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The Criterion, Weston Central, Weston Super Mare
Weston Super Mare
BS23 2DY
Served areas
Reviews of The Criterion (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Criterion
On the street behind the seafront, so less frantic and has the feel of a local’s local. A sideways staple-shaped interior with a gently faded feel, much like the punters. You can spot 40 years of partial refurbs once you get your eye in and the piped 60’s music seemed apt. Of note is the attractive curved wooden servery and a cove area at the rear with a dart board (no sign of the bar billiards table mentioned in more aged reviews). Four decidedly unexciting cask over six pumps; 2x St Austell, Hobgoblin and Courage Directors, the latter of which was cool and fresh (NBSS 3.5) if a far cry from the beer it was years ago. Stan's cider, because West Country. A decent place that’s worth a pint – GBG’23 listed, and one of the few that justifies its place.
On 5th July 2023
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Criterion
Old fashioned (in a good way) side-street pub on the higher ground to the north of the town centre. Narrow frontage, with a staple-shaped layout that rises a few steps up to the very traditionally furnished (and quiet) rear seating area beyond the busier bar. The decoration is also of a similar nature, apart from the flashing lights on the new-fangled slot machine. I found Courage Directors, Proper Job and an excellent Tribute (£4.00) being served from a total of seven handpumps on different parts of the counter.
On 1st December 2022
- rating: 7
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Michael Wright left this review about The Criterion
Walked in on the off chance, having noticed landlord shutting the door to prevent fag smoke blowing into the bar
A real community pub, friendly banter going on, a few with a bit too much booze inside them, but not in a nasty or threating way
I counted 6 ales & 4 ciders, all fairly local West Country origins
Lots of memorabilia on the walls, although some may be job lot "from Pubs R Us"
Furniture & surrounding are basic pub stuff, not one to go to if seeking to impress, but one to go to if you want a nice pint
On 8th May 2015
- rating: 6
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Weston Milton, 2.4 miles, 46 min walk (show)
Worle, 3.94 miles, 1 hr 16 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No - Public car parks nearby - last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes - Water bowl & dog treats available - last updated 23 April 2019 by Paul Hodgkiss
- Function Room : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes - Occasional bands and jam sessions. Guitars available to play. - last updated 23 April 2019 by Paul Hodgkiss
- Live TV Sports : Yes - No Sky or BT - last updated 23 April 2019 by Paul Hodgkiss
- Micropub : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 23 April 2019 by Paul Hodgkiss
- Pool Table : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 23 April 2019 by Paul Hodgkiss
- Real Ale : Yes - - last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 05 July 2023 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes - Free wi-fi - last updated 23 April 2019 by Paul Hodgkiss