CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us

Criterion, South Shields

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Cask Ale not available
Closes in 3 minutes
Operator: Ladbrokes
2a Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HZ (View on Google Map)
(0191) 455 0808
No website available
Facebook

Known locally as the Cri, The Criterion is an historic pub dating from the 1800's and which closed in 2012 and turned into a bookmakers. The first floor of the building has been completely refurbished to reflect how it looked in the past and turned into a medium size bar. There are three handpulls, one for a changing beers although not used much. . There is an impressive back bar with large mirrors, two real fires and comfortable seating with some sofas. Note the clock above the exit door from the bar. Outside you can still see the old Teltey's pub signs.

Access is via the entrance on Ocean Road and up a staircase. No disabled access. Pub is very close to the public transport interchange.(2 minutes)

Historic Interest

The pub is included in the South Tyneside Council local listing of significant heritage assets. Full information is available from https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/18506/Local-List-A-to-Z

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Tyneside MBC
Last updated
Last surveyed
11/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6791
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
TasteMatch

Unlock TasteMatch and all of CAMRA’s online tools from just 99p/month with our Explorer Pass, or join as a member to get the best of pubs, beer and breweries plus discounts at the bar.

Current beers

There are no beers listed. Add a beer or submit a beer score.

Source: Local

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to metro
South Shields

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

Ship & Royal 2023. (Pub, Key). Published on 11-06-2024
Closed • Opens Sat at 11:00am
Ship & Royal
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns) Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

madleys . (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-11-2023
Open
Scotia
Whalgon Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Arbeia Bar. (External, Key). Published on 12-04-2022
Open
Arbeia Bar
Not known Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Riddicks Sports Bar. (External, Key). Published on 11-03-2025
Closed • Opens Sat at 10:00am
Riddicks Sports Bar
Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Life of Riley. (Pub, External). Published on 14-12-2022
Open
Life of Riley
Independent Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

The Lounge. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-06-2024
Open
Lounge
John Pringle Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Hogarths. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-07-2016
Open • Closes in 3 minutes
Hogarths
Amber Taverns Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Brigham & Cowan. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-02-2025
Closed • Opens Sat at 11:00am
Brigham & Cowan Employees Welfare Club
Brigham & Cowan Employees Welfare Club Club, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Annie Mc Carthy's. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 30-11-2023
Open
Annie McCarthy's
Not known Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

The Mile External Works . (External, Key). Published on 16-03-2025
Closed • Opens Sat at 10:00am
Mile
Brigham Properties Pub, in South Shields

Cask Ale not available

Recently Viewed

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 04-01-2017
Closed • Opens Sat at 12:00pm
Hop & Vine
Independent Pub, in Ruislip
4 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 05-04-2014
Closed • Opens Sat at 12:00pm
King's Head
Pub, in Udimore
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
  • Historic Interior
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-05-2021
Bier Halle
Pub, in Glasgow

Cask Ale not available

Published on 03-09-2013
Open
R&Bs
Pub, in Inverness

Cask Ale not available

Feathers at Aylsham. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-05-2024
Closed • Opens Sat at 12:00pm
Feathers
Aylsham Feathers Pub, in Aylsham
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Front View. (Key). Published on 12-06-2024
Open
Royal Oak
Pub, in Bacup

Cask Ale not available

Published on 10-06-2017
Open • Closes in 3 minutes
Alexandra
Pub, in Darwen

Cask Ale not available

McNeill's in 2016. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-11-2016
Open
McNeill's
Pub, in Stornoway

Cask Ale not available

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-11-2025
Open • Closes in 3 minutes
Five Lamps
Browns Pub, in Derby
4 Regular, 7 Changing Beers
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2026 (ce-9)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. More information

Non-Necessary (Analytics)

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.