The Criterion, Weston Super Mare

Having driven by the Criterion a few times and never having gone in, I finally popped in last Friday with a mate who was up from London and we weren't disappointed. First impressions were that the pub was fairly busy with what seemed to be a few regulars. We propped ourselves at the bar and I started with a pint of Codrington Codger whilst my friend had a pint of RCH IPA. Both pints were excellent and in 1st class condition. Nice, relaxed atmosphere and the chap serving behind the bar was very friendly and knowledgeable about the ales on offer. We ended up chatting with him for an hour or so in between him serving customers. All in all, a nice little pub and such a relief to finally find one locally that's actually worth drinking in - The Good Beer Guide surely beckons!

2 May 2010 17:21