First opened in 1865, the historic venue has been a favourite of those throughout both the local surrounds and greater Victoria for over a century and a half. We invite you to visit the Criterion Hotel in Sale. Where once is never enough.... The Criterion reopened in 2013, positioning itself as a market-leading gastro pub with a simple philosophy – supporting local growers and producers. We regard it as a personal challenge to help every guest that sets foot in “The Cri” enjoy themselves & create happy memories, as they indulge in bountiful, well executed food, premium beverages & quality service. The kitchen celebrates the abundance of quality produce so easily accessible in our food bowl, taking every opportunity to offer up a taste Gippsland on a plate. All the meat and seafood when possible are sourced from local butchers and fishermen, vegetables fresh from the fertile soils of surrounding farms and eggs from free range chickens of Maroubra Farm. The Criterion Hotel changed hands in 2019, the new owners have previously ran the hugely popular Flinders Hotel and, more recently, Flying Duck Hotel in Prahran. Chad & Rex relocated to Gippsland, spying an opportunity to take the Criterion Hotel to the next level in a region that is just beginning to bloom.

Overview of Criterion Hotel Sale

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

110

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Details

Decorations

Disabled Access

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence

Bar

In-house Catering

Reviews for Criterion Hotel Sale
(6)

Marina Oliphant

Wedding: February

January 2024

Extremely impressed, staff very lovely

Extremely impressed with this beautiful pub. Incredible value for a family of four. All staff were lovely and helpful, both on the phone and in person. We had a delicious family meal at the restaurant. Stylish, spotlessly clean room with very comfortable beds. A perfect, hassle-free way to break our trip to coastal NSW. Thank you Tina, Katie and team.

Pauline Bailey

Wedding: July

January 2024

Delicious food, friendly service, great location !

Had a beautiful meal at the Cri before heading out for an event. Food was delicious, service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. A stylish and elegant pub in a great location in the heart of Sale!

Ryan Clancy

Wedding: December

January 2024

Fantastic meals, service was great, recommend !

We had a table of 15, everyone had fantastic meals, the service was great and the beer was cold. Would highly recommend for a family outing, business meeting or anniversary any day of the year.

Dave

Wedding: November

January 2024

Happy to return again, great stay !

This renovated hotel is a gem. It was a great experience from the moment we checked in to the room to when we checked out effortlessly. The check in staff were pleasant and helpful. They took time to explain everything and make sure we were ok. The meals staff downstairs were great too. Attentive and polite. And the meals were fantastic. The room itself was full of charm, with modern touches. Clean and well presented. Happy to return again. This was a great overnight stay!

Anna Henderson

Wedding: January

January 2024

Lovely staff, great decor

Lovely staff who treated us as if we were the most important guests in the place. Newly refurbished comfortable rooms - great decor. Upmarket pub accommodation done just right. The cocktails downstairs were delicious too!

Kratumay Pandya

Wedding: December

January 2024

Best hosts I have come across !

Rex, one of the owners of the hotel is the highlight of our stay. He was humble and ever so pleasing, never flinched with our requests and offered an amazing experience. I have been travelling the globe for over 25+ years and he is the best hosts I have come across! The housekeeping however let it down for us, I'm sure they will pick their game up, however it could have been done better! Onwards and upwards they say!