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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, darlings!

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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No Minimum Venue Spend

 

You won’t spend any more than you have to here lovers! We focus on making your partays iconic & memorable so we’ve waived our minimum venue spend when you book an event!

 

Save the budget for the fun things, like cocktails!

 

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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 FEAST 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 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

UP SHARED MENUS
$49pp
Eat UP! Standard Feast

 

Imperial UP Banquet Menus are designed to share, minimum 8pax 

Please allow 48hrs notice & request at time of booking – Grazie!

 

ANTIPASTI

Focacceria, House Bread, Olive Oil & Balsamic v, df, nf

 

Mushroom & Truffle Arancini ‘Balls’ Oi Olio v, nf

 

Brussel Sprout Salad, Pecan, Reggiano, Currant & Bacon Dressing gf, dfp

 

Salumi Antipasti, Mortadella & Prosciutto, Lombardi Chilli Pickles gf, df, nf

 

MAINS

Polo Alforno, Brined & Wood Oven Roasted, Salsa Verde & Olive Oil df, gf

 

Ragu Al Bolognese, North Italian Blonde Ragu, Paccheri, Parmesan & Nutmeg Pangrattata nf

 

Fungi e Fumo: Smoked Mozzarella & Mushroom, Bechamel, Parmesan & Truffle Oil v, nf

 

SIDES

Rocket & Radicchio, Ricotta Salata & Balsamic vgp, gf, nf

 

Herbed Shoestring Fries vgp, df, nf

 

DOLCE

Lime Meringue Tart, Pistachio Praline & Italian Meringue v

$69pp
Eat UP! Premium Feast

 

Imperial UP Banquet Menus are designed to share, minimum 8pax 

Please allow 48hrs notice & request at time of booking – Grazie!

 

ANTIPASTI

Focacceria, House Bread, Olive Oil & Balsamic v, df, nf

 

Mushroom & Truffle Arancini ‘Balls’ Oi Olio v, nf

 

Bruschetta Con Mozzarella Di Bufala v

 

Prosciutto Melone San Daniele, Olive Oil & Ripde Melon gf, df, nf

 

Flash Fried Squid & Zucchini, Lime Aioli nf

 

MAINS

Porcini Truffle Risotto, Parmesan, Thyme & Crunchy bread Crumbs v, gfp, nf

 

Seared Baby Kingfish, Aqua Pazza, Olives, Ripe Tomatoes, Capers, Olive Oil & Basil gf

 

Polo Alforno, Brined & Wood Oven Roasted, Salsa Verde & Olive Oil df, gf

 

SIDES

Brussel Sprout Salad, Pecan, Reggiano, Currant & Bacon Dressing gf, dfp

 

Polenta Chips, Spiced Mayo, Parmesan v, nf

 

DOLCE

Tiramisu, Mascarpone Cream, Espresso & Amaretto v

PRISCILLAS CANAPES
Standard Canapes

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

 

Savoury

Pumpkin & Coriander Frito, Mint Crema, Chilli Piquin  v

 

Potato Scallops, Vinegar Salt, Guajillo Chilli Sauce  gf, vgp

 

Crabless Crabcake Fritters, Bay Spice, Chipotle Mayo   vgp

 

Wood Roasted Beets, Smoked Labne, Lime Caramel, Spiced Pistachios, Endive  v

 

Ceviche served in lettuce cups

Green Papaya & Coconut Tostada, Radish, Tomato, Crema & Aguachile  vgp,gf

 

Coconut Ceviche, Aguachile, Coconut Curry, Radish, Cabbage, Pickles  vgp, gf

 

Ceviche of Yellowfin Tuna, Habanero Agua, Jicima, Pickled Pineapple, Mine Crema  gf

 

Served on Tostadas 

Fruits De Mer Tostada, Salmon, Prawn, Kingfish, Roe, Coriander & Serrano Aguachile  gf

 

Kingfish & Tobiko Tostada, Cucumber, Pickled Turnips, Roasted Jalapeno Oil  gf

Dessert & Substantial Canapes

Dessert Canapes

Lime Brulee Tartlettes  v

 

Chilli Chocolate Brownie & Cherries  v

 

Dulce De Leche Tarts, Pistachio Praline  v

 

Savoury Substantial Canapes – Priced Per Piece

 

The Imperial Classic Cheese Burger Slider, Wagyu Beef, Pickle, Gruyere Cheese, Mustard Aioli nf $7

 

Pumpkin & Herb Fritter Sliders, Milk Buns, Lemon Yoghurt  v $6

 

Crabless Crabcake Sliders, Slaw, Chipotle Mayo  v $6

 

Crisp King Prawns & Lardo Wrapped in Leaves, Agave, Chipotle & Lime Sauce  nf, df $6

 

Pulled Chicken Waldorf Salad Box, Celery, Walnuts, Dates & Cider Dressing  gf $8

 

Battered Fish & Herbed Fries, Tartare & Lemon nf, df $8

 

Imperial Caesar Salad Box, Preserved Egg, Coconut Bacon, Pepita Parmesan  gf, vgp $6

 

Charred Kale Salad Box, Broccoli Hearts, Roasted Almonds & Dill Yoghurt gf, vgp $6

 

UP CANAPES
Standard Canapes

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

 

Savoury Canapes

Italian Crispy Jumbo Nachos Stuffed with Four Cheeses & Arrabbiata nf

 

Mixed Roasted Italian Nuts with Chilli & Fennel Seeds df, gf

 

Warm Italian Mixed Olives with Garlic, Llemon & Olive Oil df, gf, nf

 

Hand Rolled Grissini with Fresh Chilli Salami & Italian Prosciutto nf, df

 

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

 

Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta with Balsamic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Curd & Basil v, nf

 

Shaved Wagyu Bresaola & Mustard Fruits Crostini

 

Yellow Fin Tuna & Apple Crostini, Horseradish nf

 

Prosciutto Bruschetta with Balsamic Roasted Beetroot & Fresh Curd nf

 

Buffalo Mozzarella & Ricotta Crostini, Lemon, Chili & Mint v

 

Tuscan Style Chicken Liver Pâté Bruschetta with Parmesan

 

Sicilian Crispy Artichoke Caponata Bruschetta, Gremolata v

 

Fried Green Olives with Spicy Pork, served with Arrabbiata Sauce, Garlic Crisps & Parmesan

 

Mushroom & Truffle Arancini Balls v, nf

 

Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini Margherita Risotto Balls with Parmesan v, nf

 

Pesce e Gamberi: Italian Fried Prawn Toast nf

 

Salt Cod Croquettes, Lemon Aioli nf

Dessert & Substantial Canapes

Dessert Canapes

Epic Warm Fudgy Brownie with Toffee Sauce & Caramelised Popcorn v

 

Mini Espresso Chocolate Tart v

 

Gorgonzola e Truffle Honey & Carte di Music v

 

Sour Cherry Bakewell Tart, Amoretti Biscuits v

 

Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Tarts v

 

Savoury Substantial Canapes – Priced Per Piece

 

Baked King Scallops Served in their Shells with a Garlic & Caper Butter, Smashed Mushy Peas nf $8

 

Crispy King Prawn in Italian Beer Batter nf $7

 

Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Flower Fritti v, nf  $7

 

Wagyu Beef Sliders, Pickles & Liquid Mozzarella nf $7

 

Prawn Ceasar Lettuce Cups, Parmesan Ranch Dressing $7

 

Lamb Cutlet Scottadito, Mint Verde Salsa $8

Beverage
Standard Package

 

2hrs $45pp
3hrs $55pp

 

Sparkling
NV Millesimato ‘Extra Dry’ Prosecco, ITALY

 

White Wine
2017 Parri Vermentino, ITALY

 

Red Wine
2016 Paolovina Valpolicella, ITALY

 

Draught Beer
Young Henrys Newtowner

 

Bottled Beer
James Boags Premium Light

 

Selection is subject to availability and may change

Premium Package

 

2hrs $55pp
3hrs $65pp

 

Sparkling
2013 Taltarni Brut, SA

 

White Wine
2016 Laila Verdicchio, ITALY

 

Red Wine
2017 Yarra Peaks Pinot Noir, VIC

 

Draught Beer
Young Henrys Newtowner
Little Creatures Bright Ale
Orchard Crush Apple Cider

 

Bottled Beer
Balter XPA Can
James Boags Premium Light

 

Selection is subject to availability and may change

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