The Criterion Hotel Sale
Come and stay at the Criterion and you will discover why once is never enough!
The Criterion Hotel in Sale is a must-see for food-and-wine-loving history buffs. Originally built in 1865 ‘The Cri,’ as this grand old lady is affectionately known, has been recognised by the Register of the National Estate as one of the largest intact nineteenth century hotels in Victoria.
Bolstered by the gold rushes in Gippsland’s mountains and ideally located on the main road to Melbourne, by the mid-nineteenth century Sale was recognised as the regional centre for Gippsland. It was in these heady times that the Criterion Hotel was developed, and soon became the place to be for a cool drink on the shady veranda, for travellers to rest their weary heads.
However, come 2006, The Criterion Hotel had closed and rapidly fallen into disrepair, with many concerned that this beautiful historic building would be demolished. Luckily, a local developer undertook a complete rebuild of the hotel, including the painstaking restoration of the heritage listed external façade and veranda.
The team at The Cri pride themselves on serving up the best of Gippsland – from the cool fresh Sailors Grave beer served in the bar, to a wine list featuring Blue Gables, Narkoojee, Lightfoot & Sons and Glenmaggie wines.
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