Can I bring my own food to a function at Imperial Hotel (Cabaret Party Bar)?

Yes! The venue allows BYO finger food with no restrictions.

Cabaret Party Bar - Imperial Hotel | Event Venue Hire & Pricing

About the function space

This iconic venue in the inner city suburb of Erskineville, has a strong focus on entertainment and drag shows, and will ensure your party is a huge success.

The Cabaret Bar on street level, is famous for featuring in the movie Priscilla Queen of The Desert, the TV show I Will Survive, and many more.

It features a huge bar with a full cabaret sound and light system and fully functional stage with a backstage dressing area.

It is perfect for parties that require entertainment, and we are happy to help organise whatever you need to make your celebration a hit.

Have your private party until 10pm and if you wish, stay around for all the fun of the weekly drag shows in this very room.

Price for fully-exclusive hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

160

180

+ Minimum spend

+ Security staff

= Total

160

180

Security staff fee calculation

For bucks with over 50 guests: $35 per hour.

Min—max guests

40 — 290

Party duration

6pm — 10pm (4 hours)

Afterwards, the function space:

Opens to the public
(private hire cannot be extended)

Closing time

3am

Booking terms

The hire charge is comprised:
1. Bar-tending staff cost of $25 per hour on Fridays and $30 per hour on Saturdays.
2. Cleaning charge of $60

You are welcome to stay past 10pm and get a discounted rate for the 3 drag shows on at 11pm, 12am and 1am. (This can be pre-arranged as part of your package). The regular price for the shows is $5 Fridays and $10 Saturdays.

Underage policy

No entry to under-18s.
No exceptions (no wristbands, no stamps).
All guests must be 18 or older.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, drink cards

Seasonal surcharges

Long Weekends

Sun-Thu functions

Available every day with different conditions and later end time. Sunday only licensed until midnight.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes
Private smoking area: No

Private toilets: Yes
Wheelchair access: Yes

Smoking area: Indoor smoking area upstairs, via a short flight of stairs

Parking: Street Parking

Music facilities

This equipment is included in the function hire:

Amp: Yes
PA System: Yes
Speakers: Yes
AUX input: Yes
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: Yes, proper dance floor

Mixer: Yes
CDJs: No
CD Player: Yes
Turntables: No
Mirror ball: Yes
Lighting: Yes

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Further music facilities/conditions:

Full cabaret sound and light system.

Our cabaret drag shows are on at 11pm, 12am and 1am, so stick around and enjoy!

Friday: Grease theme.
Saturday: Kylie Minogue theme.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: Yes
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: No
Meals: No

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: Yes
Cake: Yes

Customer supplied finger food:

Restrictions: None
In-house heating/cooking facilities: None

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: Yes
Stage: Yes
DVD Player: Yes

Data projector: No
Projector screen: Yes
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: No

Further presentation facilities/conditions:

Perfect setup for live entertainment

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: No

Put up decorations: No

Restrictions: No sticky tape

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: Yes

Presale: Yes

Contact the Venue Manager

• Ask questions • Check availability

Get in touch with the right person
Response usually within a few hours
No commitment to book

Cabaret Party Bar - Imperial Hotel