06/03/09

THE 70's

by TriciaLondon

I find this site by accident. I see lots of mention of the 80's and the Rainbow. Well the 70's were a blast at the Rainbow. I moved to LA in 1974 and found the Rainbow and used to hang out there every weekend. I had worked in the music bus in London and would quite often see muso's from London visit ie Led Zep one night, we had a blast. Met the one time lust of my life there too lol!!!!!!!!!! I vaguely remember Rodney granting me honorary female membership for the upstairs part, is that still there? I hear Lemmy has moved quite near there now - maybe its cos you've got so old now Lemmy and can't manage a longer walk lol. I think its awesome that this place still exists. Such fab memories of extreme fun debauchery.

• Pros: best guys used to go there
• Cons: cant remember

04/19/09

Awesome !

by RetroBabe

I really didn't go to the Rainbow for the good service or good food.

I went there to have a blast !

And I did. It felt like I was in the 80s again.

Loved it ! My trip to L.A will never be forgotten.

• Pros: Good Vibe. Awesome Music, Great Drinks.

04/14/09

Great food and classic atmosphere

by RogerMidnight

You can skip the cover charges and the crowds by dining early. This is also the smart way to dine with kids. I'm often out of there by 8:00.

Of course, if you want to enjoy the late night weekend crowd, you'll have to endure the long waits for food.

Our waitresses always do a fine job, and they deserve medals for surviving insane working conditions as the evening progresses.

The stuffed mushrooms are to die for.

I'm giving it the full 5 stars because there is no other dining and drinking experience that can rival it. On weekend nights The Rainbow is still the quintessential Sunset Strip experience.

• Pros: Great food, and great people watching
• Cons: insanely crowded on weekends