A historic corner building with tall arched windows, decorative brickwork, and a green awning reading 'Criterion Hotel' at Criterion Hotel.
A dimly lit bar area with wooden tables and chairs, tufted leather banquettes, wall-mounted lights, and framed artwork on the walls at Criterion Hotel.
A dimly lit bar space with tufted leather banquette seating, dark wooden chairs, small tables, and framed artwork on textured walls at Criterion Hotel.
A dimly lit bar area with high tables, stools, railings, and framed artwork on textured walls under warm wall sconces at Criterion Hotel.

Criterion Hotel

Pub

#19 of 565 Pub venues in Sydney
#18 of 202 Private Party venues in Sydney CBD
  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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Spaces for hire at Criterion Hotel

The Basement at Criterion Hotel
The Basement
Bar
·
Semi-private area
60 seats
100 standing
The Basement Bar is its own world, completely separate from the pub floor above, with low light, vintage booths and a bar that’s yours for the night. Whether you’re after an intimate seated dinner or a proper standing event with drinks flowing, the space works either way. Up to 100 guests standing, 60–70 for a seated setup. Booth seating, cocktail...
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 4 days ago
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Reviews and ratings

3.0
Communication
3.0
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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 5 days ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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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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