Once on the brink of shutting down permanently, The Rainbow is now a thriving ByWard Market bar, giving back to the Ottawa community through charity fundraisers and stellar live music.
It’s like the Rainbow Bistro found its pot of gold when a group of savvy businessmen, motivated by their love of music, banded together to save the music hall from closing last year.
The Rainbow Bistro has been thrown a $50,000 lifeline by some blues-loving business executives.
The venerable blues venue has struggled to keep its doors open through the pandemic, as lockdowns kept music fans away and the virus’ persistent presences deters people from heading downtown. The money is meant to help bridge the gap until attendance increases.
The Rainbow Bistro has been thrown a $50,000 lifeline by some blues-loving business executives.
The venerable blues venue has struggled to keep its doors open through the pandemic, as lockdowns kept music fans away and the virus’ persistent presences deters people from heading downtown. The money is meant to help bridge the gap until attendance increases.