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The Imperial Erskineville

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Visitors frequently praise the venue for its fun atmosphere, excellent drag shows, and delicious pizza. However, some reviewers report negative experiences with security staff, describing them as overzealous or having a poor attitude, while others mention issues with the cost of gluten-free pizza bases.

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Address
35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043
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Phone
+61 2 9516 1766
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Website
imperialerskineville.com.au
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About this place The Imperial Erskineville

The Imperial Erskineville is a longstanding LGBTQ+ venue located in the heart of Sydney's Inner West. This pub has been a fixture in the entertainment scene for many years, with a particularly notable place in Australian cultural history as the setting for drag performances featured in the 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Today, it continues its tradition as a welcoming space for the local queer community and visitors. Located at 35 Erskineville Road in the vibrant suburb of Erskineville, this gay bar offers a casual pub atmosphere where you can expect to meet locals and other travellers looking for a fun night out. The venue reflects the creative, inclusive spirit of the Inner West, making it a good spot to experience Sydney's queer social scene in a more laid-back setting. Whether you're after a relaxed evening or looking to connect with the local LGBTQ+ community, The Imperial Erskineville provides a familiar destination with genuine history. For current details about opening hours, events, and what's on during your visit, check their website at imperialerskineville.com.au.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Drag shows Casual Food served Pub/Tavern Safe space

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CJ William
CJ William Jun 2026

Inner West institution - come for the drag shows

Matthew Cannon
Matthew Cannon Jun 2026

Fun night at Trivia...we'll be back :)

Melletios
Melletios May 2026

The nicest people staff and the two brothers are so talented Is there all Teacher that creativity shines awesome peeps?

J C
J C May 2026

Very special tasty pizzas

Naruthai Pochanapanit
Naruthai Pochanapanit May 2026

Pizza Bros is definitely a place worth coming back to 🍕✨ The Tom Yum Goong pizza was absolutely amazing! The flavor was rich and perfectly balanced — spicy, tangy, and super aromatic with authentic Thai tom yum flavors. The prawns were generous, and the best part was that it tasted so good without needing any extra seasoning at all 😍

May Aiyalak
May Aiyalak May 2026

Very nice place and also pizza it was yummmm

joshua bascunan
joshua bascunan May 2026

Came foe the drag and dine. Absolutely wonderful time.. amazing performance, amazing food, amazing drinks and amazing service.

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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