The Raven

Name: The Raven
Address: 81-85 Renfield St, Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, G2 1NQ
Telephone: 0141 332 6151
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

287 Reviews

£25 and under

American

Top Tags:

Cask Ales | Big Burgers | Dirty Fries | Craft Beer | | Homespun Cocktails | Electric Darts

We love a hearty meal and a few tipples to wash it down with – if that sounds like your jam then this is the place for you.

Our craft beer and cask ales change on the weekly! Ask your server for more details.

ELECTRIC DARTS: We’ve taken the classic pub game and turned it into a new social phenomenon. Introducing: Electric Darts. Grab a few friends and compete with them on one of our electric dartboards. Select Electric Darts when booking.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm
🐶 Dog-friendly
🎯 Darts Ochey bookings available
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
American, British, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
0141 332 6151
Website
http://www.theravenglasgow.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
81-85 Renfield St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 1NQ
Neighborhood
Glasgow
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Electric Darts (90 Minutes)
£7.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The perfect competitive night out with friends or a date. Beginners and experts alike will have a blast trying out each game mode; there's something for everyone. £7.50 per person for a 90-minute session. Our full food & drink menu can be enjoyed while playing, or you can order a few of our sharing packages. Minimum 2 people.

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Innovative
Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Good for groups
Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Lively
Glasgow
Innovative
Glasgow
Good for groups
Glasgow
Lively

287 Reviews

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ClaireM
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is outstanding! Go ....immediately! Highly recommended Bang Bang Tacos and Nacho Loaded fries. Food was fresh, great ingredients, excellent portion sizes, very generous! ? They have a very interesting "different " cocktail menu and drinks menu too, everything looked very nice. Will definitely be back!
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JacqueB
Glasgow
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time in the Raven, and loved it. Food was excellent and the choice of cocktails for £5 was amazing. Will definitely be back. Great atmosphere.
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GaryC
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value good quality food perfect for a night out. Service was very good for a busy Saturday night
The RavenResponded 7 days ago
Hi Gary! We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your weekend night out with us! Our staff are quick but never cut corners, so we are glad to hear we could deliver a great customer service experience for you! Hope you a lovely rest of your day! The Raven Team
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SimonG
Ayrshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
A group booking, service was a tad slow with some misinformation but all quickly rectified by manager - at the end of the day it's how problems are resolved that counts. Food was all very nice, great selection of drinks and reasonably priced. Would visit again and would recommend
The RavenResponded 7 days ago
Hi Simon! We apologise for any delay but glad it worked out in the end! Our team are always looking to turn any experience into a better one. We are pleased to hear to enjoyed of selection of food and drink, keep your eyes peeled for our new christmas specials on our new menu coming very soon! Thanks again & have a wonderful evening! The Raven Team
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jakkinthegroove
Glasgow
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fordt visit and I'll definetely go back. Food wad delicious and good prices. Staff were lovely and service was spot on.
The RavenResponded 7 days ago
Jakkinthegroove, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We take a lot of pride in our menu and the staff who serve it, so we are glad to hear you enjoyed your meal! We look forward to seeing you again soon! The Raven Team
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LauraD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food however was not as good as I thought it would be, The main course was luke warm and the meat was really tough, fatty and chewy. The side orders were fine … very hot and freshly made. As I was dining on my own and the restaurant was pretty busy I did not say anything about the cold food as I’m a quiet person and did not want to draw attention. I can honestly say I won’t be back.
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GAILM
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Would definitely go back, excellent service. Cocktails were delicious.
The RavenResponded on November 16, 2023
Hi Gail! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Raven. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We take a lot of pride in our cocktails and are glad you enjoyed them, we have just released our christmas cocktails list for this year, hopefully they will also peak your interest next time you visit! Take care, Team Raven
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Sam1234
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favourite pubs in Glasgow. Great food, great atmosphere, great value, lovely staff. And the electric dart board was a lot of fun!
The RavenResponded on November 1, 2023
Hi Sam, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review!! It's heartwarming to hear you enjoy the things we work hard on to get right! We agree the darts are a fun way to enjoy an evening, maybe next time you can try to beat your score!! Thanks again, Raven Management
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Domi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Food was really tasty and at affordable prices!
The RavenResponded on October 31, 2023
Hello Domi, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. We are really happy to hear that you had a good time and our staff made your visit enjoyable, they really are a great bunch. Thanks again and hope you have a fantastic day! Cheers, Team Raven
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LouiseW
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and good place for a catch up with friends
The RavenResponded on October 31, 2023
Hi Louise, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad to hear you had a good time with your friends and that you enjoyed the food also. Hopefully see you all back again soon for your next catch up. Cheers, Team Raven
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RedSte
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Visited last night 21/10/23 prior to going to a show. To drink I had a Makers Mark Old Fashioned and my wife went for the Ginger Snap. Both drinks were delicious: best Old Fashioned I’ve ever had. To eat I had the Beef and Chorizo Chilli and my wife had Bang Bang Taco’s. Again everything was so tasty. I don’t normally go for anything too spicy but though this was rather hotter than normal for me the tastiness meant I couldn’t stop till I’d finished the lot. My wife really enjoyed hers too. The staff were excellent and at just under £45 (including 10% service charge) for two meals and two cocktails it was great value for money. Definitely be visiting again when we’re next in Glasgow.
The RavenResponded on October 25, 2023
Hi RedSte, really pleasing to read your very kind review. We are overjoyed you had such a pleasant experience! The bang bang tacos are my favourite and you can't go wrong with a great old fashioned! Hope your show rounded out a great evening and we will look forward to your next visit. Kind regards, John, Mgmt
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Guvnor
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an enjoyable meal and drinks on our recent visit, food was excellent and was served without much of a wait. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good quality, decently priced night out.
The RavenResponded on October 22, 2023
Cheers Guvnor! We really appreciate the feedback, and hope to see you again in the near future!
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Kkmcdj
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous night had by all of us, what laugh we all had
The RavenResponded on October 17, 2023
Kkmcdj, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Raven! Thanks for coming and we hope you can have another brilliant night with us again soon!
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Noam
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Darts was fun, food was great. I had the salt and chilli wings and they fantastic. My one grip would be the price of the beer was ridiculously high. 6.50 for a pint of Neck Oil is outrageous
The RavenResponded on October 19, 2023
Noam, thank you so much for your high rating! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the wings and darts. Tip for next time - Cold Town Neipa is only £4.75 and is just as delicious as Neck Oil :) Thanks, Management
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BobB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience5
The food was ok, the ribs were very burnt and dry, the chicken was good so were the chips yum yum
The RavenResponded on October 12, 2023
Hi Bob, Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback. Sorry to hear the ribs were not up to scratch, if you let someone know at the time we will happily replace to make sure you leave happy! Glad the chicken and chips were good though! The ribs are super popular so hopefully you give us another shot and we can show how we really do things! Cheers Harry
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Sarahsaurus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great service, dog friendly, great food and atmosphere!
The RavenResponded on September 30, 2023
Sarahsaurus, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Raven! We hope to see you soon!
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Carnivore
Glasgow
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was filling and good quality. I went overboard with the Burger Me
The RavenResponded on September 30, 2023
Carnivore, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Thank you again for the great review!
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The curry wurst was very tasty and the atmosphere was great in the bar
The RavenResponded on September 30, 2023
Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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ClaireM
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely dinner. Food was great and portions were huge. We will definitely be back.
The RavenResponded on September 27, 2023
Hi Claire, We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and our food. Look forward to seeing you again! Take Care! Raven MGT Team
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GMCD
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Friendly staff Took drinks orders right away Food was served quickly and was very tasty Will defo be back to try some more dishes amd cocktails
The RavenResponded on September 25, 2023
Hi Gmcd, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Raven
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HannahM
Cincinnati
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic bbq that would rival any in the US. Highly recommend splitting the meat platter for a taste of everything. Great ambiance too. Was lucky enough to visit during rugby world cups. The energy was fantastic.
The RavenResponded on September 22, 2023
Hi Hannah, thank you so much for the positive review! We are glad to hear you had a great time and got to experience the atmosphere when the rugby was on as it's always a great day. Hope to see you back again soon. Cheers, Team Raven
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MargaretS
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great meal at the Raven, always a pleasure to visit this place. Great food, great service and great atmosphere
The RavenResponded on September 22, 2023
Hi MargaretS, we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your visit again and thanks for taking the time to leave a great review. See you again soon hopefully. Cheers, Team Raven
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JacquelineI
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice food was good nice atmosphere good for the prices
The RavenResponded on September 19, 2023
Hi Jacquelinei, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Raven. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
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Shan
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were lovely. The two girls who served us were really nice too! Definitely recommend going here.
The RavenResponded on September 13, 2023
Thanks for the great review Shan! We always try our best to leave our customers smiling, and we hope to see you again soon! - The Raven team
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GraemeS
Angus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal and atmosphere on a Friday night , will be back
The RavenResponded on September 19, 2023
Hi Graeme, we are delighted to hear you had a good time with us on Friday! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks, Raven Management
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PamD
Glasgow
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic pre-theatre meal. Had booked for 6pm but they happily took us a bit earlier. Food was exceptional, the salt and chilli chicken wings are addictive. Fantastic service, couldn't have had a better experience. Thank you
The RavenResponded on September 19, 2023
Hi Pam, Thank you for leaving such a great review we really appreciate it. We are glad you had a good time and enjoyed the food. Hope you see you back again soon. Cheers, Raven Management
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AnnaC
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, very nice pub with very friendly and helpful staff!
The RavenResponded on September 4, 2023
Hi Anna, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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RJMC
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had a Fantastic Meal here. Food didn’t take long to arrive and was piping hot and delicious. Will definitely be back.
The RavenResponded on August 28, 2023
Hi RJMC, Thank you for the great review we really appreciate it. Glad you had a good time and enjoyed the food. Hope fully see you back again soon. Cheers, Team Raven
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was ok, mac and cheese was OK nothing to write home about , philly cheese steak was nice but they seem to have cut the portion size since last time I was in . Briskey was fine, overall it was OK, but there is much better out there. Also ordered extra round of drinks , had to reorder 15 mins later as they forgot to put order through
The RavenResponded on August 9, 2023
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Sounds like we missed the mark on a few things here and I'd like to apologise for that. It's certainly below our usual high standards. If you are willing to drop me an email at stuart.harrison@signaturepubs.co.uk I'd like to try get you back in at a time that's good for you and show you it's not the norm for us. Hope to hear from you soon. Cheers Harry
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PrincessF
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved the darts, friendly staff, good service, good food. Only complaint is upstairs was too hot, could do with some air conditioning. Otherwise really great time and would book again.
The RavenResponded on August 3, 2023
Hi PrincessF, we're glad you enjoyed the darts and your time here. We are actively looking into options to keep the temp at a nice level upstairs, so watch this space!
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ElaineH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time at darts, food nice, bar staff friendly.
The RavenResponded on July 26, 2023
Hi Elaine, Thanks for the great review, glad everything was on point for you're time with us! Hopefully see you again soon! Cheers The Raven
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Gaurang
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The loaded fries were next level with crazy spice level and cheese. Avoid the fish tacos at all cost , plain bland with bland guacamole , not worth 14 quids Brisket was topnotch , melt in mouth , must try. Waffle was amazing as well. Drinks were reasonable. Would try the burgers next time.
The RavenResponded on July 26, 2023
HI Gaurang, Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review. Sorry to hear about the fish tacos not being up to scratch, rest assured we have changed how these will be served when the new menu launches shortly! Glad everything else was on point! The burgers are class! See you soon. Cheers THe Raven
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time here. Staff very attentive and friendly, food was fantastic. Will definitely be back soon.
The RavenResponded on July 18, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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AF123
Glasgow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
we did not eat any food at the raven bar, maybe some other time
The RavenResponded on July 18, 2023
Thanks for the honest review, hope the drinks were good!
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AlanR
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good selection of beers and drinks options. The chips were good, but didn't really sample any real food. Would definitely go back again. Can recommend their "hauf & haufs", good value for money and way to sample some new things.
The RavenResponded on July 12, 2023
Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed the variety of the hauf n haufs!
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ShaniseM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic, can’t fault a thing and we’ll defo be back for more!
The RavenResponded on July 5, 2023
Shanisem, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Raven! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Raven
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SteveM
Leicestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A great find in the centre of Glasgow. Great range of food and beers all served with a smile.
The RavenResponded on July 5, 2023
Hello Stevem, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!
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DianneB
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
5 of us visited for dinner on Fathers Day, the pub was pretty quiet on both sides. Spotlessly clean and we were shown to our table even though we were half an hour early. We had 3 alcoholic and 2 soft drinks and had 2 rounds. Fish tacos were lovely, very light and not too filling but very tasty. Ribs were a hit as was rye chicken burger. Onion rings as a shared side were fought over! The other 2 had a pulled pork burger and left clean plates! Total bill came to £122 which we thought was decent value for money
The RavenResponded on June 22, 2023
Hi Dianne, Thanks for the fantastic review! Sounds like you had an amazing time and we are so happy to hear it! We hope we will see you again! Cheers The Raven
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FraserK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Only one wee annoyance. Please don’t put paper under food on a plate, where it will disintegrate and mix with the food. No need for that on a plate with chilli, rice and tortillas.
The RavenResponded on June 22, 2023
Hi Fraser, Thanks for your feedback! I have passed on to the kitchen so they can have a look at certain dishes. Glad we still hit 5 stars regardless and happy that the rest of your visit was enjoyable, hope to see you again soon! Cheers Harry
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Mick
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
The food was great and the staff were friendly. The service was fast and we were never left waiting for drinks. We did have to ask twice for the bill and the restaurant wasn’t that busy. We would have stayed for longer, however the dart board had a crowd who would not stop screeching every time someone hit the target. They dominated the entire space and made us have to stop our conversation multiple times to wait for them to quieten down. This was the same for many other diners. The staff did nothing to make them realise they weren’t the only people there. It was really unpleasant.
The RavenResponded on June 20, 2023
Hi Mick, Thank you for the review, we are glad to hear your food and service were both positives. We are sorry to hear you felt the ambiance wasn't what you were expecting. We aim to make sure everyone is enjoying their time with us, finding the balance between people enjoying our darts experiences as well as our dining experience. We are sorry you felt we didn't get this right this time. Thanks, Management
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Raven is rated 4.6 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

81-85 Renfield St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 1NQ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Glasgow
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
American, British, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theravenglasgow.com/
Phone number
0141 332 6151

The Raven

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Electric Darts (90 Minutes)

Menu

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is The Raven restaurant rated?

Is The Raven currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information