole function, charged at $60 per hour.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Tony Waterman
3 weeks ago
Attended with a group of 13. Meals came out promptly and not one complaint. I had roast of the day (beef) and was very impressed good size, meat tender and even came with horse radish. Lovely would recommend.
S.D.R
4 weeks ago
Food for a pub meal was impressive, the cheesy garlic bread was so yummy and the steak cooked perfectly medium rare, my partner ordered the schnitzel and it was also great. Great meal sizes and fast service. Only discred…
Glenn Mozuras
2 months ago
I really enjoyed the linguine with bacon and rose sauce. Delicious. The staff here are always friendly and accommodating. It's a great pub, although their pokies could have been nicer to me. :(
Jayrbee
3 months ago
Wow - went for dinner and had chicken burger and beef burger. Both absolutely delicious - with fresh protein and heaps of sauce on fresh bun. Melt in your mouth stuff and worthy of a gastro pub. Beer was ice cold - beaut…
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