The Rainbow is a pub, food venue and live music destination at 160 High Street in Deritend, Birmingham. Carefully restored and closely associated with Digbeth’s nightlife, it combines the familiarity of a historic local pub with a busy programme of entertainment and social events.
Food takes a street food approach, providing substantial options for diners as well as snacks to accompany a visit to the bar. The selection is intended for relaxed eating rather than formal courses, making it suitable before a performance, during live sport or as the main reason for a visit.
Handcrafted cocktails sit alongside beer, wine and other bar drinks. Live music, DJs and televised sport give different services their own pace, so the atmosphere can shift from an easy early meal to a livelier evening. Diners should check the current programme when planning around a specific event.
The restored pub setting remains central to the experience, offering a recognisable meeting place in the heart of Digbeth. It works well for groups who want food, drinks and entertainment in one venue. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should consult the current menu and confirm preparation with the team.
Address: 160 High Street, Deritend, Birmingham B12 0LD, England
The Rainbow Menu
Starters & Sharers
Kentucky 'Wings'
Crispy battered oyster mushrooms with Kentucky-style seasoning. Choose your flavour: Hot n Spicy, Korean BBQ, Garlic Butter (GFA), Original (No sauce – GFA). GFA
Guinness Brisket Style Nachos
Sharer homemade spiced nachos with slow-cooked brisket style topping with cheese sauce & fresh chives. (1-2 people)
Mains
Chick*n Waffles
Waffles topped with Kentucky wings, chilli maple syrup, herb cream, slaw and fresh chilli.
Rigatoni Ragu
Rich red wine ragu with almond parmesan and micro herb. Served with garlic bread. Add cheese & truffle +£3
Bish & Chips
Crispy banana blossom ‘fish’ with dill-salted fries, peas and tartare sauce. Add curry sauce £1. GFA
Burgers
All served with seasoned fries. Upgrade to loaded fries £3.
Kentucky Burger
Double Stack Kentucky shroom in a brioche style bun with slaw, lettuce and garlic mayo. Choose your sauce: Hot n Spicy, Korean BBQ, Garlic Butter (GF), Original (no sauce GF). GFA
Bombay Brum Burger
Kentucky burger with Balti sauce, bombay crunch, pink pickled onions, carrot, chillis and fresh coriander. (collab with Chik n chaat)
Smashed royale with chz
Double Smashed patty, vegan cheese, lettuce and house burger sauce.
Truffle cheese smash
Double smashed patty with truffle cheese, fried onions and lettuce.
Mac & Cheese
Mini mac
Creamy classic mac – a lil snacky snack! GFA
Millionaire mac
Truffle mac with almond parm and chives – contains nuts. GFA
Chilli Mac
Mac with smoky chilli mince, fresh chilli and chives. GFA
Garlic Mac
Garlic cheesey mac with crispy garlic and micro herb. GFA
Loaded Fries & Sides
Brisket loaded fries
Garlic butter fries with griddled Brisket in Guinness Gravy, cheese and crispy onions.
Spice Bag
Seasoned fries with onions, peppers and Kentucky strips. Served with curry sauce.
Loaded fries
Chilli mince, slaw, sriracha, garlic mayo, onions and sesame. GFA
Kentucky curry fries
Seasoned fries topped with Kentucky pieces and curry sauce.
Classic fries
Crispy and salted fries served with ketchup. GFA
Masala spice fries
GFA
Desserts
Toffee apple waffle
Waffle with apple pie topping, cinnamon caramel and ice cream.
Strawberry delight
Homemade strawberry whip with berry shortcake crumble. GFA
Chocolate & salted caramel mousse
Brownie topped with chocolate mousse and salted caramel.
Tiramisu
Homemade tiramisu with rum-soaked sponge, marscapone whip and cocoa. GFA
Sunday Roast
Served every Sunday until sell-out. £16pp including all the trimmings. £8 for kids under 12. All roasts are served with creamy mash, roasties, sauteed vegetables, stuffing balls and a homemade BA-HA yorkie.
Jack McGuinness
Slow marinated jackfruit slice in Guinness and onion gravy.
King of roasts
Crispy golden fried king oyster mushroom with garlic and herb butter. GFA
Lentil Loaf
Lentil and mixed vegetable loaf with herb crust. GFA
Sunday Roast Extras
Roasties
Crispy golden roast potatoes tossed with truffle oil, roasted garlic and a sprinkle of toasted almond parmesan.
Cauliflower and broccoli chz
Tender florets of cauliflower and broccoli baked in a rich creamy sauce.
Stuffing balls
Savory, herb-infused stuffing balls made with a blend of seasonal vegetables, toasted breadcrumbs and aromatic spices.
Bottomless Brunch
6 days a week! 2 hours unlimited cocktails/lager/bubbly & any main £37pp – Bookings only.
Bottomless Brunch
2 hours unlimited cocktails/lager/bubbly & any main. Bookings only.
Classic Cocktails
Old Fashioned
Bulleit Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Brown Sugar Syrup.
Tommy's Margarita
El Jimador, Agave, Fresh Lime Juice.
Sour – Amaretto/Midori/Whiskey
Disaronno/Midori/Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice, Egg White.
Daiquiri – Classic/Passion Fruit/Watermelon/Strawberry/Pineapple/Banana
Bacardi Carta Blanca, Fresh Lime, Syrup.
French 75
Tanqueray Gin, Prosecco, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar.
Pornstar Martini
Eristoff Vodka, Passoa, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Puree.
Mojito
Bacardi Carta Blanca, Fresh Lime Juice, Mint Leaves, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water.
Sweet Shop Cocktails
Strawberry Fields
Bacardi Coconut, Strawberry, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice.
Custard Factory
Rhubarb Vodka, Vanilla, Apple Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice.
Lemon Drop
Limoncello, Vanilla, Fresh Lemon Juice.
The Rainbow
Cherry Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice.
After 8
Eristoff Vodka, White Cacao Liqueur, Crème de Menthe, Double Cream.
Love Heart
Absolut Pear Violet Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice.
Fruit Salad
Absolut Raspberry, Velvet Falernum, Passionfruit Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Tiki Cocktails
Zombie
Bacardi Cuatro, Chairman’s Spiced, Wray & Nephew, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Velvet Falernum, Cinnamon Syrup, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters
Tropical Brum
Bacardi Caribbean Spiced, Passion Fruit Puree, Lime Juice, Grenadine, Vanilla.
Colada – Mango/Banana/Passionfruit/Pineapple
Bacardi Carta Blanca, Bacardi Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Coco Real & Chosen Syrup.
June Bug
Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori, Banana Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime, Sugar.
Rainbow Punch
Wray & Nephew, Old J Tiki Fire, Fresh Lime Juice, Pineapple, Orange, Strawberry.
Specials
Rainbow Ice Tea
Eristoff Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, El Jimador Tequila, Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Strawberry & Lemonade
Lazy Day
Bombay Sapphire, Grenadine, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
Paloma
Patron Reposado, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice.
Blue Elderflower Sour
Bombay Sapphire, Blue Curacao, Fresh Lemon Juice, Egg White.
Guinness Espresso Float
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Creme de Cacao, Brown Sugar, Espresso, topped w/ Guinness.
Hawaiian Cooler
Bacardi Carta Blanca, Bacardi Coconut, Blue Curacao, Coconut Puree, Pineapple Juice.
Rainbow Flick
El Jimador Tequila, Cacao, Passion Fruit Puree, Mango Syrup, Tobasco.
Mocktails
Brum Tropica
Passion Fruit Purée, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Grenadine, Vanilla.
Virgin Mohito – Strawberry/Passion Fruit
Fresh Mint, Fresh Lime Juice, Strawberry/Passion Fruit Purée, Soda Water.
Fake20
Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Puree.
Shirley Temple
Fresh Lime, Grenadine, Ginger Ale, Sugar.