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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!

IMPY GRAS PARADE NIGHT
Final release!

IMPY GRAS 2025: QUEERDO PARADISO. Saturday, March 1st.

WTF FRIDAYS! MARDI GRAS WARM UP
Friday, Feb 28th. FREE ENTRY!

The WTF! Fridays crew take over the Main Bar + Basement to kick start your Mardi weekend!

PRISCILLA DRAG BRUNCH
Feb 15th, Feb 22nd, and March 1st.

We love the nightlife, but sometimes you want to celebrate when the sun's up too.

MARDI GRAS MARKETS
Sunday, Feb 23rd, 1-5pm.

You buying what we’re selling?

Ruby's Royale Rumble
Mardi Gras Edition 
Thursday, Feb 27th

An open stage for all drag- extra special Mardi/1st bday edition!

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

WTF FRIDAYS!
The hottest spot in the Inner West on a Friday night.

$10 Fireball shots. $10 Hard Fizz. Get your weekend started and expect the unexpected!

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!

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 divas! Show run must finish March 2nd.

BIRDCAGE XXL
Mardi Gras Launch!
Saturday, Feb 15th

Kick start your Mardi Gras season with Sydney's hottest Lez + Queer party.

CLUB WORSHIP
Mardi Gras Edition
Friday, Feb 21st

A Basement club night celebrating queer Asian excellence. Entry by donation!

DUMPSTER DIVE: GOING GAGA
Mardi Gras Mayhem
Saturday, Feb 22nd

Get you paws up in The Basement.

THURSGAY!
Returning to Sydney...
Thursday, Feb 27th

Starring Kween Kong, Lazy Susan, Max Drag Queen + more!

BASEMENT PARTIES
Our Ultimate
Party Destination

Impy's underground club has something for everyone.

LUV'D UP: MARDI GRAS RECOVERY
Sunday, March 2nd.

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