The Rainbow Hotel
The Rainbow Hotel, established in 1869, is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs, nestled in the back streets of Fitzroy, a short walk from Brunswick Street. It offers a warm welcome and is known as a local institution. The venue features a spacious beer garden, a wide selection of beers, and a menu that includes a popular steak night on Wednesdays and burger nights on Mondays. It's a dog-friendly pub, with options to book areas like the 'Covered Beer Garden' or 'Deck' if you're bringing a pet. The Rainbow Hotel also hosts various events including live bands, trivia nights, and Sunday roasts. The atmosphere is generally relaxed, catering to locals and those looking for a casual catch-up. The pub does not accommodate bucks or hens parties or pub crawls, maintaining a friendly local vibe.
- Type
- Pub
- Address
- 27 St David Street, Fitzroy, 3065
- Suburb
- Fitzroy
- Website
- https://therainbow.com.au/
Vibes: Local, Historic Pub, Relaxed, Open Air, Community, Fun, Local favourite, Pride
Events
- ADAM's Gala Christmas Party: Naked for Santa! — 2026-12-21 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- Drunk Substitute (Single Launch) w/ Lesbian Vampire Cult + SCREAMagers — 2026-11-20 — Bar Open — Fitzroy — $15.30
- ADAM's Christmas Freshmen Edition! — 2026-12-14 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- ADAM: Kink Friendly EDM Edition Ft DJs Junior M | Argonaut | Pseudo-ku — 2026-11-23 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- ADAM - Free Entry for Under 25 Year Olds! Ft DJs MidNightSnack & Sugar Plump Fairy — 2026-11-16 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $20
- Rainbow Social's 5th Birthday! — 2026-11-14 — UBQ — Fitzroy — $15
- UBQ's NYE House Party! — 2026-12-31 — UBQ — Fitzroy — $17.50
- BONEZ PUNK ROCK DISCO NYE — 2026-12-31 — The Old Bar — Fitzroy — $40
- KYLIE vs MADONNA Bar - Melbourne — 2027-02-06 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $11.53
- Big Gay Piano Bar - MELBOURNE — 2026-12-12 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $20
- Victoria's Pride Street Party — 2027-02-07 — TBA — Fitzroy — Free
- Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil — 2026-11-20 — Fitzroy Town Hall — Fitzroy — Free
The Rainbow Hotel
27 St David Street, Fitzroy, 3065
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MON 21 DECNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.ADAM's Gala Christmas Party: Naked for Santa!
FRI 20 NOVDrunk Substitute (Single Launch) w/ Lesbian Vampire Cult + SCREAMagers
MON 14 DECNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.ADAM's Christmas Freshmen Edition!
MON 23 NOVADAM: Kink Friendly EDM Edition Ft DJs Junior M | Argonaut | Pseudo-ku
This MondayNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.ADAM - Free Entry for Under 25 Year Olds! Ft DJs MidNightSnack & Sugar Plump Fairy
TomorrowRainbow Social's 5th Birthday!
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About The Rainbow Hotel
The Rainbow Hotel, established in 1869, is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs, nestled in the back streets of Fitzroy, a short walk from Brunswick Street. It offers a warm welcome and is known as a local institution. The venue features a spacious beer garden, a wide selection of beers, and a menu that includes a popular steak night on Wednesdays and burger nights on Mondays. It's a dog-friendly pub, with options to book areas like the 'Covered Beer Garden' or 'Deck' if you're bringing a pet. The Rainbow Hotel also hosts various events including live bands, trivia nights, and Sunday roasts. The atmosphere is generally relaxed, catering to locals and those looking for a casual catch-up. The pub does not accommodate bucks or hens parties or pub crawls, maintaining a friendly local vibe.
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