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
- Lesbian Social Escape Room Adventure — 2027-09-19 — The Mystery Rooms - Melbourne — Fitzroy — $70.14
- Black-O-Lantern: A Melanated Halloween Party — 2026-10-31 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- Big Gay Piano Bar - MELBOURNE [Fri 6 November] — 2026-11-06 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $20
- Birdcage Naarm/Melbourne Launch Party — 2026-10-07 — UBQ — Fitzroy — $10
- Rebel Bar: Confessions Rave — 2026-10-10 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $24.95 - $44.95
- Queer Traffic Light Mixer — 2026-10-17 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $17.19
- Interval - Elias Mazian [NL] (4 Hours) — 2026-11-20 — Glamorama — Fitzroy — $15
- Soul Wun - MELBOURNE - The Night Cat — 2026-10-02 — The Night Cat — Fitzroy — TBA
- KYLIE vs MADONNA Bar - Melbourne — 2026-10-23 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $11.53
What's on at The Rainbow Hotel
Nights at The Rainbow Hotel are listed here as they're announced
What's on near Fitzroy
SUN 19 SEPLesbian Social Escape Room Adventure
SAT 31 OCTHalloween — Halloween itself — 31 October.Black-O-Lantern: A Melanated Halloween Party
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FRI 6 NOVBig Gay Piano Bar - MELBOURNE [Fri 6 November]
WED 7 OCTBirdcage Naarm/Melbourne Launch Party
SAT 10 OCTRebel Bar: Confessions Rave
SAT 17 OCTQueer Traffic Light Mixer
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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