The Criterion
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Bar
Digital Payments
Dinner
Dog Friendly
Drinks
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Gluten free options
Lunch
Mastercard
Mid-range
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Pub
Restaurants
Scottish
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Television
Vegan options
Vegetarian friendly
Visa
Wine and Beer
Restaurant
About
The Criterion, a historic family‑run Scottish pub founded in 1874, still welcomes guests in the heart of St Andrews with a warm, genuine hospitality. Open daily from 10 AM until 11:45 PM, the pub boasts an impressive selection of locally sourced food and drinks, including over 160 whiskies, 80+ Scottish gins, and its famed CRI pies. With a cozy interior and an outdoor seating area perfect for people‑watching, visitors can enjoy hearty pub classics and rare cask ales in a relaxed, dog‑friendly setting. Although reservations are not accepted, the venue’s friendly atmosphere and wide range of regional ales make it an essential stop for travelers and locals alike.
At a glance
- Verified listing
- Typical visit: about 1 hour