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Parties Belong at The Imperial

 

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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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? Contact us below.

 

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Corporate Events & Partnerships

 

We love a launch or even pop-up! Larger corporate events, glamorous parties to impress clients or getting that new project into the limelight are more than doable possum.

 

Our glamorous spaces are eclectically themed as well as beautifully designed. The perfect 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

CANAPÉS

Canape Package Mix ‘N’ March Priscillas, Up & Desserts

 

6pcs – $27 pp | 8pcs – $34 | 10pcs – $40

 

Priscillas

 

Potato Scallops 
vinegar salt, guajillo chilli sauce (v, vgp, df, nfp)

 

Housemade Pork Sausage Roll
pork & fennel sausage, puff pastry, sesame seeds

 

Vegan Crab Cake Fritter
bay spice, chipotle mayo (v, df, nf)

 

Mushroom Tostada
chickpea puree, pickled mini browns, pepita parmesan (vg, gfp, df, nf)

 

Cashew Pate Crostini
mushroom & corichon (vg, gf)

 

Tostada 
black beans, green beans, salsa macha (vg, gf)

 

Snapper Ceviche
pear, chipotle cream in lettuce cups (gf)

 

Salmon Ceviche
shaved cabbage, wasabi & nori crisps (gf, df, nf)

 

(v) vegetarian
(gf) gluten free
(vg) vegan
(nf) nut free
(df) dairy free
(vgp) vegan possible
(gfp) gluten free possible

*Menus are subject to change due to seasonality

UP

 

Fermented Chilli & Taleggio Aranchini ‘Balls’
(v, nf)

 

Mushroom & Truffle Aranchini “Balls”
aioli (v, nf)

 

Buffalo Mozzarella & Ricotta Crostini
lemon, chilli & mint (v, nf)

 

Crab Crostini
of dressed handpicked crab, chilli & fennel (df, nf)

 

Crisp Zucchini Flower
almond curd, salsa rosso crudo (vg, nf)

 

Salt Cod Croquettes
lemon aioli (nf)

 

Chico Rolls
lettuce cups, herbs & spicy dip (vg)

Desserts

 

Chilli Chocolate Brownie
coconut cream (v, nf)

 

Fried Buñuelos
dulce de leche cream, cinnamon praline (v, nf)

 

Mini Pavlovas
cream, melon (vg, gf, nf)

 

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
burnt merrangue (gf, nf)

 

Salted Caramel
vanilla cream (v, gf)

 

SUBSTANTIAL CANAPÉS
$8 each

 

The Imperial Classic Cheeseburger Slider
pickle, american cheese, burger sauce (gfp, dfp, nf)

 

Vegan Crab Cake Fritter
slaw, chipotle mayo (v, vgp)

 

Lamb Taco
smoked & pulled salsa, salsa verde & crema (df)

 

Battered Fish Taco
dope sauce, lime aioli & shredded lettuce (df)

 

Woodgrilled Chicken Taco
tamarind, lime & guajillo sauce (vg, df)

 

King Salmon Poke Box
shaved cabbage, cucumber, tobiko, seaweed salmon, brown rice, sesame & mayo (df)

 

Pulled Chicken Waldorf Box
celery, walnuts, dates & cider dressing (df, df)

 

Charred Kale Box 
broccoli hearts, roasted almonds & dill yoghurt (vg, df, gf)

PLATTERS
20 pc – $40

 

Potato Scallops
vinegar salt, guajillo chilli sauce (v, vgp, df, nfp)

 

Vegan Crab Cake Fritters
bay spice, chipotle mayo (v, df, nf)

 

Mushroom & Truffle Arancini “Balls”
lemon aioli (nf)

 

Cheese Croquettes
lemon aioli (nf)

 

20pc – $50

 

Chico Rolls 
lettuce cups, herbs & spicy dip (vg)

 

House Made Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll
pork & fennel sausage, puff pastry, sesame seeds

 

10pc – $50

 

Vegan Crab Cake Slider
slaw, chipotle mayo (v, vgp)

 

Battered Fish Taco
dope sauce, lime aioli & shredded lettuce

 

Pulled Chicken Waldorf Box
celery, walnuts, dates & cider dressing (gf, df)

 

10pc – $60

 

The Imperial Classic Cheeseburger Slider
pickle, american cheese, burger sauce (gfp, dfp, nf)

 

20pc – $80

Tempura Battered King Prawn
chipotle (df, nf)

Vegetarian Feast
$39

 

Tostada
black beans, green beans, salsa macha (vgn, gf)

 

Cashew Pâté
mushroom, cornichon, toast (vgn, gf)

 

Vegan Crab Cake
zuni pickle, chipotle mayo (vgn, gf)

 

Tomato, Watermelon, Almond Curd 
(vgn, gf)

 

Cauliflower
kipfler, hazelnut tamarind mole

 

Eggplant Tajine
cous cous, nuts & spices (vgn)

 

Mix Leaf
stange flavour dressing (vgn)

 

Fries & Aioli
(vgn)

 

DESSERTS ADD $10PP

Pavlova
cream, melons (vgn, gf)

 

Chocolate Mousse
brandy snaps, crème fraiche (v)

 

 

DELUXE BANQUET
$69 pp

 

Cashew Pâté
mushroom, cornichon, toast (vgn, gf)

 

Snapper Ceviche 
pear, chipotle cream (gf)

 

Vegan Crab Cake
zuni pickle, chipotle mayo (vgn, gf)

 

Tuna Sashimi
shallots, peanuts, seaweed cracker

 

Lamb Ribs
kohirabi, whipped black sesame seeds (df)

 

Murray Cod
coconut, sorrel, grapes (gf, nf)

 

Angus Beef Hangar Steak
spring onion, anchovy butter (gf)

 

Fries & Aioli
(vgn)

 

Mix Leaf
strange flavour dressing (vgn)

 

Desserts Add $10pp

Almond Milk Pannacotta
almonds, fruit (vgn, gf)

 

Pavlova
cream, melons (vgn, gf)

 

Chocolate Mousse
brandy snaps, crème fraiche (v)

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

Standard Beverage Package

 

2 Hours – $45pp | 3 hours – $55pp | 4 hours – $65pp | 5 hours – $75pp 

 

Sparkling

Moore’s Creek NV Brut Cuvee

 

White 

Moore’s Creek Chardonnay

Banter Sauvignon Blanc

 

Red 

Moore’s Creek Shriaz

Colletivo Mero D’Avola

 

Tap Beer 

Furphy Refreshing Ale

Hahn Super Dry

Carlton Draught

 

Bottled Beer 

Pure Blonde: Organic Lager

Pure Blonde: Organic Cider

Boags Premium Light

 

Non Alcoholic Beverages 

Selection is subject to availability & may change

 

 

Premium Beverage Package

 

2 hours – $49pp | 3 hours – $59pp | 4 hours – $69pp | 5 Hours – $79pp 

 

Sparkling

Biscardo Millesimato Prosecco

Moore’s Creek NV Brut Cuvee

 

White 

Banter Sauvignon Blanc

Colletivo Blanco

Laila Verdicchio

 

Rose 

Bertoulet Rose

 

Red 

Skyla Cabernet Sauvignon

Colletivo Nero D’Avola

Moore’s Creek Shiraz

 

Tap Beer 

Hahn Super Dry

Furphy Refreshing Ale

Balter XPA

 

Bottled Beer 

Heineken

Boags Premium Light

Pure Blonde Organic Lager

Pure Blonde Oragnic Cider

 

Non alcoholic beverages 

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