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Criterion Hotel

Pub

#64 of 556 Pub venues in Sydney
  2 reviews  â€“ 
260 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
From $2000
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Luke Rafter
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Spaces for hire at Criterion Hotel

The Basement at Criterion Hotel

The Basement
Bar
·
Semi-private area
60 seats
100 standing
The Basement is a semi-private area in the Criterion Hotel bar defined by a compact, low-ceiling layout that creates an intimate, club-style setting. Design: Dark timber seating and counters sit against textured plaster walls hung with framed prints and mirrors, under warm amber wall lighting that keeps the room visually contained. Features: A cl...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Party Platter – The Basement – The Basement

$80 total

• Party Platter for sharing
PARTY PLATTER
1. Party pies
2. Sausage rolls
3. Quiches
4. Spring rolls
5. Sauces
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

3.0
Communication
3.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JY
Jacquline Y.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0
CT
Carina T.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Monday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Thursday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
The Basement
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Criterion Hotel is a pub with dark, vintage interiors and exposed-brick walls paired with a Mediterranean-focused food offering.

Venue highlights: The Criterion Hotel has low-lit rooms, brass fittings and tiered seating that create intimate zones useful for private hires. The venue provides in-house catering centred on Mediterranean dishes and can accommodate halal, vegan and vegetarian requirements. The venue also includes wall-mounted screens and ceiling speakers. On-site accommodation is available for guests who need to stay overnight.

Best for: After-work networking receptions, private dining or celebratory meals, and sports-viewing parties.

Location: Pitt Street in the city centre sits among offices and a busy evening dining and bar scene, giving guests plenty of options to continue after an event.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Criterion Hotel, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Criterion Hotel is located at 260 Pitt Street, in Sydney CBD.

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