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The Imperial Erskineville

35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia

4.2 (1314)
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120 Seated
300 Standing
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Why you'll love The Imperial Erskineville

  • Iconic location: Nestled in the heart of Erskineville, this venue exudes charm and history.
  • Diverse event options: From intimate dinners in the front room to vibrant drag shows at Priscillas, this venue suits a wide range of event types.
  • Culinary delight: Experience globally inspired cuisine, a unique blend of Italian and disco flavors at Imperial Up, ensuring a memorable dining experience for your guests.

The Imperial Erskineville is the place for all your special occasion needs - we’ve got you covered, and there’s no need to look elsewhere. From intimate weddings to lavish parties, we create experiences that reflect your personal style and budget. We’ll work with you to ensure your big day is picture-perfect. Whether you're throwing a sit-down dinner in the front room or casual drinks in the bar, this grand old dame knows how to throw a party.

PRISCILLAS & FRONT BAR: Unique in style and diverse in culture – we invite you to drink, dance, drag & dine in style at Priscillas. A gorgeous love child of the newly renovated Imperial. Home to a world of creative individuality, performance art, music and dance. Priscillas brings all of these passions together with its internationally diverse selection of cuisine. Whether it's a special occasion for two, or just an evening out with friends, you will always find something new and exciting to enjoy at the ground-floor restaurant Priscillas.

IMPERIAL UP: Imagine a friendly Italian trattoria with a love for disco and fashion. Plus, a combination of the flair of Studio 54 with the modern flair of Queerdom mix it all up into a 200-person spacious courtyard with the flair of pop art graphics, quasi-classical sculptures, stone mosaic bar tops and a gold-clad pizza oven. So whether you desire a dramatic stage, a soothing nook or a generous backdrop for the mother of all parties, we can offer a dynamic, atmospheric and all-inclusive space. Imperial Erskineville has always been Sydney's bastion of equality and inclusiveness. So, set the date, and The Imperial Erskineville will draw a big heart around it, take care of everything, and welcome you with open arms.


The Imperial Erskineville Function Rooms

8 Spaces Available At This Venue
Front Bar

Front Bar

Originally built in 1940, and recently refurbished to glory - this incredible art deco inspired space comes with a colourful history. The ideal setting for cocktail style events – Front Bar being the backdrop for the famous opening scene f...

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300
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Priscillas

Priscillas

Home of Drag N’ Dine, Priscilla's is a rediscovered architectural relic of thespian legacy and unimaginable beauty: revel among the broken brickwork and stone archways, steel framed greenhouses and worn red ochre tiles.

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The Glasshouse

The Glasshouse

Perfect by day and by night, The Glasshouse is one of the few exclusive spaces within the venue. Opening up to an alfresco-style courtyard, The Glasshouse is an intimate light-filled space that combines that charm and uniqueness of Priscil...

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60
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Private Dining Room

Private Dining Room

Private dining in the former drag dressing room is one of great history (and sequins). Take your guests on the ultimate (and intimate) culinary adventure fit for a queen - with banquet menus that reflect our incredible Priscillas food ph...

8
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Carpriccio's Corner

Carpriccio's Corner

Blending indoors with outdoors, Capriccio’s Corner is pastel-lovers paradise! This space flaunts versatility and perfection for any occasion including cocktail parties and banquets. Featuring floor-to-ceiling bi-folds that open to the fabu...

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30
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The Rooftop

The Rooftop

A contemporary rooftop bohemia born from iconic Italian food and convivial cocktail culture! Imagine a friendly Italian trattoria with a fondness for disco and flair for style. The Rooftop expands beyond pop art graphics, quasi-classical s...

120
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Rosa Room

Rosa Room

From the Alps to the Amalfi, to the Inner West! The Rosa Room is the private dining experience serving up stuzzichino (small savory plates), homemade pasta, hand stretched pizza & iconic Italian dishes that all taste as delizioso as th...

10
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Carlotta's Lounge

Carlotta's Lounge

With echoes of Studio 54 and a generous pour of postmodern Queerdom, Carlotta’s Lounge is the ideal space to host your next cocktail party. Space features retro-inspired furnishings paired with casual dining options – all served with a sid...

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Lizandra Ferreira de Jesus

June 25, 2024

Great food and service! We held a corporate event and was a really fun and delicious venue.

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Kerry Soutter

April 7, 2024

Such a fun night at the Imperial last night! We took our kids along to Drag and Dine and they had a ball! Good food, fun atmosphere and fantastic staff and fabulous queens!

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Jimmy Wong

November 13, 2023

Had a great time at the ‘Drag and dine’ experience! Feeling to fun that The imperial is known for. The food was fantastic! Oh…. Don’t forget to visit the rooftop fir some great pizzas with Pizza Bro….. pets welcome!

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James Bennett-Ackland

June 4, 2023

Such a legendary venue. I didn’t actually know it still existed but my partner and I watched Priscilla a few weeks back and looked it up and surprised me. We had a couple drinks and some food and watched some drag shows. The food is good from what my partner told me, but vegetarian options are limited, I just had a bowl of chips. The drag show was fantastic and it felt special being in such an iconic venue.

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Em L

November 28, 2023

We dined upstairs specifically for pizza as downstairs is more of a pub. Their truffle one is divine - make sure you add a burrata on top! Really enjoyed their prawn and friends enjoyed the pepperoni (pizzas around $25-30 ea). Cute seating area with overhead umbrellas and a live DJ and a bar!


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