The Raven is a pub in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 4902 Google reviews. Known for pies that live up to the hype and staff who notice and respond. Best for group dinner and solo dining. Ranked #11 of 20 in Walcot. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Raven
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Quick Verdict
A proper pub that executes pies and beer better than most, with staff who actually care. Locals return because the food's worth the crowds.
Go if you want a pie that justifies the queue and a beer selection that knows what it's doing — arrive before 8pm on weekends or be prepared to stand.
About The Raven
The Raven is a multi-storey pub spread across 3 floors on Queen Street in Bath's Walcot area, each level with its own bar and seating. It's built into an early-to-mid 19th century building with wood-panelled floors, narrow stairs, and cosy nooks tucked throughout. The kitchen specialises in pies — beef, chicken, steak and Stilton, ale, venison — served with mash and loaded veg, all in the £10–20 range. Reviewers consistently praise the pies as the standout: "the best pie I have eaten that I can remember" and gravy described as "delicious". The beer selection is strong local craft, with rotating house brews and a solid wine list. Service is friendly and attentive — staff remember regulars' drinks before they order, notice when something's wrong with your food, and actively recover when needed. It gets busy by evening, especially weekends, with groups and solo diners both welcome. Dogs are allowed. No online booking, so arrive early or expect a wait.
What Stands Out
Pies that live up to the hype
Reviewers specifically named beef pie with exceptional gravy, steak and Stilton pie, ale pie, venison pie, and overnight roasted pork. One customer: "It was the best pie I have eaten that I can remember." Portions are large enough to share between two.
Staff who notice and respond
A reviewer's apple crumble was unusually sour; the waitress noticed, asked if anything was wrong, offered a replacement, and had the chef taste it to confirm. Another review: "The Welsh barman knew his trade and his locals drinks before they asked."
Strong local beer and craft selection
Reviewers highlighted "plenty of ales and strong ciders," "insane selection," and "house brews are strong with, I guess, a rotating menu." Also noted: solid wine list and Pimm's come highly recommended.
What Customers Say
Fab busy pub set over a few floors with plenty of ales and strong ciders, amazing food and friendly service.
We had the chicken and steak n stilton pies with mash.
The graduate students brought us here to have the wonderful local cuisine - over night roasted pork, ale pie and beer were the perfect combination.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Raven
No online booking available. Walk in, but arrive before 8pm on weekends or expect a queue (full by then, standing room at the bar by 9pm on Saturdays).
Beef, chicken and steak with Stilton, ale, and venison are all on the menu. They're large (two people can share one), come with mash and loaded veg, and reviewers consistently rate them the best they've had. Gravy is exceptional.
Mostly local craft ales and strong ciders, with rotating house brews. One reviewer called it "insane selection." Wine list and Pimm's also come recommended.
Yes — the pub spreads across 3 floors with multiple seating areas, so groups can find space. Reviewers specifically mention groups visiting. Expect it to be busy in the evenings, especially weekends.
Yes, dogs are welcome.
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