The Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy
11 people recommendvia r/melbourne11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Rainbow Hotel is a Fitzroy pub that many commenters recommend. A couple of commenters describe it as welcoming or as having a great vibe, and one patron mentions its great locals. Two commenters praise the food, and one mentions a steak night. One commenter points out that it is not a gay-specific venue.
Address
The Rainbow Hotel, 27 St David St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Welcoming atmosphere, Local regulars
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/-cadmunt- in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Says The Rainbow is charming and welcoming, though not specifically a gay venue.
- Recommendsu/aCorgiDriver in r/melbourne · Oct 2025
Says to add it to the pub list, which would make the list complete.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Camel-98 in r/melbourne · Aug 2024ambience
Lists this among the dank, no-frills pubs they love.
- Recommendsu/haydoboyo in r/melbourne · Dec 2023ambience
Also praises its consistently good atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Cheeseoholics in r/melbourne · Aug 2025
Would add it to the list of pubs being recommended.
- Recommendsu/SillyRabbit_OZ in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Praises the pub for friendly regulars, good food and its history.
- Recommendsu/LandscapeOk2955 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Named too among older pubs they enjoy for a crawl.
- Recommendsu/FeelingTangelo9341 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Suggests it as a Fitzroy option.
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- Recommendsu/trueschoolalumni in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Lists it among the lesser-known pubs worth checking out.
- Recommendsu/kazronicus in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Calls it a fantastic pub with tasty food in a convenient spot.
- Recommendsu/HowToMakeGravox in r/melbourne · Oct 2025
Gives a thumbs-up to the suggested additions to the pub list.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.