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“Circa-1948 speakeasy-style lounge”
Skull’s Rainbow Room is a casual yet elegant tribute to David “Skull” Schulman and the former fine dining establishments of Nashville’s Historic Printers Alley. Our critically acclaimed menu created by Executive Chef, Gannon M. Leary, showcases his continental twist on American classics. Premium handcrafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list complement the award winning cuisine. We pay homage to the entertainment of yesteryear with burlesque and live music nightly. Schulman opened the Rainbow Room in the lower level of the landmark Southern Turf Building in 1948. During Skull’s five-decade tenure, the legendary venue transformed multiple times; jazz, burlesque, country, strip-tease, and rock ‘n’ roll all claim chapters in its history. Etta James, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and comedian Andy Griffith have all graced our original checker-board stage. Today’s entertainers, including Brett Eldrege, Dierks Bentley, and Tim McGraw continue the legacy. Sadly, in January of 1998, David “Skull” Schulman was murdered during a robbery in his beloved club. People from all walks of life mourned his passing. The iconic Rainbow Room closed shortly thereafter, staying shuttered for almost 17 years. After an extensive three year renovation, we are proud and honored to once again open the doors of David Schulman’s World Famous SKULL’S RAINBOW ROOM.
8 of us Went for dinner and it was excellent. Our server Anne was spectacular!! I would highly recommend requesting her. She made the evening very enjoyable. Read more
This was amazing, my sister and I stumbled across this place in printers alley. Very fun and the energy was so magical. Felt like a Time Machine with the live music and vintage decor. The stage... Read more
We were taking customers out to dinner and I wanted to find a restaurant that was nostalgic that had good food and ambience. Skull's Rainbow Room fit that mold. I had made reservations on-line,... Read more
Skull's Rainbow Room
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- Sun: 10:00 am - 2:00 am
- Mon - Sat: 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
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