The Criterion Hotel Weston

20/09/2026

🎶✨ WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRITERION HOTEL WESTON! ✨🎶
Another great weekend is lined up at the Cri with raffles, live music and plenty of local talent! 🎸

🍖 FRIDAY – MEAT RAFFLES
Kick off your weekend with the Friday Night Meat Raffles! Grab your tickets at the bar and be ready for the draw from 7PM.
You gotta be in it to win it! 🎟️

🔥🎸 SATURDAY – EFFECTED | 8PM–11PM
Get ready to turn it up as Local Kurri Band EFFECTED hit the stage! Expect a big night of live music, great songs you all know and love plus plenty of energy. Gather your mates and come support live music at your local! 🤘🎶

🎤🎸 SUNDAY – Marli Grainger Music | FROM 7PM
Finish the weekend on a beautiful note with the talented Marli Grainger, bringing her acoustic vibes to the Cri for the first time from 7PM. The perfect way to wind down your Sunday.

📍 The Criterion Hotel Weston
SUPPORT & LOVE YOUR LOCAL — USE THEM OR LOSE THEM! 🎶
Music Gig Guide - Newcastle & Surrounds Mutsio Promotions

20/09/2026

Tonight Mitch Perry Classic accoustic rock, Live in the main bar from 7.30pm 🤘

19/09/2026

🔥 Chef Sujan’s Special 🔥

🌮 Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos – $18

Tender slow-braised pulled pork, cooked until it falls apart, piled high over crunchy corn chips and smothered in melted cheese. Finished with creamy guacamole 🥑, fresh salsa and a generous dollop of sour cream.

Rich, cheesy, crunchy and absolutely loaded. 😋

Come grab one at The Criterion Hotel, Weston.

🍻 I’d rather be at the Cri!

19/09/2026

Tonight Shoot The Messenger coming at ya live from the b**r garden 8pm - 11pm

13/09/2026

🎶🔥 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND 🔥🎶
Another cracking weekend is lined up at The Cri — raffles, rock ’n’ roll and acoustic Sunday vibes! 🍻🎸

🍖 FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER | MEAT RAFFLES
Start the weekend with a cold one and your chance to take home some great meat prizes! Tickets available at the bar with the raffles drawn from 7PM in the Main Bar.
🎟️ You’ve gotta be in it to win it!

🤘🔥 SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
Shoot The Messenger + Oldblokes Rock | 8PM–11PM
Saturday night is going to ROCK! 🎸
Shoot The Messenger hit the stage, supported by Old Blokes Rock, for three massive hours of Alt Rock, Modern Rock, Classic Rock & more!
Turn it up, bring your mates and support local live music! 🤘⚡

🎸✨ SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER | Mitch Perry | FROM 7:30PM
After Saturday’s big night, Sunday is all about slowing things down.
Join us for Sunday Wind Down featuring Mitch Perry, bringing the classic acoustic vibes and the perfect soundtrack to finish your weekend.

📍 THE CRITERION HOTEL WESTON
🍻 Cold Drinks • Great Food • Live Music • Good Times • Love Your Local • Support Live Music 🎶
See you at The Cri! 🎶🍻🤘
Music Gig Guide - Newcastle & Surrounds Mutsio Promotions

13/09/2026

Today Sunday Sounds Open Mic in the b**r garden from 2pm 🙌

🎤🎶 SUNDAY SOUNDS OPEN MIC – TODAY! 🎶🎤
Come along to The Criterion Hotel Weston from 2pm–5pm for a massive afternoon of live music! 🤘

🔥 FULL LINE-UP featuring 4 amazingly talented young bands, plus fantastic duos & soloists, with UNLICENSED one of our featured bands! 🎸🥁

Come down, support our young and local musicians and enjoy an afternoon of great live music. 🎶

📣 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR NEXT MONTH’S SUNDAY SOUNDS OPEN MIC!
Get in early to secure your spot on the stage! 🎤🎸
Support local music — giving our up-and-coming musos a stage to shine! ✨

12/09/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 🍻

The Criterion Hotel Weston is looking for a friendly, reliable person to join our close-knit team.

We’re after someone with a great personality, a strong work ethic and who enjoys having a chat while looking after our locals.

✅ Must be available nights and weekends
✅ Current RSA is essential
✅ RCG is preferred — but if you don’t have it yet, you’ll need to be willing to obtain it upon employment
✅ Hospitality experience is a bonus, but a great attitude and personality go a long way

We offer flexibility, a supportive team environment and a workplace where you’ll get to know plenty of familiar faces.

If you’re reliable, friendly and think you’d be a good fit at the Cri, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message through Facebook, email your résumé to [email protected], or come in and have a chat with James at the Criterion Hotel.

🍻 Come join the team at the Cri!

11/09/2026

🌶️ CHEF SUJAN’S WEEKEND SPECIAL 🌶️

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Chilli Con Carne this weekend at the Cri!

Loaded with rich, slow-cooked flavour and served with:

🍚 Rice
🥄 Sour cream
🧀 Cheese
🍋 Fresh lime

Only $20

Available this weekend at The Criterion Hotel.

🍻 I’d rather be at the Cri.

11/09/2026

🍖🎟️ FRIDAY NIGHT MEAT RAFFLES AT THE CRI! 🎟️🍖

Kick off your weekend at The Criterion Hotel Weston with your chance to take home some fantastic meat prizes! 🙌

🎟️ Tickets available at the bar
⏰ Drawn at 7PM
🍻 Cold drinks • Great company • Good times

🔥 You’ve gotta be in it to win it! 🔥
See you at The Cri!🍻

09/09/2026

🤘🔥 This Saturday Night TNR BAND Are Back At THE CRI! 🔥🤘
Get ready for 100% UNAPOLOGETIC ROCK as TNR crank it up and take over the outdoor stage

📅 Saturday 12th September
⏰ 8PM – 11PM

Big riffs, classic pub rock and plenty of attitude — LIVE, LOUD & LOCAL! 🤘🎶

🔥 Rock never dies… and neither does a great night at The Cri! 🔥