Grade II listed · Coventry

The Rainbow Inn

The Rainbow Inn is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 24 June 1974. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 24% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Rainbow Inn
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1116210
Date first listed24 June 1974
Local planning authorityCoventry
Location52.42291, -1.55917 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1116210

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on The Rainbow Inn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Rainbow Inn

NameGradeDistance
75 and 77, Birmingham RoadII14 m
Wigan HouseII16 m
50 and 52, Birmingham RoadII20 m
54 and 56, Birmingham RoadII25 m
69, Birmingham RoadII25 m
46 and 48, Birmingham RoadII30 m
The LodgeII31 m
58 and 60, Birmingham RoadII34 m
67, Birmingham RoadII35 m
79, Birmingham RoadII35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rainbow Inn listed?
Yes. The Rainbow Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1116210, first listed on 24 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Rainbow Inn?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.