Imperial Hotel

GF items are marked on the menu (review reports calamari, charcuterie, steak, pizza). The official FAQ states the menu accommodates gluten-free diets, and a symptomatic coeliac reviewer ate safely. However, there is no dedicated kitchen or fryer; the Find Me Gluten Free listing explicitly warns it is not a dedicated GF facility, meaning cross-contamination risk is present. No accreditation from any recognised Coeliac body.

Address2-8 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Cuisine

Price€€

Hours

Mon	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Websitewww.bourkestreetimperial.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=plcid_4999112587877517742

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorImperial Hotel - Gluten-Free Steakhouse in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF listing: reported GF menu; one symptomatic coeliac review noted items marked (calamari, steak, pizza). Warns not dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-16 [2] aggregatorGluten-Free Hotels in Melbourne, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF list of GF-friendly hotels; Imperial Hotel entry repeats that several GF items are marked on the menu.fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogFrequently Asked Questions - Imperial Hotel, Bourke St Melbourne , bourkestreetimperial.comFAQ page explicitly states: 'Our menu has options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets.'fetched 2026-05-16

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The FAQ states the menu accommodates vegetarian diets. HappyCow lists the venue as offering 'Veg-options' with lacto-vegetarian meals. Items like pasta, pizza, and salads are likely vegetarian, but no specific allergen marking for vegetarian is visible. Shared kitchen means cross-contamination with meat is possible.

Cited references

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Vegan options exist (Beyond Burger, mushroom pizza, pasta, salads) and the FAQ says the menu can accommodate vegan diets. However, multiple HappyCow reviews report being served dairy cheese despite ordering vegan; staff understanding of vegan ingredients is inconsistent. Spinach rates vegan clarity as 'unclear' and warns of cross-contamination. Quality varies by shift.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorImperial Hotel - Melbourne Victoria Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews: vegan options available but two reviewers report being served dairy cheese despite ordering vegan. Menu marking unclear.fetched 2026-05-16 [2] blogFrequently Asked Questions - Imperial Hotel, Bourke St Melbourne , bourkestreetimperial.comFAQ page explicitly states: 'Our menu has options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets.'fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogImperial Hotel - Pub Vegan Burger, Some Options in Melbourne | Spinach , spinach.guideSpinach rating: vegan friendliness E (poor). Notes vegan options but warns staff not always sure about ingredients and cross-contamination risk.fetched 2026-05-16 [4] blogRooftop Bars With The Best Vegan Food In Melbourne | Messy Veggies , messyveggies.comMessy Veggies article: lists Imperial Hotel as having an 'extensive list of vegan food' and recommends mushroom pizza with vegan cheese.fetched 2026-05-16

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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