I finally sought out the Rainbow after many years in Ottawa. I had heard about it, but somehow never had the incentive until a friend's band was playing on a friday. I didn't know what I was missing! This place is very original and unpretentious. Great for live music. It's a place where people can relax and be themselves. You will find all sorts of people just feeling the music. That simple!

This joint brings a smile to my face. It's a hole in the wall music hall with good beer, uncomfortable seating and great music. To the best of my knowledge there's no food - just music and beer. Love it.

We tend to head over later on Sunday afternoons, for the 4p Blues Jam. They get some great hosts in and many of the people that get up on stage to play a few songs are fantastic. (Yup, there's... more

I popped in here to see what it was all about on a Sunday afternoon. I heard music wafting from the open windows, so I thought I'd give it a try. This place looks likes it been around a while, and have seen their fare share of stars, based on the photographs on the wall. Not a bad thing; goes to show if you manage an establishment properly, it will last.

I paid the $3 cover charge, and found a... more