Criterion Tavern
ProHighlights
- Lounge with pool table and darts, bookable exclusively for up to 80
- Leafy courtyard below George Street for 40 seated or 80 standing
- No hire fee and no cakeage charge
About Criterion Tavern
The Criterion Tavern, known to regulars as The Cri, is a long-standing pub on a busy George Street corner in the Brisbane CBD. It is a short walk from Queen Street Mall and King George Square, which makes it an easy meeting point for office crowds and visitors. There are three function areas. The Lounge is the most private, with couches, a pool table and a dart board, and it can be booked exclusively for up to 80 people standing or 30 seated. The Courtyard sits below George Street, with greenery, fresh air and outdoor seating for 40, or room for 80 standing. The Bar is the heart of the pub, with seating for 60 and plenty of space to mingle around the counter. The venue cannot be hired out in full, but each area can be set up to suit the event. There is no hire fee, and the team can help with early set-ups, balloons on request, cake storage and organised tabs. Confetti is not permitted. Food comes from the full pub menu or from catering platters ordered at least 48 hours ahead, such as Asian-style bites, sliders, grazing boards and pizza slabs. The kitchen covers meat-free, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets, and you can bring your own cake with no cakeage fee. A TV with HDMI and a microphone are supplied at no charge. The pub is wheelchair accessible, with a lift to the first floor and an accessible bathroom. Send an enquiry to check dates for your corporate function, birthday or reception.
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Food
Meat-free, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free needs can all be looked after.
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Frequently asked questions
Can we hire the whole Criterion Tavern?
No, the entire venue is not available for exclusive hire. The Lounge can be booked exclusively, holding up to 80 guests.
How many people fit in each function area?
The Lounge takes 30 seated or 80 standing, the Courtyard takes 40 seated or 80 standing, and the Bar has seating for 60.
Is there a hire fee or cakeage charge?
There is no hire fee for function areas. You are welcome to bring your own cake or dessert, and the team supplies serving platters and cutlery at no extra cost if you let them know beforehand.
Are AV facilities available?
A TV with HDMI connection and a microphone are provided free of charge. For anything more complex, hire external equipment and give the team notice so they can plan around it.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There is a lift to the first floor and an accessible bathroom.
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Gibson L
3 months ago
Made a reservation for 6:30pm but arrived around 6pm, and I really appreciated that our table had already been reserved and was ready for us. The place was clean, had a great atmosphere, and there were plenty of screens…
Rising Support
4 months ago
The food was excellent and arrived incredibly quickly. The service was just as impressive—friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our visit. It was quite noisy, but that's to be expected from a busy pub. Overall, a…
Divya Bajpai
3 months ago
Tried different food, the chicken burger patty was too dry but the rest was good as per price and quantity. The place is very busy during office lunch hours especially. So book a table before if you are going in bigger…
Casey R
4 months ago
Great little CBD pub that’s perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle for a drink. We didn’t eat this time, but the meals coming out to other tables looked really good, and the daily specials sounded delicious. They onl…
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