
Eat · Drink · Stay
Escape to the rustic charm of the Criterion Hotel Finch Hatton
A proper country pub since 1908, in the heart of the Pioneer Valley. Home of the "Best Food in the Valley".
- Open
- Monday to Sunday, 10am until late
- Kitchen
- Lunch 11 to 2, dinner 5 to 8
- Find us
- 9 Mackay-Eungella Road
Est. 1908
A local favourite, an hour west of Mackay
Nestled in the heart of the Pioneer Valley, just an hour west of Mackay, the Criterion Hotel Finch Hatton is a local favourite for its classic pub fare and acclaimed "Best Food in the Valley".
Enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining areas, an outdoor kids' playground and onsite accommodation. Plus, we're just a two minute ride from the Finch Hatton MTB trail head.

Why locals and travellers stop in
Good food, cold drinks and a bed for the night
Best food in the valley
Homemade pies, quality steaks, pizzas, pastas and fresh salads, served lunch and dinner seven days.
Beer garden and playground
Indoor and outdoor dining, a shady garden bar and a kids' playground right next to the tables.
Stay the night
Single, double and twin share rooms for riders, travellers and workers, with off road parking.
Two minutes to the trails
The Finch Hatton MTB trail head is a short two minute ride from our front door.
Eat
Pub classics, done properly
Homemade pies, quality steaks, pizzas, pastas and fresh salads. Dine in or take away, lunch and dinner seven days.



Stay
Your home in Finch Hatton
Our cosy rooms are the perfect retreat after a day exploring the Pioneer Valley or riding the Finch Hatton MTB trails.
- Ride and Stay packages
- Long stay rates for workers
- Off road parking
- Free Wi-Fi
What's on
Specials, raffles and live music
Photos of the Criterion Hotel
Hear what our guests say
Real good country hospitality
From our Google reviews
"Stayed and dined here for three nights just after Christmas and will 100% do it again. Adam and his team were exceptionally welcoming from the get go. Real good country hospitality. The food from the pub was delicious, every single time."
"The staff are extremely welcoming and make you feel at home straight away. The accommodation is comfortable, clean, and perfect after a long day on the job. The food is excellent, great pub meals and generous portions."
"Great atmosphere with friendly locals. We were waiting for our meals when a regional blackout knocked all power out. We got our meals by candlelight (cooked over gas) and they were sensational."
"Had chicken with seafood sauce, very nice. Hubby had fettuccine carbonara, also very nice. Meals good size, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere."
"Great food, excellent service. We had the seafood basket, pizza and bruschetta. Worth it, as we went back the next night also. Thank you!"
"Friendly staff, good food, neat outdoor area and on the day we were there, live music. Kid friendly with a playground next to the place."
Visit
Pull up a chair
9 Mackay-Eungella Road, Finch Hatton QLD 4756
- Bar
- From 10am daily
- Lunch (7 days)
- 11am to 2pm
- Dinner (7 days)
- 5pm to 8pm
- Takeaway alcohol
- 10am to close

Hungry, thirsty or need a bed for the night?
Give us a call to book a table or a room. We'd love to see you at the Criterion.




