The Rainbow

Head down to Bordesley and you'll find yourself in a pub that feels like it's been doing its thing for years without needing to shout about it. The Rainbow pulls in a genuine mix of regulars and curious drinkers after something beyond the usual suspects. You're after a place where the ale selection actually matters, where staff aren't just pouring but chatting about what's on tap, and where the atmosphere shifts naturally between a quiet afternoon escape and proper lively evenings. It's the kind of spot where locals go because they want to, not because they've been told to.