The Imperial Hotel

Pub · Pub & bistroErskineville

10+ gluten-free dishes

11 dishes marked gluten free+ 12 can be made gluten free on request

39 dishesmenu read 10 Novimperialerskineville.com.au

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Main menu

Kitchen open Wed–Sat from 4pm; closed Sun to Tue. 10% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Shares & Small Plates

  • Hand Stretched Flatbread$9

    Confit garlic & herb butter, pecorino floss

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roasted Carrot Hummus$16

    Mixed nuts & seeds, paprika & chilli oil, crispy za'atar bread

    VeganLikely glutenLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Mushroom Tostada$18

    Wild mushrooms, avocado, radish, pickled jalapeño

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Korean Fried Cauliflower$16

    Chilli & yuzu pepper glaze

    Vegan

  • Pumpkin Arancini$16

    Roasted pumpkin, Arborio rice, goats cheese, pecorino

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmon Pastrami$22

    Cured salmon, fried capers, aioli, herb oil, crispy garlic

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Char-Grilled Lamb Skewers (x3)$20

    Mint yoghurt, cucumber

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

Salads

  • Greek Salad$18

    Tomato, cucumber, capsicum, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives, house dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Poached Chicken Salad$25

    Slaw, radish, buckwheat, kale, carrot, cucumber, herbs, green goddess dressing

    Free of gluten, dairy

Burgers

  • Cauliflower Burger$22

    Tempura cauliflower, lettuce, tomato, pickles, aioli, green tomato relish

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Southern Fried Chicken$22

    Buttermilk fried chicken, pickles, slaw, American cheese, aioli, Frank's hot sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Bacon Cheeseburger$22

    All beef patty, bacon, American cheese, pickles, onions & burger sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Mains

  • Eggplant Parmigiana$25

    Grilled eggplant, sugo, fior di latte, seasonal leaves, chips

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cauliflower Open Shawarma$24

    Spiced roasted cauliflower, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, peppermint, herb tahini, hummus, pita bread

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Pan Seared Snapper$36

    Pan seared snapper, ratatouille, tomato salsa, balsamic reduction, crispy basil

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Grilled Spatchcock$28

    Marinated deboned half spatchcock, roast seasonal veggies, jus

    Free of gluten

  • Schnitzel Classic$25

    Parmesan & herb crumbed chicken breast, seasonal leaves, chips & choice of sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Schnitzel Parmigiana$28

    Parmesan & herb crumbed chicken breast, sugo, fior di latte, gypsy ham, seasonal leaves & chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roast Kleftiko Lamb$34

    Mint yoghurt, Greek salad, grilled pita bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tartufo Gnocchi$28

    Potato gnocchi, truffle sauce, toasted almonds, herbs, truffle oil, pecorino

    Vegan optionFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Steaks

  • Grain Fed 250g Rump (MB5 2+)$30

    Free of gluten

  • Jacks Creek 250g MB2 Sirloin$38

    Free of gluten

Sides

  • Seasonal Roast Veg$13

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Chips$11

    House seasoning & aioli

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Chilli Cheese Fries$14

    House seasoning aioli, chilli sauce, pecorino, spring onion

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Desserts

  • Cannoli (x3)$14

    Crispy pastry, sweet ricotta, pistachios

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Tart$14

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nuts

Food specials

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (excluding public holidays)
  • Wednesday: Any Burger & Chips$15

    Any burger & chips

    Likely gluten

  • Thursday: Rump Steak$20

    250g rump steak, chips, salad + choice of sauce

  • Friday: Eggplant Parmy or Chicken Schnitzel$17

    Eggplant parmy or chicken schnitzel, chips & salad

    Likely gluten

Pizza Bros menu

Pizza

  • Margho Picasso$25

    Fior di latte, spotted pomodoro sugo, confit garlic & basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Rick & Morty$27

    Fior di latte, garlic oil, LP's mortadella & pesto

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Sassy Sausage$28

    Fior di latte, pomodoro sugo, pork & fennel sausage & ricotta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Cacio E Pepe$30

    Fior di latte, double cream, black truffle, pecorino & parmesan

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hot Honey$30

    Fior di latte, ricotta, nduja, roasted sesame & honey

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Waterworld$28

    Fior di latte, fermented chilli sauce, prawns & pancetta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Joey Pepperoni$28

    Fior di latte, pomodoro sugo, pepperoni & oregano

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Quality Beast$28

    Fior di latte, pomodoro sugo, red onion, LP's salami cotto, pork & fennel sausage

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Marty Salami$28

    Fior di latte, pomodoro sugo, LP's salami cotto, chilli & black olives

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: (v) vegetarian · (gf) gluten free · (df) dairy free · (vg) vegan · (vgo) vegan option

What the menu saysThe Imperial's allergen note: it offers a variety of gluten free options, but its menu contains allergens and it prepares food in one kitchen that handles nuts and gluten. There is always a small chance of cross contamination and it may not be suitable for coeliac guests.
  • The Imperial's allergen note: it offers a variety of gluten free options, but its menu contains allergens and it prepares food in one kitchen that handles nuts and gluten. There is always a small chance of cross contamination and it may not be suitable for coeliac guests.
  • Kitchen handles nuts and gluten.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Drag & Dine: Vegetarian Banquet

Groups of 7 & up; book and select Banquet

Drag & Dine banquets

  • Drag & Dine: Vegetarian Banquet$55

    2 course: On arrival hand stretched garlic bread (confit garlic & herb butter, parmesan). Entree: roasted carrot hummus, mushroom tostada…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

Drag & Dine: Omnivore Banquet

Groups of 7 & up; book and select Banquet

Drag & Dine banquets

  • Drag & Dine: Omnivore Banquet$62

    2 course: On arrival hand stretched garlic bread (confit garlic & herb butter, parmesan). Entree: roasted carrot hummus, salmon pastrami…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

Good to know

Pub

  • Venue says dog friendlyvenue website, read 10 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (14)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (6)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 10 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, 2043
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Phone+61 2 8080 7060
Websiteimperialerskineville.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from imperialerskineville.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday4pm–midnight
  • Thursday4pm–midnight
  • Friday4pm–midnight
  • Saturday12pm–midnight
  • Sunday12pm–midnight
MapOpen 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

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 The Imperial Hotel

Does The Imperial Hotel have gluten-free options?

Yes: 11 dishes are gluten free as served, and 12 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Imperial Hotel coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “The Imperial's allergen note: it offers a variety of gluten free options, but its menu contains allergens and it prepares food in one…”. 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 The Imperial Hotel?

Cauliflower Burger (GF bun available, add $5); Southern Fried Chicken (GF bun available, add $5); Bacon Cheeseburger (GF bun available, add $5); Margho Picasso (Gluten free base +$9); Rick & Morty (Gluten free base +$9); Sassy Sausage (Gluten free base +$9).

When is The Imperial Hotel open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 4pm–midnight. Thursday: 4pm–midnight. Friday: 4pm–midnight. Saturday: 12pm–midnight. Sunday: 12pm–midnight. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Imperial Hotel online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/mainbar

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