About The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral
The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral is a hotel and pub located at Bong Bong St, Bowral NSW 2576. A historic Southern Highlands icon for dining and stay. The venue has 18 approved gaming machines (pokies). It is rated 4 out of 5 from 338 Google reviews. A food and drinks menu is listed below. Phone: (02) 9331 2023.
A historic Southern Highlands icon for dining and stay
Established in 1892, The Imperial Hotel (affectionately known as 'The Impie') is a cornerstone of Bowral in the Southern Highlands. Located on the corner of Bong Bong and Bundaroo Streets, it offers a warm, traditional pub atmosphere combined with modern dining and comfortable motel accommodation. It is famous for its wood-fired pizzas and its central location near the heart of town.
What The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral offers
Restaurant
Food served
Bar
18 Gaming machines
Establishment
Events
Open now
The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral location and map
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Frequently asked questions about The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral
Where is The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral located?
The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral is located at Bong Bong St, Bowral NSW 2576. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Bowral, New South Wales.
What are the opening hours of The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral?
The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral opening hours: Monday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.
Does The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral have pokies?
Yes. The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral has 18 gaming machines (pokies) approved under its NSW hotel licence, ranking number 847 among NSW hotels by gaming machine numbers.
Does The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral serve food?
Yes. The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral serves food and its menu with prices is listed on this page. Kitchen hours may differ from the venue opening hours.
Does The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral have a bar?
Yes. The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral?
You can phone The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral on (02) 9331 2023.
How is The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral rated?
The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral is rated 4 out of 5 based on 338 Google reviews.
Which venues are near The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral?
Licensed venues close to The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral include Scottish Arms, Bowral Hotel, Club Bowral, Royal Hotel Bowral. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Bowral Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
The Imperial Bistro
A family-friendly dining area known for its extensive menu featuring wood-fired pizzas, premium steaks, fresh seafood, and classic pub schnitzels.
The Main Bar
A traditional public bar offering a variety of local and imported beers on tap, a curated list of Southern Highlands wines, and standard spirits.
Outdoor Courtyard
An alfresco dining and drinking space ideal for casual meals and social drinks in a relaxed setting.
Entertainment & Leisure
Live Music Sessions
Regular performances by local soloists and bands, typically hosted on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Sports Viewing
Large screens located throughout the bar areas showing live coverage of NRL, AFL, cricket, and other major sporting events.
VIP Lounge
A dedicated area featuring modern gaming machines for patron use.
TAB and Keno
Full TAB facilities and Keno terminals available for racing and sports betting enthusiasts.
Family Features
Kids Menu
A specialized menu for children under 12, featuring items such as ham and pineapple pizza, fish and chips, and chicken nuggets.
Family Friendly Seating
The bistro and courtyard areas are designed to accommodate families with high chairs available upon request.
Functions & Events
Private Function Areas
Various sections of the hotel can be reserved for private events, including birthday parties, wakes, and corporate lunches with set menu options.
Event Catering
The venue provides flexible catering packages ranging from casual finger food and platters to formal sit-down meals.
Amenities & Services
Imperial Motel Accommodation
On-site motel rooms offering clean and comfortable lodging for travelers, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel.
On-site Parking
Dedicated parking spaces available for motel guests and additional street parking for pub patrons.
Bottle Shop
A takeaway liquor service available from the bar for patrons wishing to purchase beverages to go.
Proximity to Transport
Centrally located within a short walking distance of the Bowral Railway Station.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
* Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only and actual serving will vastly differ.
The Imperial Hotel & Motel - Bowral reviews
5 Star Review by N/A
Loved the historic feel of the Imperial. Its in a great location right in Paddington, the place has been beautifully renovated, the people are great, the service is great, the beer was great. Guess what, it was all great. Well worth a visit.
5 Star Review by Will
Love this pub, one of my favourites! The staff are friendly and fantastic, the managers are super helpful and always help out with any problems. Great rustic, Aussie pub feel, none like it in the area. Also the new kitchen menu is a great addition.
5 Star Review by Michelle Currey
Great little pub near the Chauval Cinema and Town Hall to grab a bite to eat either before or after a show or movie. The food is great. We had the pulled pork nachos which was delicious. Definitely returning to have a Sunday roast.
2 Star Review by Janet Sawyer
Food only ok.. But have to say the relatively recent interiors revamp is looking terribly tired and dirty! We were there for lunch, and the floors are worn and dusty. The table tops are sticky, so we moved to another table, after it was wiped down, and another sticky table. Every flat surface is covered in dust. All seating run down. Sorry really wanted to like it.
4 Star Review by Bill Shires
Good solid pub food. Great chips and schnitzel
5 Star Review by ana campos
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2 Star Review by Shaun
They had a dog dying on the tv!!! Plenty of sport they could have had on tv. Overall good vibe good pub.
5 Star Review by Cloud Surfing
We hosted our Christmas party/lunch at the Imperial. The space had character and comfortably fit our group of 100 cyber specialists (the bank we work for still required some level of social distancing). We had the upstairs function room to ourselves, with plenty of seating, our own bar and loads of natural light. We had organised an amazing race before the event and were able to show the shots on the pubs big function area screen, which was a bonus. The food was great, the service friendly and the pub catered for people with dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose intolerant). It was our first Christmas party as a team post Covid. Thanks Amee and the team for being such superb hosts. Well be back.
5 Star Review by Tim McQueen
Had a superb burger on burger special day (Thursday). Really good.
1 Star Review by Elizabeth Crundall
Said open for dinner. We buy a drink, sit at a sticky too high table and then told kitchen closed and hotel closing right now! This hotel has SO much unrealised potential. Its drab, dirty, food is only just. Lack lustre and Un Paddington in every way. Sadly this is evidenced by the fact it has very little patronage. Wish the owners had some pride about this old pub. PS - Other pubs in Paddo were pumping! Says it all.