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Criterion Tavern, Brisbane, AU-QLD

Criterion Tavern

4.4
4.4
77 Reviews
$40 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
The Criterion Tavern is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some drinks with friends. In the heart of Brisbane CBD, the Criterion Tavern is ideal to enjoy a bite on your lunchtime or catering for families of all shapes and sizes. In addition, the Criterion Tavern is able to provide fitted service for a variety of occasions from corporate functions through to birthday parties. It covers all events across the board and is the essential destination to have a bet or watch the sport, taking advantage of the quality atmosphere Criterion Tavern has to offer.

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What 77 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Criterion Tavern offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and friendly, helpful staff." Ideal for casual gatherings, it boasts a "wonderful location" and "good value" menu. Although busy at times, service remains prompt. Highlights include steak specials and quick, efficient service. A great spot for both dining and socializing.

77 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food - great steak specials - (1/5 steaks was a little on the small side). Fast friendly service Great staff We will be back

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  2. Victor

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Criterion has wonderful staff and great food! The drinks are at the right price even out of happy hour. A good place to be after work!

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  3. Arthur

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The $17 steak is my favourite washed down with a Heineken Zero :)

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  4. Victor

    Brisbane2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Criterion has great bar prices and a happy hour. The food is excellent and very well priced. The staff and service are excellent and there is a sports and pokies section there too. Overall, a great place to start the evening and maybe carry on too!!

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  5. Del

    Brisbane2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The ambience was much better than the google pic reflected. We did go at a busy time, and had never been there before. However, we did say we may go there next year for our catch up lunches with family…Prefer table service re ordering of food, but we waited until the line was small.

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  6. Nikki

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would recommend this place to anyone great staff good manners food was delicious thank you for the good service

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  7. Christine

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service always great - enjoy meeting friends at the Cri.

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  8. Liam

    Brisbane4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    efficient and friendly service, did not wait long for order to be taken for group and it was delivered very quickly, had an issue with one order but this was rectified quickly and with a smile. Liam

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  9. John

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for a get together with a bunch of friends. I have been organising them here for more than 10 years. Excellent CBD venue.

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  10. Kirstie

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The bangers and mash were great, Nachos very good and so was the steak.

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Criterion Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
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239 George Street, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4000

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    $40 and under
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  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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