The Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa's legendary blues bar (locally known as the "Rainbow Bar") since 1984, with live music Thursday through Saturday and a Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam in ByWard Market.
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About The Rainbow Bistro
The Rainbow Bistro — known locally as the "Rainbow Bar" — has been Ottawa's blues home since 1984. The Tragically Hip played here. Two-storey venue on Murray Street in ByWard Market with live blues, jazz, and rock Thursday through Saturday. The Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam (doors 1pm, music 2pm) is a local institution.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Thu-Sat 7pm-1am, Sun 1-6:30pm (Blues Jam)
- Live Music: Thu-Sat evenings, Sun Blues Jam (doors 1pm, music 2pm)
- Full bar + food menu
Getting There
- Address: 76 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M6
- Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
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