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The Criterion, St. Andrews
St. Andrews
KY16 9QW
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Reviews of The Criterion (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Criterion
A small and tight GBG listed pub, you're always in someone's way. Some booths at the front, chairs lined-up against the wall and bar otherwise. Very well looked after, with the wood panels gleaming and a bit of fauna to add colour to go with nice black and white prints of old St Andrews. Six sticks with three cask on the go (a house beer, Fyne Jarl NBSS 3.5 and Haze Halo NBSS 4). Friendly and warm service, though frankly allowing a dog to sit directly on the bar was a bit much. Timing is everything with this one – I felt incredibly claustrophobic and didn’t really enjoy my visit as I suspect I would have done at a quieter time. 7.5
On 26th January 2024
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Criterion
This was probably the best of the pubs we visited in St Andrews, despite having to sit outside, as we had our son in tow. Luckily, the pavement seating is undercover with heating.
I did venture to the bar to order and found an impressive interior with lots of dark woodwork and a high ceiling. The ale choice was also decent - Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Stewart Ka Pai & Criterion 80/-. A 5th handpull had Thistly Cross Cloudy Cider. I was torn between the stout and the cider and eventually opted for the former, which was easily the best beer I tried in Scotland on this visit.
On 8th November 2021
- rating: 7
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Paul Collings left this review about The Criterion
Pleasant atmosphere, food & beer good, I especially liked the smiling blonde woman behind the bar! Am only visiting for a few days but will be frequenting this pub again when in the area. Recommended A++
On 9th September 2011
- rating: 9
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes - garden - last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes - Until 7 p.m. - last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 08 November 2021 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 26 January 2024 by Quinno _
