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03/10/2026
beautiful art by Hal of our potato gems and gnudi special - come in and get a feeeed 🍔
03/10/2026
Congratulations to Dom on finishing his 101 chalice! Welcome to the club - name on the wall soon 🏆 **r
01/10/2026
🔥NEW SPECIALS HAVE LANDED🔥
There’s some seriously good stuff coming out of the Rainbow's kitchen…
🐟 Grilled swordfish w crispy potatoes, peperonata, olives & basil oil
🥙 Lamb shawarma pita w shredded lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, garlic yoghurt & hot sauce, served w fries
And that’s just the start — beef bourguignon, ricotta & spinach gnudi, katsu curry bowls, garlic & chilli prawns and asparagus & Gruyère croquettes are all joining the party.
Come hungry. Maybe skip the snack ;)
Support the pub supporting the locals! 🌈🍻
28/09/2026
we love to work grandfinal and grandfinal loves to work us - especially in fitzroy 🦁
let’s bring home again next year!!
27/09/2026
CONGRATS TO THE LIONS 🦁
and a huge thank you to everyone who came to watch and celebrate with us at the Rainbow - what a bloody good game 🤯
come keep up the footy celebrations 🏉
24/09/2026
☀️ MELBOURNE’S TURNED IT ON — AND THERE’S A LONG WEEKEND AHEAD! 🍻
It’s a cracking warm spring day, tomorrow’s a public holiday, and the weekend is looking pretty bloody good at The Rainbow.
TODAY
We’re open from 3pm, with Happy Hour 3–6pm — $5 pots, $10 pints and $8 house wines. If you’re lucky enough not to be working tomorrow, tonight seems like a pretty good time to get the weekend started.
FRIDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
We’re open from 12pm. Come down for a long lunch, a few arvo b**rs or settle in for the evening.
🏉 SATURDAY – AFL GRAND FINAL DAY
Freo v Brisbane — LIVE & LOUD across the pub.
Doors open at 12pm — and if we can get them open a little earlier, we will.
🍻 Cold b**rs
🍔 Kitchen firing from midday
🏉 Complimentary footy snacks at half-time
📺 The big game LIVE & LOUD
Walk-ins only — no bookings. Get in early, grab your spot and settle in for the big dance.
🎶 SUNDAY – THE RECOVERY SESSION
Ease into Sunday with our Sunday Roast — lamb with all the trimmings, with a vegan option available.
Then from 4–7pm, Jules Boult presents The Redeemers, live in the Main Bar.
Four days. Plenty happening. Plenty of reasons to get down to the pub.
See you at The Rainbow! 🌈🍻
22/09/2026
This Saturday the Brisbane Lions and the Fremantle Dockers battle it out for the 2026 AFL Grand Final 🏉
2:30pm GAME TIME‼️
The Rainbow is WALK IN ONLY so we ain’t taking any bookings - rally ur mates and get in early to avoid disappointment
We’re opening at 12pm midday so come enjoy the sunny b**r garden before the game☀️
19/09/2026
AFL GRAND FINAL DAY AT THE RAINBOW! PUB OPENS AT MIDDAY (If we can get organised, we’ll try to open a
17/09/2026
A week of big smiles from the doggies of The Rainbow 😊
The sun is out and shining in our b**r garden, so come enjoy the rays with your poochy pals ☀️
Also big birthday shout out to Roo!
Whether it be night or day
The dogs are always out to play
B**r garden open EVERYDAY
Bring in your pooch so we can say hey!
**rgarden
16/09/2026
The Heavy Kicks return to the iconic Rainbow Hotel in Fitzroy this Sunday for three sets of Psychedelic Blues Rock. Music from 4pm.
14/09/2026
Calling all Quties 💅
Suns out, huns out! Our b**r garden is catching all the rays so come soak up some sun with us 🌟
happy hour 3-6pm Monday to Friday 👁️🫦👁️
we’ll catch you in our garden 🦋
**rtime
09/09/2026
Cheers to another week of cute pooches at The Rainbow 🐶🫶
We got a whole doggy squad in this one, along with plenty of happy faces 🌟
Whether it be night or day
The dogs are always out to play
B**r garden open EVERYDAY
Bring in your pooch so we can say hey!
**rgarden **r
07/09/2026
Calling all Bettys, Bobs and Bartholomews - we reckon you owe your mate a $10 happy hour pint of Guinness at The Rainbow 🍻
But don’t worry, happy hour goes from 3-6pm, so there’s plenty of time for another round ☘️
Happy hour Monday-Thursday: $10 pints and $5 pots 🍺
07/09/2026
Don’t forget! Our happy hour includes Guinness! $10 pints $5 pots! Can’t go wrong with that cobber! Cya at the pub! 🍺
02/09/2026
We got allllllll the cuties at here 💅
Swipe to see which doggies came to visit us at The Rainbow Hotel this week 🐾
Whether it be night or day
The dogs are always out to play
B**r garden open EVERYDAY
Bring in your pooch so we can say hey!
Also help us find the name of our mystery cutie!
29/08/2026
WHAT?? HUH?! we love live music at The Rainbow no matter the communication barriers, come boogie every sunday from 4 - 7pm with FREE LIVE MUSIC 🤘
28/08/2026
Congrats to Portia on becoming our newest 202 member - enjoy your epic chalice 🌟
27/08/2026
OUR RAINBOWS 2026 TIPPING WINNERS 🏆
🥇Myles
🥈/🥉Josh & Banjo (joint winners!)
and the lucky loyalty draw went to Bee 🌟
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who gave it their best tip 🏉
Get on down to the Rainbow Hotel to try and hunt these winners down to convince them to get you a drink with their credits 🤪
23/08/2026
With the last tips finally in, it’s time for our winners to win BIG, plus a $500 loyalty draw for all our loyal tipsters 🙌 🏉
Come join us at The Rainbow next Thursday as we announce our 2026 Footy Tipping winners:
🥇 $1,500 cash
🥈 $300 Rainbow credit
🥉 $200 Rainbow credit
Our Loyalty Ladder Draw gives everyone who made a tip this season the chance to WIN $500 Rainbow credit - the more tips you made, the more chances you get 👍
First draw at 7pm - winner MUST BE AT THE RAINBOW TO WIN…otherwise we’re redrawing every 15 minutes til we get a winner, so get here early and don’t miss out ⏰
As usual, we’ve got our $20 Thursday tipster parma or schnitty special, plus a bonus pint for anyone who tipped a Perfect 9 in Round 24 🍺
Can’t wait to see you all and celebrate!!
21/08/2026
Frankie & The Bad Cats - Melbourne-based Australian Blues Band.
20/08/2026
Here’s a little taster of what’s on our new Specials Menu:
• Crispy Sweet & Sour Pork Bites with Charred Pineapple, Capsicum and Prawn Crackers
- Sticky, crispy and delicious, a generous elevated take on classic sweet and sour pork.
• Sizzling Lamb Barbacoa with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, Sour Cream, Hot Sauce and Tortillas
- Tender slow cooked lamb with three tortillas, build your own tacos, served sizzling.
Head online to our website to see the rest, and book your table to dine the menu today🍽️
Address
27 St David Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065
Located on St David Street in Melbourne, the pub and beer garden can be easily accessed via public transport. The closest tram stop is just a few minutes' walk away, with several lines running through the area. If you're driving, there are plenty of street parking spots available nearby. Just be sure to check for any local parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 11pm |
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Rainbow Fitzroy is a hidden gem located in the back streets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. This pub has been standing tall for over 140 years and is known for its friendly atmosphere and great selection of beers. With over 100 beers from around the world available, Rainbow Fitzroy is a beer lover's paradise. The pub also boasts a fantastic live music scene, with talented bands playing regularly. If you're feeling peckish, be sure to try the delicious cooking of their chef, Dan Gamboni. And if you're looking for some outdoor fun, head to their massive beer garden where you can enjoy a game of pool with your mates. Rainbow Fitzroy truly supports the locals and is a must-visit spot in Melbourne.
