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Parties Belong at The Imperial

 

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Special occasion? Step aside, everyone – this is a job for The Imperial Erskineville. Celebration is in the DNA of this iconic space, and we’re all about making those special dates sing, dance and dazzle. Whether you’re hosting a sit-down dinner or casual drinks in the front bar, marking a milestone with many, a few or just one or two, this grand old dame sure knows how to throw a party!

PRISCILLAS & FRONT BAR: Unique in style, diverse in culture – we invite you to drink, dance, drag & dine in style at Priscillas, gorgeous love child of the newly renovated Imperial, home of self-expression, creative individualism, performance, dance and music. Priscillas pairs these passions with seriously good food and killer drinks, making it the perfect place for special occasions of all varieties.

IMPERIAL UP: Imagine a friendly Italian trattoria with a fondness for disco and flair for style. Simply add echoes of Studio 54, a generous pour of postmodern Queerdom, and mix it all UP into a 200-person spacious courtyard that expands beyond 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. Name the date, and The Imperial Erskineville will draw a big heart around it, take care of everything, and welcome you and yours with open arms.

CAPACITIES
Front Bar |  300 guests cocktail style
Priscillas | 120 guests seated or 150 cocktail style
Courtyard | 26 guests seated or 60 cocktail style
Private Dining | 8 guests seated

Basement | 450 guests

IMPERIAL UP
Carpriccio’s Corner | 18 guests seated or 30 cocktail style
The Rooftop | 120 guests cocktail style
Rosa Room | 10 guests seated
Carlotta’s Lounge | 55 guests seated or 80 cocktail style

 

Even better, we have no minimum spend on our venue hire for non exclusive bookings, darlings!

 

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Social Events

 

Celebrate good times lovers! We love a good social and we say YES to just about any sort of gathering you can imagine!

 

Enjoy our vibrant community and designed interiors that ooze with panache and pizazz!

 

Whether  it’s Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, GAY-by showers, (or just babies)  just because celebrations, tasteful hens and bucks, school reunions and coming out parties! We can cater to your every need!

 

 

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Group  Bookings

 

Our venue is inclusivity on a plate. Whatever your dietary desires, we don’t discriminate – although we’re proudly sustainable, local-focused and obsessed with fresh produce.

 

Vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexivore, omnivore, carnivore – here’s a place for all to come together and share.

 

For groups of 10+ guests, choose from one of our set menus, a selection of our signature dishes, bright & soulful and where vegetables headline a dazzling flavour-show.

 

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All You Can Eat Pizza

 

Italian 00 flour, rested for 36hrs and handstretched to order, then cooked to perfection in our woodfired gold discoball oven!

 

Imperial UP pizzas are made the traditional Romana style, and if you’re as pizza-obsessed as us we highly recommend you go AYCE Pizza…

 

For groups of 4+, for $29pp we’ll bring you All You Can Eat Pizza, until you say basta! (That’s “enough” in Italiano!)

 

Available Fri-Sun, bookings essential

 

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Weddings & Engagement Parties

 

The Imperial was made for celebrating love and same-sex relationships, so you can be assured your big day will unfold exactly as you want it.

 

With our newly refurbished spaces suitable for intimate ceremonies and fabulous reception parties that embrace the love and diversity within our community.

 

Looking for somewhere to celebrate your special day? Send us an email:

 

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Corporate Events & Partnerships

 

We love a launch or even pop-up! Larger corporate events are more than doable possum and we love to work on throwing big glamorous parties to impress clients or even get that new project into the limelight!

 

Our glamorous spaces are eclectically themed as well as beautifully designed. A way to say hurrah for any occasion!

 

Go on click our button and be dazzled with a gallery of all the  sparkling soirees we have already had! If your activation as big as Ben Hur – Have it with us!

 

 

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Celebrate With Your Team!

 

End of year celebrations through to a departure – we’re always eager to celebrate your milestones with you and your team.

 

Our venue is designed to meet a range of events and criteria’s, we’re pretty much a solid 10!

 

See why we’re known around town for being a jolly good time in our gallery below.

 

 

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MENUS

PRISCILLAS SAMPLE MENUS
$39pp
Vegetarian Feast

DISHES DESIGNED TO SHARE 

 

Cali Guacamole, Jalapeño, Lime, Pickled Onion & Tomato Ezme, Blue Corn Chips vgp, gf, df 

 

Coconut Ceviche, Aguachile, Coconut Curry, Radish, Cabbage, Pickles, Blue Corn Chips v, vgp, gf, nf, df 

 

Mushroom Tostada, White Bean Puree, Pickled Mini King Browns, Pepita Parmesan & Chives v, gf, nf 

 

Mexican Corn Salad ‘Esquites’ Pickled Turnip, Feta, Piquin, Chilli & Mayo v, vgp, nf 

 

Half Roasted Cauliflower, Pickles, Tomatillo, Onion, Toum, Herbs & Lettuce Cups vg, gf, nf

 

Puffed Tofu Laksa, Mulatto Chilli, Spiced Coconut & Crisp Shallots, Sprouts, Coriander & Rice vg, gf 

 

Roasted Underground Vegetables, Parsnips, Sweded, Chestnuts, Jerusalem Artichoke, Lotus Chips & Infused Coconut Cream vg, gf, nf

 

DESSERT ADD $10pp

 

Jerusalem Artichoke Sundae Cinnamon Sugar Crisps, Almond Praline gf, v 

 

Fried Bunuelos, Dulce De Leche Cream, Cinnamon Praline & Crispies v 

 

DIETARY KEY

v – vegetarian
vgp – vegan possible
gf – gluten free
df – dairy free
nf – nut free

$59pp
Family Feast

DISHES DESIGNED TO SHARE

 

Cali Guacamole, Jalapeno, Lime, Pickled Onion & Tomato Ezme, Blue Corn Chips vgp, gf, df

 

Japanese Salmon Ceviche, Shaved Cabbage, Fresh Wasabi & Nori Crisps df, nf 

 

Puffed Tofu Laksa, Mulatto Chilli, Spiced Coconut & Crisp Shallots, Sprouts, Coriander & Rice vg, gf 

 

Wood Roasted Southern Squid, Currants, Pinenuts & Seeds, Spiced Tomato & Smashed Herbs gf 

 

Half Roasted Cauliflower, Pickles, Tomatillo, Onion, Toum, Herbs & Lettuce Cups vgp, gf, nf 

 

Seared Snapper Fillet, Cumquats, Chilli & Hibiscus Brown Butter, Braised Fennel & Rappe gf 

 

Roasted Underground Vegetables, Parsnip, Swedes, Chestnuts, Jerusalem Artichoke, Lotus Chips & Infused Coconut Cream vg, gf, nf 

 

DESSERT Add $10pp 

 

Jerusalem Artichoke Sundae Cinnamon Sugar Crisps, Almond Praline gf, v 

 

Fried Buneulos, Dulce De Leche, Cream, Cinnamon, Praline & Crispies v 

$69pp
Deluxe Banquet

DISHES DESIGNED TO SHARE

 

Mast O Khiar, Persian Tzatziki, Rose, Cucumber Dill, Mint & Corn Crisps gf, v, nf 

 

Japanese Salmon Ceviche, Shaved Cabbage, Fresh Wasabi & Nori Crisps df, nf 

 

Puffed Tofu laksa, Mulatto Chilli, Spiced Coconut & Crisp Shallots, Sprouts, Coriander & Rice v, gf 

 

Wood Roasted Southern Squid, Currants, Pinenuts & Seeds, Spiced Tomato & Smashed Herbs gf 

 

Mushroom Tostada, White Bean Puree, Pickled Mini King Browns, Pepita Parmesan & Chives vg, gf, n 

 

Chipotle Braised Beef Rib ‘Bo Ssam’ to Share, Lettuce Cups, Toum, Pickles & Herbs gf, nf, df 

 

Smoked & Slow Cooked Free Range Lamb Carnita, Cauliflower Tabbouleh, Verde & Pickled Chilli gf, nf, df 

 

Berbere Spiced Chicken, Brined, Labneh, Zhoug & Pickles gf, dfp 

 

Roasted Underground Vegetables, Parsnip, Swedes, Chestnuts, Jerusalem Artichoke, Lotus Chips & Infused Coconut Cream vg, gf, nf 

 

DESSERT Add $10pp 

 

Jerusalem Artichoke Sundae Cinnamon Sugar Crisps, Almond Praline gf, v 

 

Fried Buneulos, Dulce De Leche, Cream, Cinnamon, Praline & Crispies v 

 

IMPERIAL CANAPES
Standard Canapes

Standard Canape Packages – 6 pc $27 | 8 pc $34 | 10 pc $40

 

Savoury

Potato Scallops, Vinegar Salt, Guajillo Chilli Sauce, Mayo v, vgp, df, nfp

 

Crabless Crabcake Fritter, Bay Spice, Chipotle Mayo v, df, nf

 

Mushroom Tostada, White Bean Puree, Pickled Mini King Browns, Pepita Parmesan & Chives vg, gfp, df, nf

 

Coconut Ceviche, Aguachile, Coconut Curry, Radish, Cabbage, Pickles, Served in Lettuce Cups vg, nf, df

 

Ceviche Of Yellowfin Tuna, Habanero Agua, Jicima, Pickled Pineapple, Mint Crema, Served in Lettuce Cups gf, df, nf

 

Japanese Salmon Ceviche, Shaved Cabbage, Fresh Wasabi & Nori Crisps gf, df, nf

 

Kingfish & Tobiko Tostada, Cucumber, Pickled Turnips, Roasted Jalapeno Oil, Served in Tostadas gf, df, nf

 

Mushroom & Truffle Arancini ‘Balls’ Aioli v, nf 

 

Buffalo Mozzarella & Ricotta Crostini, Lemon, Chilli & Mint v, nf 

 

Crab Crostini of Dressed Handpicked Crab, Chilli, Fennel & Crab Mayonnaise df, nf

 

Salt Cod Croquettes, Lemon Aioli nf

 

Chico Rolls, Lettuce Cups, Herbs & Spicy Dip vg

 

Pumpkin & Coriander Frito, Mint Crema v, nf 

 

Puffed Tofu, Laksa, Mulatto Spiced Coconut & Crisp Shallot vg, gf, df

 

Italian Crispy Jumbo Nacho Ravioli Stuffed With Four Cheeses With Arrabbiata v, nf

Substantial Canapes

Substantial Canapes – Priced Per Piece

 

Tempura Battered King Prawn Chipotle & Lime Sauce  df, nf  $6

 

The Imperial Classic Cheeseburger Slider, Wagyu Beef, Pickle, American Cheese, Burger Sauce gfp, dfp, nf $6

 

Pumpkin & Herb Fritter Slider, Milk Buns, Lemon Yogurt v $6

 

Crabless Crabcake Slider, Slaw, Chipotle Mayo v $6

 

House Made Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll, Chutney $6

 

Lamb Taco, Smoked & Pulled, Salsa Verde & Crema df $7

 

Battered Fish Taco, Dope Sauce, Lime Aioli & Shredded Iceberg Lettuce df $7

 

Plant-Based Chicken Taco, Tamarind, Lime & Peanuts vg, df $7

 

King Salmon Poke, Shaved Cabbage, Cucumber, Tobiko, Seaweed Salad, Brown Rice, Sesame & Mayo df $7

 

Pulled Chicken Waldorf, Celery, Walnuts, Dates & Cider Dressing gf, df $7

 

Charred Kale, Broccoli Hearts, Roasted Almonds & Dill Yogurt vg, df, gf $7

Dessert Canapes

Dessert Canapes

Chilli Chocolate Brownie, Cherry Compote & Coconut Cream v, nf

 

Fried Bunelos, Dulche De Leche Cream, Cinnamon Praline & Crispies v, nf

 

Cheeky Lime Tart, Brulee, Pistachio Praline, Sour Cream Chantilly v, nf

 

Mini Pavlovas with Seasonal Fruit v, gf, dfp, nf

 

Beverage Packages
Standard Package

 

2hrs $29pp
3hrs $39pp
4hrs $49pp
5hrs $59pp

 

Sparkling
Moore’s Creek NV Brut Cuvee

 

White Wine
Freddy Nerks ‘Bianco’ Sauvignon Blanc

 

Red Wine
Moore’s Creek Shiraz

 

Draught Beer
Hahn Super Dry

 

Bottled Beer
Boags Premium Light

 

Non-Alcholic Beverages Available

 

Selection is subject to availability and may change

Premium Package

 

2hrs $39pp
3hrs $49pp
4hrs $59pp
5hrs $69pp

 

Sparkling
Biscardo Millesimato Prosecco

 

White Wine
Grimani Palazzo Pinot Grigio

 

Red Wine
Hewitson ‘Joey’s Blend’Shiraz

 

Draught Beer
Hahn Super Dry
Furphy Refreshing Ale

 

Bottled Beer
Heineken
James Boags Premium Light

 

Non-Alcholic Beverages Available

 

Selection is subject to availability and may change

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