The Raven

So dang good!
Came to Bath for a day trip and craved meat pies. This was better than anything we could find in Oxford!

Great place to people-watch

A lovely, laid back pub in Bath. We came for dinner and got a great window seat.

Pie and mash with baked veggies, fresh green salad, an array of sausages and desserts. The food was perfect for a rainy night. Great selection of beer and cider as well.

No table service but ordering at the bar was easy and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

For sure one of our favorite pubs!

It's a traditional family-owned and run Free House (which means, unlike many pubs in Bath and across the UK now they're not tied to any other business or brewery). Why wouldn't you want to support an independently operated pub with two additional floors AND outdoor seating AND delicious pints and pies AND no loud music/technology (outside of free WiFi) AND feels like a real locals place? For us, this is exactly what we're looking for!

They don't take reservations, just show up and they'll try and accommodate you. This means a lot of milling about waiting for other people to get up and move on so you can claim their table real quick; once you've got a spot, then head-up to the bar to order.

They offer real ale (brewed specially for them), along with other beers, wine, spirits, and ciders. They also offer big hot pies on a bed of mash or homemade chips with gravy, *and* they have a vegetarian and vegan option. The Mooless Moo is a jackfruit "steak", ale, and black pepper pie that's delicious and filling. They had vegan mash last we visited too, but now their website says the chunky chips are the only vegan option (so are the mushy peas, but skip those; honestly, just ask the bartender what's available, they'll know!).

For a laid back night in Bath, The Raven is an absolute must.

The perfect pub for a craft beer fan. 6 real ales always available plus a great selection of local craft brews. Full bar including non-alcoholic beverages. Pies are the main dinner option but there are some others. Good hearty fare to wash down beer. Even my wife's ploughman's lunch looked like a cheese shop display. 3 floors so you should always find a place. Order right at the bar.

I came for the meat pies and for the meat pies I will return... and the places to sit and enjoy a brew and a read. Honestly, the pies cannot be beat. Whether served with a mass or chips, it will be served swimming in a delicious gravy. And yet out best experience was yet to come as we took our post meal pints and headed for the library. On the top floor is a wonderful book space that was a wicked respite from our busy journey. A place to read, write, and chat our journey. This is definitely a favorite of Bath!

I took a day trip over to Bath on a rainy day to do some touristy things. On my train ride over, I was talking to someone and they recommended this place. Decided to come here in the afternoon since it was close by to where I was walking around and was glad that I came.

The building itself is multistory, with each floor having a bar. Food can be ordered on the first floor and afterwards you can choose where you want to sit. Decided to go for some meat pies because the guy on the train recommended it. Got one with chicken and steak - both of which were absolutely fantastic. The filling for both were quite delicious. Makes me wish we had these in the states.

Service itself was also good. Bartenders and workers were all friendly and they did a good job in helping customers out.

Would love to come back again in the future to try some of their other menu options!

The bartender was so rude he made me cry! Don't waste your money here. Go to a pub where people care about their customers.

Pies, pies, pies. Why would you come here if not for a pie and drink. Just a lovely local traditional pub with vegan and veggie options too! People are so nice and this is the true old school pub!

Walked into this fine establishment at the recommendation of some family while we were there to celebrate a graduation. I enjoyed a Porter and a cider, both lovely. Everyone really was enjoying the cider and the meat pies were top notch, excellently rich, crust had a great bite, and saucey so that they coated the chips and mash. Service was very friendly and the ambiance just as much, not so packed, but the patrons' were very sweet, chatty, and kind. What a wonderful time and place, cheers!

one of the best meat pies i've ever had in my life -- my wife and i still think about it, years later. we will definitely be back as soon as we can, and sing your praises to anyone that will listen

thank you for the wonderful meal