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The Irish population was left badly ravaged. Fever and dysentery were relieved only by a Cholera particularly bad throughout the Limerick area. J.J.

A proper CBD pub, freshened up.
🍺 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5–7pm
$7 Beers & House Wine · $10 Pints · $15 Select Cocktails
🍽️ Bistro Specials Wed & Thurs
🍸 $15 Martini Saturdays 5-7pm ► The Criterion Hotel - 260 Pitt St Cnr Park Street, Sydney
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The Story Of PJ Gallagher's...

T'was the 1840s, potato famine & disease were savage. Sailing on board the John McIver, fleeing famine and disease was the family of Gallagher - Lawrence, wife Honarah, and his brother John set off for a new land in 1851, taking naught but the very clothes they wore. John and Lawrence embarked for a distant shore heading for New South Wales, the Sydney Town colony. 6-month-old Mary did not last the journey. Once on shore in a vast new land the Gallaghers became a prosperous clan. Established in Maitland, until in 1854, the Gallaghers moved to south of Dungog in
search of more. In 1853, Lawrence fathered a son, John James, or 'J.J.' as he was to become. A great entrepreneur, J.J. travelled as a young man selling utensils and clothing with his horse and a van. travelled through Dungog, Stroud and the Manning River returning back through Wallamba and Bulladealah. In the 1870's near Larry's Flat, J.J. bought land abound with the hope of establishing a new and prosperous town, now known as Krambach. The Gallaghers poured in, Lawrence and John bought all their kith and kin. He built the first post office in 1881, a general store, slaughterhouse and butchery were to come In 1879. became a married man marrying a girl of Moy, named Mary Anne J.J. then built the town's first hotel and established a large and loyal clientele. For over a decade, Krambach thrived til the railway was built and the population declined. The hotel was then run by Austin, J.J's son, thence Brian, J.J.'s grandson, took over the hotel's run and so tis a tale began in woe and poverty. But a fair land and hard work ended misery. A dynasty began with brothers Lawrence and John and 1000s of pints shared continues four generations on.

09/11/2026

Cheers to after-work drinks! 🥂
Clock off, head downstairs and settle in for a drink or two in our basement bar.
See you at Criterion!

04/11/2026

A great day of racing at Criterion Hotel!

From the excitement of the Cup to the sweeps and celebrations, Melbourne Cup Day delivered plenty of action both on and off the track.

Thanks to everyone who joined us to catch the race and enjoy the atmosphere. Congratulations to our lucky winners!

We look forward to doing it all again next year.

03/11/2026

Left your end-of-year plans to the last minute? Clock off, round up the work crew and celebrate the year at The Criterion Hotel, right in the heart of the C*D.

We're the spot for a knock-off drink with your mates or a full end-of-year celebration with the team.

Ready to lock in your plans? Hit the link in bio to secure your table or enquire about a function.

31/10/2026

Girls' night at Criterion

Enjoy $15 house martinis every Saturday from 5–7pm.

Whether it's pre-dinner drinks or a long-overdue catch-up, there's always a reason for a martini.

Book your table in the basement now!

29/10/2026

Your after-work plans, sorted.

Join us in the basement for Happy Hour Monday to Friday, 5–7pm, with $7 schooners and wines, $10 pints and $15 cocktails.

Stay a little longer on Thursdays and Fridays for jazz sessions and live artists from 7pm.

Book your table now!

26/10/2026

A few snaps of our refreshed main bar, and we’re loving the finishing touches!

Same iconic Criterion Hotel, with a fresh new look. Come see it for yourself and make yourself at home.

Find us on the corner of Pitt and Park Street, Sydney C*D.

23/10/2026

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in the heart of Sydney C*D, on the corner of Pitt and Park Street!

Gather your group, settle in for an afternoon of racing and catch all the action live and loud at Criterion Hotel.

Make a day of it with great food, drinks and even better company.

Book your table in The Basement!

20/10/2026

Watch your sport live and loud in the heart of the C*D.
Catch all the action on the big screens at Criterion Hotel, with a cold drink in hand and a great atmosphere for every game.

17/10/2026

🏇 Melbourne Cup is coming to The Criterion Hotel
Tuesday 3rd November!

Get involved in the sweeps and enjoy the race that stops the nation. Catch all the action in the bar or head downstairs to the Basement and make a day of it with your crew.

🥂 Book now!

14/10/2026

Put it in your calendars.
Happy Hour at The Criterion, Monday to Friday, 5–7pm. Enjoy $7 schooners, $10 pints, $7 wines by the glass and $15 Cocktails.

Coming in on a Saturday?
Join us from 5–7pm for $15 house martinis, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, date night or a catch-up with the girls.

Your evening starts at Criterion.

Book the Basement. Escape the rush of the C*D and stay a while. Good food, refreshing beverages and live music every Thursday and Friday from 7pm.

02/10/2026

Saturday calls for a martini.

Make your way downstairs and settle into the weekend with $15 house martinis every Saturday from 5–7pm.

Consider this your sign to stay a while.

28/09/2026

Escape the rush of the C*D and head downstairs.

Bring the crew, grab a table and unwind in the Basement, tucked away on the corner of Pitt & Park Streets. Stay a while.

24/09/2026

Pick a card. Stay awhile.

Grab a deck of playing cards from the Basement bar, settle in and make a night of it. And when it’s time to head out, leave the cards with us for the next hand.

Your table, your drinks, your game.

20/09/2026

Your C*D home for everything live and loud.

From the big game to the big fight, Criterion Bar is where Sydney’s sport comes to life. Grab a drink, settle in and catch all the action on the screens.

Address

260 Pitt St Cnr Park Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4am
Tuesday	9am - 4am
Wednesday	9am - 4am
Thursday	9am - 4am
Friday	9am - 4am
Saturday	9am - 4am
Sunday	9am - 4am

Website

https://criterionhotel.net.au/

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