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Criterion Tavern, Brisbane, AU-QLD

Criterion Tavern

4.2
4.2
71 Reviews
$40 and under
Pub
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Criterion Tavern

4.2
$40 and under
Pub
Brisbane CBD

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (07) 3221 7411
  • Website
    http://www.criteriontavern.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

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Menu

Monday - Wednesday

  • Steak DealA$16.00

    served with chips, salad & gravy

    Last updated: 22 February 2023

    What 71 people are saying

    Overall ratings and reviews

    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

    4.2
    4.2 based on recent ratings
    • 4.3Food
    • 4.2Service
    • 4.2Ambience
    • 4.1Value

    Noise • Energetic

    71 Reviews

    1. Christine

      Brisbane

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined 3 days ago

      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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    2. Liam

      Brisbane

      4 reviews

      5.0

      4 reviews

      Dined on 12 November 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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    3. John

      New York City

      8 reviews

      4.0

      8 reviews

      Dined on 7 August 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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    4. Kirstie

      Brisbane

      1 review

      4.0

      1 review

      Dined on 5 August 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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    5. Jill

      Brisbane

      3 reviews

      3.0

      3 reviews

      Dined on 1 August 2024

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 3
      Good food and fast, friendly service. However, the ordering system needs to be better. There is one register dedicated to food orders and people spend upwards of 15min waiting in a queue to order meals. Very impractical if you are on your lunch break with only 30-45 minutes available. Please consider installing QR codes at the tables to speed up ordering of food.

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    6. OpenTable Diner

      Brisbane

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined on 1 August 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Really needs to have ordering from the table with an app 😳

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    7. OpenTable Diner

      Brisbane

      1 review

      1.0

      1 review

      Dined on 21 June 2024

      1. Overall 1
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 2
      4. Ambience 5
      I booked a tall table at the bar at the start of the week. When I arrived my table was up the back corner in the bistro. The staff didn't seem to care at all.

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    8. DaveP

      Brisbane

      1 review

      4.0

      1 review

      Dined on 20 June 2024

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 4
      Service and price is good. Lovely selection and staff always very helpful, flexible if need be. Great place to relax and feel comfortable. Will be visiting again.

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    9. Chris

      Tropical QLD

      4 reviews

      4.0

      4 reviews

      Dined on 14 June 2024

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 5
      Great Pub to start your night off as you head to the game

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    10. JennyM

      Brisbane

      2 reviews

      5.0

      2 reviews

      Dined on 25 May 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Great atmosphere, great food, friendly helpful staff.

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    FAQs

    Criterion Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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    Criterion Tavern

    4.2
    $40 and under
    Pub
    Brisbane CBD

    Make a booking

    2 people
    19:00
    Booked 18 times today
    Google Map for Criterion Tavern

    239 George Street, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4000

    Dining areas

    Additional information

    • Area
      Brisbane CBD
    • Hours of Operation
      Lunch Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30
    • Price
      $40 and under
    • Cuisines
      Pub
    • Dining style
      Casual Dining
    • Dress code
      Smart Casual
    • Parking details
      None
    • Payment Options
      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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