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About Us
The Imperial Hotel
Est. 1911
Established in 1911, The Imperial Hotel has seen many chapters, and its newest era is here! Now owned by family-run Queensland business, the Comiskey Group, this iconic Queenslander has been thoughtfully reimagined while honouring more than a century of stories.
Step inside and you’ll find walls lined with historic photographs, a refreshed front bar, gaming room and TAB, and now, our brand-new beer garden. The expanded grounds also feature a vibrant laneway, an impressive outdoor LED screen perfect for sport and live events, and an epic kids space still to come!
Standing proudly opposite the famous Eumundi Markets, this beloved local has survived fires, renovations, and generations of loyal patrons. Its future is bright, bold, and more welcoming than ever.
More to explore. More to enjoy. More to come... at The Imperial Hotel.
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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.
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.
2023
The Comiskey Group purchases The Imperial Hotel + it's attached Liquor Legends, as well as, HOLA Boutique Accommodation.
2024
The Comiskey Group rebrand HOLA to Imperial Hotel Boutique Accommodation, to unite the accommodation with the iconic hotel.
2025
The Comiskey Group purchase, Eumundi Brewery from Lion, with plans to expand across Australia.