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The Imperial Erskineville

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4.2 out of 5

4.2

1,665 ratings

Opening hours
Monday
16:00 – 22:00
Tuesday
16:00 – 22:00
Wednesday
16:00 – 23:00
Thursday
16:00 – 23:00
Friday
16:00 – 03:00
Saturday
12:00 – 04:00
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
35 Erskineville Rd, Sydney 2042, Australia
imperialerskineville.com.au
+61280807060

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food

250G rump steak

All day · $20

food

Brise Maritime Mediterannee

All day · $67

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Brokenwood Semillon

All day · $12

food

Burgers

All day · $15

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Cantina Viticoltori Senesi Aretini Chianti Riserva

All day · $60

food

Chicken schnitzel

All day · $17

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Events

12 events

Free

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Trivia

Thu, 20 Aug

Pub trivia hosted by Fran Giapanni and Carmen Geddit.

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Painted, Hung & On Display

Thu, 20 Aug

A new state of the art show featuring the multi-award winning Total Glamour trio.

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WTF! Fridays

Thu, 20 Aug

Friday night event featuring $10 Fireball shots and $10 Hard Fizz. Expect the unexpected.

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Free

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Cowboy C*untry Fridays

Thu, 20 Aug

A queer line dancing group for all, held in The Basement.

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Free

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Late Night Disco

Thu, 20 Aug

Drag shows and DJs all night long.

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Free

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Ruby's Rumble

Thu, 20 Aug

An open drag stage and monthly drag battle hosted by Ruby Royale. Performers can choose one category each month. Show 1 is a non-competitive category for performers to bring a USB and showcase their drag, with a maximum performance time of 4 minutes. Show 2 is a competitive themed challenge focused on growth, creativity and refining craft, also with a maximum performance time of 4 minutes. Music submissions must be emailed 24 hours before the event with the performer's name and Ruby's Rumble in the subject line. Table reservations are strongly encouraged for dinner, and walk-ins are welcome.

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The Priscilla Experience

Thu, 20 Aug

Experience drag every Saturday night with Sia Tequila, Aunty Tamara and Conchita Grande, featuring favourite numbers, dazzling costumes, hilarious drag hosts and shows across two stages and the bar top. Shows run at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm, with each set different. Sydney pop DJs are on the decks from 9pm. Shows are free to watch in the main bar, with food and beverages available for purchase. Bookings are highly recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Under 18s may attend with their legal guardian, must remain seated and leave by 9pm.

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Drag Bingo

Thu, 20 Aug

Join Charlamaine for drag bingo with incredible prizes and terrific performances. Bingo is free to play, and $20 steak deals are available. Dining bookings are available at any time, or play from anywhere in the Main Bar. Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Bingo is replaced on the last Thursday of every month by Ruby's Rumble, an open drag stage.

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Painted, Hung and On Display

Thu, 20 Aug

Drag and Dine every Friday night, featuring Total Glamour Trio performers Etcetera Etcetera, Fran Giapanni and Space Horse. This drag show journeys through the history of art, from the Renaissance to Pop Art, with a singalong soundtrack, comedy and gallery-worthy costumes. Shows run at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm, with each set lasting 10 to 15 minutes. Dining bookings are available, or watch from anywhere in the Main Bar. Under 18s may attend with their legal guardian, must remain seated and leave by 9pm. Bookings are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. There is no charge to watch the shows in the Main Bar, with food and beverages available to purchase.

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Event

Dragaround

Sat, 29 Aug

Sydney's daytime drag pub crawl in the Inner West.

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Free

Event

Ooops!.. I'm Emo Again

Sat, 19 Sept

Taking Back Saturday and Call Me Maybe are fighting it out to determine which genre ruled the 2000s: pop or emo.

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Free

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A Club of Thorns & Roses

Sat, 7 Nov

A dancefloor event celebrating the release of ACOTAR 6.

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About

Hours and details

Enduring, vibrant pub and bar, for drag and cabaret shows, plus a cocktail lounge and terrace.

  • Bar
  • Dining and drinking
  • Dine in
  • On site services
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible toilet

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