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The Criterion 99 South St, St Andrews KY16 9QW

The Criterion

1073 Reviews
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Pub,Bar
  • Friday10 am–12 am
  • Saturday10 am–12 am
  • Sunday10 am–12 am
  • Monday11 am–3 pm
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday10 am–12 am
  • Thursday10 am–12 am
The Criterion 99 South St, St Andrews KY16 9QW

About the Business

The Criterion Bar - St andrews | Best Bar/ Pub for the Central, Fife & Tayside (Thistle Award). Family-run traditional Scottish Pub was established in 1874 in the heart of St Andrews.

Contacts

Website
http://www.criterionstandrews.co.uk/
Call Us
+441334474543
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99 South St, St Andrews KY16 9QW
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Hours

  • Friday10 am–12 am
  • Saturday10 am–12 am
  • Sunday10 am–12 am
  • Monday11 am–3 pm
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday10 am–12 am
  • Thursday10 am–12 am
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Features

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Delivery
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • Wi-Fi
  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Free water refills
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Cosy
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Casual
  • Outdoor seating
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sport
  • Outside food allowed

Recommended Reviews

Stan Hepburn
08.03.2024
The Criterion
We had a very lovely meal at the Criterion on Saturday December 9th. It was our first visit. They have an excellent selection of beers, lagers and spirits. It is clearly a very popular place for food and drink. We will certainly go there again, when we are next in St. Andrews.
Chris Rankin
07.03.2024
The Criterion
One of the stops on our tour today is St Andrews. We dropped off in town, and did a bit of window shopping, selecting The Criterion for lunch.We choose to sit inside, and got a choice booth at the front window.Frazier was out wait staff. He was GREAT!! Told all about the Cri-Pie they are famous for. He indicated they sell over a 100 a day!We opted for a 1/2 pint of Guinness for the misses and a pint of Scottish beer for me.The had the Cri-pie and Debra had a meat chibata.We snuck on a flight of whiskey also! “The Criterion”. It was nice to try a few (4) different types.The Cri-pie was awesome!! I had the steak and ale pie. It had steak, peas, and Yukon potatoes in a brown gravy, with a puff pastry across the top! We loved it.!!I would recommend this great place all day long! Wonderful service, the food was awesome, and a lovely atmosphere!!Ps.. you can dine inside or outside. Your call !Thanks Frazier!! You made our visit a success!!
Randomadventurer 13
07.03.2024
The Criterion
Fab pie! Tried the Mac and cheese and steak and ale. Both delish! Interesting history of the Criterion. The taste makes it easy to see why it's been around so long.
Lillian Martin
05.03.2024
The Criterion
The Mac n cheese one was good (very little flavor), but the only one being offered at 9pm. You have to pay upfront outside. The service was average. The price is high for how much food it actually is.
Karine Burns
02.03.2024
The Criterion
So on the launch of The Criterion's new menu, we had to give The Belly Buster a go. Bacon, haggis, hash browns & sausage topped with cheese on a breakfast roll. We managed to vlear our plates without a burst belly but had to go for a late morning nap when we got back to our caravan. We can highly recommend The Belly Buster but will revert back to a standard breakfast roll in future.
Eamon Duede
14.01.2024
The Criterion
Nice pub in St. Andrews. They have pies until late and a limited menu including fish and chips until early evening. Decent selection of beers including real ales (cask ales). Usually pretty busy which can be a good thing in a UK pub.
Lariyah Perrin
02.01.2024
The Criterion
First of all the staff is AMAZING! The manager is extremely kind and cares for customers like family. Food is hands down perfect and fish is as fresh as it just came from water. Huge props for a perfectly poured Guinness as I’m very picky about that. Can’t wait to be back to Scotland and will make sure to be there again ! Thank you Criterion!
Leigh Reke
22.12.2023
The Criterion
A very sweet, traditional, family owned pub! Serves great food too!
Neil Hampson
19.12.2023
The Criterion
We only called in for a few beers. The bar staff were really good. The pub was very busy with people eating and drinking. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.
DARREN MIXON
17.12.2023
The Criterion
I went in for the Steak pie as I had it before with my previous partner and it is too die for, I was not let down again. It really is amazing . The bar staff made sure we had a table outside and the atmosphere was buzzing. It was really busy but they were so accommodating. First class and the lager washed down a great meal.

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99 South St, St Andrews KY16 9QW
The Criterion