The Rainbow Hotel

Tucked away from the bustling main drag—a true Fitzroy institution. Proper pub culture done right. The kind of place you drop in for a quick schooner and stay until the live bands pack up. Inner-north veterans point newcomers straight to the spacious beer garden—dogs everywhere, buzzing energy, elite craft taps pouring a rotating lineup of local and global brews. The kitchen doesn't mess around, either. Pub grub purists back the chicken parmi as a top-tier contender, while the $25 steak night is an absolute steal for the quality. Throw in Saj’s legendary trivia, proper Sunday roasts, and plates of juicy lamb or halloumi fries. Unpretentious, loud, incredibly welcoming. Grab a pint, secure a table, and settle in.