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Criterion Hotel Rochester Vic

Locality: Rochester, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5484 3145

Address: 49-51 Mackay St 3561 Rochester, VIC, Australia

Website: publocation.com.au/pubs/vic/rochester/criterion-hotel-rochester

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25.01.2022 Thursday night marks Parma night here at the Cri. In addition, something a bit different. To is also thanksgiving day in the USA. All specials are American style with authentic sauces brought back from my last trip over. Come on down and try something different. Book now. 54843145 or message us through Facebook.

25.01.2022 Nice day for a few locals to gather in the beer garden. Plenty to eat. Now just for the drinks. Plenty of happy customers here.

24.01.2022 Supporting our year 12’s. Congratulations to all our local school leavers. We wish you all the best for the future from the Cri Crew.

24.01.2022 Who’s up for the Irish parma? Topped with bacon, mashed potatoes and peas. Yum. Tonight parma of the night.

24.01.2022 Confirmed. Christmas Eve entertainment locked in for the Cri. Daniel Barrett appearing live from 7pm. Book now for dinner and to listen to the awesome sounds of Daniel and his guitar. Special appearance too from Santa before he takes off on his yearly journey. ... Call us on 54843145 or message us. The Cri crew

24.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS As of this week The Cri will be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11:30am!! Lunch 12-2pm and dinner 5:30-7:30pm will be available to dine in or take away - bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment inbox our page or call 54843145 - if the pubs not open leave a message and we will call you back Cheers and thanks everyone for your continued support during these challenging times - The Cri Crew

23.01.2022 Extension to the beer garden complete. Huge thanks to Stuart Mann and his guys for getting it all together in time for Christmas Eve when weather permitting Daniel Barrett will be christening it with his unbelievable acoustic tunes. Book your table now for dinner and a great night here at the Cri.

23.01.2022 We here at the Criterion are looking for a kitchenhand for a few nights a week. Experience preferred but not essential. Please contact us for any further information or to apply. Rates of pay will be as per award on a casual level.

23.01.2022 Take Away Menu available 5:30-7:30pm Saturday - inbox our page (preferred) or call 0472 554 601 to place your order - Cheers from The Cri Crew Take Away Menu available 5:30-7:30pm Saturday - inbox our page (preferred) or call 0472 554 601 to place your order - Cheers from The Cri Crew

22.01.2022 It has arrived. A great tasting craft beer from Echuca. Come down and sample a pot and be back for more than one. 100% Australian ingredients. Very moreish. Open from 2 pm today. Dinner 6-8.

22.01.2022 Thursday Night Parma Night!!! Either inbox our page or call 0472554601 between 9am & 5pm Thursday to place your order .. Choose from - Traditional Meatlovers ... BBQ Meatlovers Aussie HSP Mexican & this week we have added Garlic Prawn Parma & the Texan BBQ bacon Parma with onion rings to our menu!! Yummm All $20 with your choice of chips and salad or chips and veg ... Get your orders in early as we are staggering pick up times to avoid the wait some of you had last week Cheers from The Cri Crew -see you tomorrow See more

22.01.2022 It was encouraging to help some customers yesterday, as we were one of very few to open. Our next opening will be Wednesday 15th, at 3pm to 5pm

21.01.2022 Bottle Shop is open til 7pm

21.01.2022 Thursday Night = Parma Night inbox our page (preferred) or call 0472 554 601 to place your order. Parmas available from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Cheers - The Cri Crew Thursday Night = Parma Night inbox our page (preferred) or call 0472 554 601 to place your order. Parmas available from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Cheers - The Cri Crew

21.01.2022 The Cri Crew want to thank our awesome customers for their support & patience for our first take away Parma night We are enjoying a nice cold drink after cooking 90 Parmas!! We want to apologise for how long some of you waited, its trial and error for us & we know we have to stagger pick up times more in future! Cheers for now tho but watch this space for a limited take away menu available Saturday nights starting this weekend .. will post the menu tomorrow

21.01.2022 The original Parma’s are back at the Cri. Fresh crumbled breast fillets. Cooked to perfection. Yum. We are still doing take away meals from 6-8. See you tomorrow for a juicy Parma.

21.01.2022 $12 Cri Classic Hamburger Available for dine in or take away 12-2pm today!! Bar open 12-4pm.. BottleShop 12-7:30pm

20.01.2022 It’s Sunday again. Nothing says Sunday more than a nice roast lunch. Today you can choose from roast pork or roast chicken. Served with roast veggies and gravy. Limited menu to choose from if roast is not your thing, but who doesn’t love a good roast right? Call or message us to book. New menu coming soon. Anyone for a sneak peek?

19.01.2022 I thought I better get in early with this weeks bottle shop opening hours, just in case......... Wed. 22nd 1pm to 3pm Friday 24th 4pm to 6pm Sat 25th 1pm to 3pm Plus, some specials on single stubbies and cans on both premix and beer, we seem to have plenty of them.....so:... Premix $5ea or 2 for $8 Beer $3ea or 2 for $5 See more

19.01.2022 No change in hours this week. Bistro open Wednesday though Saturday for dinner. Lunch available Thursday through Sunday. First Sunday lunch in a while. Come and enjoy Sunday roast day. 2 roast to choose from. Next week with Tuesday being cup day, we will be open for lunch on cup day. Sweeps will be on sale for a $2 and $5 option. Unfortunately the tab will be not operational but the races will be on the screen. Come and enjoy the races, lunch and all the atmosphere at the cr...i. Book now to avoid disappointment. Cheers. The Cri Crew.

19.01.2022 How quick has cup day snuck up on us all? Tomorrow we will be open from 11am. Lunch from 12. Sadly we will not have the TAB open, however the races will be on tv. Cup sweeps still on sale. Come down to the Cri and enjoy all the atmosphere of cup day with friends and friends you have not met yet. Cheers. The Cri Crew.

18.01.2022 Well it’s Friday. End of another week. And that can only mean 1 things. Time for another happy hour. Come and join us at the Cri from 5:30 for $4 pots. Please keep in mind the covid restrictions with only 10 people allowed in the bar. 10 in the bistro. But the heaters will be on out the back in the beer garden where we can fit plenty.

18.01.2022 Once again with no changes to our covid restrictions this week the hours will be the same as last week. Any update from Dan and we will adjust accordingly. Bar Open This Week!! Sunday 10-6pm with Bathurst on the tv, snags and burgers on the bbq and plenty to see and do. Wednesday 2-8pm... Thursday & Friday 12-late Saturday 11am- late Dinner Available 6-8 pm dine in or take away Thursday, Friday & Saturday Lunch Available 12-2pm Saturday Call 54843145 or inbox our page to book a table!! Cheers The Cri Crew See more

18.01.2022 We’ve made it back to Thursday again. Which can only mean it’s parma night tonight. Come down and choose from the many Parma’s on offer. Perhaps you might go for Mel’s creation of the week. What will it be this time??? Get it fast to reserve your table, not many seats left in the 2 rooms we can use. There is always outside in the beer garden though. Perhaps take away is you go. Contact us messenger or call the pub on 54843145 to place your order.

17.01.2022 Ok all. News just in. Santa is taking time out of his schedule tomorrow to drop by the Cri. He may just have a little something for the kids. Come down and check out Daniel Barrett live in the beer garden. Meals from 6-8. Bookings filling fast for dinner. The Cri Crew.

15.01.2022 The Criterion Hotel Rochester is seeking bar staff to join our crew. Hours will be dependent on the needs of the business and easing of covid restrictions. Please note also that these are casual positions, not part time. Please forward your resume via email, contact us through messenger or call by and drop off your resume. Start is ASAP.

15.01.2022 This weeks parma of the week. Hand crumbed chicken breast topped with spinach and bacon in a cheesy cream sauce. Yum.

15.01.2022 Dont forget to get your Parma order in before 4pm today!! To place your order either inbox our page or call 0472554601 Limited Parma menu available for now... -Traditional -Meatlovers... -BBQ Meatlovers -Mexican -Aussie -HSP ONLY $20!! Add a beer $22 or a piccolo $24 or a pre-mix $26 CHEERS FROM THE CRI CREW SEE YOU TONIGHT

14.01.2022 Hey all we are really quiet tonight.. we will be closing the kitchen at 7pm. Sorry for any inconvenience Cheers from The Cri Crew

14.01.2022 Dont forget!! We are open Friday Lunch 12 - 2 (limited seats available so please book 0472554601) lunch menu dine in or take away plus our special this week $12 burgers ... bar open 12-4pm.. bottleshop 12-7:30pm Cheers The Cri Crew

13.01.2022 Great news folks. We are preempting a move from Dan tomorrow, or perhaps we are jumping the gun there! The decision has been made to open the bistro for more hours starting next week. New kitchen opening hours will be Wednesday through Saturday dinners from 6-8 dine in and from 5:30 for take away meals. ... We will also be open for lunch Thursday though Saturday 12-2. These hours will still take place even if we do not get some great news tomorrow, please call us on 54843145 or send us a message through here to book a table and avoid disappointment. From all of the Cri Crew, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to those who have continued to support us through this extremely difficult time. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

11.01.2022 Bathurst Sunday. All ready to watch the big race? Come down and check out the tribute car to the 1976 Team Brock 3rd place L34 Torana. See you all soon.

11.01.2022 Parma Night available from 5:30 -7:30pm dine in or take away call 54843145 to place your order or book a table

11.01.2022 So as all rev heads know, this weekend is the pinnacle of motor racing. Bathurst. Come down to the Cri and meet Bathurst winner Phil Brock, brother of the king of the mountain Peter. Cars will be on display to drool over. Snags on the bbq at $2 and burgers for $3. Race on the screens throughout the pub and beer garden. See you all there. Pub open at 10.

11.01.2022 Friday is upon us again. End of another week safely navigated for most. Another week of covid restrictions and perhaps a little hope of some news from Dan on Sunday. Stay tuned for further updates regarding meal services and opening hours. Don’t forget happy hour from 5:30 tonight where you can enjoy $4 pots. Sunday is loooing like a clear day, perhaps a little cool but a great day to come down and enjoy Bathurst on the tv, snags and hamburgers on the bbq. Not to mention so... cars to check out. Special opening time of 10am Sunday to get us all ready for a great days racing. Cheers. The Cri Crew.

11.01.2022 We have to close down for a short while. Without going into details, to abide by the current Govt requirements we are unable to open the pub. Well obviously let you know what the score is as soon as we know it, were still awaiting information. Thanks for your patience.

10.01.2022 All set and ready to entertain. Come down and see Daniel Barrett live in the beer garden at the Cri.

10.01.2022 Weve basically run out of food, so unfortunately we cannot offer dinner this evening, sorry. The bar is still fairly well stocked, but is running a bit low. Were open until 6pm, so come and have a quiet ale and toast Chairman Dan. Were closed totally for at least a couple of weeks, until the dust settles, and our heads can maybe have a touch of positivity. Thanks for your patronage, sorry we cant do more in return.

10.01.2022 Thursday Night Take Away Parma Night Choose from all the usual suspects or a Deluxe - inbox our page or call 0472554601 by 7:30 to place your order

09.01.2022 Another challenger for the bullring burger. Good luck Ryan Godden. Hope you go better than the 2 at lunch. Record time for a cleared plate is 11 minutes. Melissa Bannon May have loaded a bit more on this one! If he finishes, she’s buying Ryan a drink.

09.01.2022 ANYONE OUT THERE MISSING PARMA NIGHT?? Take Away Parmas will be available from The Cri on Thursday nights... starting this Thursday 7th May!! To place your order call 0472554601 no later than 4PM THURSDAY.. Limited Parma menu available for now...... -Traditional -Meatlovers -BBQ Meatlovers -Mexican -Aussie -HSP ONLY $20!! Add a beer $22 or a piccolo $24 or a pre-mix $26 CHEERS FROM THE CRI CREW WE MISS YOU!!!

08.01.2022 Almost 4:30 on grand final Friday. Just one hour to go to get down to the Cri for happy hour. $4 pots from 5:30. Anyone looking for somewhere to watch tomorrow nights big game get in quick. We are almost fully booked out. Cheers. The Cri Crew.

08.01.2022 Thursday Night = Parma Night Choose from - Traditional, Meatlovers, BBQ Meatlovers, Aussie, HSP, Texan BBQ, Garlic Prawn or Sweet Chilli Prawn Inbox our page or call 0472554601 by 7:30pm to place your order Cheers The Cri Crew

07.01.2022 Thursday marks another parma night here at the Cri. Come down and try to polish off tonight’s special parma. The Outback Parma. House crumbled chicken, Napoli sauce, grilled mushrooms, fresh tomato, bacon, egg and onion rings smothered in cheese. Grab one with a pot and enjoy.

07.01.2022 Apologise for any confusion regarding bookings tonight, we are taking bookings for dine in. Takeaway also available. Hope to see you there cheers the cri crew..

06.01.2022 This week at the Cri we will be doing our usual Thursday night parma night, take away only. Friday night will be a combination of take away and sit down meals in our bistro limited to 20 people for dine in, so get in quick to book your table with a maximum of 6 per table. Please phone 0472554601. Due to staff availability Saturday will be bottle shop only. Take away booking is still available via Facebook or the above phone number. Thanks the Cri crew.

06.01.2022 A bit less time between drinks this week, the bottle shop will be open on Friday 17th between 4pm and 6pm, and Saturday 18th between 12noon and 2pm.

06.01.2022 End of another work week, albeit a short one for some. Friday means happy hour here at the Cri from 5:30. $4 pots with hopefully something new added to the mix. Stay tuned for more details.

05.01.2022 Anybody missing Parma Night on Thursdays??!!! Weve got ya covered as of tomorrow night from 5:30 til 7:30.. same as last lockdown, inbox our page (preferred) or call 0472554601 from 10am to place your order. All your favourite parmas are available with chips or mash and salad or veg for $22!! Take away meals are also available on Saturday 5:30-7:30pm, order as above from 10am on Saturday. New Bottleshop hours are - Thursday 3 - 8pm Friday 3 - 7pm... Saturday 1-8pm Sunday 4-6pm Cheers from The Cri Crew - look forward to seeing you all See more

05.01.2022 Hi, The Cri will reopen tomorrow afternoon. NOONE has the virus, but we had to wait for a test result before we could open. I dont think anyone would be happy if we didnt. See you then!

05.01.2022 A message for our Punters Club members - we are back betting as of next week!! Team 12 - Eelsy, Jan, Graham Willis & Steve Bubb are picking up where we left off 14 weeks ago Cheers The Cri Crew

05.01.2022 Well, here we go again! Locked down. As a short term gesture to our weary customers, were opening the bar and bottleshop each day from 12noon, with the Bistro opening each evening until our closure on Wednesday night the 5th. Were still unsure what happens after that, sorry. Well let you know as soon as we do.

05.01.2022 Hey everyone we are quiet tonight, kitchen will be closing at 7pm. Sorry for any inconvenience- cheers from The Cri Crew

05.01.2022 The amount of change with the virus regulations has slowed, which gives us a chance to be more consistent with opening the bottle shop at least. So, from this Thursday 30th we will be open it at the following times: Thur 4-6pm Fri 4-6pm Sat 1-3pm and 4-6pm... Sun 4-6pm See you then See more

05.01.2022 Well it’s just a few days now until the jolly man in the red suit does his yearly trip. We have an update on our hours from the next couple of weeks. Bistro will be closed Christmas Day through to the 29th of December. Reopen on the 30th for dinner, New Year’s Eve we will be open for lunch and dinner. The bottle shop will be open Christmas Day from 11am until 3pm for any last minute needs. Boxing Day and Sunday the 27th from 12pm then closed Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th. Th...e bar will also be open the same hours on Boxing Day and the 27th. The hotel will be closed on New Year’s Day. Don’t forget Christmas Eve we have Daniel Barrett live with his raw and acoustic music from 6:30pm in the beer garden. Come down and enjoy some live entertainment and check out the redeveloped beer garden. Sample some food and a few quiet drinks. On behalf of all the staff here, Phil and Cher I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Thank you to all who have continued to support the Criterion Hotel throughout this very tough year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021.

04.01.2022 Its happening at The Cri!! The bar will be open as of tomorrow Opening hours are - Wed,Thurs & Fri 12-4pm Saturday 12-8pm Jans Swindle & Jans Quaddie up for grabs ... Take away Parma Night Thursday 5:30-7:30pm Dine In and Take Away Lunch on Friday 12-2pm Dine In (6-8pm) and Take Away (5:30-7:30pm) Dinner on Saturday Due to ongoing restrictions, we are limited to the amount of patrons we can have in at any one time, that means first in best dressed to the bar and we recommend booking a table for dine in meals to avoid disappointment.. Thank you to our awesome patrons for your continued support throughout these crappy COVID 19 times - The Cri Crew

04.01.2022 Thursday Night = Parma Night Choose from - Greek Lamb, Traditional, Meatlovers, BBQ Meatlovers, Aussie, HSP, Texan BBQ, Garlic Prawn or Sweet Chilli Prawn Inbox our page or call 0472554601 by 7:30pm to place your order Cheers The Cri Crew

04.01.2022 A slight change in hours here at the Cri this week. We will be closed on Sunday, except for the bottle shop which will be open from 3pm until 6. Meals available Wednesday through Saturday for dinners and Thursday through Saturday for lunch. At this time I would also like to advise we will be closed Christmas Day, bottle shop will be open from 11am until 3 though. Cheers. ... The Cri crew.

03.01.2022 Its Parma Night Again inbox our page or call 0472554601 by 6pm to place your order Choose from Traditional, Meatlovers, BBQ Meatlovers, Aussie, Garlic Prawn, Sweet Chilli Prawn, HSP, Mexican or Texan BBQ ... all with chips & salad or veg See you tonight Cheers

02.01.2022 Forget to buy someone a Christmas present? Not enough room in the fridge to keep your drinks cold and need some ice? Need to top up on drinks? Never fear. The Cri is here to help. Bottleshop open from 11am until 3 today. Drop past and get what you need without leaving your car.

02.01.2022 Thursday Night Take Away Parma Night Choose from - The Pizza Parma, Greek Lamb, Traditional, Meatlovers, BBQ Meatlovers, Aussie, HSP, Texan BBQ, Garlic Prawn or Sweet Chilli Prawn Inbox our page or call 0472554601 by 7:30pm to place your order Cheers The Cri Crew

02.01.2022 WHO IS MISSING PARMA NIGHT??? Watch this space ... Take Away Parmas from The Cri will be available Thursday nights

01.01.2022 It’s not too far now until the end of a tough 2020. To see out the year we are looking to hire the services of a local dj for New Year’s Eve. If anyone is, or knows a dj, please forward on our contact details. Message is through Facebook or call us on 54843145. Cheers.

01.01.2022 Dine In or Take Away Menu

01.01.2022 Did someone say Sunday roast?? Come to the Cri for fresh cooked roast roast lamb or pork. Comes with roasted vegetables, gravy and greens. $15 for pork. $17 for lamb. Open for meals until 2:30.

01.01.2022 Its Parma Night Again inbox our page or call 0472554601 by 7:30pm to place your order Choose from Traditional, Meatlovers, BBQ Meatlovers, Aussie, Garlic Prawn, Sweet Chilli Prawn, HSP, Mexican or Texan BBQ ... all with chips & salad or veg See you tonight Cheers