The Criterion in North Somerset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Popped in for a drink great pub great staff really friendly proper original pub well worth a visit will definitely use again went back today a year later still as good as the first time

Great local pub, off the seafront

Had a cider in this local english pub. For £1 i had a better experience than in the big famous chain pub not far away. No view on the sea but a good atmosphère. Will be definitly be back for a dart game during my next visit.

Lovely old fashion drinkers pub. Dog friendly and great selection of ales.

Four of us went to this pub 2 days running and found everyone really friendly. The staff were lovely as were the locals. We are not from the area but were made to feel so welcome.

Great local pub with good prices and nice staff

Good locals pub .Well kept ales

Always a great atmosphere. Friendly bar keeps and a good selection of ales. Never eaten here so can't comment on the rolls etc.

It's a proper old fashioned pub in the best possible way, always a nice atmosphere,lovely staff, if you want real ale 🍺 tick , ( gins 4 me 🤩 )various other events , bands , bbq, fund raisers , darts , cribbs etc .... in the winter an open fire , 🔥.......I believe it to be one of the oldest pubs in W.S.M, & the street has history, and photos to prove this , It's my local & will stick with it ! ......

We didn't have food, but we did get a warm welcome, great service, and a nice pint of ale 🍻

No airs and graces, just a proper pub.

Great traditional pub with Thatchers Stans real cider. Well worth a visit.

Hidden gem of a pub worth seeking out and the small walk from the center of town if you enjoy good ale.

A proper pub with good beer, a friendly ambiance and fair prices. I was pleased to take my French partner here during our visit from France. Please support these English treasures.

Good old pub looked like it was popular with the locals, think it had 5 ales on but mainly national, but still worth a visit

Popped in last weekend to see people lobbing bread rolls down the hill 😆very amusing

Really nice friendly local with 4 real ales. And a nice box cider. Worth the walk from town

Great local pub and when we couldn't find Dad, he'd be in the Cri! 😂

Always call in for a pint when visiting Weston. Friendly staff & good selection or cider & real ale 🍺

Great local pub, forget the seafront bars this is a great place to drink

Only popped in for a drink. Friendly pub

Welcoming, reasonably priced. I will be returning soon

Very friendly staff and locals.

We had a couple drinks here at a great local pub, good beer.

The oldest pub in Weston-super-Mare. Outstanding, astonishing, classical pub. Beautiful.

Friendly local with good selection of drinks friendly staff and welcoming locals

A great pub with lovely bar staff. Went there to watch a six nations game and everyone was very welcoming.

Really cosey pub with a decent selection of ales and ciders and hosts some wonderful woofties aka dog friendly.

A proper pub with good beers.Always worth a visit if you're in the area.

Staff were friendly and welcoming.. Wasn't for us but personal choice of others.. Just on a back street in Weston-super-Mare about 5 minutes walk from the beach near the lifeboat launch

Fab pub,warm welcome,locals friendly and good drinks ,definitely going back xx

Friendly locals but limited options for food. The real fireplace ,when lit is cosy and warm

Good ol' fashioned friendly pub

A little gem of a pub located behind the main stretch of the seafront, often missed. Obviously a locals pub but definitely a good thing. The landlord has a keen eye for quality and service which reflects in the beer and service on offer. Very friendly environment and welcoming. They have events and entertainment on offer. I would thoroughly recommend popping in! I'm very glad I have

Absolutely love this pub. No.1 pub in Weston. Never felt so welcomed anywhere else before.

Very friendly staff , lovely pub atmosphere could of stayed all day, worth visiting if you like gin so many to choose from.

Good old fashion pub. Just don't have any spirits massively over priced

If you're not a local, or not following the Cask Marque Ale Trail, you are going to miss this place - and that will be to your disadvantage. The atmosphere in this tucked away local tavern, is the definition of good cheer, geniality and bonhomie. Off the beaten track, it is easily missed and those wishing to experience an atmosphere of genuine cordiality, miss something that the English pub is all about. This is just the place where I would bring American, or any foriegn tourist to see an ideal version of how we do things in Britain - I just wish every local pub was like this and I also wish it was my local. Those with an interest in history, will be interested to know this is one of the oldest buildings in the town. The late Victorian building eventually evolved over the years from a lodging house into a pub. The interior has some regional importance being almost unchanged since the time, the main interest being the impressive old curved counter and the fine mirrored bar-back. Snacks are available and the free cheese and nibbles on the counter on Sundays, is not so often seen now-a-days. And, being on the Cask Marque Ale Trail, the discerning imbiber can be assured of a perfect pint. This reviewers opinion of the Tribute (St.Austell Brewery 4.2%) was in perfect condition. K, the landlady, like many of the patrons, was affable and interested in any new faces. Well worth more than just another visit.

Crackin pub good selection of ale and lagers and friendly bar staff

Really nice friendly pub with a decent selection of beer and cider to choose from. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff.

Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

Great little boozer , tucked away down a side street, good pint of directors....spoons and fork & ale both of them very poor on real ale front....avoid them and head here....oh....and doggy friendly so even better .. !!

Proper pub. Friendly bar staff, welcoming vibe and cosy interior.

Great locals pub away from the touristy area. Several real ales. Nice pub.

Very nice pub with with very nice friendly staff really enjoyed visiting this pub recently while staying in Weston Super mare for couple of nights i would recommend you visit this pub you will really like it.

A massive thanks to all the staff and friendly locals who made us so welcome throughout our stay in Weston. Brilliant pub , fantastic people we will be seeing you soon. Cheers Neil and Andrea

Very friendly and dog friendly place

Lovely pub, lovely people. So clean!

Old fashion's pub but really nice.

Proper pub, proper landlord, proper bar staff! Warm welcome, great ale and lager selection, and off the touristy trail - perfect.

Proper pub...well run..good beer..people talk here..not tv dominated.4 real pubs in wsm..this is one of them.

Cool old fashioned pub. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Would recommend

Nice friendly pub, with good ales and drink. Plus a lovely open fire.

Great beer, and marvellous service, Cheers

Nice pub only 140 yds from b and b highlea

Good local pub to drink in and friendly bar staff.

Wonderful pub, great atmosphere beers perfect always seems to be busy but service very good.

Lovely warm welcome evertime from Charlotte and Alysia

Nice little locals pub. Friendly atmosphere and surprisingly busy for a Monday afternoon. Dog friendly. Directors and Gem was on cask, another choice would be advantageous and maybe a craft keg.

Very friendly bar with a great choice of drinks including real ale.

It is a working man's pub. Good beer good atmosphere. Good price drinks. This is what a pub is like.

Lovely back street pub serving good beers and cider people very friendly

An out of Central Weston-super-Mare pub, frequented by locals, with fast friendly service.

A must if u see to go in as a nice local pub !freindly pple and its used by all the locals

Great pub, friendly welcome, good glass of cider

Nice friendly locals pub will go back in next time in weston

Really nice friendly atmosphere, made to feel very welcome. Will pop in again when I am in the area.

Fabulous people we were down from Yorkshire .We were made to feel welcome by the locals and the barstaff where friendly and welcoming. They made our holiday thank you Phyllis and Cubby Carter 😘

My favourite pub in Weston. Proper pub. 10 stars. Absolutely love the place.

Nice place, friendly people and great staff. Well worth a visit

Oldeworlde pub, plenty of character,lager ok

Cracking little pub. Always visited after finding this gem 6 years ago. Proper back street boozer with friendly people.

The bar staff clearly stated that the locals take priority. I will never spend a penny in this pub as long as I live.

Great crowd fantastic staff and owners very welcoming place

Always feel welcome when I walk through the doors. Lovely staff and great beer. Couldn't ask for more 🍻🍻

Proper Pub Great people Well managed! 😁👍

Great cider and very friendly staff

I went into this pub around 12 months ago and found it very welcoming with good ale. So thought I’d go back today. When I went up to the the bar he said only regulars allowed to drink inside and that I would have to drink outside. I left disgusted. This is not the way to run a pub and treat customers.

I count the Criterion as one of my locals, even if I do live in Sussex. This really is a great 'locals' pub with a very eclectic clientele, great real ales and a fab gin selection. Big thanks for a good night last Friday and to Aleisha for ensuring we didn't go dry!!

Best pub in Weston . Great freinds . Great community . Sunday pint for 1 or 2 tommorow for a few ales I think

Excellent, very friendly and a lovely, authentic English pub

Welcoming traditional seaside pub well worth a visit...

Great section of tap beers & largers wonderful staff great atmosphere especially at these difficult times

Great real ale Great staff .Good jukebox and friendly atmosphere

Lovely dog, great beer, happy days 🍻

If your looking for a local environment this is it, nicely tucked away the old end of Weston super Mud, in the back streets dog friendly one room two levels, beer kept very well,we are not in Weston very often now but will return to this Bar any time we are. Psst keep this one to your self!

Brilliant made us feel really welcome

This is a proper pub it's a shame that there's not many of them left

Great little hole in the wall pub with a bigger than average selection of real ales.

Our local where the boys are always welcome

One of the best pubs I've ever been to, cracking array of beers, friendly atmosphere and great spot.

Very friendly and welcoming, the pub is newly decorated outside with 2 pieces of art done by 2 local artists. A nice selection of ales that change and a huge selection of spirits are available, and everything in between. The pub is nice and clean and it allows dogs!

A great traditional pub without the usual idiots.

Great old style pub, 5 Real Ales, Ciders, interesting lagers & over 30 gins. Friendly staff & welcoming locals. -

Superb pub.. old school. Felt like home . Great staff and welcomed like a friend

Lovely little pub with bar skittles. Even found myself a coach for the bar skittles, he coached to an overall victory. Cheers Dave

Nice selection of beers. Friendly environment.

Good pub. Was on holiday, first time I had been there. Staff very friendly. The regulars made you feel welcome.

I would give it 6 stars a real locals pub as a pub should be

Lovely friendly pub great cider