Empire Hotel

Pub · Pub & bistroFortitude Valley

6 dishes marked gluten free+ 10 can be made gluten free on request

23 dishesmenu read 9 Novempirehotel.com.au

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Food menu

Mon–Thu 11:30am–3pm & 5–9pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–9pm; Sun 11:30am–8pm

Snacks

Wood Fired Bread$16
Garlic, rosemary, smoked eggplant, lemon oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Beef Cheek Croquettes (4pc)$22
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Wild Mushroom Arancini (4pc)$19
Truffle mayo, pecorino
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Shoestring Fries$12
House seasoning, confit garlic mayo
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Flash Fried Squid$19
Togarashi, burnt onion ash, charred lime aioli, toasted nori, XO sauce
Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)

The Classics

Chicken Schnitzel$30
300gm crumbed chicken schnitzel, apple & fennel slaw, skin on fries, choice of sauce
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed, schnitzel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Parmy Alla Vodka$34
300gm crumbed chicken schnitzel, rich tomato and nduja vodka sauce, provolone cheese, apple & fennel slaw, skin on fries
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed, schnitzel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Roast Boeuf$38
200gm rose roasted butchers cut, Paris mash, golden shallots, pan jus
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Fish'n'Chips$34
Crispy Valley Hops beer battered market fish, skin on fries, house tartare, lemon
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered, beer battered, beer): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
King River Wagyu Cheeseburger$26
Beef bacon, potato bun, dill pickles, red cheddar, burger sauce, skin on fries
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free bun available (GFO)). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Steak Sandwich$28
Flame grilled beef, toasted sourdough, crunchy onions, capsicum, rocket, chimichurri, mixed leaves, tomato, skin on fries
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
LP's Pork Sausages$34
Grilled pork sausages, Paris mash, charred shallots, red wine jus
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Charred Butternut Pumpkin Salad$26
Buckwheat, mixed leaves, pepitas, roasted cashews, smoked labneh, pickled shallots, citrus vinaigrette
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists labneh): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cashew, cashews): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)

Pizza Bianca

Patate e Salsiccia$26
Mozzarella, potato, pork sausage, rosemary, balsamic glaze
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Funghi$26
Mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil, gorgonzola, sage. Add jamón prosciutto +$5
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, gorgonzola): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Gamberi e Nduja$30
Mozzarella, local prawns, nduja, cherry tomatoes, rocket, XO sauce
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns, xo sauce): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)

Pizza Rossa

Margherita$24
Pomodoro, mozzarella, basil, Mount Zero extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Gustosa$28
Pomodoro, mozzarella, salami piccante, pancetta
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Vegetariana$26
Pomodoro, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, roasted zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, oregano, Grana Padano
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists grana padano, mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Diavola$28
Pomodoro, mozzarella, salami piccante, kalamata olives
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Agnello$30
Pomodoro, mozzarella, lamb, goats cheese, kalamata olives, capsicum, oregano
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, mozzarella, goats cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)
Prosciutto$28
Pomodoro, mozzarella, cherry tomato, rocket, Grana Padano, prosciutto, cracked pepper. Add burrata +$8
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base +$4). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists grana padano, mozzarella, burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)

Lunch menu ($20 lunch)

Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm

Lunch

Chicken Schnitzel$20
300gm crumbed chicken schnitzel, apple & fennel slaw, pepper-mustard mayo, garlic crisps, pecorino
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed, schnitzel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (empirehotel.com.au)

The menu’s own key: (df) dairy free, (dfo) dairy free option, (gf) gluten free, (gfo) gluten free option, (ve) vegan, (veo) vegan option, (v) vegetarian, (vo) vegetarian option. Seafood labels: (A) Australian, (I) Imported, (M) Mixed Origin.

Good to know

Restaurant

Vegetarian dishes (18)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026. Evidence: 18 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	Fortitude Valley, QLD
Area	Brisbane City
Kind	Pub · Pub & bistro
Website	empirehotel.com.au
Menu read	9 Nov 2026 from empirehotel.com.au
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

empirehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Empire_Food-Menu_A4_PDF · read 8 Nov 2026
empirehotel.com.au/eat-drink/HTML · read 8 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Empire Hotel

Does Empire Hotel have gluten-free options?

Yes: 6 dishes are gluten free as served, and 10 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Empire Hotel coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Empire Hotel?

King River Wagyu Cheeseburger (Gluten free bun available (GFO)); Patate e Salsiccia (Gluten free base +$4); Funghi (Gluten free base +$4); Gamberi e Nduja (Gluten free base +$4); Margherita (Gluten free base +$4); Gustosa (Gluten free base +$4).

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