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Criterion, South Shields

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Operator: Ladbrokes
2a Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HZ (View on Google Map)
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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. 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
27/06/2024
Last surveyed
16/03/2024
Pub ID
SUN/6791
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
No Service
Tuesday
Closed
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 3:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 3:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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10% discount off real ale on production of CAMRA card
Transport
Close to metro
South Shields
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