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About The Raven
The Raven is an old-fashioned pub in Wigan, found at 5 Wallgate. The refurbishment kept the original architectural features, and the pub carries Tetley colours. Hand-pulled cask ales are served at the bar, with around three ales to choose from. Food comes out of the kitchen as well, including curry with chips, and the pub also hosts live music. Cask Critics get a discount. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along when they visit.
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- ParkingPaid street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor and curry with chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor and curry with chips.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the atmosphere and the welcome, describing a quaint, lovely pub with beautiful decor, live music that isn't too loud or intrusive, and staff who greet regulars individually. Good ale is the steadiest draw, with a nice selection of hand-pulled ales on the bar and a cracking clientele, and one review notes a discount day for cask drinkers. Bar service gets repeated praise, with one reviewer describing a barmaid who ran around the whole time and still gave fantastic service, and another calling the newly arrived management friendly. Food gets a lighter mention, with one diner calling the curry and its portions good. The caveats are small. One reviewer finds the worn Raven pub sign a shame and says a refresh would make the outside more inviting. Another notes the curry came with chips and no rice. A few say the place is very busy, and one describes a lovely afternoon had by the whole group.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the atmosphere and the welcome, describing a quaint, lovely pub with beautiful decor, live music that isn't too loud or intrusive, and staff who greet regulars individually. Good ale is the steadiest draw, with a nice selection of hand-pulled ales on the bar and a cracking clientele, and one review notes a discount day for cask drinkers. Bar service gets repeated praise, with one reviewer describing a barmaid who ran around the whole time and still gave fantastic service, and another calling the newly arrived management friendly. Food gets a lighter mention, with one diner calling the curry and its portions good. The caveats are small. One reviewer finds the worn Raven pub sign a shame and says a refresh would make the outside more inviting. Another notes the curry came with chips and no rice. A few say the place is very busy, and one describes a lovely afternoon had by the whole group.
Featured reviews
- Marshall Ainsley
“Kyle and acacia were lovely love them so much they are so nice”
- Zak Thomas
“Kyle was an excellent barmaid. She did the lot, ran around like a scolded cock the whole time, and gave fantastic service. Lovely atmosphere and the music isn’t too loud or intrusive.”
- Denise Hatton
“We are occasional drinkers in this really quaint pub and are always welcomed individually by any staff that is working that day..so lovely”
- Anthony Pennington
“Recently been taken over by new owners. Been refurbished but still has all the original features. Bar service was good friendly new managment.”
- Mark Nicholson
“Never a dull moment in here - good ale and a cracking clientele”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Sports
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near The Raven
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- The Boulevard4.35060 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
thursday quiz night, live band gigs, rock karaoke
- The Moon Under Water3.92,9100 miWheelchair accessible
cooked breakfast, fish and chips, cask ale pints
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The RavenOutdoor seating | 4.2768 | — | £1–10 | hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor |
| Anderton's Bar & KitchenWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi · Takeout | 4.757 | 0 mi | £10–20 | sports on tv, cheap shots, pool tables |
| The BoulevardReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3506 | 0 mi | £10–20 | thursday quiz night, live band gigs, rock karaoke |
| The Moon Under WaterWheelchair accessible | 3.92,910 | 0 mi | — | cooked breakfast, fish and chips, cask ale pints |
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