Vegan restaurant operating from The Rainbow pub offering a selection of plant-based food including brunch until 3pm Fri-Sun, mains, small plates and sharers, taster menus, and Sunday roasts. Run inside a non vegan bar so please check what drinks are vegan. Available for private bookings and caterings - email bahavegan@outlook.com for info and reservations. Instagram: @bahaveganuk. Relocated from 171-172 Wharfside St. See Facebook page for changing details of offers, days, and times. Open Tue-Fri 16:00-20:30, Sat 12:00-20:30, Sun 12:00-18:30. Check social media for changes to hours.
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The Rainbow, 160 High St, Digbeth, Birmingham, England, B12 0LD
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Last update on 02 Feb 2025 by Guest
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136 Reviews
First Review by makeadifference
sayurii
Points +414
Loud and food was not good - Edit
Went Sunday in the evening, I thought it was a restaurant but it was more like a bar. People were screaming and talking loud, as well as the music.
Read moreOrdered the bish and chips but the fish was very oily, no taste. The chips were ok. There was a sauce that I could not identify what it was but it wasn’t the mayo that was on the menu. And the smash peas that was tasteless.
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JezBailey
Points +158
Great find - Edit
Fully vegan menu though it was different to online menu (smaller choice)
Read moreNice
Pros: Vegan, Nice pub, Decent price
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HaytchSea
Points +15
Brilliant Roast dinner. - Edit
Had an amazing Kentucky-themed chicken roast with mash, roast pots, kale, carrots, red cabbage & what I think was meant to be a Yorkshire pudding. Would 5 got ⭐️ but could have done with roasties and gravy.
Read morePros: Veg, Mash , Stuffing.
Cons: Lack of gravy , Lack of roast pots , Cold Yorkshire.
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pjn
Points +39
Go for the Sunday roast - Edit
After visiting a couple of times previously, we went in for the Sunday roast. It was banging. A proper roast dinner, just vegan. A filling portion that tasted absolutely amazing- I had the jack mcguinness and it was so rich and had a wonderful texture, along with proper roasties, stuffing, mash, and a fair bit of veg too. Already excited to go for another Sunday visit.
Read morePros: Good value, Great taste, Friendly and welcoming
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ellab0nk
Points +356
The best vegan wings - Edit
I love the food here, the vegan mac and cheese is some of the best I've ever had, and the "wings" which I had Korean bbq flavour for are literally some of the best things I've ever eaten. I definitely reccomend. The pub has a great ambience and they're super friendly there, I managed to loose my purse here before and they were super helpful in finding and returning it to me :)
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rocky2892
Points +148
Ba-ha at cuban embassy is BOMB - Edit
Went to try the new menu at the cuban embassy in Moseley and it was SO good! Haven’t had Mexican street corn since going vegan so was extremely pleased to see (and eat) it, cheese on nachos was divine, birria tacos were insane, and tres leches cake was incredible. Will definitely go back! Dogs allowed outside only but weather was nice so no complaints
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-31
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philwky
Points +3351
Amazing - Edit
Been here multiple times now, and this is the best Sunday roast I’ve had.
Read moreThe main menu is also incredible, and there is always something for everyone.
Will keep coming back here again and again.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-08
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gemandpam
Points +187
Amazing! - Edit
Tried these guys at Vegan Camp Out, one of my faves from the festival! I had the mac n' cheese which was lush and my boyfriend had a brisket sub which was delicious! Wish I lived closer!
Read morePros: Innovative menu, Passionate staff, Great flavours
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CharlieMills
Points +5398
Tasty Mac and cheese - Edit
I had their Mac and cheese at the vegan campout. It was really tasty.
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jjoachim
Points +118
Amazing Sunday Lunch - Edit
I've only ever tried the Sunday roast which is worth 5 stars by itself. Rest of the menu is pretty standard burgers etc, shame as it used to have a bit more variety. Worth it just for the roast on a Sunday though!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-27
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FredThompson
Points +171
Tasty with gluten free options - Edit
Great food with plenty of options and everything's vegan. More of a pub than restaurant vibe (football on giant TV screens). The food was nice but a little oily in my opinion.
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BihariIldikó
Points +121
Good location - Edit
High quality vegan food.
Read moreNot to far from Birmingham city center.
Pros: Tasty, Enough portion, Nice place
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emmelineangel
Points +567
10000% recommend - Edit
All vegan, vegan bottomless brunch, staff are lovely
Read morePros: All vegan , Burgers are incredible, Great cocktails and bottomless brunch
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MouthyMackem
Points +717
Good vibes - Edit
Nice place, the Sunday roast was decent - we enjoyed the nut roast and braised Jackfruit, but the veg was a bit limited we would’ve preferred some greens on there and some turnip. They served it with fried red cabbage and we could taste the oil on it. Add more steamed veggies and it would be spot on. Loved that they made the effort to add a Yorkshire pudding on the dinner.
Read morePros: Vegan food , Lovely interior , Good location with parking available
Cons: Music was very loud , Not enough veg on the Sunday roast
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EllaHill
Points +75
Tasty vegan food in a fun pub - Edit
I had Mac and cheese with chick'n bits and onion rings. There were so many options on the menu - burgers, Mac and cheese, lots of sides, and several dessert options too!
Read moreI really enjoyed my meal at the Rainbow. We had a long wait (they were very busy and had just taken an order for a large group) but it was worth it!
The pub was really busy and had a really good vibe. It felt very welcoming and open, and we got a good seat in a cosy booth. Would recommend!
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ElenaJanke
Points +32
Sunday Roast to die for!! - Edit
I absolutely loved the Sunday roast!! I chose the Jackfruit-based roast and it was fantastic! 😍
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VelillaDeOswestry
Points +3562
10 out of 10 - Edit
Proper nice pub, great food, good price and really nice staff. Cant fault the place, will defo go back next time were in Birmingham
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Liane1
Points +82
Great food - Edit
Well priced vegan food. I only got the Mac&cheese with kentucky strips but it was a good portion and the kenticky strips made from shrooms were nice and crispy. The mac was also one of the best vegan ones out there, tasted exactly like a non-vegan one. I'll definitely be back to try out the rest of the food 😋
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soeezy
Points +184
High quality vegan “junkfood” - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants in Birmingham by far. The food is amazing and not just typical burger and fries although their burgers are so unique and far from the standard beyond or moving mountain pattys. They have a variety of mains, deserts and sides that are amazing, I even had a beef brisket. I can’t wait till they have their own premises as at the moment the operate from the rainbow pub which is great, but on a friday, saturday can be busy for drinks. Overall amazing food and owners.
Read morePros: Amazing original vegan food, So many choices, Not overpriced
Cons: Currently in a pub (can be very busy fri/sat)
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NaomiAlt
Points +68
Outstanding vegan food - Edit
The vegan brisket and roasted vegetables were superb, conscious about allergies. Decent music, good vibes.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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IanLeaver
Points +444
Great selection - Edit
An all vegan menu is always a bonus so there’s no need to pour over ingredients.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-15
Pros: An all vegan menu, Small plates, large plates and burgers
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Veg_A
Points +201
Really wanted to love it, but it fell short - Edit
Nice pub, good pint. Staff were nice but the long haired bloke seemed a bit stand off-ish. The Mrs had 3 small plates and I had the Brisk’t stew.
Read moreThe 3 small plates my wife had were wings, koftas and bish tacos. She ordered the wings as oyster mushroom but they came out cauliflower, no biggie. But the koftas were the driest thing I think I’ve eaten. Not a lot of taste in them. She had one and left the rest. The tacos were pretty bland too. She was hungry so she ate what she could.
The Brisk’t stew although lovely presentation, wasn’t all that at all. I was so excited to try this but it just kind of tasted and felt like an upside down Shepard’s pie. The ‘brisk’t’ was lost in the mix and had no texture. Such a shame.
I was so looking forward to loving it here. But it just didn’t hit the mark for me after eating at some good spots in Birmingham.
As this is based in a non vegan pub I’m also surprised happy cow allows this to be classed as fully vegan..
Pros: Fully vegan food menu
Cons: Food lacked execution and care, Non-vegan pub (drinks include egg and honey)
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catandcupcake
Points +5757
Loud pub, big vegan menu - Edit
In The Rainbow pub which plays its music very loud! First visit in March 2022 the food wasn't great, it was burnt and too spicy, but was better on Oct 2022 visit. Had the Sunday roast and it was very tasty, was nice to have the choice from three different ones. But we didn't have enough gravy, and there wasn't much of the actual "meat". Mac and cheese was nice, but the small portion was not worth £7. They do a bottomless brunch on Sat and Sun.
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JodyDavies
Points +18
Incredible food - Edit
Wonderful food and a plethora of options
Read morePros: Lots of options , Great taste, Care in making the food
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katiemall
Points +118
fair experience - Edit
friendly staff but we did wait over half an hour for our food and one ingredient wasn’t available so I changed my main order. food didn’t all arrive at the same time. dough balls were nice but not as garlicky as expected. the parmesan chickn was nice. sticky toffee pudding was great too, really good portion size.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-18
Pros: lots of vegan options!, nice staff and atmosphere , good portion sizes
Cons: a little pricey for what it was, took a while for our food to come
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steffm789
Points +20
Delicious junk food - Edit
This place is amazing and deserves the accolades. The wings and the garlic chick'n we had were exceptional. Staff are lovely and bar is generally really nice. Would recommend.
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu, Lots of variety, Gluten free options
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healthie.veggie
Points +2111
Incredible food - Edit
The food was amazing and pub was so lovely. Cannot recommend enough.
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