The Imperial Erskineville

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Australia’s crown jewel of queer culture immortalised by Priscilla Queen of the Desert, featuring flamboyant drag spectacles, a subterranean electronic dance basement, and an alfresco rooftop pizzeria.

Neighbourhood

Sydney

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Age

18+ (local law)

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Dress code

No dress code listed

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Music & atmosphere

A quick guide to the music and atmosphere you can expect.

Music

House Disco Commercial Pop

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How this score is built

63.1/ 100 NOX score

Editorial39.2 of 45

Editorial judgement based on reviewed venue and scene evidence. A score does not imply a first-hand visit.

Scene7.0 of 9

The venue’s role in its local nightlife scene.

Freshness6.0 of 17

Recency of observed Instagram activity. This is a signal, not proof of current operation.

Ratings5.0 of 10

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Impact4.4 of 11

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Longevity1.6 of 4

How long the venue has been open.

Saves0.0 of 4

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