The only surprise surrounding The Rainbow's entry into this poll is that it hasn't happened sooner. Opening in 2008, the charm of Lee McDonald's Birmingham venue — aside from an unrivaled booking policy in the city — is its flexibility.

The club's Chinese box-like contents — a range that includes a pub, basement, warehouse, marquee and courtyard — provide Brummieland's dedicated dance heads an Aladdin's Cave of party treats on a regular basis, functioning as the centrepoint of the city's scene.

Whether it's regular house/techno party Face, Adam Shelton's Below or Circoloco In The Arena, which took advantage of every room this complex has to offer last Easter, The Rainbow offers the full spectrum of clubbing colours, and long may it prosper!