History

The Rainbow Room has a rich history at the heart of Historic Downtown Fayetteville. Originally built in 1914 as the Wigwam Billiard Room, the building later expanded to add the upper floors and became home to the Rainbo Restaurant downstairs and the Rainbo Hotel upstairs — a beloved Greek-American establishment and community gathering place.

After the restaurant moved and the building sat vacant for decades, it was saved from demolition in 1999 and carefully restored by Jan Johnson & Pat Wright. In 2002, it reopened as the Rainbow Room.

Today, it is a recognized Historic Landmark and recipient of the Gertrude Carraway Award for excellence in restoration, offering an Intimate Place to Celebrate Life’s Unforgettable Moments in a space that honors its storied past.

Take a peek at the transformation from a dilapidated building ready for the wrecking ball to an award-winning showplace in the heart of Historic Downtown Fayetteville.