LIVE DRAG EVERY WED - SUN!

THE IMPERIAL ERSKINEVILLE

HELLO LOVERS.

Since 1983, The Imperial Erskineville has been an icon and an institution of the LGBT+ community. In March 2018 after a much-needed nip and tuck and a deluge of love, this national treasure reopened to showcase her new look and keep the good times going. 

Unique in style, diverse in culture, we invite you to drag & dine or party the night away in our Main Bar! Here we celebrate self-expression, creative individualism, performance, dance and music. We match all these passions with a deep devotion to seriously good food and killer cocktails.

Up top is the Inner West’s favourite Rooftop Bar, waiting for you with immaculate vibes. With pizza from Inner West legends, the Pizza bros – the Rooftop is the perfect place for a slice, a spritz and some revelry you won’t regret.

In the Basement, The Imperial’s party-loving soul shines brighter than ever. A haven for live performance, DJs and parties hosted by your favourite promoter groups, including Superficial, Dumpster Dive, Girlthing, Bearpit, Runway, + more. There is plenty of love in our house. We hope to see you soon!

Imperial Rooftop

Parties+Events

Basement

What's On

LBGTQIA+ SINCE 1983 AND
THE HOME OF PRISCILLA.

What's on.

The Imperial Erskineville is so much more than a local pub: flying a banner for the LGBTQ+ community and paying homage to our heritage and the incredible individuals who have made this iconic venue what it is… There’s never a dull moment in our slice of paradise!

NYE 2024
Tue, 31st Dec 

Shake your groove thing this NYE with Imperial and Superficial! It's a non stop party on three levels!

DRAG SANTA PHOTOS
Sunday 15th of December, & Sunday 22nd of December

Move aside Santa, why don’t you get a photo that will really light up your mum’s fridge this year!?

HOLIDAY RUMBLE SPECTACULAR
Sunday 22nd of December

Festive Drag & Dine from 6pm, followed by Ruby's Royale Rumble from 8.30pm.

MARDI GRAS 2025
We know you like to party!

Our full program drops Jan 15th, but sign up now to be the first to get alllll the tea.

TRIVIA
Every Wednesday Night 
From 7pm

Hosted by Fran Giapanni & Carmen Geddit

Bingo
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursday of Every Month
From 7pm

Feel like a winner? Time to play BINGO with our delightful drag hostess Charlamaine.

Ruby's Royale Rumble
The Last Thursday of 
Every Month From 7pm

An open stage for all drag, hosted by Ruby Royale

DOGS: THE SHOW
Every Friday Night 
Shows at 8, 9 and 10pm

Old dogs, new tricks! Get ready for this glamorous tribute to our four legged friends - DOGS!

The Priscilla Experience
Every Saturday Night 
Shows at 8, 9 and 10pm

Experience the magic of Priscilla at the Impy!

FANCY FEAST DRAG BRUNCH
Saturdays from
1pm - 3pm

We're fun during the daytime too!

LATE NIGHT DISCO
Friday and Saturday
From 9pm

Shows at 12 & 1,
+ DJs from 9pm

LUV'D UP
Every Sunday Afternoon
From 2pm

The perfect rooftop Sunday Session is here!

SUNDAY DRAG 'N' DINE
Shows and games from 6pm.

Join superstar host Jackie Daniels and her rotating drag divas every Sunday.

BASEMENT PARTIES
Our Ultimate
Party Destination

Impy's underground club has something for everyone.

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