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Criterion Tavern

Criterion Tavern

Bars & Breweries in Brisbane City

4.2 1,173 Google reviews

+61 732 217 411239 George St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000

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Where to find them

239 George St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000

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About

A Brissy institution since 1895 with a loyal clientele. The Criterion Tavern is ideally located on the corner of George and Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD, one street from the Queen Street Mall. It’s the perfect place to relax with friends for afterwork drinks, enjoy a wide selection of craft beers and wine, watch sport and enjoy hearty food. The Cri is a popular place for visitors from not only Brisbane but all over Australia and abroad. Enjoy a pint of one of the local or imported beers on tap.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Hours

Saturday
10 am to 3 am
Sunday
10 am to 9 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10 am to 12 am
Wednesday
10 am to 12 am
Thursday
10 am to 3 am
Friday
10 am to 3 am

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