The Imperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
As well as the being the best place to watch live sport in the CBD, Imperial Hotel is situated next to the historic Princess Theatre, home of Melbourne’s best feature plays. Imperial boasts an incredible rooftop bar, overlooking the city and with spectacular views of Melbourne Parliament House. It is one of the oldest pubs in Melbourne and continues to be a favourite watering hole for locals and visitors alike for sports and dinner after some of Melbourne’s best plays. Stay tuned for special viewings on our rooftop jumbo-tron screen!
The Imperial Hotel Function Rooms

Parliament Hotel
With breathtaking views of historic Parliament House, this light filled space is perfect for your next celebration. The Parliament Room is perfect for private dining or alternatively, the in-built projector and large screen TV make this sp...

Cabinet Room
With breathtaking views of historic Parliament House, this light filled space is perfect for your next celebration. The Parliament Room is perfect for private dining or alternatively, the in-built projector and large screen TV make this sp...

Imperial Rooftop Bar
Perched high at the top of The Imperial Hotel is our newest event space, The Rooftop. Complete with relaxed lounge seating, breathtaking city views & a cocktail party capacity of 270 guests our Rooftop Garden is available for exclusive & l...

Treasury Room
Nestled between our Cabinet & Parliament Rooms the newly refurbished Treasury Room is again ideal for any bespoke cocktail or dining event. Surrounded by barn doors and fit with a new bio-ethanol fire place, Treasury Room provides a welcomi...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Imperial Hotel?
Events at The Imperial Hotel start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at The Imperial Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at The Imperial Hotel:
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Imperial Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Imperial Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Imperial Hotel is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Imperial Hotel?
No food or beverage / catering options have been selected for The Imperial Hotel. For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at The Imperial Hotel?
There are a steps involved in booking an event at The Imperial Hotel and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Imperial Hotel to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Imperial Hotel to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Imperial Hotel if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.