Imperial Hotel Bourke St
Hotel in Melbourne

The imperial hotel is melbourne's third oldest pub, serving first rate pub meals and icy cold beers opening back in 1852 as nobel's circus, the imperial has now been open for over a century and a half, making it melbourne's third oldest pub. The imperial has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, serving tasty meals from the seasonal menu with weekly dining specials. The private function has the capacity to cater for 150 people in a cocktail setting or 80 people for a sit down dinner. With an ideal location in the cbd, the imperial is a perfect location to host an event. The imperial caters for sports fans, screening events from around the globe 7 days a week and on occasions around the clock depending on overseas game schedules. With over 14 beers on tap and a large selection of wine and cocktails, the imperial has something to please everyone. The imperial remains one of melbourne's classic aussie pubs and visitors today still walk through the original australian red cedar doors dating back to 1858.

Originally known as Nobel’s Circus in 1852, the building housed equestrian shows, promenade concerts and energetic dances until it became a enduring theater site in 1856 and was renamed Sallie de Valentino’. It wasn’t until 1863 that the building became known as Richardson’s Imperial Hotel’ and received only the third liquor license ever granted in Melbourne. Mixed with this rich history and architecture is an appreciation for fresh Australian life a love of sport, a tasty, modern menu and ravishing views from the new, sun kissed rooftop garden. As a stalwart of the Melbourne pub scene, the Imperial also believes in community. We regularly welcome a number of local supporter clubs (including the Melbourne Liverpool Supporters Club) for catch ups and match ups, and manager Steve is always good for a chat (or a re tweet). So visit to The gimpy for a relaxed, approachable pub experience in the heart of the city.

As well as the being the best place to watch live sport in the CAD, The Imperial Hotel now boasts an marvelous rooftop bar, overlooking the city and with spectacular views of Melbourne Parliament House. Our new range of bar snacks and delicious meals, combined with a big beer and wine list, make the Imperial Hotel your premier CAD prohibit to soak in the atmosphere and the rooftop sun ! We have a range of spaces for you to appreciate with friends be it a snug booth, an outdoor Burke Street table, standing to cheer the live sport or now soaking in the atmosphere of Melbourne's best fresh rooftop bar. With stunning views of Parliament House and back towards the city, the impressive Imperial Rooftop is a relaxed space, decked out with ample of seating, cushions, 20 beers on tap and the rooftop's own kitchen, serving a large range of delicious snacks. Heaters are available for you during the winter months and in the summer you can soak in the view and the sunshine. Flawless for lunch, behind labor drinks or your following social celebration or corporate function or event. We've transformed our already spectacular rooftop into a cony Alpine Village Winter Wonderland! ), and find a spot lower one of our newly installed gas heaters. We're serving up everything Alpine in celebration of winter, appropriate worn classics such as mulled wine, warm toddies, and hot pretzels, alongside a scanty Imperial Rooftop specials. Now you can also take your functions to a new slick with our spectacular rooftop bar one of Melbourne's largest, with pretty views of the city. Live sport from around the globe, functions and events, lunch and dinner specials there’s perpetual something happening at the Imperial Hotel on Burke Street! The Imperial offers the superior of both worlds a delicious menu and an splendid live sport atmosphere. The Imperial is also open slow to cater for your huge overseas sporting events like Premier League games and historic FA Cup battles. We present a huge range of live sport, including: Arrive and unite us when the potent Reds are playing and revel in the exceptional atmosphere created by Liverpool fans. NOTE: We've also been obvious to unfold the doors for Spurs and City fans, too! With stunning views of Parliament House and back towards the city, the fresh Imperial Rooftop is a relaxed space that has been decked out with ample of seating, cushions, 20 beers on tap and the rooftop's own kitchen, serving a massive range of delicious snacks. Reveal us your skills or turn up for a few laughs. Macaroni cheese croquettes, smoked paprika aioli. Southern fried chicken wings, warm jalapeno mayo. Smoked lamb rump with beetroot, capsicum, cucumber, onion, cos lettuce, mint yogurt dressing. All served with beer battered steak fries. Check out our Alpine Winter Village menu here ! This is especially convenient for important groups or those with exceptional dining requests.