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About Rainbow Bistro

Rainbow Bistro is a two-story live music venue nestled in Ottawa's vibrant ByWard Market at 76 Murray Street. Known for blues, jazz, and indie acts, the venue has hosted legendary artists and continues to draw music lovers for intimate performances and after-hours festival moments. With a flexible layout and a dedicated third-floor mezzanine, Rainbow Bistro offers a versatile mix of standing room for up to 175, plus a great seats area and a private-events option for gatherings of 120–175 when the entire venue is rented. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth, memorable night out.

Whether you’re catching a Sunday Blues Jam or a headline set from touring blues, rock, or indie acts, Rainbow Bistro remains a reliable favorite in Ottawa. We’ve got you covered with tips on getting there, where to park, and nearby hotels and eateries to pair with your show. As your connection in the business, we’ll help you secure your seats and make the most of your ByWard Market night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M6.
  • Venue type: Two-story live music venue (blues/jazz/indie) in Ottawa's ByWard Market.
  • Seating/chart: No public, published seating chart; third-floor mezzanine provides seating for up to 60; second floor has a pool table and stage overlook.
  • Capacity: Full venue standing up to 175; third-floor mezzanine up to 60; private events possible for 120-175 when renting the whole venue.
  • Parking & transit: In ByWard Market with paid on-street parking; nearby garages include Clarendon Garage (1 Nicholas St), Dalhousie Lot, World Exchange Plaza (111 Albert St); served by OC Transpo with LRT access via Rideau Station.
  • Nearby hotels: Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market (325 Dalhousie St); Fairmont Château Laurier (1 Rideau St); Le Germain Ottawa (30 Daly Ave).
  • Notable events: Hosted numerous blues/rock acts; Bluesfest after-hours / festival appearances; regular Sunday Blues Jam; notable past shows include The Tragically Hip, Jeff Healey, Koko Taylor, Barry & The Blasters, etc.
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished or renamed; after a near-closure in 2021 it reopened and has continued operating (revival efforts and ongoing programming).