Crookwell Hotel Motel: Menu, Prices, Reviews & Bottle Shop

Planning a stop in Crookwell and wondering where to find a pub with meals, accommodation, and a bottle shop under one roof? The Crookwell Hotel Motel – also referred to as the Criterion Hotel Crookwell – operates a bistro that serves lunch seven days a week, offers ensuited rooms, and has a Bottlemart attached. This guide pulls together official menu prices, verified contact details, bistro hours, and guest reviews so you can decide if this Goulburn Street venue suits your trip.

Last checked: 2026-06-27

Location: Heart of Crookwell, NSW · Room type: Ensuited rooms · Bistro hours: 7 days a week for lunch · Bottle shop: Attached onsite · Entertainment: Regular live entertainment · Online presence: VisitNSW, Facebook

Crookwell Hotel Restaurant Menu & Bistro

The bistro at the Criterion Hotel Crookwell is the main dining outlet for the venue. The official website displays a full menu with breakfast, lunch specials, and dinner items, along with a separate coffee bar. We’ve compiled the verified prices from the site below.

What is on the menu?

Breakfast is served from the coffee bar Monday to Sunday mornings (closing at 2pm). Two cooked options are listed on the official website: Classic Big Brekkie (A$22) and Vege Big Brekkie (A$20). Lunch specials from the official site include Beef Nachos (A$15) and Lamb Chops Mash & Veg (A$17). A Sunday roast – pork or lamb with sticky date dessert – is offered at A$24. Milkshakes (small A$5, large A$7) and thickshakes (small A$6, large A$8.50) are available, and hot coffee is priced at A$4.70 (cup), A$5.30 (mug), or A$6 (large).

“Open 7 days a week, lunch – 11:30am–2pm dinner – 5:30pm–8:30pm dine in, takeaway, order online, on your phone or in the pub!”

— Criterion Hotel Crookwell website

Bistro hours and atmosphere

Dinner service runs nightly from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, and the bistro is described by VisitNSW as serving “pub fare” with nightly specials. TripAdvisor lists the cuisine as bar, pub, and Australian, and notes gluten-free options and wheelchair accessibility. User reviews mention a family-friendly atmosphere and generous portions.

Crookwell Hotel Motel Prices & Phone Number

Accommodation pricing is not publicly listed on either the VisitNSW listing or the hotel’s website. However, the room inventory is known, and contact details are available for booking inquiries.

Room rates and accommodation prices

VisitCanberra reports that the property has ten rooms total: eight with shared bathroom facilities and two ensuite rooms, one of which is a family room. The hotel’s own site says rooms range from twin single rooms to queen rooms and family rooms. No daily or nightly rates appear in any official source. The best way to get a price is to call or message the venue directly.

Phone number and contact details

The official website gives the phone number as (02) 4832 2735 (or +61 2 4832 2735). The same number appears on the hotel’s Facebook page, which also lists an email address: criterionhotelcrookwell@gmail.com. The Facebook page says guests can message or call to book a table or room.

“Accommodation is available at the hotel, ranging from twin single rooms to queen rooms & family rooms.”

— Criterion Hotel Crookwell website

Crookwell Hotel Motel Reviews

Guest feedback is split across multiple platforms, providing a mixed but generally positive picture. We’ve aggregated the key ratings and recurring comments.

Guest ratings and feedback

On TripAdvisor, the Criterion Hotel Crookwell restaurant earns a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 56 reviews, placing it in the “very good” range. The hotel’s Facebook page reports a 96% recommendation rate based on 41 reviews. Common praise centres on the food quality and value, with several reviewers calling the meals “reasonably priced” and the service “attentive.”

Common praises and complaints

Multiple TripAdvisor reviewers mention the Tuesday night A$15 schnitzel special and the Monday night version as highlights. The Thursday pasta night and Sunday roast are also frequently referenced. Positive reviewers describe the atmosphere as “family-friendly” and note the open fire in the bar. A smaller number of reviewers complain about vegetables being “reheated or microwaved,” though this criticism appears in only a handful of posts. Overall, the sentiment skews positive, particularly for value and service.

Bottlemart at the Crookwell Hotel

The hotel’s attached bottle shop is a practical convenience for guests and locals. Here’s what we know about it.

Hours and product selection

Neither the official website nor tourism listings publish the Bottlemart’s hours or product range. The Crookwell Hotel Motel’s Facebook page confirms that a “Bottle Shop [is] also attached,” and TripAdvisor reviews for the nearby Crookwell Bistro (101 Goulburn St) note that “there was no corkage from the bottle shop next door” – suggesting the shop is close enough for diners to bring their own wine without penalty. For specific hours, we recommend calling the hotel’s main number.

Location and getting there

The Crookwell Hotel Motel is situated on Goulburn Street, the main thoroughfare of Crookwell, a town in the NSW Southern Tablelands. The address – 72 Goulburn St – places it within walking distance of most retail outlets and attractions, according to The Fold. Visitors arriving by car will find on‑street parking and a public car park nearby. The closest major centre is Goulburn, about 30 minutes north via the Lachlan Valley Way.

Alternatives in Crookwell

If the Crookwell Hotel Motel doesn’t suit your plans, the Crookwell Bistro at 101 Goulburn St offers a similar bar-and-pub menu (rating 3.9/5 from 27 TripAdvisor reviews) with a separate phone line (+61 2 4832 1016). It also serves Australian cuisine and is described as family‑friendly with large portions and competitive prices. Unlike the hotel, it does not provide on‑site accommodation.

Sources cited

• Criterion Hotel Crookwell – official website
• VisitNSW – Crookwell Hotel Motel listing
• VisitCanberra – Criterion Hotel Crookwell listing
• TripAdvisor – Criterion Hotel Crookwell
• Facebook – Criterion Hotel Crookwell
• Facebook – The Crookwell Hotel
• The Fold – Crookwell Hotel Motel guide
• TripAdvisor – Crookwell Bistro