The Criterion Hotel Sydney

The Criterion Hotel Sydney 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 ► 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.

Big flavour, small buns. Sliders, sorted.Mortadella & Swiss sliders, with tarragon mustard.đź“Ť Cnr Pitt & Park
11/08/2026

Big flavour, small buns. Sliders, sorted.
Mortadella & Swiss sliders, with tarragon mustard.

đź“Ť Cnr Pitt & Park

07/08/2026

Introduction our Martini Happy Hour 🍸

Every Saturday, from 5-7pm. $15 House Martini’s.

See you on the corner of Pitt & Park St.

03/08/2026

Sydney’s midweek pub feed, sorted.
Meet Robyn, one of our managers at The Criterion, as she takes you through our new bistro specials.

Every Wednesday
$24 Wagyu Rump Steak

Every Thursday
$20 Schnitzel
$22 Parmi

Come hungry.

Where Pitt St meets Park St. See you at The Criterion Hotel.260 Pitt st.
31/07/2026

Where Pitt St meets Park St. See you at The Criterion Hotel.

260 Pitt st.

29/07/2026

Sydney’s after work pick-me-up. Happy Hour at the Criterion.

Monday to Friday, 5–7pm
$7 Beers & House Wine
$10 Pints
$15 Classic Cocktails

Starting 8th of August
Saturday, 5-7pm
$15 Vodka or Gin Martini’s

Looking for something sweeter? Try our new Pavlova ice cream sundae. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. 260 Pitt st.
24/07/2026

Looking for something sweeter? Try our new Pavlova ice cream sundae. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

260 Pitt st.

Our new fan favourite. Meet the House Martini. Gin or vodka, your call. Olive or lemon twist. $20. Order one or two. See...
21/07/2026

Our new fan favourite.
Meet the House Martini. Gin or vodka, your call. Olive or lemon twist. $20.
Order one or two. See you at The Criterion

18/07/2026

Our downstairs bar has had a fresh makeover, and it's ready for your next get-together. Sink into one of our cosy booths, reserve a semi-private area, or take over the whole downstairs when you've got a bigger crowd. Good food, cold drinks, and plenty of room for everyone. Book your next function at The Criterion through our website.

Jazz on Thursdays. Acoustic sessions on Fridays. Live music in the basement every week from 7pm. Pull up a seat, order a...
16/07/2026

Jazz on Thursdays. Acoustic sessions on Fridays. Live music in the basement every week from 7pm. Pull up a seat, order a drink and stay a while.

260 Pitt St, Sydney CBD.

Step away from the rush of the CBD and settle into the Basement.Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday from 5–7pm, with live m...
13/07/2026

Step away from the rush of the CBD and settle into the Basement.

Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday from 5–7pm, with live music from 7pm every Thursday and Friday.

Every reason to stay a while.

260 Pitt St, Sydney

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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

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