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The Criterion Hotel on Mackay-Eungella Road, Finch Hatton

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.

Aerial view of the Criterion Hotel with the Eungella ranges behind
Since1908

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.

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A twin room at the Criterion HotelA double room with air conditioningMountain bike parked at the pub

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

Everything on

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."
PPaul ConnorJanuary 2026 · Google
"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."
MMichio StratingDecember 2025 · Google
"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."
NNeville WorlandSeptember 2025 · Google
"Had chicken with seafood sauce, very nice. Hubby had fettuccine carbonara, also very nice. Meals good size, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere."
JJennifer FawcettJanuary 2026 · Google
"Great food, excellent service. We had the seafood basket, pizza and bruschetta. Worth it, as we went back the next night also. Thank you!"
AAster BloomfieldNovember 2025 · Google
"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."
CCorey HolmanJuly 2023 · Google

Visit

Pull up a chair

9 Mackay-Eungella Road, Finch Hatton QLD 4756

(07) 4958 3450

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.

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