59 High Street

Rushworth VIC 3612

The Criterion Hotel otherwise known as "The Top Pub", the leasehold is now to be sold. The new owners will have enormous street opportunity with this incredible piece of history. The building was originally built by John Brideson in January 1856 and has been extended over the years. The building includes the public bar, dining room, billiard hall, pizza oven and a functions room. The public bar is magnificent and leads to another meals area and the main outdoor area. The meals area has an incredibly open feel with glass windows from end to end. It is a well-insulated section of the pub and features several gaming machines and a pool table. The outdoor area is split into two sections, the smoker's section, and non-smokers section. The non-smoker's section is a beautifully paved pitched roof outdoor meals area accompanied by a wood-fire to keep guests warm in the colder months. This then leads to the open grassed area which is perfect for outdoor functions and live music. The smoker's section is a small open area next to the main outdoor meals section. Into the front of the pub there are the kitchen, dining, and function rooms. The dining room is a beautifully restored part of the building and is split into two sections... one carpeted and the other with floorboards, both have soaring ceilings, original sash windows and open fires. Down the hall you will find the main common area which leads to upstairs where the new owners could either live or use as accommodation for guests as extra income.
The locals know this pub well and it's a popular attraction for tourists as well as a common host for a variety of different events. The new owners will find that this pub has incredible potential and history. Contact Matthew Chilcott today to book an inspection.