Birthday Party Venues in Erskineville

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Drag on stage or a dog under the table: the two pubs on Erskineville Road throw very different birthdays. The Imperial Erskineville, at number 35, is the LGBTQIA+ pub tied to Priscilla, spread over three levels with a drag stage, a rooftop and a basement club. Further along at 102, The Erko Hotel has been a corner local since 1882, and dogs are welcome everywhere inside.

Pick the room by the kind of party:

With a show: The Imperial Erskineville's Main Bar takes 130 seated or 370 standing, and drag performances run from Wednesday to Saturday.
A full-blown party: downstairs, the Imperial's Basement fits 400 standing and hosts DJs and live performance.
A rooftop nook: Carpriccio's Corner seats 20, the Rosa Room 10 and the Imperial Rooftop Lounge holds 40 standing, with pizza from The Pizza Bros.
A backyard afternoon: The Erko Hotel's semi-covered Backyard has parasols and heaters for 80 standing or 40 seated.
Something lighter and brighter: The Erko's Front Bar has a contemporary fit-out, lots of natural light and room for up to 60.

For a 21st or a 30th with a big crowd, the Imperial's three levels give room to grow; for a family lunch or a 60th, The Erko's canapés from $30 per person and no cakeage charge make for an easy afternoon.

Every diet covered: the Imperial's bistro and rooftop pizza kitchen cater for vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian guests alongside meat dishes.
Canapés and sliders: The Erko Hotel's packages start from $30 per person for three canapés, with sliders of fried chicken, beef, fish, eggplant or prawn.
Drinks set-up: The Erko runs Standard or Premium packages for two to four hours, a bar tab with a spending limit or a cash bar, with tap cocktails as an add-on.
The cake: The Erko Hotel charges no cakeage, so the birthday cake comes in free.

Getting the group together

By train: The Erko sits a few minutes' walk from Erskineville Station, with Macdonaldtown not far away.
Step-free guests: The Erko Hotel is wheelchair accessible, which matters for an older relative's milestone.
Open or closed off: The Erko's two areas are semi-private, while the Imperial's Glasshouse, off the Main Bar, takes 26 seated or 50 standing.
Getting a price: the Imperial publishes no prices, so send your date, time, guest numbers and booking type to its events team for a tailored quote.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Can an Erskineville birthday include a drag show?

Yes. The Imperial Erskineville's Main Bar has a drag stage with performances from Wednesday to Saturday, and it takes 130 seated for a long dinner or 370 standing for drinks with the show.

Can I bring my own birthday cake in Erskineville?

The Erko Hotel charges no cakeage, so you can bring the cake along to the Front Bar or Backyard. Ask The Imperial Erskineville's events team about cake when you send your enquiry.

Which Erskineville venue suits a small birthday dinner?

The Imperial's rooftop Rosa Room seats 10, Carpriccio's Corner seats 20 and the Glasshouse 26. At The Erko, the Backyard seats 40.

Is the dog invited to a birthday at The Erko?

Dogs are welcome everywhere in The Erko Hotel, so the family pet can join the party in the Backyard or Front Bar.