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About Us
The Imperial Hotel
Est. 1911
Established in 1911, The Imperial Hotel has changed hands and been reimagined over the years. Recently purchased by family-owned Queensland company, the Comiskey Group, a new era of The Imperial Hotel is upon us.
The old beauty stands proud across from the iconic Eumundi Markets, with plenty of stories to tell if you come inside. As part of the Comiskey family's extensive renovation, the hotels walls have been decorated in historical photographs. The first stage of the renovation is complete and visitors can now enjoy an all-new front bar, gaming room and TAB.
By mid-2025, The Imperial Hotel will officially be fully-renovated with a brand new beer garden, restaurant, band room, kitchen and the addition of the Sunshine Coasts largest kids games room!
For over a century, the hotel has been a local favourite watering hole that has stood the test of time, even resurrecting after going up in flames!
The future is bright for The Imperial Hotel, with more to love for all ages - coming soon.
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Our History
1910-1911
The establishment was founded by Ransome Jefferies – son of Edgar Jeffries and head of a syndicate who had it rebuilt by a Mr. Bytheway. The Jefferies family were involved with both the Eumundi Hotels, both of which had female licensees.
1913
The Imperial was a meeting place for thirsty jackaroos who drove their bullock teams through the area. Like all outback pubs, it was the focal point of the town for much of the century.
The pub was run by three McIntyre sisters. Anne, one of the sisters was instrumental in setting up the Country Women’s Association.
1926
Fire destroyed the Imperial. Nobody died in the blaze.
1927
Re-built with a new licensee Sydney Malcolm Blackshaw. It was advertised as a newly-built hotel with first class accommodation, garage and stabling where visitors could rely on the best meals on the North Coast.
The Guardian newspaper stated that The Imperial Hotel had a ‘Popular Dining Room. All Liquors true to label. Handy to Station. Phone 10’.
A newly wed couple booked in to Room 6 for their wedding night. By morning they had mysteriously vanished and all that was left in the room was the wedding gown and the groom’s size 10 boots. Ghostly presence has been felt by many throughout the years.
1988
Eumundi Lager was born in 1988 when brewing engineer and developer John Lynch invited people to invest in a brewery in Eumundi. The group purchased the Imperial Hotel, installed a micro-brewery and launched Eumundi Lager in February 1988.
1992
Following a brief public listing, the micro-brewery at the Imperial Hotel was closed and brewing of Eumundi beers was contracted to Yatala Brewery (formerly Powers Brewing then CUB) N.B. Castlemaine Perkins (now Lion) later purchased the Eumundi beer brands from CUB (in 1998) and brewing of the Eumundi brands ceased in 2004.
1992 and 1993
Eumundi Premium was awarded best Australian lager two years running at the national festival of beers.
1995
The Queensland Hoteliers Association awarded The Imperial Hotel the trophy for Most Outstanding Community Service in its Awards for Excellence.
2014 - 2016
Extensive renovations of the hotel complex including performance spaces for live music, dedicated function rooms and a family-friendly beer garden.
2016
Announcement of new partnership with Lion to see the return of the much missed craft beer Eumundi - to again be brewed on site at its spiritual home, the Imperial Hotel in the heart of Eumundi.
2017
The new Eumundi Brewery is officially opened in August, with the launch of the new Eumundi Brewery Lager and Eumundi Brewery Pale Ale. True nature in a brew! Brewery tours launched later in the year.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 10AM TILL LATE
DINING HOURS
Monday to Friday:
Dinner5.30 – 8.30
Saturday:
Sunday:
A New Era Is Upon Us
The Imperial Hotel is currently under renovation by new owners, the Comiskey Group.
The all-new front bar, gaming room and TAB is now open, and stage two of the renovation is currently underway.
The hotel will be fully-renovated by March/April 2025, with a brand new restaurant, beer garden, kitchen, band room and the addition of the Sunshine Coast's largest kids play room in a pub.
Fully embracing our storied history, The Imperial Hotel will feature heritage tiles, antique mirrors and pressed metal ceilings, bringing the interior design back to its traditional look. Take a walk down memory lane, the hotel's walls will be decorated in historical photographs, paying homage to the century-long tales of the towns most iconic pub.
You'll still recognise our landmark Queenslander facade sitting across from Eumundi Markets; but inside, you'll soon find nostalgia and newness all at the same time.