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Criterion, Leicester
Leicester
LE1 5JN
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Criterion
A 60's building on the ring road is not a promising start but it really is well worth looking beyond this and entering as the Criterion is a real ale mecca. Two undistinguished but cosy rooms and friendly and knowledgable bar staff make this a great place to enjoy good, well kept beer. Owned by the Rugby brewery, there were 7 ales on, including 3 from Rugby, as well as a variety of ciders and Belgian beers. The pick of the bunch was an exceptional pint of 12 Monkeys from Oakham. Regular events such as quizes and beer festivals as well as quality pizzas keep the place busy and full of atmosphere. First pub on the list for a beer in Leicester.
On 22nd April 2010
- rating: 10
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Criterion
First visit to the Criterion on Wednesday evening just before 8.00PM and unlike the other hostelries we had visited before, surprised to find it extremely busy, with the back bar completely full. But then transpired that there was a band on in the front bar (which was taking a break) and a pub quiz was about to start in the back bar.
First time to try the Rugby Beers , and both the 1823 Mild and the Webb Ellis on were in good condition and enjoyable pints. And at £2.10 a pint, were the cheapest beers we had all night.
So top marks for initiatives to get the punters in on a mid week and top marks on very reasonably priced decent ales. I will be back when next in Leicester.
On 28th November 2009
- rating: 8
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matt england left this review about The Criterion
Excellent ales, good quality stonebaked pizzas.
Handy for the Tigers
On 30th June 2008
- rating: 8
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train man left this review about Criterion
Agree that the building promises little from the outside and the front bar is equally basic and boxy with a large area to left for the dartboard (£5 refundable deposit on 2 good sets darts), very studenty vibe. The rear bar is much more pubby with some dark wood & booth seating. Regardless, it is certainly a beer pub, with barrels replaced within minutes of running out. Slaters Top Totty & Premium, Oakham Bishops Farewell, Spire Dark Side of The Moon (mild), Rugby Web Ellis & 1823 (mild), Sadlers Worcester Sorcerer, Old Rosie.
On 5th May 2008
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