Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rainbow
Also known as: The Rainbow Pub Digbeth
In or near Birmingham.
The Rainbow — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bordesley · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Rainbow is a historic pub in the West Midlands — listed in heritage records for its surviving fabric, fittings or trading history. It sits within the Birmingham Ladywood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bordesley, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area B12.
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Official information
The Rainbow is a historic pub in Birmingham's Digbeth area, known for its vibrant nightlife and live music events. Visitors can enjoy a variety of cocktails, food, and sports in a lively atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
The Rainbow is a novel by British author D. H. Lawrence, first published by Methuen & Co. in 1915. It follows three generations of the Brangwen family living in Nottinghamshire, focusing particularly on the individual's struggle for growth and fulfilment within the confining structures of English social life. Lawrence's 1920 novel Women in Love is a sequel to The Rainbow.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.4743, -1.8816
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B12 0LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Nearest railway station
- Bordesley — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tue. – Thu. 4:00 pm – 12:00 am; Fri. 4:00 pm – 2:00 am; Sat. 12:00 pm – 2:00 am; Sun. 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Official site
- therainbowpub.com
Sources
- osm: w125131145 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Rainbow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rainbow?
- The Rainbow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B12 0LL), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Rainbow?
- The Rainbow — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Rainbow?
- The nearest railway station is Bordesley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B12 0LL.
- Is The Rainbow free to visit?
- Yes, The Rainbow is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Rainbow?
- The nearest railway station is Bordesley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B12 0LL.