Cabaret Party Bar - Imperial Hotel
35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
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
Friday $
Saturday $
Hire Charge
160
180
+ Minimum spend
0
0
+ Security staff
0
0
= Total
160
180
Security staff fee calculation
For bucks with over 50 guests: $35 per hour.
For bucks with over 50 guests: $35 per hour.
Min—max guests
40 — 290
40 — 290
Party duration
6pm — 10pm (4 hours)
6pm — 10pm (4 hours)
Afterwards, the function space:
Opens to the public
(private hire cannot be extended)
Opens to the public
(private hire cannot be extended)
Closing time
3am
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
Presentation facilities
Decorations policy
Ticketed events policy
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
Frequently asked questions about Cabaret Party Bar at Imperial Hotel
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.
About Imperial Hotel
2 function spaces, 290 to 500 guests
Other spaces at this venue
Similar function spaces
Contact the Venue Manager
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