A modern bar & eatery located in the flagship building of Oamaru’s heritage precinct. Vegan and Vegetarian Options Update description
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Terri T. 2015-02-16The most perfect accommodation for a wedding party to stay! Thank you sooooo much!
Catherine W. 2018-09-03The good was disgusting. We waited way to long it to arrive and it was barely edible.
Roseanne S. 2018-05-24I took a client who was in a wheelchair for a small meal and a beer. Staff were so helpful. He passed away a couple of weeks later. It was a wonderful...
Natasha K. 2018-05-22Lovely bar lady Jesse, makes the best hot choc on a cold nite
Graeme M. 2018-03-18A great day was had by all. Looking forward to next year !!! Well done Sue Cameron-Duncan and your team of wonderful workers. Finished the day with...
Graeme S. 2018-03-18Had a great day sampling interesting craft beer. Finished off with with a tasty chicken burger in the Snug at the Criterion.
Missy D. 2018-03-13Thank you so much for the meal we won in your Valentine’s day completion, Lovely staff and fabulous meal, we will be back
Faye A. 2018-02-15Tracey thank you so much - fabulous hospitality
Phil W. 2018-01-27Good Food and Excellent Beer with a Bonus of some Class Live Music :)
Emilia Samek M. 2017-10-26Excelente location with good access to public parking. Lovely staff. The best pork ribs I’ve ever had. The rooms are comfortable and many options for...
Bronwyn B. 2017-10-04Awesome meals & fantastic service. Thanks for the special birthday treat for miss 10 she loved it.
Shenae S. 2017-07-29Beautiful place, comfortable bed, lovely room, but very Loud and busy place! Definitely great for a one night stay.
Tarah H. 2017-07-14Stumbled upon this place while visiting oamaru and loved it! Will be staying there next time
Sharnee B. 2017-07-06Staff were absolutely exceptional, we were well looked after on our two night stay. The food was absolutely amazing. Always greeted with a smile! We...
Katinka van I. 2017-06-17Great atmosphere, friendly, welcoming staff and delicious food. What more could you ask for? Lovely pub!
Steven N. 2017-05-28Quaint old charm. Close to harbor in the middle of the historic district.
Julie C. 2017-05-09Friendly, service fantastic very accomodating meals delicious
Ewan A. 2017-05-04Love the place. Great pub. Enjoyed it under the old regime, but improved heaps under new management. Great food, Emerson's - what more could a guy ask...
Sam G. 2017-04-17A fantastic weekend away to Oamaru was made even better by the hospitality at this Hotel.
Ilona D. 2017-03-26We are visiting from Mackay in Qld. We had the most delicious lunch. The Mega Burger and Slow Cooked Pork Belly were to die for. We were served by...
Updates from Criterion Hotel
Criterion H. 2017-07-28
ok so it's been 24 hours and the Cri furniture has gone. we miss him more then chocolate.... For those that miss Hunter, he has moved on to amazing things. Shame Oamaru couldn't hang onto him.... kiakaha kiddo xXxX
ok so it's been 24 hours and the Cri furniture has gone. we miss him more then chocolate.... For those that miss Hunter, he has moved on to amazing things. Shame Oamaru couldn't hang onto him.... kiakaha kiddo xXxX
Criterion H. 2017-07-28
head on over and like this page guys..Local talent rocks! https://www.facebook.com/theheavyfeathers/
head on over and like this page guys..Local talent rocks! https://www.facebook.com/theheavyfeathers/
Criterion H. 2017-07-28
LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT!!! 8:30 till late. These guys rock!
LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT!!! 8:30 till late. These guys rock!
Criterion H. 2017-07-23
WOW WHAT A NIGHT! so many people to thank.. So here I go. Campbell's Butchery, best sausage in town, Tutu hill Cakes WOW! Flight Centre Oamaru, best travel agent in town. The Hotdoggers, with out you crazy lot we wouldn't of pulled it off. The judges, tha
WOW WHAT A NIGHT! so many people to thank.. So here I go. Campbell's Butchery, best sausage in town, Tutu hill Cakes WOW! Flight Centre Oamaru, best travel agent in town. The Hotdoggers, with out you crazy lot we wouldn't of pulled it off. The judges, tha
Criterion H. 2017-07-23
And the winner is.... Riki 'show us your buns' Whyte.
And the winner is.... Riki 'show us your buns' Whyte.
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Criterion Hotel has a total of 2023 visitors (checkins) and 2983 likes.
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