The Raven is a pub in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 5334 Google reviews. Known for pies and real ales and local ciders. Best for groups and solo dining. Price range: £10–20.
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The Raven
Across 5,059 rated reviews, 95% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 5,334 |
| 1-star share | 1.5% |
| Best for | Solo dining |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Excellent choice if food, beer & cider, great service and wonderful atmosphere”
“Nice staff and ambience, cosy (bright upstairs) and a few good beers on offer.”
“Nice place to nip in for a pint but bathrooms need a bit of attention”
Better value than the Walcot average
Around £15 a head, below the £25 typical for Walcot at the same 4.7★ rating as the area. Based on the 15 Walcot venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
Proper pub fare and ales in a family-run space with real character and staff who know how to make you comfortable.
Book if you want a proper pub with serious pies and ales, spread across rooms where you can disappear into your own corner.
About The Raven
Family-run across two Georgian townhouses, The Raven does one thing better than almost anywhere else in Bath: pies. The steak pie and the pie and mash are what people order, what they come back for, and what fills the big wooden tables on every floor. Real ales are taken just as seriously — local and rotating, the kind of selection that draws drinkers who know what they're looking for. The building earns its keep too: the ground floor opens into larger rooms, and the upper floors break into smaller, more private spaces where a group can actually hear itself talk. Staff are attentive and genuinely friendly, and the kitchen handles allergy requirements without fuss. Breakfast rounds out what is already a long day's worth of reasons to walk down Walcot Street.
The Raven is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
In the last 90 days, The Raven has drawn 7 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Pies
Steak, venison, ale, and chicken pies are consistently praised for taste and portion size across recent reviews.
Real ales and local ciders
Beer selection draws serious drinkers; local ales and strong ciders are specifically mentioned as highlights.
Warm, attentive staff
Recent reviews note friendly and helpful staff who explain the layout and accommodate allergies and intolerances.
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Raven
The Raven in Walcot, Bath spreads across two Georgian townhouses with multiple floors and rooms, so groups can find private spaces upstairs or larger seating areas downstairs. Recent reviews note the venue's ability to accommodate different group sizes comfortably.
The Raven specialises in pies: steak, venison, ale, and chicken, all generously portioned. Recent reviews praise the food as delicious and abundant, and the staff accommodate allergies and intolerances.
The Raven offers a substantial selection of real ales and local ciders that draw serious drinkers. The beer list is a key highlight of the pub.
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Raven in Walcot, Bath.
The Raven offers free Wi-Fi throughout the pub.
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Hot Score: 74/100 · ranked October 2026
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